Some interesting fun facts

[Beatus]

I love eating meat. With a bit of hunger, I believe I can eat anything meaty....grilled especially. However, I prefer not knowing exactly what kind of meat it is lol!

[Maria Esposito]

One of the things that fascinated me the most in the book is the way Australian country hospitality is described. A man just offered to host the boys for a night, although they were complete strangers, and left a note on his door that they could find the key under the carpet and help themselves while he was away. I wonder if anyone on here has experienced something similar in Australia or other parts of the world?

[Anirudh Badri]

Very strange that New Zealand has no wild animals that can kill humans. Although I think that is a little inaccurate, since while animals may not exist which are natural predators capable of killing humans, any animal is capable of doing so if its survival is threatened.

[djr6090]

Icelandic Pufin burgers were a curious tidbit.

[katiesquilts]

A lot of people comment on Japanese vending machines, but I live here and I have to say, I'm not too impressed lol. In the U.S. we have both snack and drink vending machines, but in Japan most of the ones you see on the street are only for drinks. I actually did a double take the first time I saw one with food in it!

[oluchiokere84]

I was amazed to learn that there were no predators in the forests of New Zealand. At that point, I was thinking that it was a great contrast to Africa. Little did I know that they would visit Africa too. The elephant's macho display made me a little jittery and I think that taking a drive purposely to watch lions and a leopard in the wild, is not something I would willingly do. The Japanese vending machines too were another interesting fun fact. It kept pondering on the fact that so many people would be rendered jobless if such vending machines are installed in my area.

[gschauer]

There are some great answers above. I was intrigued by the different foods. I have tried a kava drink so that was an interesting ceremony. I remember it tasting very bad, but after it went down, I felt so relaxed and de-stressed. The kimchi, I think this was in Japan, was also interesting. Now I want to try that.

[Tamorie Hargro]

I've only read the first few pages so far and the book seems extremely interesting. The conversational style will surely get me going. Also, travel narratives are intriguing all on their own since I haven't traveled nearly as much as the author/his characters have. Once I've read more, I'll come back to this thread

[AvidBibliophile]

A lot of people comment on Japanese vending machines, but I live here and I have to say, I'm not too impressed lol. In the U.S. we have both snack and drink vending machines, but in Japan most of the ones you see on the street are only for drinks. I actually did a double take the first time I saw one with food in it!

Haha, well it is nice to actually hear back on that particular mention by someone who lives there and has experienced their alluring novelty (or lack thereof) firsthand!

[Gathoni1991]

Wow, I have been reading the comments and I can't wait to get my hand son that book. Dog eaters? This is a definite must read.

[HarryPotterLibrary22]

I've only read the first few pages so far and the book seems extremely interesting. The conversational style will surely get me going. Also, travel narratives are intriguing all on their own since I haven't traveled nearly as much as the author/his characters have. Once I've read more, I'll come back to this thread

The travelling to all the different countries was probably my favourite thing about this book! The descriptions are fantastic - enjoy!

[Gathoni1991]

I think there are some places where I'd go hungry although I'm a person who enjoys trying new food. Or I'd ask if they could bring me something that's just vegetables. I was interested to discover that New Zealand does not have any predators that can kill humans.

Me too, but unlike you I dont like trying out new foods. My palate is really conservative.

[Alys Sterk]

I had to chuckle when I read about Korea. The rabbit ordeal did not surprise me. The descriptions of Korea and Vietnam where the people are friendly, but when someone or something gets hit in the road (happens all the time), very few people stop to help. I have been there and this is exactly what I saw.

[godly02]

Reading these post have me now wondering if I should read this book as well. Not to sure on how I will react when it comes to the food sections. I am a picky eater lol and what I’ve read in these post has me ready to run and hide. But seriously seems like a great read.

[Alys Sterk]

I think you would really enjoy it. The food sections, if you find them adverse, will be greatly eclipsed by all the other wonderful things this book has to offer.