Next Stop Moscow

Fulfilling one man's lifetime ambition, this book follows a 17-day coach trip across Russia with a rich cast of paying passengers.

Jamie Munro always had an ambition - an "ever-increasing itch" - to drive to Russia. Through sheer determination, this was an itch that he finally managed to scratch in 2005.

Petersfield in Hampshire may not seem like the obvious start to this adventure, but Jamie and his coach, ably assisted by his business partner Ray Farrell, pick up their passengers and the journey begins. Driving through Europe, taking in the sights along the way, they enjoy a fascinating adventure.

Taking twenty passengers on a trip like this is not without its ups and downs, though. From the grandeur of the Hotel Ukraine in Moscow, to the tedium of checkpoints and dodging the souvenir touts, the book covers the journey day by day, including the sights they see and the people they meet along the way. They take in Berlin, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Copenhagen and many more places.

Their fun, often hilarious adventures, with a fair amount of vodka and fine food thrown in too, are captured within this book, alongside the stress of border controls, ferries and navigating unfamiliar city roads.

The book is illustrated with photographs from the trip, bringing to life the words on the pages.

A fun and insightful account of a trip through Europe to the intriguing Moscow and Saint Petersburg, written with wit and thoughtful historical and cultural reflection. The warmth and enthusiasm with which Jamie writes about his trip means you'll finish the book wishing you could book a trip with Jamie on his next adventure!