Destination Dachshund: A Travel Memoir: Three Months, Three Generations & Sixty Dachshunds
Lisa Fleetwood
Jul 2016 · Lisa Fleetwood
5.0star
1 review
Ebook
273
Pages
About this ebook
"A likable author makes for a likable, dog-centric travel book." - Kirkus Review
With teenage children and in-laws in tow, the Fleetwood family embark on their 3 month adventure just days after the tragic loss of their beloved dachshund, Coco.
When two miniature dachshunds in smart winter coats are spotted in Moscow, it’s game on! A riotous, often hilarious dachshund spotting competition for the lovable, long-bodied dog ensues across 15 countries.
Filled with love, laughter, and sadness at times, Destination Dachshund offers a unique twist on the travel memoir with remembrance for those who have been loved and lost, at the heart of one family’s extraordinary adventure through Turkey, Russia, the Baltics, Europe and the United States.
Through the wonder of travel, this remarkable travelogue explores the bond of extended family, the abiding love we have for our pets and the grieving for loved ones, both human and hound.
Download your FREE companion read for Destination Dachshund. Almost 100 pages of photos, maps, travel hints, links, highlights, and a deleted scene.
Editorial Reviews
"Fleetwood’s resulting chronicle of a multigenerational family trip—86 days, 15 countries, and 60 dachshund spottings—has an invitingly chatty tone that makes one feel like one is traveling with her." - Kirkus Review
5 STARS Readers' Favorite
With teenage children and in-laws in tow, the Fleetwood family embark on their 3 month adventure just days after the tragic loss of their beloved dachshund, Coco.
When two miniature dachshunds in smart winter coats are spotted in Moscow, it’s game on! A riotous, often hilarious dachshund spotting competition for the lovable, long-bodied dog ensues across 15 countries.
Filled with love, laughter, and sadness at times, Destination Dachshund offers a unique twist on the travel memoir with remembrance for those who have been loved and lost, at the heart of one family’s extraordinary adventure through Turkey, Russia, the Baltics, Europe and the United States.
Through the wonder of travel, this remarkable travelogue explores the bond of extended family, the abiding love we have for our pets and the grieving for loved ones, both human and hound.
Download your FREE companion read for Destination Dachshund. Almost 100 pages of photos, maps, travel hints, links, highlights, and a deleted scene.
Editorial Reviews
"Fleetwood’s resulting chronicle of a multigenerational family trip—86 days, 15 countries, and 60 dachshund spottings—has an invitingly chatty tone that makes one feel like one is traveling with her." - Kirkus Review
5 STARS Readers' Favorite
Ratings and reviews
5.0
1 review
Tasman Sadler
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October 4, 2016
I bought this book to read to the homies, it was a hit. Great with pizza and wine.
About the author
Lisa Fleetwood is a writer, blogger, book reviewer, and keen traveller. She lives in Sydney with her husband, two teen-age children, and three cheeky dachshunds.
Destination Dachshund is her first book.
Become part of Lisa’s global #dachshundspotting community by sharing photos of dachshunds you discover in your travels on social media. Visit Lisa’s website and blog Welcome to My Library or join her on Facebook in the discussion of books, travel and dogs.
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