I have just finished this book, Dave decided to cross America using only independent traders for fuel, accommodation and fuel.
I picked this up because I would like to visit America soon and I thought it would give me a little insight into the country, however, this book is a little disappointing as it is mainly about car breakdowns, terrible map reading and the hunt for gas. As well as a strange section on the mormons. The DVD is even worse!
However, Dave does have a point, it seems that all the small businesses in America are being squeezed out by the Chain stores, and it is happening here too. Supermarkets have forced local shopping areas to consist of mainly charity shops all the grocers and small businesses gone. The only competition for these big chains is the Farmer’s Markets and the butchers. Meat from butchers is just better! I will have to look out for some other travel books.
America unchained
