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The Hotel on the Roof of the World
Few foreigners are lucky enough to set foot on Tibetan soil, but Alec Le Sueur spent five extraordinary years there, working in the unlikeliest Holiday Inn in the world. Set against the beauty of the Himalayas, this is an amusing and enlightening account of his experiences and a fascinating insight into Tibet’s intriguing cultural background.
Bottoms up in Belgium
Alec had never been to Belgium, so it came as some surprise when he found himself at the altar of a small church in Flanders, reciting wedding vows in Flemish. It was the start of a long relationship with this unassuming and much maligned little country. He vowed to put worldwide opinion to the test: just how boring can Belgium be?
I Should Have Stayed Home
Like the Gideon Bible, this book is an indispensable travel companion, filled with true stories ranging from the "Night of the Army Ants" at a Guatemalan inn to monkeys dancing in a guest's nightgown at a Kenyan lodge. Whether you travel for business or pleasure, you'll learn about the lodging industry from the penthouse to the basement (where the health inspector is documenting the restaurant's cockroach problem). From Madagascar to Mongolia, this hilarious book rolls up the welcome mat.
The Hotel on the Roof of the World
When marketing wunderkind Alec Le Sueur signed on for a five-year stint at the Holiday Inn on the roof of the world in Lhasa, Tibet, no one told him the job required the wit and wisdom of a psychiatrist, the nose of an exterminator, the artistry of an emergency medical technician, and the diplomatic talent of a mortician. A staff trained with Fawlty Towers videos (until the comedies were seized by Communist authorities) served an eclectic mix of celebrities, diplomats, mountain climbers, spiritual pilgrims and cognoscenti circumnavigating the world in their own private jets. Le Sueur literally brings down the house with this internationally best-selling account of Communist owners and capitalist managers trying to create a chain hotel in Shangri-La.
See You in September
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Shantytown Kid
An autobiographical novel of growing up in the multicultural environment of contemporary France tells the story of Azouz Begag, the son of an illiterate Algerian immigrant in Lyon and his coming of age in a world of ethnic and racial tensions.
Running a Hotel on the Roof of the World
An entertaining and politically enlightening account of one man's experiences to the captivating land of Tibet. An ancient city that holds many mysteries, Alec describes for the reader the intricities and uniqueness that makes Tibet so intriguing. A varied, unusual array of experiences occur throughout this trip, such as the deliveries of live snakes and a Miss Tibet competition, that make this travelogue an entertaining read on this religious and historical land.
The Hotel on the Roof of the World
Few foreigners have been lucky enough to set foot on Tibetan soil ́ Alec Le Sueur spent five extraordinary years there, working for an international hotel chain. Against the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas he unfolds a highly amusing and politically enlightening account of his experiences.Fly infestations at state banquets, hopeful mountaineers, unexpected deliveries of live snakes, a predominance of yaks and everything yak-related, the unbelievable Miss Tibet competition, insurmountable communication problems and a dead guest are just some of the entertainments to be found at the ́Fawlty Towerś of Lhasa.Daily challenges are increased by the fragile political situation. Le Sueur, the only foreigner since the days of Heinrich Harrer to spend so long in Tibet, examines its intriguing cultural background, thus providing a fascinating insight into a country that is virtually impenetrable to todaýs traveller.
Don't Worry, Be Happy
Gives an account of a young man's travels. This work chronicles all his fears, frustrations and exhilarations along the way. It is aimed at anyone considering a backpacking trip... or anyone who likes a good laugh at someone else's expense.
