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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 – Illustrated, September 11, 2018

by Alexandra Brown (Author), David Brown (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 143 ratings
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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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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  4. Publication date
    September 11, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    8.4 x 1 x 6.4 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1452164657
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1452164656
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A Year Off

This is possible.

That's what Alexandra and David Brown told themselves when they quit their jobs before embarking on an around-the-world journey. But this isn't only a book about one couple's amazing year off. It's an inspiration and a guide for turning your own dreams into reality.

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From the Introduction

Our hope is to impart some of the wisdom we gained through our collective experiences to help you define what you want; better manage the pre-, during-, and postplanning process; and engage deeply with the cultures and places you visit.

In short, we wrote the book we wish we had read before we left, and we hope it helps you start your journey, even if it is just a daydream for now.

-By Alexandra and David Brown, from the introduction of A Year Off.

In this inspirational guide, you'll learn...

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Steps to take before you embark on your journey

  • How to take the first step
  • Planning your trip
  • Setting the budget
  • Prepping and packing

What to do while on the road

  • Adjusting to life on the road
  • Finding your travel rhythm
  • Discovering the traveler's code of generosity and hospitality

How to come back home

  • Preparing to make a soft landing
  • Adjusting to reverse culture shock
  • Finding a new perspective

And much more!

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“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

“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

“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

“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

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.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; Illustrated edition (September 11, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452164657
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452164656
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.33 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 1 x 6.4 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 143 ratings

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    Alexandra Brown is an author, marketing strategist and traveler. She attended the Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Ill., and currently works in advertising with a focus on digital and content strategy. She has written about her family in the essay collection My Parents Were Awesome and food, wine, travel and philanthropy for Nopalize.com, The Bearings Guide, Whetstone Magazine and The Rotarian. She lives in Portland, Ore., with her husband and their daughter.

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    David Brown is an enthusiastic hobby collector as well as a writer and business strategist. He attended the Katz School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh and also studied anthropology, philosophy, and African studies. He currently works in brand management with a specialty in consumer packaged goods. He lives in Portland, Ore., with his wife and their daughter.

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Patrick
5.0 out of 5 stars In Depth, Helpful, Relatable, and Personal
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
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The authors do an incredible job helping the reader prepare for their own adventure around the world, while also helping readers feel connected to the authors and gain a sense of understanding of what an incredible journey they went on. Thanks!!
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ArtMom
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
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An interesting story about a young couple putting their lives on hold to go traveling. Solid tips on how the reader can do the same.
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Rebecca kameika
5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging and Motivating
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018
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I just got around to opening the book and am having a hard time putting it down. I am currently prepping for a 6+ month road trip where I will quit my job next April, and this book is already helping calm some fears. This book is well written, heartfelt, interesting, honest...
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lstieb
5.0 out of 5 stars Magic Carpet Ride
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2018
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Five shining stars for this magnificent memoir of love, travel, adventure, wit, wisdom and faith in the goodness of humanity. Whether your dream is to journey around the world, or to find joy and inspiration around the corner, A YEAR OFF will take you there. Huge thumbs up!
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robert thompson
3.0 out of 5 stars More information at some of the places they visited
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018
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The book was ok . It a few good travel points. But I wanted more about this couples travel experience than how their relationship grew over the travel year.
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Katie Nelson
4.0 out of 5 stars An instructional guide to traveling the world
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
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I was hoping for more world traveling stories, but this book is more of an instructional guide on how to create your own trip. I would have loved to have heard about more of the countries they visited, but the practical advice is invaluable in beginning to plan our adventure and our own travel stories.
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Justin
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2018
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This book is a great story tucked into a comprehensive guide to making a dream real. I meet so many people who have "taking a year off and seeing the world" as their dream or it's on their bucket list. I love the fact that this guide can talk through every step to making it real - down to the dollar! My dream would be that every one of those people finds this book.
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Kori S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wanderlust ahead
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2019
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I got this book as a gift and once I started I couldn’t put it down. It is full of tips to help you make the decision to take off and see the world. I loved reading about their adventures abroad and look forward to planning a big trip of my own
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Pam Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars Friendly easy to read and packed with helpful hints and tips.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2019
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Easy to pick up and put down and re read the more relevant bits. We continue to dip into it as we arrange our own year away travelling. Really has been helpful.
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Jade
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2020
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Given as a gift to my mum. She loves it
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