{"product_id":"a-year-off-a-story-about-traveling-the-world-and-how-to-make-it-happen-for-you-travel-book-global-exploration-inspirational-travel-guide-hardcover","title":"A Year Off: A Story about Traveling the World--And How to Make It Happen for You (Travel Book, Global Exploration, Inspirational Travel Guide) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexandra Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Have you ever dreamed of quitting the rat race and taking a year off--and then swiftly jolted back to reality? If so, \u003ci\u003eA Year Off\u003c\/i\u003e will give you the inspiration and the courage to make it happen in real life.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWait for me... Who knew these three words said to a near stranger would start an international travel adventure?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Year Off\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Year Off\u003c\/i\u003e captures all the beauty and magic of the wanderlust spirit, \u003c\/b\u003e 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: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA look into David and Alexandra's story as they traveled the world together and got to know one another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful essays about adventure travel and all the life-changing moments that come along with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurn your travel daydreams into reality with the help of the inspiring journey towards fulfillment, adventure, and learning to be present in the moment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexandra and David Brown spent the first year of their relationship planning and going on a trip around the world. They are now happily married and live in Portland, Oregon with their daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 11, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169136906375,"sku":"9781452164656","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/a2786dabf81f09a59445bdaf7ed09ea3.webp?v=1733339519","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-year-off-a-story-about-traveling-the-world-and-how-to-make-it-happen-for-you-travel-book-global-exploration-inspirational-travel-guide-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}