Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship: A collection of stories, about things going right (and very wrong), from one of YouTube's original Travel Vloggers

by Morgan OBrien

What happens when airport security is emptying your bag and you remember the knife hidden in the side pocket is not the worst thing you have stashed? Morgan OBrien provides a backstage pass to his life transitioning from professional musical theater performer to full-time travel vlogger. His hilarious and relatable stories take us all the way from the wide streets of NYC to the narrow streets of Jerusalem, onboard cruise ships, and to other popular (and not so popular) tourist destinations in between. Along the way, we encounter spying roommates, angry duty free sales associates, cruise ship hospitals, stoned movie stars, body guards, botoxed babes, bare-butt beaches, and extremely challenging bathroom situations! Dripping with sarcasm, it's a perfect quick read for an afternoon beside the pool on the sun lounger you reserved with your towel at 6am this morning.

96 pages, Paperback

Published November 18, 2022

Reviews

[Karyn Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Fun Read!

I didn't take the time to review this when I first read it but had a flight but no other books in progress. I'm glad I did because it was as much fun as the first time!

Morgan is a natural storyteller, in written form as well as in his YouTube videos. He keeps the pace moving and has had some interesting experiences! I'm honestly hoping he writes another. From his YouTube channels, I know he has more stories to tell!

[Stephen M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a great read

[Aadam Abdul-Alim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great short stories

Morgan is pretty funny. If you have time watch some of his YouTube videos. Actually watch them ALL. There are videos on a range of topics. These were some good ones. The Cone Lady has a nice following, as other funny people.

[Christi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!

Been following Morgan on YouTube for a few years now. Always used his advice on my cruises! I’m so glad he wrote this book. It was amazing reading more details about his life and travel stories!!!’ I can’t wait for the next one!

[Jeff Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still in Stitches 😂

A great group of stories about traveling with Morgan and what can happen. Very e!! Next volume please! Now, we just need n Audible version.

[Charlotte Garner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

Really liked how well it was written. Like he was talking right in front of you. Very very good hope he writes another one.

[Billie P Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining read! Loved all the stories.

I always enjoy Morgan's style of story telling. I can't wait for his next book of adventures. Excellent source of entertainment.

[Ann Mason]

I smiles the whole way through

Being a fellow dancer to,but never making it as far as he did, I loved these stories. Great fun and smiles. A quick read but well worth your timr.

[Jen Wackershauser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick and entertaining read

Just like Morgan's videos,the book was entertaining and a nice break. He paints a wonderful picture of his hilarious adventures.

[Pam Rhode · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book if you love to travel! Morgan is very entertaining!

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun read - highly recommend

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Light and fun read. I love Morgan’s sense of humor and sarcasm. He seems like he would make a great friend. If you follow his YouTube, you already know this is who he is.

[debra j pesta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Need More Witty Stories, Please!

I’ve been watching Morgan on his Very Unofficial Travel Guide YouTube channel since being blessed with Coronial Times, but surely wish that I had found him sooner.
He is witty, expressive, fun, while being both caring and snarky when delivering his stories and presentations on his travels.
This book did not disappoint!
Whether you know of him or not, this book is a great chuckle of a read. Hoping there will be a follow up book. I need more stories!

[L.C. Tang · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short, 96-page, fast, easy read about the author's life and how he got to have a popular YouTube travel channel. I enjoyed watching the collaboration video he had with Emma Cruises. The Kindle version of this book has a lot of punctuation errors, which I found annoying. Perhaps an editor would have been helpful with this independently published book. The overall tone of the book is written like the author is talking with you over a beverage. This is a storytelling publication about the author's life experiences and journey.