In his latest travel memoir, Jerry Turner takes the readers along on a slow, lazy voyage down the French canals. The Burgundy Line is not a chronicle of a grand expedition but a record of the quiet pleasures of life aboard.
The Underrated Joy of Doing Nothing on the Water
‘Sometimes, doing “nothing” on the water means doing everything that matters.’
In The Burgundy Line, Jerry Turner’s quirky spin on the travel memoir genre, the reader learns that, perhaps, moving at a glacial pace and doing nothing whatsoever may indeed be conducive to appreciating the finer things in life. The newly launched book will hit bookshelves in the USA and UK in late February. Fans of slow-travel adventures and travelogues won’t want to miss this.
What is The Burgundy Line About?
‘Journeys by canal are never just about kilometers travelled or the number of locks endured. They are about time stretched and softened, about the quiet company of a faithful boat, and the fleeting encounters with people whose paths briefly cross yours before drifting away again.’
In this travel memoir, seasoned nautical adventurer Turner espouses the peculiar joy of moving leisurely through the historic French canals aboard a vintage Dutch cruiser from 1976 named Betsy. The journey charts a rhythmic course starting from the waters of Alsace, winding through Mulhouse and Montbéliard, down the twisting Doubs, and onto the wide Saône before turning, weeks later, to head upstream once more. Turner’s enjoyment of the therapeutic quietude of life on the water is interspersed with his survey of the hidden gems of the French countryside. Be it the culinary delights of bustling cafes or the steady, reassuring sound of the engine of a beloved cruiser, Turner is charmed by it all. As he says, “To some, it might look like doing nothing. But in truth, it’s doing everything that matters.”
Key Takeaway
This travel memoir offers a new outlook on enjoying oneself on a trip, inviting readers to open their hearts and minds to the little things that make travelling worthwhile.
An Antidote to Modern Life
‘This is not a manual on boating, nor a polished travel brochure. It’s a record of days shaped by coffee at dawn, quiet encounters with herons and lock keepers, mild catastrophes averted (or only imagined), and evenings spent tied up in harbours older than many countries.’
In a sea of travelogues that exalt the exciting life of travelling on the edge, The Burgundy Line has emerged as a standout new release that feels like the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Turner draws on decades of experience in nautical adventures to make this book more than just a travel brochure, allowing the reader to be immersed in the journey.
Who is This Book For?
This travel memoir is a must-read for all those who frequent the travel and lifestyle section of their local bookstores. It would especially appeal to:
- armchair travellers seeking a mental escape;
- fans of slow-travel adventures;
- fans of nautical travel;
- seekers of solo-travel experiences;
- explorers interested in a travel guide to the historic French canals and rivers; and
- admirers of the beauteous French countryside.
How to Get the Book?
All aboard! Don’t miss out on this thrilling new book release—get your copy from your local bookstore! The newly launched book will hit bookshelves in the USA and UK in April.
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Get to Know Jerry Turner
Jerry Turner is a ‘young at heart’ writer with an incurable passion for nautical adventures. His storytelling – occasionally gripping and frequently salty – is defined by a deep connection to the water and his experiences aboard the vintage cruiser Betsy. His experience as a seasoned nautical traveller is apparent in his self-assured style of writing, which immerses the reader into the quiet joy of watching the evening light ripple across the water.
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