Julian Sayarer
Iberia
Iberia
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On an old blue bicycle named Miles, Julian Sayarer embarked on an impromptu journey across Portugal and Spain, from Lisbon to Barcelona. During the pandemic, he pedaled east, exploring hazy landscapes and fleeting moments of human connection. Iberia is a celebration of shared humanity and community in a uniquely fragile time, showcasing Sayarer's thoughtful writing and ability to evoke the beauty of travel by bike.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2021
Publisher: Fox, Finch & Tepper
Iberia is a captivating travel book that won the prestigious Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year 2016 award. Authored by Julian Sayarer, this impromptu journey across Portugal and Spain takes place during a pandemic, as the author embarks on an adventure on an old blue bicycle named Miles.
Starting in Lisbon amidst the pandemic, Sayarer decides to take to the road, embarking on a journey that takes him eastward through hazy landscapes and scorching roads. As he pedals through the long hours in the saddle, his thoughts wander, touching upon profound themes such as post-colonial culpability and the simple joys of roadside oranges.
Spanning a remarkable 900 miles, Sayarer's journey takes him through sun-drenched olive groves, vast mountain ranges, and quaint towns hidden behind the veil of driving rain. Throughout this odyssey, he experiences fleeting yet profound moments of human connection, reinforcing the idea that a shared humanity and community can be found even in the most fragile of times.
Iberia is a celebration of this shared humanity and community, showcasing the beauty and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Sayarer's writing is characterized by his brilliant thoughtfulness and his ability to convey the essence of his experiences with eloquence and depth.
One cannot help but feel that the future of travel writing lies in this adventurous, post-modern genre, where authors like Julian Sayarer explore the world from the roadside, offering unique perspectives and insights. Sayarer has established himself as a master of reporting on the world from this unconventional vantage point, with his works often resonating with readers who seek a more intimate and authentic travel experience.
In addition to his talent for writing, Sayarer's love of the open road and his ability to evoke the beauty of traveling by bike are a potent combination that makes readers itch to embark on their own cycling adventures. His book serves as a testament to the transformative power of travel and the joy that can be found in exploring the world on two wheels.
Iberia is a must-read for anyone who loves travel, literature, and the human spirit. It is a testament to the power of adventure, the beauty of the natural world, and the resilience of the human soul.
Weight: 280g
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780993046773
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