Not Cool

A laugh-out-loud train journey across Europe with a travel writer who should know better.

Inspired by the budget InterRail trips of his youth, veteran travel writer Jules Brown thought he'd try and visit 9 cities in 9 countries in 9 days. Sadly, that wasn't his only mistake.

It soon turned into a hot and steamy adventure (no, steady on, not that kind) by rail across Europe, taking in Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Liechtenstein, Zrich and Milan.

A tale of relaxing train rides to famous tourist destinations and guidebook sights? Not so much. All aboard for an offbeat travel adventure with a very funny writer seriously in danger of losing his cool.

Readers love Not Cool: Europe by Train in a Heatwave
'I laughed out aloud so much that I scared the cat' (5 stars) Amazon reviewer

'I don't generally enjoy 'humorous' travel books. This book was different. It has been crafted by a travel writing professional who knows how to (a) travel and (b) write.' (5 stars) Amazon reviewer

'What captivated me from the start was the author's style of writing and sense of humour.' (5 stars) Amazon reviewer

'This is the kind of travel writing I love - full of charming moments, unusual sights and a writer who is determined to discover what really makes a place unique. ' (5 stars) Amazon reviewer

'It was a joy to read a travel book by a travel writer who can actually write well. Couldn't put the book down.' (5 stars) Amazon reviewer

'The title and subtitle were irresistible to me. I love books like this which take you along, without all the stress and sweat!' (5 stars) Amazon reviewer

'While I began reading this book for a good travel laugh, I came out having had a much deeper reading experience than expected.' (5 stars) Goodreads reviewer

'Jules' travel writing is funny, inspiring, quirky and always engaging' - Mark Ellingham, founder of Rough Guides and publisher of Driving over Lemons