Books For Long Journeys

Travel Books

Trains, Buses, Hostels & Home Stays

Is the lack of money, fear of the unknown, or traveling solo holding you back from seeing the world? 

I know how that feels! I was scared, alone and working with a limited budget when I decided to make my first trip overseas. It was because of the encouragement, advice, and travel tips I received from others that I finally ventured out.

After multiple trips for months at a time, I am now sharing some of my experiences and knowledge. My hope is to inspire you to also embrace the unknown and discover a world full of amazing places and people.

Trains, Buses, Hostels, Home Stays
Trains, Buses, Hostels & Home Stays

Trains and buses can be an economical way to really see a country’s diverse scenery and meet the people who live there. Hostels and home stays take away that feeling of being alone. Not only are they budget friendly, but they also offer many other benefits for the solo or with a partner traveler.

This book will help you:

  • Identify where you genuinely want to go and what type of travel suits you.
  • Research, plan, and book trains, buses, hostels & home stays
  • Create your own customized itinerary.
  • Organize documents and get mobile devices ready.
  • Pack for changing locations and shared facilities.
  • Stay safe and bring home lasting memories.

Traveling has given me more confidence, more understanding, and friends all over the world. Every day I am thankful that I took the plunge to explore places unknown, I hope you do too!

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Read recent blog posts and tips at: Travel Tips

Reader Comments: 

This book was so informative about hostels that next time I go travelling I’m going to stay in one.  – Zeljka S.

I loved the planning section, it made me think about what I really like to do when I travel and how to plan a trip that suits me.  – Mary B.

The book was personal, yet informative, discreet and honest, yet flexible. I truly enjoyed the spin of personal experiences and positive outlook. It gave a realistic approach to traveling solo and embracing meeting new people. The author is cautious but also encourages embarking into the unknown with confidence. A great read. – Billi H.

Other Books

Hidden Tears to Healing

This is my autobiographical memoir about my struggles with depression, how I finally healed and found empowerment through travel. 

Reader Comments:

This is a wonderfully written and insightful book about the devastating effects of mental illness.  By openly sharing her heart wrenching story, Penny shares some deep truths in very simple, practical and helpful ways.  I highly recommend this book to anyone who is struggling, has struggled, or knows someone who struggles with mental illness or tragedy.  – Kasia R., Coach and Healer

Hidden Tears to Healing is a remarkable, poignant,riveting book that is a must-read for readers of any walk of life; there is priceless value to be found in the peace of support and recovery, and Penny captures that sentiment perfectly.  – Critiqued by a member of Authors Talk About It. 


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