Author Description

Would you set out alone on a hitch-hiking trip around Britain nowadays? Kath Kelly did just that, with a tiny tent and the minimum of possessions, to visit friends and family she wouldn't otherwise get to see. From the Outer Hebrides in pouring rain to Cornwall in a heatwave, from suburban Surrey to a nettle patch near Newcastle, she wild-camped her way to meet her nearest and dearest. But dozens of complete strangers shared her adventure too: people gave her lifts in all kinds of vehicles and offered food and shelter - along with their life stories - as they travelled together.This true tale of a modern-day adventure that anyone, rich or poor, can try, is interspersed with thoughts on other people's exploits from Kath's unique perspective. The light-hearted narrative will make you smile, and perhaps think again about doing things your mum warned you never to do. Whether you decide to jump in that lorry or not, dive into this warm and witty book and enjoy the trip of a lifetime!