Andrew Boland: 10 books

Backpacking expert Andrew Boland has backpacked in some 69 countries, but still remembers what it was like preparing for his first backpacking adventure fifteen years ago. In this book Andrew write about preparing and planning for the trip of a life time. He talks about how to plan your budget for a...

Backpacking expert Andrew Boland embarked upon a mission in 2004, to travel from Dhaka in Bangladesh to Dakar in Senegal by plane, train, bus and whatever transport he could find. Dhaka to Dakar is a travelogue about this journey. In this book, Dhaka to Dakar: Book 2 – Exploring Europe, Andrew visits...

Backpacking expert Andrew Boland embarked upon a mission in 2004, to travel from Dhaka in Bangladesh to Dakar in Senegal by plane, train, bus and whatever transport he could find. Dhaka to Dakar is a travelogue about this journey. In this book, Dhaka to Dakar: Book 1 – Through Asia, Andrew visits seven...

Kazakhstan - the world’s 9th-biggest country, perched in Central Asia bordering China, Russia and other central Asian states. Today it is a country emerging into the world with a vibrant economy, wonderful culture and tradition, and stunning landscapes from the flat steppe to beautiful mountains. I...

Ethiopia is a delight to visit as a country. This book concentrates on the beautiful north, green and mountainous. Ethiopia is in the heart of the horn of Africa, but it also possesses a vibrancy, an ethos that is truly unique, that cannot be found in another country on this amazing continent, nor the...

Laos is a wonderful, peaceful country in South-East Asia. I enjoyed my time here immensely. There is great beauty in the land, and as a backpacker it’s a very interested if laid-back place to venture. I loved my time in Luang Prabang, in the north of the country, where I took a boat on the Mekong River,...

Take a journey on the road less travelled to two neighbouring countries in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The former is blessed with mountains and natural beauty, the latter with some of the world’s most stunning Islamic architecture. Both feature warm locals, adventure and a brilliant travelling...

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan, three countries in Central Asia that are incredibly rewarding, beautiful and friendly. Join me as I recount travel experiences, give travel tips, review the places I stayed and how I got from A to B in these three amazing countries. Includes dozens of photographs...

I first came to Japan as a tourist a month after the March 11th 2011 tsunami, and a year later was living in Iwate teaching English in a region greatly affected by the events of that day. With this book I try to include all the places I have visited in Japan in a useful book full of tips and anecdotes....

Cameroon is nestled away in West Africa. People know Cameroon for basically just football, but for the traveler and backpacker Cameroon is full of beauty and friendly people. It is a hidden gem in a region of the world that gets few visitors at present. ‘Short Journeys – Cameroon’ sees me visit...