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  18. The Ongoing Struggle With Social Anxiety (Part 2)
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  22. Beyond the Wall: My Third Book Has Been Published!
  23. Walk for Water
  24. The Tamest Stag Do in History
  25. Lessons in Humanity and Fashion Learned During a Trip to Carthage
  26. My Second Book Is Now Available On Amazon!
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  28. The Great British Staycation
  29. Mind
  30. Exploring the Most Densely Populated Region on Earth
  31. The Brick
  32. The Story of How I Became Pregnant en Route to a Private Caribbean Island
  33. Taking Inspiration from the Iron Lady of Paris
  34. Versus Arthritis
  35. The Wonder of Venice and the Impact of Mass Tourism
  36. Hapless Tourists in Rio de Janeiro
  37. History Lessons in Berlin
  38. A Whole New World in Wigan
  39. Everything Changed After Our Trip to Setenil de las Bodegas And Ronda
  40. The Story So Far

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Trekking across China with a group of strangers not only tested the author’s inadequate social skills, but it also provoked an intense desire to undertake a more daring form of travel. Beyond the Wall provides some insight into what it is like to embark on an adventure when one’s instincts are to shy away from the company of others.

This epic journey along the Great Wall of China involved moments of fear, exhilaration, intrigue and bewilderment. Physical exertion and challenging terrain became the norm, with the possibility of having to make excruciating small talk a constant danger. The thirst for more soon clashed with the reality of everyday life. Would the trek lead to a series of escapades in far-flung corners of the world or would this be an isolated journey? Would the sense of adventure end here or go beyond the wall?

David R.Y.W. Chapman’s quest to explore as much of the planet as his social anxiety will allow sees him visit a variety of destinations whilst evaluating the merits of the chosen form of travel. Is a holiday on the Costa del Sol even remotely comparable with trekking across one of the wonders of the world? Is a day trip an entirely inadequate method of exploration or is what one takes from it of more importance?

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About David R.Y.W. Chapman

David R.Y.W. Chapman was born in Manchester and raised in Altrincham. With a British father and a Chinese mother, he was exposed to different cultures and customs from an early age.

An introvert at heart, he was once so shy that he would have done anything in his power to avoid social interaction. His passion for travelling has helped him overcome his anxiety and has resulted in him visiting over sixty countries in six continents. Out of all the exotic places that he has visited, he chose Wigan as the place to start a new life. This is where he currently resides with his wife, Carol.

His books offer a different perspective on travelling, as they are written by someone whose instincts scream at him to abort whatever mission he is embarking on and stay in the safety of his own home instead.

Possessing a history degree, a healthy dose of self-deprecating humour, and an awareness of popular culture, his writing is an interesting blend of a variety of styles.

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