In this mix of memoir, guidebook, and travelogue, a married couple documents the year they took off from work and traveled the world together.
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 memoir, one part travel essays and one part travel guide, 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 four months. Each chapter tackles a different part of the journey, including:
-Practical takeaways for how to take the same leap and travel, like tips on budgeting, planning, pacing and adjusting to culture shock
-A look into David and Alexandra's story as they traveled the world together and got to know one another
-Colorful memories of their travels, like a dramatic kayak ride in Milford Sound, New Zealand, an emotional evening in India, a life-changing meal in the Loire Valley, France, a hilarious makeover in Romania... and many more
This inspiring book is for all the dreamers, would-be adventurers and endearingly practical professionals looking to scratch the travel itch. 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.
