Danger Zones & Pleasure Zones

The tropical islands of the South China Sea, ancient desert settlements in Libya, soaring temperatures and high rise developments in Dubai - each has its attractions and complicated past. For the traveller prepared to take risks there is always more to see than the guide-book shows.From South East Asia, through Libya and the Emirates to the west coast of Ireland Adrienne Brady peels back layer upon layer of culture and deep-rooted tradition.Whether she is describing the haunting beauty of Tioman Island, reliving heart-stopping encounters with sea pirates in the South China Sea or recalling the wonder of standing before a 46 foot long recumbent Buddha in Sri Lanka, her poetic voice and engaging narrative skills take the reader into the very heart of her experience.

From the pen of this seasoned traveller the details of her exploits reveal a person determined to see all this world has to offer - often courting danger to do so - and to muse on all that has passed to create it.Rodger Witt, Editorial consultant

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