Adventure Capitalist

The Ultimate Road Trip

By: Jim Rogers

Narrated by: Paul Boehmer

It's the ultimate road trip. Legendary investor Jim Rogers and his fiancee travel to 116 countries in a custom-built, four-wheel-drive, bright yellow Mercedes. Over three years, they make their way through war zones, are guarded by military convoys, observe a 50-million-person pilgrimage, eat disgusting food, put the car on barges for transport between countries, and have their lives threatened at every turn. As well as describing his adventures, Rogers has plenty to say about the economies and roads he encounters on his journey. (Naturally, he's driven on the best roads and the worst.) With his keen financial acumen, he picks out those countries with the highest prospective economic success and which ones are headed for disaster. All in all, a wonderful trip.©2003 Beeland Interest, Inc. (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Rogers' insightful commentary on the political and historical topography of these diverse countries cuts through stereotypes to give us a glimpse of the world the way it really is, for better or worse. This is a gutsy travelogue adventure from a guy who shoots straight from the hip, and it really hits the mark." (Booklist)

Pure Bliss

What an amazing way to learn about the world. I am grateful to have remained open-minded throughout the entire reading.

Mixed Bag

As has been noted in previous reviews, the author does not seem to be lacking in self-confident (and self-serving) pronouncements, which I found quite tiresome. The reader of this version does make some rather odd choices in pronunciation and faux-accents. But here's the thing-- once you get past the annoying aspects of this audiobook (and they are many), there's some interesting stuff here told from a perspective which was new to me. While I don't agree with some of the author's political views, I do trust that he understands something about investing and has an interesting economic viewpoint from which he evaluates different countries. As an anthropologist myself, I would have liked to have seen more cultural details and less facile renderings of history and customs. Still, it made me think and learn-- which is always appreciated. You may be better off getting the abridged version however, which is read by the author rather than the hired narrator for the unabridged version.

Not what I was expecting

This book was recommended and seemed like it was very fitting. Although I did not connect with the story very well.

Inspiring with so much wonderful knowledge

The book takes you around the world and through the the US, sharing life experiences and international history and financial knowledge. An amazing and wonderful read.

What an exciting adventure!

I have recommended this book to all my friends. I found the details about all the counties to be fastenating--not at all boring. You just get caught up in the fast pace of the travel and the challenges they face.

I also support the author's point of view on our "helping" other countries. I have found that our "help" doesn't get to those in which it was intended. I've seen the American resentment the author saw in some of the people of the countries I have visited.

A must listen.

No such thing a new economy.

wow. what an awesome gem of wisdom. jump to the last chapter then go to the beginning. Nothing new under sun. Good crystal ball into present and future of the global economy.

An extraordinary investor with an eye opportunity

Co-founder of a wildly successful hedge fund this guy retired young and took a motorcycle trip around the world the first time.That is also an excellent book,but a bit dated for today's investor.He takes a Mercedes Benz and modifies it for harsh conditions.He does this with his future wife.They have many interesting adventures and this is a well balanced geographical tour of every continent but Antarctica.He spends more time in Asia,but it is also a place he currently lives and the biggest continent in the world.He helps us understand the value of currency,how governments play a vital role in their countries success or failure and does all this in a plain simple language we can relate to.I have ordered his book on commodities investment,but wish more of his books were available on Audible.He has been a guy that invested small in underdogs and chose correctly again and again.Anyone who can retire at 38 must be doing something worthy of learning.

Great Journey

Absolutely loved this story, felt like I was a sort of the adventure and am inspired to see more of the world!

Economic and Travel Tips

Though I did not agree with many of his opinions I liked the story and excellent narrative on dealing with Guberment officials as well as the NGOs

Much more interesting than expected!

After initial bragging I found his travels interesting and informative. I'm sure his children will benefit from his education.