The Pillars of Hercules: A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean, (Paperback)

from untraveller

Excellent writing about a clockwise circuit of the Mediterranean, more or less. He skips a few places due to the political and military nature of that spot of geography, but does a good job getting into and eyeballing places the average person would not go. A really good eye for some incriminatin...

from charlie68

Well-written and funny.

from charlie68

Well-written and funny.

from Don1

I'm a big fan of Theroux's travel books and this is one of his best. Some people think Theroux is too cranky and too blunt but that's part of what I find appealing in his books. I don't always agree with him but his books are never boring.

from NellieMc

Excellent travel book, though not quite in the upper echelon. Excellent observations and writing, but there was still a remoteness that interfered with real knowledge. Do have to admire the author's courage -- he definitely traveled to get the story, even when it was difficult if not dangerous. I...