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The Sat Nav Diaries 2.0 Kindle Edition

by Adrian Sturrock (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
Concerned that his wife works too hard, Adie decides to plan a surprise - something to help her relax. But, worried that she might not like what he has in mind, he phones her at work to ask what type of surprise she might fancy. Nat has no time for this - she’s busy … working hard! ‘Use your initiative,’ she says. So, he does.This is the story of a date night that became a trip, that became a road trip. Perhaps it’s a cautionary tale for us all regarding how quickly “a meal and maybe a show” can turn into a five-week wander across eleven European countries. Well, it could happen to anyone …This is not so much a travelogue as an account of the consequences of over-initiative-ising (his word, not mine!). It is also a note of warning to wives: Be careful what you ask for! Having said that, the locations are quite nice.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08R12RKRL
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Adrian Sturrock

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Adrian Sturrock is a writer, occasional musician, teacher, and ethnic minority (except when in Wales), specialising mostly in observation and unconsidered opinion. He currently lives in Buckinghamshire, UK, with wife, Natalie: his travel companion, best friend, and the person responsible for keeping him out of trouble on social media.

His first travelogue, THE SAT NAV DIARIES was well received on both sides of the Atlantic, gaining a string of 5-star reviews and culminating in a nomination for a 2018 Kindle Book Award. His follow up, THE SAT NAV DIARIES 2.0 (HEADING EAST…ISH) has been equally well received and has itself been nominated for a 2021 Kindle Book Award.

Adrian has also published two successful collections of humour articles through his RANDOM series, in which he considers a number of everyday pressing issues, from ‘how to get paid to fail a job interview’, to ‘why it is perfectly fine to blame French sociologists for one’s own first world problems’.

Beyond his own publications, Adrian Sturrock has contributed to a number of travel and lifestyle anthologies and online publications, as well as having had his poetry/lyrics displayed alongside those of Benjamin Zephaniah in Luton Town Hall (though it is unlikely that Benjamin is aware of this).

Other claims to fame include being smiled at by Madonna, and having once spent an afternoon watching Ace Ventura, Pet Detective in Barry Gibb’s living room, where Bee Gee’s manager, David English, remarked on his shoes.

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  • Vmp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and poignant in equal measure
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021
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    This is a fantastic read. Like all of Adrian Sturrock's books, the stories are moved along by the witty banter between him and his wife Nat, and in Sat Nav Diaries 2.0, the banter reaches new levels of wit and sparkle. There were many occasions whrn I thought (through my tears of laughter) 'I wish I'd written that line.' But apart from that, this is a terrific and informative travelogue that not only takes the reader through Europe, but teaches us about each of the places the couple visit. There are numerous deeply touching moments when Adrian reflects on what certain nations have endured in the not so distant past and in expressing these thoughts, his writing is lyrically beautiful. I loved this book. I wondered it if might just be more of the same when I started reading it, but there is so much extra depth to this, his fourth book. An unreserved 5 stars.
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  • Paul Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly amusing narrative interwoven with self-deprecating humor and historical information.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021
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    This is Adrian's Sturrock's best writing to date. The first installment of The SatNav Diaries was fun, and his Random collections are amusing but necessarily unfocused. This book shows that he's settled into his style and gets the balance right between genuinely poignant passages and the usual amusing banter between him and his wife, Nat. Nat is - again - the star of the book, with her sardonic wit carrying the Sturrocks through their various adventures in Eastern Europe.

    Belly laughs occurred often while I was reading this book, and I found myself reading passages aloud to my own long-suffering wife and travel companion.

    I'm torn between wanting to read a novel from the author, or starting a Kickstarter to get them to have more exotic road-trips to further-flung locales...

    Strongly recommended to those who are missing travel and enjoy an irreverent sense of humor.
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  • fabulouschrissie
    5.0 out of 5 stars THIS is how you take your wife out for a steak dinner....
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2020
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    Adrian decides his wife works too hard, and he wants to give her a nice surprise. So the first thing he does is to call her to ask what she'd like as a surprise. "Use your initiative" she tells him. Big mistake. Huge. A nice night out for a steak meal followed by a show, turns into a three week trip around Europe. I laughed from the first page to the last. I love Adrian's sense of humor. This is part travelogue, part memoir, part Adrian's musings on life. And although he does humor so well, there are some poignant moments too, where I was in tears. I can't recommend this enough. What an enjoyable read. So, when does the dramatic novel get published, Adrian?
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  • Amie McCracken
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious yet moving
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2020
    Reading this in pandemic times gave me incredible wanderlust. You will feel you are along for the ride on an epic road trip through stunning east-ish Europe. Yet again I was in stitches with Adrian's fantastic ability to deliver a punchline, but there are a few gems in here that will really punch you in the gut. Tread carefully, he'll surprise you with wisdom when you least expect it.
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  • ARCubitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars A HIghly Entertaining Road Trip Through Eastern Europe
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2022
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    In the Sat Nav Diaries 2.00, Adrian Sturrock has wisely downgraded Bernice to a minor speaking role and upgraded partner Natalie to co-star. Bernice has a habit of interrupting the witty banter at inopportune moments, telling them to ‘turn left’ here or ‘take the next right’, but luckily Adrian has learnt how to mute her. Nat has such a gift for comic timing that she ought to have her own TV show.

    As the trio head east, taking in eleven European countries, the observations about the journey and the people they encounter are as engaging as those about the destination.

    As well as picking up some great travel tips along the way, inspiring my future travels, what stood out for me was the quality of Adrian’s prose. Where Sat Nav Diaries was a comic travelogue, version 2.00 switches seamlessly between laugh-out-loud repartee to thoughtful and sombre observations about the enduring legacy of conflict imposed on the countries they visit.

    I read this book as the most significant war in Europe since WWII rages on, and it spoke to me, particularly the comparison between the way countries honour their fallen heroes. In the UK, the author observes,
    ‘…war memorials signify heroism rather than loss.’ He calls for a more realistic depiction of what war is really about, as in Poland: ‘…lost love, post-traumatic stress disorder, and memories that can’t be uttered.’

    Be warned, though. Drinking coffee while reading this book without spilling it isn’t easy. I could barely contain myself at the description of the religious iconography in the hotel in Prague, bringing back memories of a similar statue on a stairway in a pensione in Amsterdam, where the eyes of the Virgin Mary not only glowed in the dark, but seemed to follow me around in a very unnerving way.

    An outstanding read.
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  • Andy Hughes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful escapism. Great steaks.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2021
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    So, The Sat Nav Diaries 2 has arrived. Having read the first Sat Nav Diaries and the Random books by Mr Sturrock I thought I knew what to expect. I was sort of right. What I didn’t anticipate was how much sharper Adrian’s observation skills have grown alongside his innate talent as a writer. All the basic ingredients are there in this book but, like a meal in a cafe compared to a fine restaurant, everything is tastier, better prepared, excellent ingredients. And assembled with consummate skill by a creative professional.
    An idea taken way too far.
    A trip across several borders.
    Mr Sturrocks long suffering wife, Natalie (A Saint). The observation. Always, with Adrian, the observation.
    The clever puns and asides that often make you go back to savour them more completely, as frequently one can feel swept along in the wake of the Mazda as it hurtles around Europe.
    I particularly liked the early pun based on a Smiths song and that was just a chapter sub-heading. Also a favourite is how to control an angry mob with a watering can.
    I know, it sounds insane and with a lesser writer it could be absurd. Here it is hilarious.
    A good book is surely one that you regret finishing so quickly. Finishing The Sat Nav Diaries 2 was like saying goodbye to an old friend.
    Highly recommended.
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  • Alyson Sheldrake
    5.0 out of 5 stars The witty and sparkling repartee of this book make it so much more than just another travel memoir.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2020
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    This eagerly awaited sequel to the Sat Nav Diaries did not disappoint! The story of Adrian’s attempt to surprise his wife with a simple meal out that turned into a five-week road trip is fabulous. This is like reading the script of a well-rehearsed, much-loved comedy duo on tour. Their banter is infectious and Nat's often brutal, always well-timed retorts, are hilarious.
    There is just enough description and detail of each location to leave you wanting to know more, and their travels are full of amusing anecdotes and lots of delicious restaurant meals to leave you feeling hungry.
    The surprise in the midst of all this humour are some heart-rending moments that make this much more than just a comedy travel journal. This is the heart of the story, the reason for their travel and exploration - the chance to leave a location with a new perspective on life – or at least a better idea of how many pairs of pants you need to pack for a five-week adventure.
    This is a beautifully crafted and engaging tale of one couple's adventures that will have you chuckling all the way through to the end. Highly recommended.
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  • Diana D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2021
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    One of the most interesting and entertaining books I have read. I like the way the book begins., and I love the humorous way the story is told. Best not read this in company, as it is hard to explain why you are giggling uncontrollably! I liked the contrast between happy humorous stories against the sad parts and things that don't go so well. Loved Slovenia and Split. Hated the entry into Zagreb, but museum is absolutely fascinating. Full sympathy for Adrian and Nat at the Austrian service station. I appreciated the stories about Poppa. I love Chopin too, and should not be giggling during a concert! I think Adrian is very unfair to Rick Wakeman. Didn't like Lithuania. Love the jelly baby tale, also the watering can. I loved this book, and hope there will be another one some time.
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  • Rebecca H
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a journey!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2021
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    I thoroughly enjoyed Sat Nav diaries and was eagerly waiting on this second in the series. In my opinion, it’s even better. Adrian was keen to surprise his wife Nat with a lovely meal of steak and a show. This recounts their road trip through several countries in Europe during which they do have some lovely meals and a few interesting shows! Their repartee is hilarious and they are so well matched at verbal jousting. I almost cried with laughter at some points. I love his quirky descriptions and random thoughts. Travelling with them was a joy as they do like to research places they visit. There’s some interesting historical information but it’s not all fun and laughter as they take in some places with a heart-breaking past. I love their adventurous spirit and their zest for life. I guarantee it will make you laugh but it will also give you pause for thought. I loved it. Highly recommended.
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