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Bento Boxes, Boomerangs & Red Foxes: travels around the world Kindle Edition

by Lisa Rose Wright (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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What happens when you take the country souls out of Galicia and throw them on an unsuspecting world?

Find out in this new memoir from Lisa Rose Wright.
Lisa and hubby S are leaving their home in the wilds of Galicia in NW Spain. But only temporarily, as they embark on a trip round the world. It’s S’ 70th birthday coming up and Lisa has the perfect holiday planned.
From the frozen wastes of Japan to the steamy city of Singapore, and from Australia’s outback to the heart of Santiago de Chile, Lisa and husband S travel the world discovering new places, and chasing S’ merchant navy past, on this trip of a lifetime.
Workawaying as volunteers on three continents, driving across Australia’s notorious Nullarbor Plain and sailing to the end of the world – what could possibly go wrong with such a perfectly planned trip? And will home be best after all, or will Lisa and S be bitten by the travel bug? It doesn’t take long to find out.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BTJ8PLYY
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 1, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3122 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 332 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #283,347 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #19 in Senior Travel
- #160 in Adventure Travel (Kindle Store)
- #277 in Travel Writing

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In 2007 Lisa left a promising career as an ecologist catching protected reptiles and amphibians, and kissing frogs, to move to beautiful green Galicia in the remote northwest of Spain with her blue-eyed prince (who has since become her blue-eyed husband but that’s another story).

She divides her time equally between growing her own food, helping to renovate a semi-derelict house (or actually two… but that’s another story too) and getting out and about to discover more of the stunningly beautiful area she calls home.

Lisa is happiest outside in her huerta weeding, watching the antics of her chickens, in her kitchen cooking interesting recipes on her wood-burning range, or getting out to discover more of the world around us.

Lisa is the author of five travelogue memoirs.

The Writing Home trilogy tells the story of Lisa’s adventures moving to beautiful green Galicia in 2007 in Plum, Courgette & Green Bean Tart. In Tomato, Fig & Pumpkin Jelly, Lisa and her blue-eyed prince get married – eventually. And in Chestnut, Cherry & Kiwi Fruit Sponge, the intrepid pair renovate a second ruin. The series is told through letters home to Lisa’s mum, who also who moved to Galicia, aged 84 and eleven months.

In the Travels Around series, Lisa invites her readers to visit her beautiful green Galicia in Pulpo, Pig & Peppers – travels around Galicia, and to follow her and hubby S, around the world. Firstly on the trip of a lifetime in Bento Boxes, Boomerangs & Red Foxes – travels around the world and then once more travelling down under, this time to New Zealand at the start of a pandemic which would rock the world. Hot Pools, Paua Shells & a Pandemic brings the reader full circle back to Lisa's beautiful green Galicia.

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A truly 5 star read

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2023

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I have been a fan of Lisa Rose Wright's memoirs since she published her first book about living in Spain's remote Galicia, so when I was invited to beta read Bento Boxes, Boomerangs & Red Foxes, her latest travel memoir about a round-the-world trip, I agreed with alacrity. I also loved every page, but then I knew I would. Lisa manages to balance interesting information about the places she and S went on their travels with lovely descriptions and humorous personal interactions; a perfect blend that kept me reading avidly. I particularly enjoyed the pithy, witty exchanges between the author and her husband.

Having never been to Japan, Australia or South America, I found her accounts of the people they met and and the countries they visited quite fascinating. I also loved the fact that they 'paid' for much of their accommodation along the way by being 'workaways'; in other words, volunteer workers for private individuals in exchange for bed and board. What a great way to meet local people and learn about life outside the usual tourist experiences. My absolute favourite part was their trip through Australia, a journey evocatively represented in the book's beautiful cover. However, every country was a feast of new discoveries and I can imagine Lisa and her husband will savour the memories for many years to come. This was an absolutely riveting read and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

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The Nullabor plain - "No trees"!

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023

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I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of stories from around the world. The lazy or "wing it" organiser in me liked the way Lisa came up with her plan whilst trying not to give too much away to her partner. A supply of notepads is the only way!

The opening sequences of her getting to Japan via Russia were interesting and I enjoyed the way our intrepid couple crossed the Nullarbor plain ("no trees!") Down Under in Australia. Read it to hear the interaction between our couple and find out more about South America and the jobs they picked up along the way.

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Phil K Schroeder

A wonderful way to travel.

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023

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Lisa’s round the world adventure is such an inspiration for anyone of any age to make plans for a major trip. Her story is tells of the good and not so good times. Regardless of detailed planning, things can still go wrong, but can be turned into positive experiences. The Workaway idea incorporated to the trip certainly worked well these retirees. Beautifully written and uplifting for the reader.

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Earl Feathers

No vodka, noodles and Workaway!

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023

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Yet another fantastic book from my favorite expats in Galicia! This time a round the world adventure 👍 I definitely must join in the Workaway program and the Couchsurfers! A must read! 😜

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Nodlew

Round the world in two months!

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023

I really enjoyed reading about all of the adventures that this brave couple had on their intricately planned trip. Its also packed with great tips on how to save money while touring!

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S. Raymond

Travel around the world with Lisa and S

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2023

Having had the pleasure of reading all of Lisa Wright’s prior books where she is renovating (and working harder than anyone I have ever heard of) old houses in Galicia, growing abundant fruits and vegetables, baking scrumptious goodies, traveling to regional festivals, and visiting local sites with friends or relatives, this book, “Bento Boxes, Boomerangs, and Red Foxes,” gave me a big surprise. Lisa and her husband Stuart, better known to her readers as S, travel around the world (well almost) to celebrate his big 7-0 birthday (with a bit of celebrating for her 55th).

They begin in Japan, then on to Singapore, a visit to Australia (with a gripping trip across a very remote area of the outback), move on to Santiago de Chile, and finally a trip to an area of the world perhaps even more remote than the outback. Both have visited various of the locales before, and it is intriguing to see what they remember or what has changed enough as to render the location unrecognizable. Along the way they participate in Workaway stays where they work in return for room and board. The various personalities and styles of their hosts is fascinating and a hint into the culture of the location. They encounter old friends and make new ones all along the way.

Lisa’s writing style pulls you in and you can easily imagine the places she is visiting (and enjoy the travel tips she includes) and the things that occur—she is bringing you along on her trip through her superb description. I especially enjoyed her fluid narratives of the people and places she encounters on her travels—in fact I have added a few places to the “bucket list” thanks to this book!
I highly recommend reading “Bentos” as a first read of her books but be sure and go back and read the rest if you haven’t already!

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Beth Haslam

A Brilliantly Entertaining Travelogue

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023

Whisked around the world with a plate of noodles, what could be better?

As an established fan of her writing, I knew I’d be in great hands with Lisa Rose Wright’s account of their country-hopping expedition and what a treat it’s been.

To celebrate her husband’s special birthday, the author suggests a holiday revisiting some places he had briefly seen during his career in the Merchant Navy. Happy with the idea, ‘S’ releases Lisa to her obsessive pleasure: planning.

With lists coming out of their ears, Lisa doggedly drags her increasingly battered pink suitcase as the couple embarks on an epic transcontinental trip.

From the vast barren beauty of Australia, the extraordinary orchids of Singapore, snow monkeys in Japan and a Chilean eye-opener, they soak up each country’s culture. Every scenario is embraced, every work experience handled, and disasters overcome with their customary can-do attitude.

For me, this easy-to-read travelogue showcases the best of Lisa’s writing. Her free-flowing style, self-effacing humour, and vivid descriptions are excellent. I learnt about new places, chuckled often, and was fascinated by every work stop and interpersonal encounter she shares. I loved the book and look forward to their next expedition, which, I expect, will include that ubiquitous bowl of noodles!

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Tammy Horvath

A fabulous trip around the world from my couch.

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023

Lisa Rose Wright’s descriptive details of Japan have me longing to visit. I’d once canceled a trip to Australia, and after reading about this author’s experiences, I must see this beautiful country. Well done. I look forward to reading more from this fabulous author.

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Cathie

FASCINATING

Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2023

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Lisa is a gifted writer with a great sense of humour. I feel as if I have actually been living and travelling with them as they venture round the world.

Glynis Perfect

An RTW trip full of laughs and surprises

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2023

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I so enjoyed this RTW trip with Lisa and S from reading about her safe haven, her home in Galicia and her travels with her Mum to discover the delights of her adopted country to a well planned adventure into the unknown. Her free flowing and easy narrative is a delight.
Nothing done the easy way for our intrepid travellers. Lisa meticulously researched and booked an RTW trip starting in Japan on to Singapore, Australia and finally ending in Chile before returningto Galicia. It was a 70th Birthday present for S going back to some of his old haunts while he was in the Merchant Navy. Turned out he didn't recognise most of it...
This wasn't going to be a luxury or regular trip but one of adventure and discovery. Travelling on a budget and staying at Workaways a new phenomenon to me, it worked very well for them. Well needless to say no matter how well planned there were hiccups along the way but our two stalwarts overcame any obstacle with grit and determination.
Japan and Chile two places on my bucket list were a very enoyable revelation to me. Full of laughs interesting people and such varying cultures. I particularly loved the cruise around the southernmost tip of South America following where Darwin had ventured.
It was also good to read about Lisa's impression of Singapore and Australia two countries I am very familiar with having lived and travelled there many times. Japan never disappointed but made me aware of what to expect and how to tackle a visit. As for their trek across the Nullabor Plain you have to be of a very daring and hardy character to attempt that journey.
I also loved reading about their eating habits making do with oodles of noodles and checking out Mc Donald's in as many places as possible. Must be their bravest feat to date.
I can't wait to read about their next adventure to North and South Island New Zealand I would love to compare notes...
I didn't want this trip to end so savoured every chapter taking my time almost as long as it took them to do this wonderfully entertaining journey of discovery. Thank you Lisa.

nicola steinhardt

the best so far

Reviewed in Spain on April 9, 2023

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I’m not sure if it’s the travelling
Or the already knowing the people travelling that makes this book so great
I loved the description of the cruise trip in Chile as it’s something I would like to do but also the journey across Australia something I would never imagine
I often had Google
Maps open to see what’s they were and Lisa makes you feel part of their journey
Looking forward to New Zealand

Sally Jane Smith

A round-the-world adventure and a 5-star read!

Reviewed in Australia on April 17, 2023

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What an enjoyable experience it was, travelling through Japan, Singapore, Australia and Chile on a round-the-world trip with Lisa and her husband!

I tend to be most interested in travel memoirs that visit countries I know, or where I plan to travel in the short-to-medium term. As a resident of Australia, an ex-resident of Chile and a one-time visitor of Singapore, I expected to relate to Lisa’s descriptions of those destinations – and I did – but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed travelling “with” Lisa and S to Japan. That she kept me fascinated in an unfamiliar (to me) setting is testament to her storytelling abilities.

What I found most captivating about the book, in addition to the delightful mix of personal anecdote and destination information, was a feeling that Lisa allowed me into her mind as she experienced the trip. Every travel adventure is filled with a thousand decisions, large and small, of how we travel, what we do, how we interact with the people and the destination. I’m not sure what interested me the most: the similarities between how Lisa and I travel, or the differences.

I highly recommend this 5-star read.

Lindy Kelly

The best laid plans...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2023

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What an adventure this book is! Not only is it thoroughly entertaining, but I learned so much about things and places that I didn't know existed - who has ever heard of Snow Monkeys? The world of 'workaways' was also opened up to me, with Lisa and her husband 'S' staying in some very diverse places, and meeting some diverse, often amusing characters, and doing a variety of jobs. Rather than take organised trips, they rubbed shoulder to shoulder with locals on public transport in places where even reading signs was nigh on impossible - I really admire Lisa's attempts at Japanese. I loved that they were following the path around the world that 'S' had made in his seafaring days many moons ago, to celebrate a big birthday. It was interesting to see how much had changed in may of these places.
But the real star was the wayward hot pink suitcase, that needs to go on another adventure - maybe Lisa could write a little supplement telling of its own adventures when it went walkabout.
As with all Lisa's books, you are drawn in by her wit and warmth - the perfect armchair travelling companion.

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