I'm just saying what the author of the book said because it stuck in my memory. This guy has hitchhiked through Asia, Americas and Africa - from south to north.

I'm just saying what the author of the book said because it stuck in my memory. This guy has hitchhiked through Asia, Americas and Africa - from south to north. He was just describing his experiences with people in the countries he's visited. I'm not sure what's your point.