Don’t Even Go There, The Book

Some travel writers produce dry tomes for people needing a reference book, a last-minute gift, or a door stop. What about the realities of traveling: the scams, tricks, and bad trips out there? When your dream trip becomes a grim reality you’d rather experience second-hand, where do you turn?

Don’t Even Go There is an antidote to travel guides, a humorous telling of my misadventures around the globe. Each section serves up lessons learned the hard way so you can avoid my mistakes.

It’s an entertaining romp that’s full of helpful insights and valuable tips, like how to pack your bags for a flight and why to avoid overnight trains. Since I’ve visited worldwide destinations, there’s something discouraging for everyone. Personally, I couldn’t put it down.
—Mark Henry Bloom, 2025