'WANTED A local publisher is looking for someone to work 2-3 hours a week to help with typing and occasional packing of parcels.' Following an interview for this post in 1977, held in Hilary Bradt’s parents’ beautiful garden, I was given and ‘passed’ the test of composing and typing a letter to appease a disgruntled customer. So started my 40-year association with Bradt Travel Guides. - Janet Mears
