Once again, Peter Moore’s blog is the source of the Ozbus update. The main Guardian article has disappeared for some reason, but the message and response from Moore in the blog remain. While I agree with Moore in that the unexpected is very much a major part of independent travel – and related very much to the difference between travel and tourism – I’d expect the bus to last the journey if I paid ₤4,000.
According to The Telegraph:
“It was billed as an epic trip across the continents which would make an unforgettable alternative to jetting to the other side of the world. “
Well I certainly say it lives up to the goal of being unforgettable. I can’t imagine that it was billed as an easy or cushy trip – nothing I’ve read suggested that – and delays and unexpected events are a part of travel.
I think the overall tone is more… dramatic than it is. As with a recent Nova article that interviewed those living on crumbs rather than those who were more prepared, the Telegraph interviewed someone who would capture people’s attention:
“…where on earth are they going get anything decent in Iran? Mutiny is in the air and everyone is so angry it’s unbelievable. …”
Mutiny? If you’re that unhappy, find another way out of Iran and seek a refund from Ozbus. I’d be disappointed by unplanned itinerary changes, but I don’t think they’re the end of the world. Are the places scheduled to disappear soon? Overall, it seems as if the group might not have been prepared for travel through a series of lesser developed countries, a thought echoed by other comments. I wonder if the reports that the controversy was stirred up by an on-board journalist are true…and whether it was for publicity for Ozbus?
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