Many people imagine an overseas travel adventure, having an incredible experience, and discovering themselves in the process…only they don’t. They are too afraid, unsure of themselves, and perhaps wonder if they would ever return. These same feelings plagued 24 year old Tim, even as he planned his 2-month solo backpacking journey through Western Europe. He questioned whether or not he actually had what it took to do such a thing, if he would make it back home…and if God would still be with him.
Within these pages are his detailed journal entries from the beginning of his journey to the finish – complete with the good times and the bad, the comical and the serious, the casual conversations and the deep, life-changing experiences. Join him on this backpacking adventure of a lifetime where, with him, you will meet amazing people, see incredible sights, live with constant risk, overcome voices of doubt and fear, and be inspired to finally take that trip you’ve always wanted to go on. An adventure is at your fingertips. Open it up, and come on in.
Included with book is a QR Code (at the end) that links to author’s website with photos, videos, author interaction, and more!
Table of Content
Part I: Taking The Leap
I Need An Adventure
I Am Afraid – Journal Entry #1
The Flightful Journey
Not Dead Yet
Flight Change
The Adventure Begins
Part II: Ireland
The Church and The Temple
The Wax Irish and ‘The Real’ Irish
The LOTR Eucharist
King John’s Castle
Mississippi Bohs
Rock-a-bye Ferry
Part III: England
Beatles And Beers
All Mixed Up
Of Witchcraft And Wizardry
Roman Baths
The Harry Potter Film Studio
God Save The Queen
The London Players
Pour Quoi
Part IV: France
The Music House
The Fleeing Eiffel
Gondor And Sex Shops
Music Day in Paris
The Papal City
Midnight Scaling
Zorro, Eroticism, and…The Papacy?
Water Under the Bridge
Waitin’ On A Woman
Part V: Italy
Riomaggiore Del Cinque Terre
Village Hopping
Massimos And The Tuna Surprise
It Never Hurts To Ask
The Eye Near The Ghetto
Covert Op And The Night Bus
The City Of Gaud
Tanja, Don’t Kill Me
A Time To Chill
Last Minute Decision
Don’t Follow The Germans
A Series Of Fall-Through Plans
Ride On The Wild Side
Interpreting Squiggles
Part VI: Germany
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Tollwood
Size Matters
FIFA 2014
Part VII:The Netherlands
Red Lights
Show Me The Monkeys
The Longest Night
Part VIII: Germany (Again)
Beer Serious
‘Don’t Knock It Till You Tried It!’
Palace Rules
Bonn Capitals
The Scented City
Farewell Zach & Tanja
Compulsory Reservations
Part IX: Belgium
Patron Saints Of Beer?
Beware The Delirium Woman In Red
Occupational Adventuring
The Half-Man In Brugges
Clarissa And The Dare
Part X:The Journey Home
Just A Coke
A Final Reflection