Audiobooks narrated by Graham Field

A Life of Chai: Reservations in India Audiobook

"The journey through life came to a T-junction. This is your invitation to pry into the diary, be the other tourist on the train, a voyeur at the accident, an eavesdropper on the argument. Two one-track minds merge with train-wreck results. The girl Graham Field left in England is not the one who arrives in India. Sofia sees the trip as her swansong before motherhood, impatient to exchange backpack for a baby sling. So begins the journey which is the: Indian Itinerary of Endurance - A cold snap makes for a chilly reception in Delhi - First-class aggravation in Agra, tension at the Taj Mahal - Backtrack to the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, a brief respite from outstretched hands - Non-stop to balmy Bombay and a runny bum - Tunnel vision, reaching down a Goan sewer for the irretrievable - Cross-country to Pondicherry, pondering decoupling - Wrong side of the tracks in Madras - Mind the gap year in Mahabalipuram - Grave digging, scrotum flicking, a big bhang triggers a pointless train of thought in Konark - Striking differences in Calcutta - Teased in Darjeeling, limited Himalayan view - Letting off steam walking into Nepal - Curfew and confrontation, the relationship reaches the end of the line in Kathmandu"

Graham Field (Author), Graham Field (Narrator)

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I Could Have Been A Dreamer: Cycling China in the Wrong Gear and Bound for Thailand

"Cycling China in the wrong gear and bound for Thailand In this, the 2nd Audio book of the Rambling On trilogy, the load gets lighter and the speed slower, but Graham Field’s objective remains the same: he is fully focused on making the route to his demise as pleasurable as possible. And so the quest to his Chinese destiny begins. Now relieved of the whiskey, the road nevertheless continues to be an uphill struggle, not helped by the sub-zero winter temperatures. But being towed behind trucks and loaded on to buses evens out the ratio of endurance and pleasure. Along the way, Graham proves that, with a little manipulation, a dream can become a reality. Above the suffocating city pollution, he finds a clearer view of China upon a 2,000-year-old trading route through Shangri-La to Tibet. This revered road tempts with a Chinese whisper: an alluring ascent that calls to be ridden in a solitary trance of wonderment. As the author pushes on, he promises himself, should he reach that pinnacle of personal achievement, the run-off reward will be relaxation. With the descent into Thailand there is a change of gear. The gulf widens as he searches for the perfect beach retreat, refusing to be palmed off as a sex tourist. One day at a time, that’s how a journey progresses, that’s how a diary is written and a tale is told. It’s far less daunting that way. This audio book contains bonus outtakes from the recording sessions"

Graham Field (Author), Graham Field (Narrator)

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I Should Have Left the Whiskey: Cycling Asia with Heavy Baggage and Relative Density

"I Should Have Left the Whiskey is the first book in the Rambling On trilogy – compelling tales from a time when motorcycles were left in the shed and global exploration slowed to the pace of cycling. These diaries divulge two very different journeys in Asia: because progressing into enlightened India required some back-pedalling through darkest Thailand en route to China. After impulsively purchasing a bicycle in Bangkok and taking to the frantic city streets, Graham was hit by the realisation that life in the fast lane could have an impact on his health. Pedalling away from the madding crowd, he hauled his heavy load to mountain settlements lost somewhere in time. Desperate and dehydrated, he was subjected to all that the lonely road bestows upon the soul. It soon became apparent that whiskey was not the best choice of refreshment. However, he rebelliously refused to abandon the bottle or the mission, keeping his glassy eyes fully focused on what was ahead. A year later, having eliminated some of the heavier baggage from that journey, he found himself in southern India. Surely, this coast-hugging, palm-shaded backwater route would be a breeze … but the easy road is not always the right path. Had reckless decisions taken him beyond his abilities? With flashbacks, foresight and the riotous brutal honesty that is confined to a diary, all will be revealed. This audio book contains bonus outtakes from the recording sessions."

Graham Field (Author), Graham Field (Narrator)

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Not Working: Diary of an English Migrant Attempting Early Retirement in Bulgaria

"The summer wine didn’t last, it’s time to open the autumn whisky… Prepare to enter a new season on the side of a secluded valley in an idyllic Bulgarian backwater. Graham Field’s lifetime of curiosity to see where the road goes, now led him to discover where it stops. Not Working is a captivating, unconventional and honest account of one man selling up, buying time and investing in a slower pace of life because, much like the readers who chuckle their way through his diary, he is in no hurry to get to the end. With the 25-year mortgage millstone behind him, the author puts down roots in foreign soil where purpose and contentment germinate, but his dream existence, living on the edge of Eastern Europe soon becomes a nightmare: from floods to explosions, from protection rackets to hospitalisations. Join Graham as he relocates, taking little with him and leaving the naysayers wondering whether he can: - Maintain retirement at 50; - Thwart the thieving gypsies; - Outrun the bears; - Survive archaic medical practices; - Balance on the squat toilets; - Conquer the communist mentality; - Exist on his diminishing nest egg; - Escape another Russian invasion; - Succeed without friends and family; - Endure the brutal winters; - And not return penniless and homeless by Christmas. ★ “Living happily ever after” didn’t come with instructions... or if it did: That Cyrillic alphabet was impossible to read. ★"

Graham Field (Author), Graham Field (Narrator)

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Near Varna: When you've found you greener grass. part 1

"Running out The author’s 50th birthday threatened like a low fuel warning light, his fast lane existence had bypassed a mid-life crisis. Turning towards early retirement seemed the best way to avoid hitting the morgue. You’re going to move where? On Midsummer’s Day he took off on a motorcycle ride towards Eastern Europe to contemplate his imminent homelessness along with life, love, employment, purpose and other trivialities. Somewhat distracted by this train of thought he accidentally found himself in a country of temptation and promise, prompting a reckless gamble based on a gut feeling. Choosing quality of life It soon transpired there was far more to immigrating than simply relocating. Despite a down to earth outlook his feet barely touched the ground, as he rode into his new life experiencing the ups and downs of Balkan living, cherry-picking from his hectic past to make room for a calmer future. Trying to sit still Nirvana is a place where life slows to a pace of seasonal changes. But ties have to be severed before you can unplug, sit back and watch with wonder as the planet rotates, all whilst trying not to drink too much. The last cheque A single-minded lifestyle, searching for greener grass was inevitably a lifetime of lists. Now it was time to check the final boxes and Bulgaria made the grade: - leisurely rhythm of life; - time honoured traditions; - dramatic seasons; - uncrowded country; - untamed nature; - snow-capped mountains; - wild beaches; - exotic and accessible neighbours (Islamic Turkey, sun-baked and bankrupt Greece, mystic Romania and recently unsettled Serbia); - and the freedom that comes with affordability. Embrace the pace and come along on this compelling, entertaining journey."

Graham Field (Author), Graham Field (Narrator)

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Different Natures: And the Spaces In-Between

"Written to stir the soul, question beliefs and leaves you with seriously itchy feet and a silly grin like you’ve just ridden with him. An American evolution One rider’s journey from novice to nomad and his evolving obsession with motorcycle exploration and escapism. A humorous diary of events from idiocy through recklessness into reluctant maturity. Riding in wild environments, tough terrains and extreme weather, often with a monumental hangover. The wrong bike, budget, and behaviours This is an amusing account of a wrecked rider looking for direction with the wrong eyes and a questionable moral compass, ill-prepared and underequipped for what nature has in store. Something in his nature changed with every trip Three journeys through life’s seasons, human nature being touched by mother nature. A trip taken as much behind the visor as outside the helmet, exchanging a chaotic captivity for distance and a clearer vision. There’s as much diversity in these diaries as common threads From maximum security prison despair to midnight sun and Alaskan arctic awe, drying out alone in a desert then crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico where opportunity flowed into an open mind. An honest and passionate insight into the addictive exhilaration of travel. What Amazon readers say: “Graham is an undiscovered literary genius. His style waxes poetic, makes you laugh your ass off, and tells it like it is. Don't pass him up.” - Will Ashmore ★★★★★ “He is so good at painting pictures in my mind (like a Hippy Biker Rembrandt).” - P. Markham ★★★★★"

Graham Field (Author), Graham Field (Narrator)

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Eureka: Finding the Line Between Desire and Contentment and Riding It

"It’s a hard road Especially on an old bike and with little money, but harder still is resisting the urge to ride. This is a journey of thrill and despair as the author heads into heavily armed Iraq, barely unable to escape the overwhelming hospitality and humbling generosity. On the verge of discovery Ureka is an almost accidental realisation that we can’t always control where the road takes us. However, accepting the direction, we find what we need to and that can be the most fulfilling travel experience of all. How do you sum up a 15,000 mile motorcycle ride through 23 countries? · Upon leaving the UK, Europe was in the way; · Iraq was on the way, and worthy of a diversion; · Turkey became an acquired taste; · Georgia offered more diversity than one visit could cover; · The Caspian Sea was a cause for reconsideration; · A moment of planet-alignment occurred and the journey found purpose; · The Caucasus called him back for deeper penetration; · Armenia was a rough diamond; · Thoughts leaned towards Bulgarian relocation whilst riding the Balkan backroads; . Former Communist Europe had a raw but brutal beauty; · An old flame was rekindled in Austria; · Climaxing in an Alpine finale; · A French food extravaganza; · And Iron Maiden topped off the trip. With a passport full of unused visas The author turned his back on the Caspian Sea, but this U-turn was the Ureka moment."

Graham Field (Author), Graham Field (Narrator)

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In Search of Greener Grass: Riding from Reality towards Dreams and Finding Fulfilment

"15,000 miles to Mongolia and beyond, alone on a motorcycle with no support, no sponsorship, no privileges, no clue and a £750 eBay purchased motorbike. A journey of misjudgement that failed to stop at its destination, made even more challenging due to the money he didn’twin on a TV game show. This is the book he should have read before he left home. From the first page you’re drawn into the journey, soon holding your head in despair with the struggles and disastrous decisions. Pausing at the inspirational epiphanies, then laughing out loud at the caustic comments and biting observations, as you ride with him wondering: What would break first: bike, body or budget? An insightful and brutally honest diary of a down to earth compulsive traveller, lifelong biker, and a compelling story teller with a dry cynical wit. This gritty no-frills budget adventure has inspired many to hit the road and chase their dreams. Grab your atlas as you explore far flung places like: - Lviv, Ukraine - Dagestan - Atyrau, Kazakhstan - Lake Baikal, Russia - Ulgii, Mongolai - Spassk-Dalny, Siberia - Gangneung, South Korea - Colchester, Essex Generally regarded as one of the archetypal motorcycle travel adventure books, up there with Jupiter’s Travels, yet still a long way from the better known and more controversial celebrity journeys. An easy reading, page turning tale of road learnt wisdom and a life time of anecdotes."

Graham Field (Author), Graham Field (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Graham Field