A Year Off by Brown, Alexandra -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Dedication Copyright Contents Introduction Meet the Authors Section I / Before You Go

Chapter 1 / Taking the First Step

The First Step How It All Began Making It Real How to Prepare for and have “The Talk” with your Boss Letting go of Expectations The Opinions of Others Pushing Off Reaching the Badlands What have I Done? Emotional Situations to Expect Wake up to your Present

Chapter 2 / Planning Your Route

A Recipe for Conflict Finding Middle Ground Mapping Your Route Bringing it all Together Why we loved our Route

Chapter 3 / Setting the Budget

Money Talks Setting Your Budget Round-the-World Tickets—Yes or No? The Time Versus Money Rule Tricks for Stretching Your Budget A Note on Tracking Your Budget Travel Isn’t a Long Vacation

Chapter 4 / Prepping and Packing

Planning It Out Buttoning Up The Critical Components to take Care of Before Leaving We Look Ridiculous Unpacking what to Pack Doing Laundry on the Road The Packing List When not to Skimp Packed and Ready

Section II / On the Road

Chapter 5 / Adjusting to Life on the Road

On the Edge Meeting Yourself Balancing Planning and Research on the Road Driving the Loop Krishna, Krishna

Chapter 6 / Finding Your Travel Rhythm

And a Side of Sour Cream Setting Your Pace Traveling with Dietary Restrictions August Holiday

Chapter 7 / People Make all the Difference

A Global view of Friends and Family The Irish Cousins Reaching out to your Network Keeping an Open Mind The People You’ll See Meals That Last a Lifetime

Section III / Coming Back Home

Chapter 8 / Preparing to Make a Soft Landing

To Re-Engage or not to Re-Engage Making the Most of the Last Couple Months Roma! Making Your Way Home

Chapter 9 / Adjusting to Reverse Culture Shock

Do You Have Exact Change? Tips on Reentry The Last Flight Are We there Yet?

Chapter 10 / Finding a new Perspective on your Old Life

How Over What Same Same but Different Embrace what’s Possible

Epilogue Acknowledgments Photography Chronicle Ebooks