Maple to Mandalay
by Vern Flaig
A four year journey across four continents in a world that no longer exists.
ABOUT THE BOOK
A backpack, a camera, and four unforgettable years on the road.
Maple to Mandalay is a true-life adventure packed with grit, wonder, and over 500 stunning full-color photos. In the 1970s, Vern Flaig left Alberta on a whim, chasing the horizon across New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas — by foot, ferry, and two wheels.
🏍️ Motorcycling through the Outback with no map and no plan
🛕 Drifting through the temples of Burma and villages of Laos
🏔️ Hiking into the heart of Nepal before it hit the tourist trail
Every page captures the raw spirit of a world before the internet, before Instagram — when travelers relied on their wits, a few coins, and the kindness of strangers.
Whether you’re a dreamer, an adventurer, or just nostalgic for the 1970s, Maple to Mandalay will take you there.
➤ Buy now to relive a rare kind of freedom — and glimpse the world through the eyes of a young traveler with nothing to lose and everything to see.
Book Details:
- Genre: Memoir & Personal Narrative
- Format: Paperback, eBook
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