{"product_id":"9780063329744-we-are-experiencing-a-slight-delay","title":"We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(tips, tales, travels)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · A RUPAUL'S BOOK CLUB PICK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Town \u0026amp; Country Must-Read Book of Summer 2024!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Vulture's Best New Audiobooks of 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A delightful and sharp-witted tour through a lifetime’s worth of travel exploits and misadventures. Readers are bound to catch the travel bug.\"—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Filled with warmth and self-deprecating humor, Janetti's relatable observations convey his deep affection for [his husband] Brad and the places they love.\" —The Washington Post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hilarious and often touching collection of funny travel essays, the author, television writer, and producer takes us with him on travels across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGary Janetti has gained a devoted following, with a huge audience on social media, and two bestselling collections of essays under his belt. His new collection will prompt laughter but also delighted recognition as Janetti tackles the absurdity and glory of travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWe Are Experiencing a Slight Delay,\u003c\/i\u003e he shares stories of his varied trips around the world. Tag along as he enjoys an unexpectedly transformative stay at a rigorous Italian spa where he and his husband go from deep grumpiness to exaltation. Take a ride on the Orient Express to Venice and discover a surprising side of London, including a hilarious dinner with actress Maggie Smith. And pull up a deck chair to watch the entertainment as Gary embarks on a family cruise on the \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary 2.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterspersed with recollections of his trips are personal meditations on dining alone as well as journeys to such diverse destinations as Mykonos, Australia, a Noma pop-up, and other glamorous spots. Gary is unabashedly frank about his very exacting travel needs, and delivers practical advice on all aspects of the traveler’s life, from very precise packing instructions, suggestions on how to get upgrades, and restaurant and hotel recommendations in his favorite cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAspirational, charmingly acerbic, and as diverting as the best vacation can be, delivering both laughs and moments of sharp recognition, this laugh-out-loud collection is the perfect getaway companion, for both seasoned nomads and curious armchair travelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when the trip of a lifetime meets a man who would rather be at The Mercer Hotel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCelebrity Encounters:\u003c\/b\u003e From a disastrously awkward dinner pitch with the legendary Maggie Smith to name-dropping his favorite New York maître d’.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTravel Misadventures:\u003c\/b\u003e Uncover the truth about the Orient Express (hint: it stops at a lot of commuter stations) and survive a week of pain and starvation at a \"wellness\" retreat in Italy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFamily Vacation Survival:\u003c\/b\u003e Navigate the treacherous waters of a family cruise on the \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary 2\u003c\/i\u003e, complete with foghorns, the worst shipboard revue in history, and unexpected moments of connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAcerbic Wit \u0026amp; Wisdom:\u003c\/b\u003e Master the art of dining alone, packing with military precision, and complaining your way to a better hotel room with hilarious, self-deprecating humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41744122904673,"sku":"9780063329744","price":23.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_26021373.jpg?v=1720634853","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780063329744-we-are-experiencing-a-slight-delay","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}