The Monsoon shakes and shudders within many a varied landscape… Come and find yourself along the back lanes of the world’s most intense cities. Visit the tribal longhouses of the headhunter tribes of Borneo; be enchanted by the steaming hot jungle ruins of Asia. Ponder the lives of the women of India and Myanmar as ‘change’ stalks the landscape. Meander along the soothing waters of the Mekong in Laos, dodge Yala’s leopards and elephants. Be invited to the curiosity of Bollywood on Langkawi. Travel south of the equator to meet Mari the Lithuanian jungle vegan and other alternative folk of the Byron Bay region of New South Wales. Become tantalized by the colourful multicultural market lifestyle of tropical Darwin, while being feathered by the intimacy of Australia’s beautiful first nations people. Art, music, food; vulnerable societies clinging to hard-fought cultural sanctity. The laughter - the sadness - the bruises and stomach bugs - lavished with a profound respect for the folk and fauna of such stunning locations, this expedition into exotica will see you arrive home with a sense of belonging to this multifaceted world. Ian Browne will challenge your senses, your empathy, whether you are the battle-hardened traveler, or those that desire familiar comforts in a hotel by the sea, discover why this creative story teller’s love of this planet has seen him being invited to Buckingham Palace, and a request to engage in project work within sustainability for the UN.“What the Monsoon Knows”Well, come along on the journey & discover this for yourself…
The son of a New Zealand mother and Australian father, Ian Browne grew up in southern coastal Sydney. He loves the surf, snorkeling, trekking through rainforest; awestruck by thunderstorms, nature in general; culture, and indie-alternative music. He calls the Northern Rivers of New South Wales home. He has studied widely. His work with Indigenous groups has opened a door to a world few Australians understand. He enjoys penning articles for various media outlets within Australia. For ten years, Ian travelled Asia to capture many aspects of life with his camera. His stories have been read in more than 80 countries.
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Editor & Owner of The Tweed Valley Weekly: Jonathon Howard, May 2024
The book offers vivid descriptions and keen observations. Throughout his journeys, Browne grapples with serious issues such as the welfare of women in India, the impact of tourism on local communities in Myanmar, and the gentrification of townships in Northern NSW. However, he infuses his narrative with humour and irony, recognising the importance of levity even in the face of a challenging subject matter. As readers journey alongside Browne, they gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse cultures and ecosystems that make up our world. ‘What the Monsoon Knows’ is not just a travel diary but a celebration of the richness of human experience and the urgent need for environmental aid.
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This was a great read!
The author explores different community's in both small remote villages to large cities of Asia and Australia,and how the surrounding ecosystems/weather can influence the way they live.
It is well written and includes many entertaining stories combining unique types of local food, flora/fauna and the people he meets along way.
Overall a great book and highly recommended....
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Fantastic read. So much great information and adventure. The author made me feel I was actually there with him during his travels. Considering the content was serious in parts he still managed to make me laugh. This book goes in deep with indigenous groups while his street smarts too showing vibrancy of urban areas. I do hope he has another book in the pipeline as I will be first in line to get one. Thank you.
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A highly entertaining read I enjoyed the unique travel information and also the stories attached involving people and places that I hope to visit someday soon, overall a very well written and researched book.
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I have read many travel books over the years, and “What the Monsoon Knows” would have to be one of the most well written, well researched books that I have read. The gracious, gentle, brave author took me to locations that I have only dreamt of going to in my lifetime. The book was so entertaining with its colourful depiction of people and places in Asia and Australia, that I was captivated from the outset and found it so hard to put the book down. I can’t wait for the next book by this author.
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I have read many travel books over the years, and “What the Monsoon Knows” would have to be one of the most well written, well researched books that I have read. The gracious, gentle, brave author took me to locations that I have only dreamt of going to in my lifetime. The book was so entertaining with its colourful depiction of people and places in Asia and Australia, that I was captivated from the outset and found it so hard to put the book down. I can’t wait for the next book by this author.
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