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ADVENTURES BY

Rick Abbott

Trip to Italy Gone Bad – Prison, Streets & Madness


 plunges Rick into a series of dangerous encounters during his ill-fated Italian vacation.  In stark contrast to his idyllic trip to Argentina, Italy throws Rick into one precarious situation after another, starting from the moment he boards the plane.  He shares the harrowing details of his journey, reflecting on his life and past experiences along the way

” Raw and emotional, this book tells the story of a man who lost everything…”

This true story follows Rick’s shocking journey through arrests, hospitals and life on the streets of Torino.

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ABOUT ME

I Love to Travel!

After hundreds of trips around the world, I never imagined my trip to Italy would be the worst experience of my life—something you only see in movies!  Unfortunately, it happened to me, in real life...

I want to welcome you to my journey and different wonderful trips in the past who led me to this trip to Italy and how it went down hill.

 

I'm excited to share my travel journey with you, including some of the wonderful trips that led me to my most recent adventure in Italy—and how that trip took an unexpected turn.
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Rick

About Rick

Born in Erie, PA, Rick Abbott’s early life included extensive travel across the US and Caribbean. Despite early academic challenges, he thrived in college. He then pursued diverse experiences, from lifeguarding in Florida to skiing in Colorado.

Later, he excelled in sales at Allstate WorldCargo, becoming their top producer and a self-made millionaire by 35. He balanced professional success with travel to over 120 countries.

A father of twin daughters, he prioritized family, travel, and outdoor activities. An avid reader and athlete, he enjoys skiing, sailing, and in-depth cultural exploration.”

“I was completely blown away! This book had me on the edge of my seat. The visceral action and suspense made me feel like I was living the story, just like being in a Jason Bourne film. Highly recommended!” 

– Nadine Lajoie, #1 Best-Selling Author, Business Manager

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A few adventures

From the book

A man and woman standing next to each other.

At the Colosseum, I gave a man $300, perhaps caught up in a moment of delusion; I thought I was God or Jesus, and the money would just keep replenishing.

 

A man 's wrist with a watch on it

Rick after a 20-mile escape run down a drainage ditch along the highway being picked up by 3 ambulances, they sent a helicopter and 3 police cars where on the scene when my daughter arrived at the warehouse parking lot.

Two people sitting at a table with papers and phones.

I was hospitalized for three nights, restrained to a gurney and heavily sedated.  My medication was confiscated by the police, which exacerbated my condition.