Travel Isn't the Answer: Live with a Sense of Curiosity, Passion, and Awe Anywhere and Everywhere

by Jacqueline Jensen

Today, travel has become more accessible to the common person than any point in human history. But with more opportunities to explore the world comes an idealistic image of what travel represents and the freedom it brings. We've constructed an identity of the traveler based on what travel bloggers and social media feeds show usƒ‚‚"ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚"bikinis, islands, and views from the top of a mountainƒ‚‚"ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚"when in actuality many full-time travelers struggle to navigate the challenges of life and gain the satisfaction they set out looking for. Satisfaction, it turns out, that can be hacked and brought into daily life, no matter where on the planet you are.

Genres: Travel

116 pages, Paperback

Published October 2, 2018

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was fine, but it felt like a bunch of different self-help books smushed into one. The author gave some sound advice, but since there wasn’t a focus on one specific way to improve, it felt choppy. I was also hoping to hear more about her travels, but was disappointed to not read much about that. The writing was very matter-of-fact, but maybe that's just the author's personality. I don't plan on rereading it.

[Cassie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the ideas and advice put forth in this book. Some of the writing was at times a bit dry for me- a little too "research paper" with various quotes and references to other people's work. The anecdotes of the author's personal experiences and the way she explained what she's learned were quite enjoyable.