“Never go on holiday with friends, they said. I wish I’d listened. Two couples who had only ever shared polite dinner parties suddenly found themselves sharing cars, taxis, and tempers under the Greek sun. What followed was a week of chaos, comedy, and calamity that none of us will ever forget.If this book proves anything, it’s that friendship is tested hardest when the suitcase is packed.”

“From chaotic boat trips to the mysteries of Greek plumbing, nothing went to plan. Every day brought a fresh disaster — the sort of stories that are miserable at the time but hilarious in hindsight. Looking back now, I realise these mishaps were the very things that made the holiday unforgettable. They turned our week into a comedy script I couldn’t resist writing down. Truth really is stranger, and funnier, than fiction.”

“I wanted to capture the clash between polite dinner-party acquaintances and the harsh reality of living in each other’s pockets for seven days. The sun may have shone, but so did tempers, . In the heat of Greece, civility quickly gave way to chaos. Yet beneath it all was a story of resilience, humour, and the sheer absurdity of human behaviour when the ouzo flows too freely.”

“This isn’t a travel guide, unless your idea of guidance is what not to do when abroad with friends. But it is a reminder that the worst plans often produce the best stories. Our arguments became anecdotes, our disasters became dinner-table tales, and our frustrations became the kind of comedy you simply can’t invent. If you’ve ever thought your holiday was a disaster, this book will make you feel better.”