A Tramp Abroad

This travelogue chronicles a walking tour through central and southern Europe, filled with humorous observations and exaggerations. The author skewers the pretensions of tourists and the idiosyncrasies of European culture, from German opera to Swiss mountain climbing. Interspersed with folklore and tall tales, the narrative is a rambling and delightful mix of fact and fiction. It captures the bemusement of an American abroad, navigating the quirks of the Old World.