If you’re looking for an enjoyable romp through relocation, Alison Ripley Cubitt’s latest travel memoir, The Accidental Plus One Down Under has just released. I was fortunate to receive an advance review copy.
It is Book 2 in Alison’s Travel Tales From a Trailing Spouse series, and I have a confession to make – I haven’t yet read Book 1, but that doesn’t matter, since the story stands entirely on its own.
Here’s my review:
An authentic portrait of what it means to start over far from home
A warm, witty memoir for armchair travellers, those who enjoy quietly humorous anecdotes and stories of resilience, or anyone who’s ever jumped into a big life move only to mutter, “Well… that didn’t go entirely to plan!”
Alison Ripley Cubitt once again proves that life has a sense of humour. One minute she’s chasing sunshine and a new life in Australia, the next she’s trapped in the world’s longest lockdown in a “Faulty Towers” apartment that seems determined to collapse out of sheer spite. The author navigates everything from malfunctioning appliances to structural surprises with good humour and a healthy dose of disbelief.
The story unfolds at a relaxed pace in a series of scenes, sketches, and anecdotes. For me, highlights of the globe-spanning trips outside lockdown were the long train journeys – some of which I’ve experienced myself. Foodies will also find plenty to relish. Alison writes about her culinary discoveries with real enthusiasm. Her knack for spotting the absurd in everyday situations keeps the pages turning.
A warm, witty memoir for armchair travellers, those who enjoy quietly humorous anecdotes and stories of resilience, or anyone who’s ever jumped into a big life move only to mutter, “Well… that didn’t go entirely to plan!”
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Blurb & Links
New Year’s Eve 2019
While everyone else is popping champagne corks and ringing in a new decade, Alison—The Accidental Plus One—is crammed into a flying tin can somewhere over the Equator, obsessing over whether she remembered to lock the front door.
Can she really uproot her life halfway across the world—again?
Rural calm was sweet while it lasted, but when Alison’s partner’s job prospects dwindle, the lure of a new adventure on the far side of the planet proves irresistible.
This time, she promises herself, it’ll be easy. Fewer things to pack. No dog to uproot. Renting rather than buying. And before she knows it, Alison is heading for a land of giant spiders, the world’s longest lockdown and a place where strangers call you mate.
The Accidental Plus One Down Under is a heartwarming and humorous memoir that proves sometimes love leads us on the most unpredictable journeys.
Perfect for fans of:
- Real-life expat tales
- Heartwarming stories of starting over
If you love stories about the ups-and-downs of life far from home, you won’t want to miss this next hilarious chapter.
Book 2 of the Accidental Plus One series
Buy The Accidental Plus One Down Under on Amazon UK
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About Jacqueline Lambert
Jacqueline (Jackie) Lambert is an award-winning travel writer and blogger. A dedicated adventurer, B.C. (Before Canines) she rafted, rock climbed, and backpacked around six of the seven continents. A passionate windsurfer and skier, she can fly a plane, has been bitten by a lion, and appeared as a fire eater on Japanese TV.
A.D. (After Dog), she quit work in 2016 to hit the road permanently with her husband and four pooches.
To date, they have toured more than 20 countries.
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