MEDIA KIT: Travel Fails & Epic Tales by Scotty Boxa

Book Summary

This isn’t a guidebook. It won’t tell you where to find the best gelato in Rome or how to avoid jet lag (spoiler: you can’t). Instead, Travel Fails & Epic Tales is packed with real, raw, and ridiculously funny travel moments—the kind that make you laugh, cringe, and maybe feel a little better about your own misadventures. Whether it’s getting scammed in Thailand, battling food poisoning mid-flight, or being judged by a kangaroo, Scotty Boxa turns every disaster into a story worth telling.

Strap in, fellow adventurers, because travel just got a whole lot messier (and way funnier). Award-winning travel content creator Scotty Boxa is set to release his first travel memoir, Travel Fails & Epic Tails, a laugh-out-loud collection of real-life disasters, questionable decisions, and street food regrets from his global misadventures.

From tuk-tuk scams in Bangkok to monkey-led robberies, from hostel horrors to food poisoning that became a full-scale international incident, Travel Fails & Epic Tails delivers a chaotic (but highly relatable) look at the unpredictable world of travel. If you’ve ever gotten lost in a city where you don’t speak the language, eaten something you knew was a bad idea, or wondered how your budget hotel can legally call itself a “hotel,” this book is for you.

“I wanted to write a travel book that isn’t about ‘finding yourself’—unless you count finding yourself in the worst possible situations,” says Scotty Boxa, who was recently named 2024 Australian Travel Blogger of the Year and 2025 Best Adventure Travel Content Creator.

“People always share their Instagram-perfect trips, but let’s be real—some of the best stories happen when everything goes completely off the rails.”
With the humor of Bill Bryson, the misadventures of David Sedaris, and the chaos of a backpacker who should’ve planned better, Travel Fails & Epic Tails is part travel guide, part cautionary tale, and 100% proof that the best memories come from the worst ideas.

Why You’ll Love It

✔ Perfect for travel lovers, adventure seekers, and armchair explorers

✔ Packed with humor, self-deprecating wit, and brutally honest travel truths

✔ A reminder that the best travel stories come from the worst moments

✔ Quick, engaging reads—ideal for beach lounging, flight delays, or bathroom reading

About the Author

Scotty Boxa is an award-winning travel content creator, adventure storyteller, and full-time van lifer who has road-tripped across 36 countries and 26 U.S. states. Known for his sharp wit, hilarious misadventures, and practical travel wisdom, Scotty has built a global audience of travelers who embrace the chaos of the road. He’s also the author of five travel-friendly recipe books and the upcoming Epic Tales of USA Trails. Click here for more PR & Media about Scotty Boxa