Before smartphones or international data plans, global adventure travel required extensive pre-trip research, solid street smarts, survival ingenuity, human interaction, guidebooks, paper maps, cross-cultural knowledge, and a shit ton of luck. This compelling memoir follows Brandon Wolfe and his international companions as they navigate that world of wanderology 12,000 km/7,450 miles by land and water throughout several countries within Southeast Africa. Brandon and his comrades find themselves evading wild animals, braving disease, encountering natural wonders, meeting unforgettable locals, and even scrambling to overcome their own stupidity to take in every dose of pure adventure. This riveting expedition explores the openness in authentic friendships, revels in the uncertainties within technology-free travel, captures the wonder of human resilience, yet also gets candid on the victories and struggles that come along with an addiction to adventure. Cold Beer and a Hot Dart is a rollicking, hedonistic coming of age story that blends excitement, heart, wit, and self-reflection into a captivating, old school backpacking journey. *Product Review Disclaimer*- some reviews that have been posted are in reference to the first edition of Cold Beer and a Hot Dart, which was published in 2015 and since been discontinued. "Wolfe really has lived a life like no other. In a way, you could see this as a much healthier "Into The Wild." Wolfe's open-eyed earnestness is what makes this book so appealing. As self-help books are fairly common, it can be difficult to stand out. Wolfe's refreshing honesty and truly unique stories put this book above other books in the genre" - Self-Publishing Review, 4½ Stars "Wolfe is the perfect narrator for his story. He's brutally honest and more than willing to show the foolhardy side of himself as well as the more heroic adventuring persona. His writing style is companionable and easy, making it seem as though he's really sitting across the table from you, recounting his adventures with a beer in one hand and the ever present hot dart in the other. Wolfe's adventures are not for the complacent soul who has no qualms about letting life slip by, but rather they are filled with the stuff that those readers who still thrill to the thought of Livingstone's travels through Africa and who dream of sailing uncharted seas will thrive on. I loved following Wolfe and his companions as they backpacked through wild places and shared the camaraderie of those adventurers they encountered. Cold Beer and a Hot Dart is most highly recommended" - Reader's Favorite review, 5 stars "A riveting travel memoir/self-help book mashup, Brandon Wolfe's Cold Beer and a Hot Dart is by turns amusing and dismaying, shocking and inspiring. As Wolfe recounts his and Brady's trip through Africa in Cold Beer and a Hot Dart, he weaves in some interesting information about the wildlife of the various countries they visit and about the recent history. The book remains very much a personal account of their trip, but these snippets of info help to set the scene and enhance the humorous, sometimes troubling recollections. They also highlight just how much can be learned and gained through traveling. Wolfe's tone is friendly and conversational, giving his recollections a sense of immediacy. This is particularly impactful during fraught moments such as when he gets lost while descending a mountain solo or when he and Brady unthinkingly decide to split up for a while. Even when such events are occurring, he maintains a positive and upbeat outlook. Wolfe has lived an impressive and adventuresome life. After reading this, maybe you can too" - Independent Book Review " A riveting, fast-paced trip that leaves you with a plethora of evocative experiences to remember, laugh at, and be inspired by." - Readers' Favorite Review, 5 stars Brandon Wolfe is the author of the best-selling self-help adventure memoir "Cold Beer and a Hot Dart." In addition, his award-winning screenplay titled "Freedom's Basement" has garnered outstanding praise from prestigious screenwriting competitions worldwide. Brandon's writing is committed to thought-provoking content and sustainable self-help practices that will remain relevant to later generations. Aside from writing, Brandon is an avid culture-focused traveler, adventure enthusiast, passionate humanist, and creative visionary