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Sue Perkins in Asia

East of Croydon

by Sue Perkins

Audiobook Narrated by Sue Perkins 10 hrs and 24 mins

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From the frozen landscapes of the Arctic to the sweltering jungles of Southeast Asia, this travelogue follows one of Britain's most beloved comedians as she ventures far beyond her comfort zone. With characteristic wit and self-deprecating humour, she recounts extraordinary encounters with remote tribes, close calls with dangerous wildlife, and the peculiar mishaps that seem to follow her across continents.

What sets this travel memoir apart is its refreshing honesty about the realities of adventure—the exhaustion, the cultural confusions, and the moments when even the most intrepid explorer just wants a proper cup of tea. Blending sharp observation with genuine warmth, it's a love letter to the world's wild places and the remarkable people who inhabit them, proving that the best journeys are often the ones that push us furthest from what we know.