NEW BOOK AVAILABLE NOW

My new book, Yank Down Under: A Drink and A Look Around Australia, is now available on Amazon in paperback and E-book.

WHAT IS IT?

Yank Down Under: A Drink and a Look Around Australia recounts my (mis)adventures and encounters with the characters, reptiles, food, sports, and beverages of Australia during my three years living there. Cruising the crocodile-infested waters of the Northern Territory with an Indigenous tour guide; diving on the Great Barrier Reef; wine tasting in the Adelaide Hills; staggering through a drunken day of Australian Rules Football at the famed Melbourne Cricket Ground—there’s something for everyone, and plenty of dry wit to keep the story moving. Plus, it’s a guidebook, too! After each section, I offer a summary of my must-see spots and the tourist traps to avoid. Yank Down Under is designed to be “info-tainment”—a travel guide that will make you laugh, share some knowledge of Aussie culture and history, and maybe even help you plan your trip.

WHO IS IT FOR?

It’s for anyone…whether you always wanted to visit Australia and are planning a trip; you want to reminisce about a past visit; or you just feel like going on a fun (and funny) journey with an observational (and sometimes smartass) tour guide…that’d be me. If you do read it, don’t forget to review it online, too.
Thank you very much for your support. Let me know what you think.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

  • “I laughed out loud on nearly every page.”

  • “If Jerry Seinfeld owned Lonely Planet this would be his guidebook.”

  • “Tim is like a younger version of Bill Bryson who is a little looser with his tongue and stops at a few more pubs.”

  • “The struggles and hilarity of solo travel told in a conversational style that is both hilarious and inspirational. It made me want to get back out on the road and explore.”

  • “Loved it! I could hear Anthony Bourdain narrating it in my head because it made me think of him. And I had great visuals of every minute of every event.”

  • “Laughs aplenty through this fun and spirited journey through Sweeney’s adventures. He takes advantage of life’s opportunities and promise in a way that few of us do and brings us into his curious and comedic takes on all things.”

  • “I love the author’s storytelling and hilarious descriptions of the places he visited and the people he met along the way. Definitely a great book to read while relaxing with a cold beer.”

  • "Hilarious! It left me wanting to follow Tim on more of his travels."

  • "His writing makes the reader feel that they are sitting with him as he tells his tales... likely with a beverage in hand."

  • "In my head, I heard Mike Rowe’s voice reading it, which is as strong a compliment as I can give."

  • "5/5 stars...a holiday by proxy...peppered with humor and unsolicited advice." - Goodreads Review

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