Bill Bryson's first travel book, was unanimously acclaimed as one of the funniest books in years. In he brings his unique brand of humour to bear on Europe as he shoulders his backpack, keeps a tight hold on his wallet, ...Bill Bryson's first travel book, was unanimously acclaimed as one of the funniest books in years. In he brings his unique brand of humour to bear on Europe as he shoulders his backpack, keeps a tight hold on his wallet, and journeys from hammerfest, the northernmost town on the continent, to istanbul on the cusp of asia.