Travel Self Help

Semi-finalist 2024 Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Award. Finalist 2025 American Legacy Book Award. This compelling true story chronicles the life of Paul, a boy who overcame extreme adversity to find redemption and success. Born into poverty in 1960s England, Paul's early years were marred by abuse, both physical and emotional, at the hands of his mother and her boyfriends. These experiences taught him harsh lessons about violence and survival, leading to his involvement in disturbing activities and shaping his view of the world. As a teenager, Paul's introversion and ...

When Pauline Piper reads in the local paper that her old schoolmate Marjorie has published a book and is going to sign copies of it in the local library, she suddenly remembers that she has always wanted to write one. Despite her admission that she has never been able to express herself very well in words, she enlists the help of her patient husband John, a great reader, unlike herself, and begins to pen her very first novel.In her candid account of the ups and downs of authorship, Pauline steers us ably through the process of writing her first work, from its inception to publication day ...

Matilda Boseley's adult ADHD diagnosis was a massive, earth-shattering event. She was given a prescription but had no idea what ADHD meant for her identity, her relationships or her future. Twelve months of confusion later, journalist Matilda embarked on an epic voyage to figure out what's really happening in the stormy seas of the ADHD brain and write the guide she wished she'd had. The Year I Met My Brain is the ultimate travel companion for navigating and enjoying life as an ADHD adult

After nearly drowning in Greece, Christine Stovell was determined never to get on a boat again. The sailing kind? Definitely not. Yet when she married a keen sailor and became joint owner of a vintage wooden yacht, she somehow managed to sail halfway round Britain, despite never finding her sea legs. Insightful, funny and raw, Christine’s story captures the joy, terror and wonder of a novice, seasick sailor out on the waves in a small wooden boat. Her adventures have taken her through sleepy backwaters and high seas, from Essex to west Wales and across to France. Along the way, she’s ...

Enjoy a fun, laugh-provoking travel book with a swampy Louisiana gal who romps through the Northern Hemisphere, allowing her destiny to become her guide! Marie France, who planned a two month jaunt through Europe, finds herself on the pulsating Hippie Trail in Kathmandu. As a seeker, she has a two-fold quest; discovering the world and discovering herself. She studies Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism and Hedonism, with a bit of yoga. Her rollicking adventures cover 16 countries; including crossing the Sahara Desert, playing a lead role in a Spaghetti Western film and modeling on the catwalks of ...

A spy is suddenly aware she's being stalked through the streets of an overseas city. A special ops soldier intuitively recognizes something's "off" during a high-risk mission. In these life-threatening situations experts know exactly how to use their senses and what actions to take. At the...

The Ultimate Retirement Gift for Women Who Deserve to Laugh, Reflect, and Raise a Glass to Their Freedom! Retirement isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of the boldest, funniest, most fabulous chapter yet! Whether she’s your mom, sister, coworker, or best friend, this witty and heartfelt book is the perfect way to say “Congrats — now go be outrageous!” 200 pages, Packed with: Sassy, irreverent reflections she’ll laugh out loud at Creative activities & playful prompts to spark joy Doodle pages, faux certificates & outrageous bucket lists Zero boring advice (we promise!) This ...

From Mercy Ships surgeon Dr. Mark G. Shrime comes an inspiring memoir about finding the answer to life's biggest question—"Why?"—and about following that answer through remarkable, unlikely places on the road to fulfillment, purpose, and joy. SOLVING FOR WHY chronicles one man's journey to...

Written by Gabriel Walker Land and Al Khemis, a grand introduction to Thailand! Thailand is known as the 'Land of Smiles' -- however it's not always an easy place to land as a long-term expat. In this memoir and self-help story, a digital nomad, expatriate and economic refugee finds himself in a foreign land where he is forced to unlock the endless mysteries of Asia. Along the way, our wayward traveler begins to smile with genuine happiness for the first time in his life, and he soon realizes that if he had never journeyed to the ASEAN region, he might not still be alive to write these ...

Embrace Your Inner Wander Woman: Rediscovering You at 50 and Beyond! You find yourself at a new crossroads, where the map isn’t as clear as it used to be. The kids are grown, your career is settled, and suddenly, you’re left holding a cup of tea, pondering what comes next. But what if you could embrace the thrill of this unexpected adventure and navigate the vast landscape of life after 50 like a masterful explorer charting uncharted waters? Introducing Traveling Solo for Women Over 50, an empowering guide for women designed to transform your bewilderment into empowerment. With ...

“This book blew me away, completely. Gripping from page one, I—quite literally—couldn’t put it down.”—Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners Growing up, Mallory Dodge learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And even though it’s...

When Dr. Courtney Burnett began to experience strange neurological symptoms while studying abroad in Thailand, the last thing she expected was to self-diagnose a malignant brain tumor. Difficult Gifts is an honest, friendly, and unique memoir written by a thirty-something woman who doesn’t like memoirs, especially ones about cancer. But when life gave her an unexpected difficulty, she found the gifts of it worth sharing. This story is a fresh, upbeat, and vulnerable portrayal of a physician becoming a patient. Courtney takes us on a journey to Thailand and into the mind of a person facing...

Mexico. Land of enchantment and easy living? Or dangerous nightmare best avoided at all costs? Misinformation abounds about Mexico, and this practical guide debunks the myths to give you an accurate look at the country, with recommendations on locations that are unknown to most foreigners - locales that offer amazing lifestyles in safety, comfort, and with amazing value. It also lays out everything you need to know about every aspect of life in the various areas, and explains what to avoid, and what to search out, for the experience you want. Expat Secrets of Mexico (formerly Retirement ...

Have you wondered what leaving a marriage looks like after spending years tied down to the wrong man, the wrong place, and the wrong life? What it feels like to break free and be released almost literally into the wild? Reaching For Driftwood is Bacinski's journey through navigating the land of a fresh divorce (accurately predicted by a psychic medium) and all that comes with it– from walking away from a reappearing high school sweetheart to taking solo, heartbroken hiking trips in swoon-worthy locations, to falling into a painfully gorgeous age-gap romance with a man she bumped shopping ...

YOUR CELLS EMBARK ON A JOURNEY is a course presented as a book in which you will find exercises for learning to communicate with your cells. The power and simplicity of these exercises will surprise you.Through a journey to the temples of Krishna, Saraswati, Hanuman, Kali and Ganesha, we will work on five essential aspects of evolving and finding inner peace. These are your health, discovering your gifts and missions, addictions (substance abuse, smoking, drinking, food addictions and addictions to people, objects and situations), your fears and the new stage you are about to begin.Have you...

Do you sometimes dream about traveling through time? Do you wish you could go BACK IN TIME and change something, or go forward in time and see how it all turns out? Stuart Crump Jr. dreamed about time travel his whole life. He loved movies, books and stories about time travel. In particular, he loved the “Back to the Future” movies with Michael J. Fox. Watching those in theaters got him thinking about his own life and it made him think about his own goals and dreams and time travel. He dreamt of the day a time traveler would go back in time and bring back a secret message that had been ...

"Colorful, vivid storytelling.... for anyone looking for a road to reinvention." —Kristin Newman A soul-stirring memoir from Colombian immigrant and travel journalist Nikki Vargas, whisking us through the countries that brought her new love, self-discovery, and the inspiration to launch the...

The remarkable true story of a couple on the brink of separation who finds love again while spending a year in Italy with their family now including an update five years later. Tired, empty, and disillusioned with married life, Susan Pohlman was ready to call it quits. As soon as she and her husband, Tim, completed their business trip to Italy, she planned to break the news that she wanted to end their eighteen-year marriage. During their last day as they walked along the Italian Rivera, Tim fantasized aloud that, perhaps, they could live there. After initially dismissing the idea, Susan ...

Renegade way to get the great trips you are dreaming about. Adventure travel writer, Linda Ballou, shows you how to go through the back door and streamline your efforts. She provides a roadmap that bypasses the gatekeepers. Simple, direct with wonderful insights and examples of what you need to do to get places you want to go. Linda tells it like it is and shows your short cuts to success. An absolute must for anyone who is interested in becoming a travel writer!

When traveling and changing locations every week or so, it's hard to make friends or find someone to hang out with at a campground. Breaking the Ice: Making Friends out of Strangers will help you stop being paralyzed by fear and get you into the social game with conversation starters, tips and tricks for making the most of the people you meet when on the road. Chapter by chapter, we'll walk through the ways you can break the ice, get out of your camper and meet new people. They may not become your new best friend, but they may provide you with some memories and a contact for later on down ...