“They told me I could be anything, so I decided to be tanned.”
A book for anyone who followed their heart to strange places.
Her determination to reach Spain catapults ADEENA on the ultimate nonsensical voyage. Armed with stubbornness, a giant teddy bear, and a questionable sense of direction, her journey becomes a carousel of calamities.
From hitchhiking with eccentric drivers to peddling her way through lavish landscapes on a scrapcycle, Adeena’s escapades almost exceed the bounds of believability. Just when you think she couldn’t possibly make more bad decisions, she finds herself hopping onto an assortment of dubious sailing boats. Bad decisions also look better with a tan.
As she traverses continents and evades heartache, Adeena discovers that you’re always exactly where you are meant to be. And despite unemployment, she learns you will always have enough. Finding family, strength and even a hint of sanity along the way; the path to Spain is not without its obstacles, and Adeena must confront personal demons.
With wit, resilience, and a whack of wanderlust, this book is a light-hearted yet poignant tale of self-discovery, buoyancy, and unexpected life twists. Join Adeena as she navigates the highs and lows of her extraordinary expedition, proving that sometimes, the craziest detours lead to the most unforgettable destinations.
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“Indulge yourself in sailing, bicycling, and hitchhiking adventures around the world with Adeena in the pages ahead. Your life will be enriched, perhaps even transformed, by the unconventional travel stories contained within. (And to start at the very beginning, go read First We Ate Your Wife).
Todd and I know how blessed we are to have been in the right place, at the right time to steal Adeena from her original plans and change all our lives for the better. We are thrilled to encourage you to dive into this journey of a life that is definitely better with a tan, whether employed or not.” //Lynn Zidones (current first mate) and Todd Smola (current captain) on S/C Papillon
Sailing across the Atlantic on Papillon
“When Adeena enters your life there is a big chance it will become more adventurous. I am sure this book will give you an idea of how awesome life can be with a little more adventure. Adeena has already done the research for you.” //AJ van der Wal
Hitchhiking in onesies.
“I think what unites us is our shared mission. Adeena wants to save people from mediocrity and instead live their lives packed full of fun, crazy, memorable adventures and good times… The contagious energy she holds inspires people on a daily basis, but I now realise that this book is just one of the many ways she is doing this.”
//Alexis Bainger, Good Times Lagos
A picturesque pause while cycling across Australia for Bikes4Life.
