No Baggage

A Minimalist Tale of Love and Wandering

By: Clara Bensen

Narrated by: Clara Bensen

No Baggage is a memoir that will resonate with adventurers and homebodies alike - it's at once a romance, a travelogue, and a bright, modern take on the age-old questions: How do you find the courage to explore beyond your comfort zone? Can you love someone without the need for commitment or any expectations for the future?

When Clara Bensen arranges to meet Jeff Wilson on the steps of the Texas State Capitol after just a few email exchanges on OKCupid, it feels like something big is going to happen. Clara, a sensitive and reclusive personality, is immediately drawn to Jeff's freewheeling, push-the-envelope nature. Within a few days of knowing one another, they embark on a 21-day travel adventure from Istanbul to London - with zero luggage, zero reservations, and zero plans. They want to test a simple question: What happens when you welcome the unknown instead of attempting to control it?

Donning a single green dress and a small purse with her toothbrush and credit card, Clara travels through eight countries in three weeks. Along the way Clara ruminates on the challenges of traveling unencumbered while realizing when it comes to falling in love, you can never really leave your baggage behind.

©2016 Clara Bensen (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Amazing Book

This book was amazing. The author opens herself to the reader (or listener) in a way that makes you feel a connection in terms of her feelings towards vulnerability and trying to enjoying the process, the journey. I enjoyed a lot listening to her story by her self. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a great read or looking to hear the introspective journey of a great author on an amazing trip.

Love, love, LOVE this book!

I can't say enough good things about this book. It made me think. It challenged me. It made me smile !
A must read! What an adventure!

So-So

This book was ok but I found I didn't really connect with the philosophy of the characters. Parts of it I found a bit annoying. I just can't wrap my mind around some of the choices but that's me.

Great Story

Very human telling of a real life story. Very enjoyable and quick read. Loved it.

love

before a solo trip heading to the Pacific Northwest I randomly and coincidentally Came Upon This Book. it gave me strength and certainly lightened my pack!

Enjoyed this contemplative read.

Deeper than I expected. Experienced some real situations and expressions, and I even laughed aloud a few times.

Vicarious travel through Europe while navigating the internal world

An interesting story of healing, self discovery and love set against an unusually freeing story of overseas exploration. I really enjoyed the juxtaposition of losing oneself while travelling extremely light (no ten outfits from 6 pieces for this woman!) and of finding one's voice and identity after a time of personal struggles with mental well-being and wholeness.

Love this book!!

I like everything about this book and highly recommend a listen. I’m left with an even bigger desire to get rid of my baggage and set off on an unplanned adventure.

Thought provoking

This book was interesting, it makes you think about whether or not you could do something so wild and how you would handle it. The readers tone was sometimes so sad it was a bit depressing, I know the story is rooted with that concept, but listening shouldn't make you feel sad! But that wouldn't hold me back from recommending it!

my favorite book I've ever listened to!

Such a beautifully written story about love, travel, and living in the moment. Inspirational and encouraging!!