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One More Day Everywhere: Crossing 50 Borders on the Road to Global Understanding
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By Glen Heggstad
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In 2001, martial arts–trained biker Glen Heggstad began a journey from California to the tip of South America on his motorcycle and made it as far as Colombia, where he was kidnapped by local rebels and held captive.Undeterred by more than a month of traumatic incarceration, the “Striking Viking? finished his trip after being released. Three years later he set out into the world on his bike again, this time searching for truth on his own terms in a world that had become strangled by a climate of fear. Starting his trip in Japan, he traveled through Siberia, Mongolia, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia, and Africa, stopping in more than 30 countries to deliver his message of the real United States, as he knew it. Unique stories and gritty adventure fill this quest for new sights and insights amongst extreme temperatures, knee-deep mud, bureaucratic roadblocks, health problems, and loneliness.
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 Just OK. Could've been so much better, January 13, 2010
By A ship in harbor is safe - but tha.. (Orange County, CA)
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This book could've been so much better. I got the impression that Glen was a USA apologist who felt that ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE was better than America.
In many, many parts of the book he ridiculed silly Americans for visiting sterile foreign countries and enjoying themselves! And, for shame, they even spent capitalist dollars in ritzy restaurants!
His mantra of, "Why can't everyone be like me?" got old very quickly. While traveling through filthy, corrupt countries where he was robbed and threatened by the "wonderful" natives, he constantly reminded the reader of the evils of America. Classic example: the way he yearned to be back in his beloved California, while three pages later he tore down the USA's way of life as decadent.
No, Mr. Heggstad missed numerous opportunities to write about the facts and keep the America-hating vitriol to himself.
But, like others of his ilk, he just couldn't help himself and all the reader gets from reading his account is a bitter, angry "world citizen" who attempts to shed his American skin by celebrating the "rich" cultures of 3rd world countries.
Another beautiful and ironic example of Mr. Heggstad's naïve and misguided : He ridiculed US State Department warnings as silly and intended to scare Americans from visiting wonderful countries. Hmmm, tell us about your experiences with the "wonderful" natives in Colombia. Were you treated like a world citizen? (SPOILER ALERT: Fore those of you who haven't read Mr. Haggsted's book about that trip, he was taken hostage and tortured by Columbian terrorists...just like the State Department warnings had cautioned Americans against.)
Sorry, I am selling this book for whatever I can get for it and buying Jupiter's Travels. I have read--and prefer--One Man Caravan; I recommend those two books for those who loving adventure motorcycling AND love this country.
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Just OK. Could've been so much better, January 13, 2010
By Dan Diego (Orange County, CA)
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This book could've been so much better. I got the impression that Glen was a USA apologist who felt that ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE was better than America.
In many, many parts of the book he ridiculed silly Americans for visiting sterile foreign countries and enjoying themselves! And, for shame, they even spent capitalist dollars in ritzy restaurants!
His mantra of, "Why can't everyone be like me?" got old very quickly. While traveling through filthy, corrupt countries where he was robbed and threatened by the "wonderful" natives, he constantly reminded the reader of the evils of America. Classic example: the way he yearned to be back in his beloved California, while three pages later he tore down the USA's way of life as decadent.
No, Mr. Heggstad missed numerous opportunities to write about the facts and keep the America-hating vitriol to himself.
But, like others of his ilk, he just couldn't help himself and all the reader gets from reading his account is a bitter, angry "world citizen" who attempts to shed his American skin by celebrating the "rich" cultures of 3rd world countries.
Another beautiful and ironic example of Mr. Heggstad's naïve and misguided perspective: He ridiculed US State Department warnings as silly and intended to scare Americans from visiting wonderful countries. Hmmm, tell us about your experiences with the "wonderful" natives in Colombia. Were you treated like a world citizen? (SPOILER ALERT: For those of you who haven't read Mr. Haggsted's book about that trip, he was taken hostage and tortured by Columbian terrorists...just like the State Department warnings had cautioned Americans against.)
Sorry, I am selling this book for whatever I can get for it and buying Jupiter's Travels. I have read--and prefer--One Man Caravan; I recommend those two books for those who loving adventure motorcycling AND love this country.
17 of 24 people found the above review helpful.
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 Totally satisfying Armchair Adventure. Read this book!, November 29, 2009
By Bill Watkins (Breckenridge, Texas)
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I am a voracious reader. I've read probably 30 books, fiction and non-fiction in the last few months. This book was the most exciting. More than a travelogue, Glen Heggstad is at least an equal to Paul Theroux in describing his encounters with different people in strange places. I pre-ordered the book from Amazon, so I received my copy on the day it was released. It was fascinating reading! The colored photos of his trip were a bonus. I'm also an avid motorcyclist, having ridden at least a quarter of a million miles in my 75 years, covering most of this continent on two wheels. But reading about Glenn's adventures made me wish that I was young again. My son-in-law grabbed the book from me when I finished and my cousin Bob, also a biker, wants to borrow my copy when the son-in-law is finished. I advised them to get their own copy, but they can't wait. So, buy this book. You won't be dissappointed. As a side note, I don't think that Glen would mind if I told you that all royalties are donated to international aid organizations dedicated to building schools in the developing world.
15 of 18 people found the above review helpful.
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Anthropologist On A Bike, November 11, 2009
By Daniel Plumer (Tucson, AZ USA)
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I am only half way through this book, but I can hardly put it down except to write this review, and I have never before written a review of anything. Glen's writing is so eloquent and descriptive that I feel like I am there with him. His courage and tenacity are beyond amazing, and his zeal for freedom and adventure provides me with authentic excitement and passion even if it is vicarious. He has become my temporary hero, and I look forward to savoring each and every page.
Glen is, in fact, an "anthropologist on a bike", a title for his book that I might have chosen. He is brilliant, and is able to dance with a broad spectrum of human nature, revealing it in the most positive and healthy of ways; ways that generate hope for our world. He is able to let go of the conditioned biases and prejudices that we are all programmed to adopt as we endure the constant fear based interpretations of the media.
If you would like to travel the world to places you will probably never get to experience directly, and if you would like to engage with people through a filter of appreciation, read Glen's book. You will not be disappointed.
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Wonderful in every way but one: a dearth of pictures!, November 17, 2010
By Zaine Ridling (Missouri, US)
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What a wonderful book except for two common criticisms. First is the dearth of pictures -- is Heggstad the only person to travel around the world and not snap more than a few pics -- we don't even get a decent or clear picture of the author! Therefore, go to the author's website listed in the book for hundreds of [uncategorized] digital photos of this book. My second criticism is the poor mapping included -- it's handy to have an atlas at hand -- Rand McNally's Notebook World Atlas is perfect -- to follow each subchapter as Heggstad's maps are small and vague, nor do they list all the points of his travels! Still, this is a worthy book because the author does it alone. Compare this account to Ewan MacGregor and Charley Boorman's horribly ill-prepared Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World. MacGregor and Boorman spent every day crying for their wives and children wanting to go home, and they spent the rest of their time ditching and wrecking their bikes. Heggstad broke up with his gal when she called him three weeks in and issued an ultimatum to come home or else. Heggstad notes that it's far easier to travel alone on a bike than in teams of two or more; people greet and welcome an individual more openly.
Heggstad himself must be semi-insane. Like every world cyclist, he insists on going through Siberia. China is essentially closed to wanderers and he explains how before you would be allowed to ride a bike around China, the government would want to know where you're going, whom you're seeing, what you're writing about them, and more importantly, you're not allowed private, foreign vehicles there for fear you'll sell them. Therefore China gets excluded from everyone's "adventure" itinerary. But Heggstad also failed to spend much time driving around Europe. He zipped into Munich, popped over to Czech and Hungary, and then almost straight to Istanbul. You can read between the lines when he gets to Thailand, the tone of the book changes and he gets giddy. Apparently the sex can't be beat as he's getting blown and happy endings every time he steps off his bike, perhaps even while on the bike! He definitely did not want to leave Thailand, and can't wait to get back. He even debates whether to pay a hefty fine to remain over his expired visa!
His dime store wisdom could use more historical study, but he's right that god-belief and gold/control of resources is the root of all evil. Still, his belief that "People get along, governments do not" is clearly illustrated throughout the pages. Over and over, you see that muslims are the source of violence throughout developing regions. When dealing with shy people or government bureaucrats and border patrols, his Will Rogers' "Aw shucks, how is everybody!" gets him out of the toughest jams over and over. I recommend this book to anyone, and I can't wait to buy another Heggstad title.
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Most improved writer!, March 21, 2010
By another rider (the bluegrass)
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I read Glen's earlier book several years back. I kind of had to force myself to continue reading through some parts to get to the good stuff.
What a difference with the new book. The author is humbler and more open than before. He takes chances just to see what's there. His writing is more fluid and less confrontational than the TWTT book.
This one is a keeper. I will read it again next winter!
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Non-stopper, January 18, 2010
By redninja (Ignacio, CO USA)
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This is a book you won't want to put down! Great adventures, written by a great storyteller. It is unfortunate the publisher was not able to include more of the outstanding photographs. Fortunately, the book contains an internet link to more photos, which are really fun to view after reading the book. It lets you compare the pictures you have formed in your mind after reading Glen's vivid descriptions with the actual scenes themselves.
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Way To Dry, July 23, 2011
By az_climber (Scottsdale, AZ)
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I have nothing but respect for Glen but this book is as dry as a saltine cracker in the Sahara as far as adventure motorcycle books go. Glen finds ephemeral distraction and occasional edification, but not much in the way of great epiphanies. It contains very little humor and pretty much states what most people already know about world politics and its shortcomings. Pictures were also just average. I first started reading Glen's threads on advrider.com before he decided to transform his internet writings into book form. The thread was outstanding, lots of deep, color commentary and some great replies from readers. Anyhow I was disappointed in the book and would recommend another advrider.com adventure/writer, 'Going Postal: The ups and downs of travelling the world on a postie bike' by Nathan Millward.
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Riding the world with an open mind and an open heart, December 31, 2009
By Xander Hawke
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While it may not be the world's classiest literature (which it does not claim to be), One More Day Everywhere undoubtedly has incredible energy and superb motivational qualities. A travelogue presenting insights into the world and the attitude of the world rider, it shows the reader that fear, while certainly being a useful emotion to keep one out of harm, should not hinder us to get out of our comfort zones and overprotective, nanny state nations in order to feel the earth and meet its people.
Unfiltered and personal, this book invites the reader to challenge preconceived notions both of others and of oneself, highlighting the importance of being over having, experiencing over being told, freedom over fear.
But, most importantly, it is a fun read, plain and simply, a quick fix for those suffering from wanderlust, letting you dream of distant places and motivation to do as the author did, to up and just go.
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 A great Read..some minor quirks, March 18, 2011
By flyerdog (Boaton, MA)
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This is a fantastic book to have on your kindle! I can appreciate this book from two different perspectives:
1. Purely as an interested reader learning about cultures and societies
2. As a fellow rider
So here goes:
for #1: He does a great job illustrating that "people are people" no matter where he goes in the world. For the most part, they show him kindness, support and enthusiasm. He is innundated with invitations for tea, lodging, meals etc. While he does have some negative experiences with theft and less than welcoming governments, overall the folks he meets wish him success and safe travels. It's a testament to the human spirit.
for #2: I also recently downloaded "Ghost Rider:..." by Neil Peart. Neil's journey was a little different and filled with a little more cynicism (sp). Neil took to the road to 'find himself' after the tragic deaths of his daughter and wife within a year of each other. Given that Neil is an incredible lyricist, as 30+ years of RUSH has shown, his descriptive narrative is phenomenal. I wish that this book had more descriptive narrative of the places visited. Peart decribes the Artic circle, Alaskan wilds, and the warmth of Coastal Mexico and Belize with such incredible imagery that (as a rider) you yearn to hop on your bike and ride there to see it yourself.
having said that, this book is a great choice for a relaxing day on the beach, by the pool, on your hotel balcony, or while flying/in airports. Highly recommended!
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Excellant travel Journal, February 13, 2011
By Sam Lafarge (Canada)
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I have recently spent 3 weeks in China, so have some firsthand experience interacting through a language barrier with people in a developing country. Glen is able to get accross the "flavour" as well and the geographic and political differences of the countries he visted and the people he met. I feel the book gave me a basic familiarity with the countries he visited. It is not so much a book about Motorcyling as it is a book about the interaction of different cultures one on one.
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insightful and inspiring, January 2, 2011
By stormfield
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Bought the book after reading parts of his travel diary on ADVRider board. His style is concise, sharp, funny and self-deprecating.
It's impressive that someone can keep a consistent journal amid such intense adventures.
Although such a book will automatically appeal to fellow riders, it would be of interest to anyone needing that little nudge to go travelling.
The book does not get weighed down with technical details but is instead packed full with insight and thoughts about the people, cultures and countries met first-hand from a lone traveller's perspective.
Thoroughly glad I got the book, would recommend this to anybody and not just to bikers. cheers.
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Straight Forward, October 9, 2010
By T. R. Rosbach
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I was a bit skeptical to read another "travel book". I have found some -most- to miss the true essence of the actual experience of travel.
This book not only is an inspirational travel log that made me want to get out and see the world, it reminded me of why I myself travel. Very well written and quite honest. I definitely recommend this great-easy- read!
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Captivating, September 17, 2010
By Big Cole
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If you dream of adventure then this is the book to read. Glen manages to do what we all dream of if only we could give up our familes, jobs and had the balls to do it.
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Great follow up to better blog, March 8, 2010
By James J. Post (Bay City, TX United States)
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I must confess that I have followed Glen's travels for years on various websites - so I am someone who loves to read about travel and motorcycles, food and 'adventure'. If you know someone with at least 2 of those interests this book would be a good choice. Let me add the fact that his photography is top shelf, and you get a combination that makes me smile remembering the read. His first book, 2 wheels through terror was a little more adventure and a little less travel - this is a different book, but I enjoyed it every bit as much, and the photos really add to the experience in 1 more day everywhere. Two Wheels Through Terror: Diary of a South American Motorcycle Odyssey
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Awesome motorcycle travel adventure, February 10, 2010
By Allen D. Patton (Omaha, Ne)
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Glen Heggstad, aka the "Striking Viking," takes us around the world on two wheels with riveting first-person narrative. His trip has it all: heart-pounding jousts with maniacal bus drivers in heavy Indian traffic to lonely trips across deserts, all the while describing his meetings with penetrating insight and rediscovering that hospitality is universal.
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Absolutely Amazing!, February 7, 2010
By James D. Fritsch
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What a great read! I can't put it down. This book is amazing as the person who wrote it.
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Living My Dreams through Someone else, January 31, 2010
By Michael Klementovich (Bethlehem PA)
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Glen Has DONE A VERY fine job with this book...
Not writing like Ted Simon (but then why would he want to write like TED).
Well i make that comparison because i compare all authors NOW to Ted Simon.
Don't worry Glen no one out there can compare to Ted anyway!!!!!...Glen has done a fine fine job taking me around the world and allowing me to share with him these experiences without the dreadful sleeping arrangements.....without the nauseating food........and those BUGS!!!!!!
Congrats Glen.....I love your organized writing and style.
A little less reference to the martial arts would not hurt.....
I really don't think much of martial arts and the spiritual side of it ...Kind of bogus in my opinion.
Lets go on another trip soon so I can ride along
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Great read.. interesting material, December 31, 2010
By Ali
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I found this a very interesting read, with some good insight on different cultures. I wish this book had more pictures in it, but I am sure his website probably has a lot more. Towards the end it may seem a little repetitive, but I think that ties in to his theme of geo-isolated peoples behaving similarly.
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More Than Just Another Motorcycling Adventure, March 8, 2010
By M. Lanciaux
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As an avid motorcyclist, when I'm not able to ride. I enjoy nothing more than reading a great tale about a great motorcycle journey. "One More Day..." is that, and so much more! I literally could not put this book down until I finished reading it, then I started from the beginning again. Heggstad's easy to read style and tolerant views prove that on a person-to-person level, we're all pretty much the same. The constant helping hands strangers extended, no matter the country, no matter the religious belief, prejudice or skin color were, at least to me, the essence of the story, more so even than the great tales of riding and meeting adversity.
This book ranks up there with the best motorcycling adventure books there are. Highly recommended!!
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more then just armchair adventure travel..., February 4, 2010
By Michael Foley
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With the familiar combination of satisfaction and regret I just finished reading "Another Day Everywhere". This book is an outstanding literary contribution that will outlive today's readers. Glen the world is a better place for you having committed to sharing your experiences on this journey and entrusting us with your personal interpretation of them.
It goes without saying that the story of a 52,000-mile solo ride around the world is going to be rich; and it is. What an incredible accomplishment this ride was. In the same way you are to be commended for actually pulling this daunting itinerary off, equivalent accolades are in order for the manner in which you have recorded and presented it in "Another Day Everywhere". Your words strike an eloquent balance between conciseness and detail. You put the reader in the moment while simultaneously providing an historic and cultural context from which to appreciate and understand the action. The blunt and humble way you narrate provides insight into who you are while keeping the focus on the people and places you encountered. The lense you provide for us to look through into your world is sharply focused while thoughtfully providing us with a sometimes-private view of the inside of the camera and what makes it work.
Perhaps most importantly, you have held back judgment and left this to the reader. Anyone with heart who reads this book will be left with powerful new questions about their view of the world the answers to which cannot help but foster a deeper understanding. Congratulations and thank you.
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ONE MORE DAY EVERYWHERE, February 1, 2010
By GARYL (MISSOULA, MT. USA)
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VERY WELL WRITTEN AND INFORMATIVE. A FUN READ. I DO A LOT OF DUAL-SPORT RIDING AND ENJOYED THIS BOOK MORE THAN MOST.
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Personal Diplomacy, January 20, 2010
By YetiGS (San Diego)
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A theme that comes out loud and clear from Glen's book, and other similar books and blogs, is that the people of the world actually like each other. It's the governments that can't seem to get along. It's heartening to read about the often-unasked for assistance that Glen encountered during his journey. It is also amazing to see, time and time again, how those who have the least to give are those who give the most.
This is a book that can be appreciated by motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists alike. There's enough about the bike to satisy the riding reader, but the story itself can allow those bits to blend in for the non-rider.
Thanks Glen for taking me along on journeys that I will likely not get to make in my lifetime. Getting to ride with you and see the world up close and personal was a privilege.
YetiGS
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One More Day Everywhere, January 19, 2010
By Donnie (Tucson Arizona)
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Hey Glen,
I finished your second book yesterday,..It took me a week to read the last hundred or so pages,.... simply because I didn't want it to end, and I knew it was about to!
Thank you for sharing your traveling experiences, and insight. I have always known that folks were folks and it was governments that couldn't get along,I only wish that I
had the time, and determination that you had to make these adventures come true. I'm sure you are a better person for it, as will anyone be that reads your book,
and understands your motivation.
Donnie
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Great story, excellent writing, thoughtful author, and a real person as an author, January 10, 2010
By earthiest (always traveling)
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I just finished it yesterday and I have been telling everyone about it since. As someone now planning their own motorcycle ride south of the border, I bought the book as a motorcycle adventure read. There was enough content under such a heading to be worth it, that was only half the book though. The stories of social interaction across culture boundaries and the thoughtfulness that Glen brought to his experiences added a whole 2nd dimension, making it all the more exceptional.
On one hand, spending more than a year riding through countries around the world provides plenty of content for a successful book. Combining the ride, Glen's social/culture thoughtfulness, his personal sense of honesty, and an intelligent writing style has created far more than just an adventure travel book. It is an inspiration to get out, ride, not insulate ones self, challenge, and connect. The world is diverse, filled with beautiful, kind, and interesting people, the biggest challenge is getting beyond our own perceptions of fear and prejudice, Glen Heggsted's book is a great reminder of this.
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Makes me want to travel, January 2, 2010
By R. Haskins (Virginia)
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This book is written like a journal, in fact I believe it's just Glen's posts on advrider.com edited down for clarity. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down because I just wanted to know what was going to happen next. His account of the trip around Borneo was particularly interesting. I can only imagine what it must have been like slogging through the mud and rain trying to make time all the while trying to be aware that a mistake could be very bad out there. What's most interesting though is how Glen relates his experiences with the people he encounters. He really shows that people all over the world are really the same. From Russians in Siberia to villagers in BFE everyone was generous and willing to share. Political divisions seem to be meaningless in many places in the world.
What it ultimately all comes down to is one man's account of people being people.
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Just finished reading the book, couldn't put it down!, December 30, 2009
By ericbertram (Chicago, IL)
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Having read "Two Wheels Through Terror", I knew I would enjoy this travel book. I couldn't put it down, the writing is excellent, the photos are really beautiful. I'm an avid motorcyclist but you don't have to be a two wheel traveler to appreciate Glen's adventures and how he relates to those he encounters on the road. I hope there's a reality series in the works! Really a brilliant book!
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Must read, December 24, 2009
By Raquel (Santaquin, UT. USA)
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Mr. Heggstad has a way with words and pictures. Makes me want to jump on my bike and follow in his tire tracks.
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Outstanding Work Glen!, December 9, 2009
By John Yoga
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Hello Folks,
"One More Day Everywhere..." is an outstanding read. I have read a lot of travel books, but this one and Ted Simon's work are the best! This read is even better then his first book, "Two Wheels Through Terror".
The route is excellent...
The writing is excellent...
The pictures are excellent...
Glen is kind enough to quickly respond to emails as well.
Glen, if you are reading this: Please consider biking the entire US via the back roads... Please! Some of us may not be able to do bike world travel, but may be able to take off several days - several months to travel pieces of the US back roads.
Again, Glen...Outstanding work!
Regards,
Marc
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Outstanding Read, May 5, 2012
By TexRivers
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In the past 12 years I have ridden about 100,000 miles by motorcyle, mostly in the US and one nice trip tp Copper Canyon in Mexico. Like most of us job and family obligations prevent me from doing the kind of trips I can only dream about. Therefore I love motorcycle travel books and DVDs. Of the +/- 30 books I have read, this is my all time favorite, GREAT READ! Thanks Glen.
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Great read, eye-opening and hopeful, March 3, 2012
By Tom (Albuquerque, NM United States)
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I had read this author's other book and enjoyed it so I knew I'd be giving this one a try. I'm glad I did because it's not the same thing as 'Two Wheels Through Terror' and is even more interesting on in it's own way. I'd highly recommend this to anyone with curiosity, wanderlust, and a more personal (rather than governmental) curiosity about other people and cultures.
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travel is fatal to ignorance......., March 2, 2012
By RickG
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I first heard about Glen on the National Geographic web site, and watched the video about his experiences in Columbia. After that I kept up with his doings on ADV. When this book came out, I figured I would give it a shot, being addicted to touring on motorcycles. I couldnt put this book down until I finished it, which always leaves me wanting more. Even more so in this case. His description of his continuing travels, experiencing people in other countries first hand, rather than what the media spoon feeds us, kept me interested the whole time! He epitomizes Mark Twain's saying about travel being fatal to ignorance. Keep it up, Glen!!!
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Excellent read!, February 27, 2012
By TwoHawks (Virginia,USA)
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For about a week after reading this book I considered quitting my job and riding the world. Everything you expect in an epic ride report/ book. Bravo Glen.....bravo! Very fast read. Great photos.
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This book will stir up your wanderlust!, February 27, 2012
By Noah
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I do not finish very many books but that wasn't the case with "One more day everywhere". Glen paints and amazing picutre of his lone travels around the world and all the wonderful people he meets along the way. As a ADV rider and engineer, I enjoyed the problems/solutions he encountered with his bike. They were writen in a way for the noob to understand.. and the seasoned veteran to appreciate. The pictures that are in the book are great, but you always want more. It helps to have a map handy to look at his route better.
Note to reader: You will probably want to quit your 9 to 5 and start a moto adventure of your own.
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An Adventure You Will Never Forget, February 13, 2012
By Russell Schuetz (Downingtown, PA USA)
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This book is about finding the truth about humanity, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a more accurate view of our life on this planet than is provide by the money-and-ratings-driven mainstream media. Of Norwegian decent with adventure in his blood, Glen Heggstad sets out on a solo motorcycle trip around the world shortly after 9-11 to find out if people are inherently good or evil, and to find himself. His experiences of traveling in developing countries and the personal relationships he builds along the way provide the foundation of a hope for the future based on the insight that, in his own words, "while governments may not get along, people do." The book is very well-written with vivid and inspiring descriptions of his journey, both emotional and physical, and I found it hard to put down. Glen is a voracious student of the human spirit and a feet-on-the-ground ambassador to the world. Well worth the read.
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Glen takes readers on the ride to find connection and to reclaim the spirit., February 12, 2012
By Amanda Feller
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I deeply appreciate stories of transformation -- something that requires massive discomfort, discipline, and a sense of adventure. I also appreciate stories of travel that are written by adventurers who happen to write rather than writers who travel. (That the royalties are donated is also respectable.) Glen's One More Day Everywhere is both a story of transformation and of adventure. More than the journey, what makes it a captivating read is his writing style. He writes vividly and concisely. He easily paints the scene. He is also slightly crazy I think, in a good way. Thank goodness he decided to go a different direction at some key crossroads. I have shared this book with several from all walks of life. You do not have to be a gear head or a traveler to be captivated. Buy the book, buy copies and give them as gifts -- another way to give the gift of travel.
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Two wheels through terror, February 12, 2012
By m a coroneos (Grand Rapids, MI, US)
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Most of us at best think of having an adventure some time in their lifetime. Most of the time we cannot because of other commitments be they work related, family, financial or whatever. It never happens.
However, Glen made it happen. As I read through this wonderful book I kept thinking of how I would do it. What I would take along, what bike I would choose. I was not only riding along with Glen I was living it.
The mark of a great movie star is belief, Is this actor in fact this person he is portraying.If the answer is yes then the actor has done his job.
Glenn wrote this book in exactly the same way an actor does his job. I'ts credible,enjoyable and allows the reader to partake in the adventure.
Dr.George
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what a ride, February 11, 2012
By rideontwo
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I read the two books by Mr, Heggstad and I truly enjoyed them both, I am a motorcycle enthusiast. These books can be enjoyed by anyone who likes to travel, meet different people while riding on a great adventure! Normally, it takes me a long time to finish a book. Both of these books were hard to put down and I read them almost nonstop. Besides great tips and invaluable insights for the traveller, the author makes the places come alive for the reader. If you love motorcycles and love to travel, ride this book!! Personally, these books brought back great memories when I took a trip on a small motorcycle as a teenager. What's even better, after reading them, I am inspired at the young age of 58 to go on a long motorcycle trip.
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A Tasty Dose of Global Perspective, February 10, 2012
By Charles Nevle
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Glen's book is entertaining, thought provoking, and interesting. He poses through his journey a number of questions that a globe full haves and have-nots should wrestle with, and makes clear through his adventures that there is much more good in this world than most of us realize, and much less to be frightened of than we expect. I highly recommed this book.
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Outstanding read, February 10, 2012
By Shane Mahoney (Milton, ON Canada)
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I found this to be an excellent read and follow up to Glen's first book. The story is great for both adventure motorcycle enthusiasts as well as those interested in finding out more about other cultures. Glen's account of the daily life on a bike is compellingly accurate and relatable as sometimes the adventurous journey can be difficult, lonely and filled with problems. I would highly recommend this book as well as his Two Wheels Through terror.
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Awesome and scary adventure, February 10, 2012
By Ted
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I'm not a big book reader myself, but I enjoy a non-fiction book like this bike adventure. I'm a biker myself and enjoy big trips. As a Canadian, my biggest adventure is travelling through many parts of the United States, but this bike adventure takes you into some incredible and scary places in South America. I think this type of adventure is too much for me, but I really loved living the ride through someone elses experience.
I have a friend that would like to travel to Puru on bikes, but this just confirmed my fears of the potential dangers.
It was a great read, one I recommend to others who enjoy a true life adventure story.
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Two Wheels Through Terror + One More Day Everywhere, February 9, 2012
By Chris Dimond (Adelaide SA)
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I read `Two Wheels Through Terror' over the past weekend (Easter 2011) and loved it.
The book caught my attention at a time in my life when I was rediscovering motorbikes (maybe an early mid-life crisis), and reading Glenn's adventure sealed the deal for me - I had to get back on two wheels!!
His travels are extraordinary, but in particular it was his positive outlook on life and towards all people he encounted, including his Columbian friends, that really struck me. His personal strength of spirit and belief in himself stood out to me through out his entire journey. For me, it was a reminder that life is for living, and that I must get out there and do all those things that I'd be dreaming about doing. Don't leave them as dreams, make them your reality.
Glenn did, and I'm sure his life is so much richer as a result.
I give this book "two twists of the wrist"!
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One More Day...., January 30, 2012
By Jeri Lynne (Rancho Mirage, CA)
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Having read "Two Wheels", I had already instantly become a fan of Glen's writing and voracious appetite for adventure...
having grown up on the back of a bike as a kid, I loved being able to live vicariously through his adventures across the planet in search of the truth of
how the rest of the world lives, on his own personal mission to see if we really can co-exist....
The photography is spectacular, and his writing is very candid, ok, REALLY candid, and that's what I admire most about about it.
Reading Glen's global diary is like riding right behind him fully engaged in the view of the world first hand....
I found this book to be very inspiring, if not a plea of encouragement to go out and seek out the world we live in. Thank you Glen!
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One More Day Everywhere, January 19, 2010
By Donnie (Tucson Arizona)
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Hey Glen,
I finished your second book yesterday,..It took me a week to read the last hundred or so pages,.... simply because I didn't want it to end, and I knew it was about to!
Thank you for sharing your traveling experiences, and insight. I have always known that folks were folks and it was governments that couldn't get along,I only wish that I
had the time, and determination that you had to make these adventures come true. I'm sure you are a better person for it, as will anyone be that reads your book,
and understands your motivation.
Donnie
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Outstanding Work Glen!, December 9, 2009
By John Yoga
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Hello Folks,
"One More Day Everywhere..." is an outstanding read. I have read a lot of travel books, but this one and Ted Simon's work are the best! This read is even better then his first book, "Two Wheels Through Terror".
The route is excellent...
The writing is excellent...
The pictures are excellent...
Glen is kind enough to quickly respond to emails as well.
Glen, if you are reading this: Please consider biking the entire US via the back roads... Please! Some of us may not be able to do bike world travel, but may be able to take off several days - several months to travel pieces of the US back roads.
Again, Glen...Outstanding work!
Regards,
Marc
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