North to Norway

Embark on an unforgettable motorcycle journey across Europe with Stephen Oliver, an adventurer with a passion for languages, history and good beer. From the sun-drenched shores of southern Spain to the icy wilderness of Norway's North Cape. North to Norway chronicles a life-enhancing quest filled with unexpected detours, quirky encounters and the camaraderie of the open road. With his friend Ralph at his side, he navigates treacherous mountain passes, explores charming places and discovers hidden depths within himself and the diverse landscapes he travels through. This is a story about embracing the unknown, the enduring power of friendship and the joy of pursuing passions. It's a journey of self-discovery that will resonate with anyone who dreams of exploring the world on their own terms and perhaps inspire you to hit the road yourself. From the sun-drenched shores of southern Spain to the icy wilderness of Norway's North Cape. North to Norwaychronicles a life-enhancing quest filled with unexpected detours, quirky encounters and the camaraderie of the open road. With his friend Ralph at his side, he navigates treacherous mountain passes, explores charming villages and discovers hidden depths within himself and the diverse landscapes he travels through. This is a story about embracing the unknown, the enduring power of friendship and the joy of pursuing passions. It's a journey of self-discovery that will resonate with anyone who dreams of exploring the world on their own terms and perhaps inspire you to hit the road yourself. Good travel books make you feel like you are there with the writer; the best travel books light a fire under you to go in search of an adventure of your own. North to Norway is both good and the best. The travails and mishaps and glorious surprises of Stephen Oliver's thrilling journey across Europe from south to north are related with immediacy and generosity. He shows why motorcycles were really invented: to take us out into the world and end up finding our inner humanity. Melissa Holbrook Pierson - author of The Perfect Vehicle, The Man Who Would Stop at Nothing An inspiring read. Erudite, entertaining and funny. Warning: may cause severe wanderlust. Geoff Hill - author of In Clancy's Boots, Way to Go, The Road to Gobblers Knob With a smooth flowing writing style Stephen Oliver puts the reader right there with him on the roads of Europe. He brings the magic of travelling by motorcycle from Spain to Norway to life with sometimes pithy, frequently colourful observations. As he introduces the people he meets along the way with neat descriptions, he brings alive their environments, cultures and the quirks of their histories. His honesty and easy sense of humour, add to the mix. Addictive reading. Sam Manicom - author of Into Africa, Under Asian Skies