Shitty Breaks

Ben Aitken

Not everything that glitters is gold - which is why Ben gave London the cold shoulder and went to Preston instead. Hailing from Portsmouth, Ben knew from experience that unfashionable places could be quietly brilliant. So, over the course of a year he visited 12 of the least popular spots in the UK and Ireland for a city break. The motivation wasn't to take the mickey or stick the boot in, but to seek out the good stuff, to uncover the gems, to have a nice time. By doing so, he hoped to demonstrate that anywhere - like anyone - can be interesting and nourishing and enjoyable if approached in the right fashion. Ben went skiing in Sunderland, kissed an alpaca in Bradford, and suffered jellied eels in Chelmsford. The upshot is a celebration of the underdog; a love letter to the wrong direction; and evidence that there's no such thing as a shitty break.

Author(s): Aitken, Ben
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 08/05/2025
Pagination: 288 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Icon Books
Published By: Icon Books
Book Classification: Travel writing|Travel & holiday
Dimensions: 216x135
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ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781837730469