A Great Big World Is Waiting for You Out There–Go Find It! Have you been putting off that trip of a lifetime hoping for a special someone to accompany you? Do you find yourself getting bored with the same old girls’ weekends? Are you hesitant to step out of your comfort zone, plan a solo vacation, pack your bags, and just go? From pastries in Vienna to becoming a tourist in your own town and … tourist in your own town and all points in between, this travel memoir and guidebook will inspire you to seek romance and adventure on your own terms. You will also get practical advice on how to stay safe while traveling single, create a budget, prepare and pack efficiently, and much more.
Chapter by chapter, you’ll encounter creative ideas for excursions as well as historical insights into some of the most fascinating destinations around the globe, smart tips for savvy sojourning, and journal jumpstarts to encourage deeper reflection.
Grab with both hands the confidence you need to embrace new experiences both home and abroad. You deserve the chance to discover the joy of being your own best company–this book will show you how!
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Such a delightful book that inspires me to dream/plan future trips again post-pandemic. No one sees the world or travels with such panache as Ms. McMillan. Kudos to Ms. Bean, too. Five stars just isn’t enough!
Whether you are married or single, young or not-so-young, looking to travel the world or your town, I highly recommend this book! The author’s personal stories and insights will inspire you to take a chance to experience something new and her wisdom and practical tips will show you just how to do it!
What a delightful, informative and enlightening book to encourage women to embrace opportunities for solo travel and experiences.
When I was single I had so many wonderful experiences around the world. I’m so glad I didn’t wait to always have someone with me or wait until I met my husband to go on these adventures. Even now as a wife and mom, I treasure my experiences big and small with my family but also solo.
I loved Rachel’s stories and conversational style of writing that read as if we were chatting at a coffee shop. The audiobook, which she narrates, is wonderful as well as the books’ illustrations and the companion journal too.
This book is fantastic! I am a single woman about to turn 30 in a few months, I’ve never been very interested in traveling, and honestly I’m still not, but recently I’ve come to the realization that I really want to step outside my comfort zone and experience life to the fullest, especially in the aspects that I’ve previously been either too afraid to try or just never made a priority. And, while I still don’t think that long distance travel is going to be my jam, this book has given me the confidence and inspiration to try something new, go out and experience an adventure right where I am, and dream like a child again! This book is exactly what I need at this point in my life, and in so many ways it felt like it had been written just for me! I think women of all ages, single and married, travelers and non-travelers alike can get so much from this book! I highly recommend this book! I loved, loved, LOVED it!
I received an ebook copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley and also purchased an audiobook copy which Rachel narrates fabulously! My review was not influenced in any way. All thoughts and opinions are one hundred percent my own.
Dream, Plan, and Go is an inspiring nonfiction book for experienced adventurers and beginners who only dream of travel and new experiences. Part travel memoir and part manual for solo adventuring, author Rachel McMillan combines anecdotes and advice for all ages hoping to see new destinations close to home and abroad.
With an easy conversational tone and candid manner, Rachel McMillan relays her personal experiences of adventure and travel — everything from childhood to adult bucket list destinations. These are framed in her descriptive style reflecting a love for history, literature, and romance (all traits that shine through in her novels!). Her stories all serve to offer encouragement and inspiration for the reader and her solo adventures; whether bravely conquering a fear of heights, trying a new restaurant in your own city, touring a historical site in your hometown, or venturing abroad for the first time.
Reading Dream, Plan, and Go has caused me to reflect on my own travels, especially the rare times I’ve traveled alone, like a few near-home adventures connected to a work trip. Rachel’s considerate approach to travel as an experience to be savored has caused me to appreciate such times in a new way. I have closed the last page with a host of ideas for future destinations — and inspiration for small things to do confidently to learn more about my own corner of the world.
Have you been holding out on a trip of a lifetime because you have no one to go with? In Dream, Plan and Go, Rachel McMillan encourages would-be travelers to stop waiting and go find their adventure.
Whether in your city or across the world, McMillan shares hints, tips, and personal stories to help you gain the confidence to travel—by yourself or with someone else. I enjoyed the author’s stories and took heart in her encouragement to embrace adventure no matter what stage in life we are at.
The book is filled with wonderful illustrations that made me smile and places to take notes (plus there’s even a journal you can purchase to delve even into your travels when you do go). For me, the best books are the ones that either drive me to action or leave me thinking, and after reading this one, I considered all the trips I’ve been holding off on. And it drove me to research a couple of those and start planning to go and experience my own adventure.
Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.