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Terry Llister
ALLi Author Member
Location: Bermuda
Genres: Travel Writing
Skills: Press/Media Interview, Reading/Literary Event, Self-publishing Workshop/Training, Speaking Engagement/Lecture
The Honorable Terry Lister is a traveler and a writer, though he wasn’t always. Previously, he was a partner in Deloitte accounting firm, a Minister in the Government of Bermuda, and a realtor. However, he always wanted to be a traveler, so in 2014, he retired at 60.
The Honorable was a solo traveler until COVID forced him to stay at home for a long three years. His routine has been to travel for eight weeks, then return home for another eight weeks, and then set off again. During the early years, he visited every country in Central America and all but one in South America. Currently, he is in the planning stage for a trip to Asia later this year.
When he retired, Terry had already travelled to 48 countries, but since then, he has visited 52 more, spending between one and six weeks in each. By the summer of 2023, he had reached 100 countries! His first book, Immersed in West Africa, tells the tale of eight adventure-filled weeks in five West African countries. Since then, he has visited 18 additional African nations and written five more books. Terry writes to share the modern-day African story as he sees it, both for his own pleasure and that of his readers. An unexpected surprise is that all four of his paperback books have won more than ten awards, and he himself received a Daniel Award in Bermuda for the success of his books.
Terry Llister's books
Immersed in West Africa: My Solo Journey Across Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia, Guinea and Guinea Bissau
Immersed in West Africa is a powerful on the ground diary of one man’s solo journey through West Africa. This is NOT a cookie-cutter guidebook.
A New Day Dawns: My Solo Journey Into West Africa
He was willing to let foreign cultures collide with his own perceptions. This time, they exceeded every expectation.
Let's Go to Gabon, Cameroon, and Namibia
Embark on a remarkable literary adventure through the captivating landscapes and vibrant cultures of Gabon, Cameroon, and Namibia with award-winning travel writer, Terry Lister. In "Let's Go To Gabon, Cameroon, and Namibia," the third installment of his Travels with Terry series, Lister invites readers to join him on an extraordinary journey of exploration and cultural discovery.
Travels in Senegal: The Land of Peace and Purpose
Many travellers associate Senegal with the Door of No Return—the place where over two million Africans passed through Gorée Island on the way to the New World for centuries. While this is certainly a historic feature of the county, there’s so much more to experience.
Peace, Joy and Love: Christmas in Africa
For some living in highly developed societies, Christmas is a time of exorbitant expense and sheer panic. Children are suddenly acutely aware of their conduct, and parents subconsciously feel pressured to tackle pricey wish lists.
The Gambia: The Smiling Coast
After watching the British TV show Desmond's and hearing one of the characters talk about The Gambia, Terry Lister knew he had to visit. Armed with determination and a valid passport, he sets off for the West African coast to explore the beauty and wonders of this captivating country.