The Car That Went Abroad: Motoring Through the Golden Age

A small family sets out in the early 1920s, when motor travel is still an adventure, to explore the winding roads of southern France, the sun‑kissed hills of the Black Forest, and the serene valleys of Switzerland. Their modest automobile becomes a portable home, and the narrative follows the rhythm of stops, detours, and the occasional mishap that makes each mile memorable.

The journey weaves past bustling Marseilles markets, the lavender‑scented plains of the Crau, and the historic citadels that whisper of bygone empires. Illustrated with gentle sketches, the account captures quiet towns where weekly markets fill open squares, mountain passes that offer sudden vistas, and ancient monuments that invite quiet reflection. The tone balances practical observations with poetic admiration for the landscape and its people.

Listening feels like joining a road trip from a century ago, with the narrator’s warm commentary guiding you through the era’s most treasured routes while leaving space for your own imagination to fill the road ahead.