In the spring of 1975, Steve sets out from England with a vague plan to backpack around the world. As he heads into Africa, the 21-year-old tumbles through a succession of adventures that are often hilarious and sometimes alarming. Whether he is hiking across a war zone, waking in the middle of a coup d'état, or camping in a tribal village, Steve gives an engaging account of the action. Readers are along for the journey, experiencing the thrill of being nowhere bound.
Steve was born in the UK in 1953 and has spent much of his adult life traveling. Since leaving England at the age of 21, he has lived in many parts of the world and has been employed in a wide range of professions. Steve is currently retired and lives in California with his wife and son.