Penis Gourds & Moscow Muggings: A Photographer's Tales of Far-Flung Travels

"Whether bribing machine gun toting soldiers during a military coup in Thailand or narrowly escaping a fiery volcano in the South Pacific, renowned travel photographer Glen Allison finds humor and shares poignant insight from his adventures and misadventures during a nonstop, eight-year global marathon to photograph 131 countries and territories. From his comical description of being mugged in Moscow to his amusing episodes with penis-gourd-clad tribal warriors in Irian Jaya, Allison's lighthearted portrayal of his numerous mishaps leaves readers with inspiration to celebrate cultural differences.

Circle the planet with Glen in search of the ultimate image. Several color photos from his journeys are featured in this book. Learn his travel tips and "secrets" . . . and meet a few shady characters too."