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Just Unplug and Go: How Traveling the World Saved One Man's Soul
Have you ever reached the end of the line? Where you can't take 'life' anymore? After watching his Mom brutally battle Alzheimer until the end and being worn out from the daily grind, Stan decided he was there; it was ti me to Just Unplug and Go See the World.
Travel has always been the anti dote for this weary soul! Selling every possession, he drove cross-country reconnecting with old friends, purchased a ticket to Thailand, and went traipsing around 11 countries for fi ve months. Old school style: no maps, no guidebooks and no agenda.
Determined to reclaim his mojo if it was still out there, equipped with a seasoned yet open-minded perspective on life, yearning to be awed again, Stan's comical, insightful, heartfelt and friendly writing style will have you feeling as if you are right there with him.
Come along as he shares nutty stories about random encounters, charming locals and exotic locales; with illuminating epiphanies sprinkled throughout. If you want to find out how adventure can recharge your soul, this is the book!
Whether you are 21 or 51, this book joyfully reminds you the world is a marvelous place filled with astounding beauty, culinary delights, infectious people and enchanting experiences. All you need is a dash of wonder for the unknown, a smidgen of faith in others and the willingness to take chances.
Everyone needs to unplug from regular life, drop his or her day-to-day routine and go see what lays beyond the proverbial comfort zone -- Live vibrantly in the moment!
Sit back, turn off the T.V., relax and enjoy a rollicking ride as Stan brings you along his journey to reawaken his passion for, well, everything. Don't be surprised if you start booking your own travel odyssey soon enough.
Life isn't over until you say it is!
Travel has always been the anti dote for this weary soul! Selling every possession, he drove cross-country reconnecting with old friends, purchased a ticket to Thailand, and went traipsing around 11 countries for fi ve months. Old school style: no maps, no guidebooks and no agenda.
Determined to reclaim his mojo if it was still out there, equipped with a seasoned yet open-minded perspective on life, yearning to be awed again, Stan's comical, insightful, heartfelt and friendly writing style will have you feeling as if you are right there with him.
Come along as he shares nutty stories about random encounters, charming locals and exotic locales; with illuminating epiphanies sprinkled throughout. If you want to find out how adventure can recharge your soul, this is the book!
Whether you are 21 or 51, this book joyfully reminds you the world is a marvelous place filled with astounding beauty, culinary delights, infectious people and enchanting experiences. All you need is a dash of wonder for the unknown, a smidgen of faith in others and the willingness to take chances.
Everyone needs to unplug from regular life, drop his or her day-to-day routine and go see what lays beyond the proverbial comfort zone -- Live vibrantly in the moment!
Sit back, turn off the T.V., relax and enjoy a rollicking ride as Stan brings you along his journey to reawaken his passion for, well, everything. Don't be surprised if you start booking your own travel odyssey soon enough.
Life isn't over until you say it is!
320 pages, Paperback
First published March 31, 2017
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June 5, 2018
The statistics given for this book are both fascinating and hilarious: "Flew approx. 31,000 miles" and "Number of times driver of said taxi had me reciting the Hail Mary and promising the Good Lord I would never swear, drink, or smoke again = 3". Those are just two.
I read a review by a seasoned traveller that thought the list of stats wasn't actually that good. As a non-seasoned traveller I liked it so I guess the readers opinion of these will depend on how far around the world you've got and how often.
The book itself though is part travelogue and part self help book and doesn't really give enough on either. I would have preferred an either or with this. It's not a horrible book but didn't give me everything I;d like
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I read a review by a seasoned traveller that thought the list of stats wasn't actually that good. As a non-seasoned traveller I liked it so I guess the readers opinion of these will depend on how far around the world you've got and how often.
The book itself though is part travelogue and part self help book and doesn't really give enough on either. I would have preferred an either or with this. It's not a horrible book but didn't give me everything I;d like
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September 21, 2017
As an avid traveller myself, I was immediately drawn to the book's description and I really, really wanted to love it. I didn't. Instead I had to force myself to make it past the first chapter. The writing itself is okay, although not overwhelming and the author says as much in the foreword that he wrote this purposefully in a more colloquial style to draw the reader in like he was talking to a friend. Unfortunately, this did not work for me at all. It just felt like trying way too hard. I didn't gel with the obvious efforts to be funny and cool and "chilled out" and the approach of "we just need to love each other" and "life is awesome, dude" came on a bit too strong and I rolled my eyes so badly several times, I might have permanently damaged them.
I hate slagging off a book and maybe this is simply a case of too high expectations not being met, but I just couldn't finish this one. Additionally, I don't think the "random stats" were a very good idea. For one, suffering through "extended bus rides" is a given for many long-distance workers and students. Six hours is nothing. I do 10 hour rides and retour almost every month. Secondly, a list like this generally looks like bragging if you put it right at the front of the book and any seasoned traveller worth their salt will shrug their shoulders at about half of them and go "Yeah, did that too.". Sure, the timeline here might be shorter, but to fully appreciate that it might have been better to include it as a recap at the end of the book.
Disclaimer: I received a free advance copy of the book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I hate slagging off a book and maybe this is simply a case of too high expectations not being met, but I just couldn't finish this one. Additionally, I don't think the "random stats" were a very good idea. For one, suffering through "extended bus rides" is a given for many long-distance workers and students. Six hours is nothing. I do 10 hour rides and retour almost every month. Secondly, a list like this generally looks like bragging if you put it right at the front of the book and any seasoned traveller worth their salt will shrug their shoulders at about half of them and go "Yeah, did that too.". Sure, the timeline here might be shorter, but to fully appreciate that it might have been better to include it as a recap at the end of the book.
Disclaimer: I received a free advance copy of the book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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