As observant as Bill Bryson, as irreverent as Peter Moore, and occasionally as lost as both!

How to Dodge Potholes

59 border crossings. 15 countries. One questionable decision at a time.
What could possibly go wrong?

Available as Kindle and Apple Books
Amazon paperback in Full Colour or B+W (for those not wanting the full experience!)
Limited author signed run with Australian shipping

About the book

A dry, cinematic memoir of East and Southern Africa in the '90s. Equal parts potholes, border posts and improbable luck.

“Funny, vivid, and just the right amount of reckless.”

The promised romance of East Africa collides with reality in an epic year long misadventure that leaves Ngorongoro Crater shaking its head. Armed with a backpack, far too much camera gear and a questionable sense of direction, one Aussie stumbles 22,000 kilometres across sub Saharan Africa. What could possibly go wrong?

Forget the glossy brochures. This is '90s East Africa with the volume turned up: dust, potholes, border posts and the occasional epiphany.

The result is part travelogue, part survival guide, part comedy sketch.

Strap in, buckle up, and learn How to Dodge Potholes.

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Author signed edition

Limited batches ship from Perth. Pre-Order now. Short delay (2-4 weeks) while I bulk ship, and then sign them, to cut costs.
Note: Australian customers ordering the colour paperback are directed here, because it is more cost efficient than purchasing and shipping individually via Amazon US. (And about the same timeframe).

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What comes after the potholes?

They say once is never enough. In Jayson's case, once was apparently not even a warning. After surviving Africa's roads, wildlife, and his own questionable judgement, clearly the universe hadn’t tried hard enough!

So he set off again - new countries, new misadventures, same misplaced confidence.

You’ve been warned.

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FAQ

Is the signed edition different?

Same content. Signed title page. Optional inscription for you.
Aussie buyers are directed here, because it is cheaper than buying via Amazon US because of printing locations and shipping costs.
Shipped in bulk to save readers money.

Can I get an invoice or receipt?

Yes. Reply to your confirmation email and we will send a tax invoice.