The Pillars of Hercules

<p>At the gateway to the Mediterranean lie the two Pillars of Hercules: Gibraltar and Ceuta in Morocco. Paul Theroux decided to travel from one to the other &#150; but taking the long way round. <br><br>His grand tour of the Mediterranean begins in Gibraltar and takes him through Spain the French Riviera Italy Greece Istanbul and beyond. He travels by any means necessary - including dilapidated taxi smoke-filled bus bicycle and even a cruise-liner. And he encounters bullfights bazaars and British tourists discovers pockets of humanity in war-torn Slovenia and Croatia is astounded by the urban developments on the Costa del Sol and marvels at the ancient wonders of Delphi. <br><br>Told with Theroux's inimitable wit and style this lively and eventful tour evokes the essence of Mediterranean life.</p>