A Year Off: A Story about Traveling the World--And How to Make It Happen for You (Travel Book, Global Exploration, Inspirational Travel Guide)

About the Book

"A Year Off is a part-story, part-travel guide of a couple who decided to take a year off from their jobs to travel the world. The book is divided into chapters, each tackling a different part of the journey, including a piece of David and Alexandra's story, memories of their travels, and practical takeaways for how to take the same leap and travel, not sometime in the future, but now"--

Book Synopsis

"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.

Review Quotes

"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

"In A Year Off married couple Alexandra and David Brown chronicle a trip around the world and provide advice for travelers who may want to follow in their footsteps. Filled with personal stories, useful takeaways, beautiful photos and great design, chapters like 'Identity Crisis' and 'Financial Freak-outs' make it clear that the Browns haven't airbrushed their story." --BookPage

About the Author

Alexandra 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.