A Year Off
by Alexandra Brown
2020-09-05 23:03:30
Have you ever dreamed of quitting the rat race and taking a year off-and then swiftly jolted back to reality? If so, A Year Off will give you the inspiration and the courage to make it happen in real life." - The Independent Wait for me. . . Who kn...
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Have you ever dreamed of quitting the rat race and taking a year off-and then swiftly jolted back to reality? If so, A Year Off will give you the inspiration and the courage to make it happen in real life." - The Independent
Wait for me. . . Who knew these three words said to a near stranger would start an international travel adventure?
A Year Off is one part travel guide, one part travel essays and photos, and one part memoir documenting the story of Alexandra and David Brown, a couple who decided to take a year off from their jobs and ''regular lives'' to travel the world together after only knowing each other for a few months. With many gorgeous photographs and actionable travel advice, A Year Off captures all the beauty and magic of the wanderlust spirit, guiding readers on how to take the same leap and showing them just how doable a journey this type of round-the-world travel is. Each chapter provides perspectives from both authors and tackles a different part of the journey, including: A look into David and Alexandra''s story as they traveled the world together and got to know one another. Colorful essays about adventure travel and all the life-changing moments that come along with it. A practical travel guide providing tips on how to leave your job, budget, pack, plan your route, pace yourself, adjust to culture shock, and re-enter.Turn your travel daydreams into reality with the help of the inspiring journey towards fulfillment, adventure, and learning to be present in the moment. This inspirational book is a great gift for all the dreamers, would-be adventurers, and endearingly practical professionals looking to scratch the travel itch and take a risk on what may be the best time of their lives."
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