Announcing my new book: Trials & Tea Ceremonies: Misadventures in Far Away Places.

A love story disguised as a travel memoir. Or perhaps, the other way around.

Selected as one of LoveReading’s “Indie Books We Love”

If you love books that transport you to another world, Trials & Tea Ceremonies is your next obsession.

Basho and Cesca didn’t just quit the corporate rat race; they ran from it. Trading spreadsheets for backpacks, they set off on a journey to find the answer to the question that wouldn’t go away: “Is this it?”

But this wasn’t a postcard holiday. From the neon chaos of Tokyo to the silence of the Himalayas, we were testing not just the world, but us. The real thread was our marriage, laid raw on the road and healing in unexpected ways—from tense silences in third-class trains to quietly holding hands under the Bodhi Tree.

A profound and unflinchingly funny memoir about leaving everything behind… only to find that what truly matters was sitting right next to you all along.

From the chaos of crowded markets in India to the silence of mountain temples in Japan, follow their misadventures as they navigate life, love, and the hilarious mishaps of long-term travel.

What readers are loving:

The Feels & The Fun: A perfect blend of laugh-out-loud mishaps and raw, honest truths about relationships.
Armchair Travel: Vivid descriptions that let you smell the spices and feel the humidity.
Zen Wisdom: Discovering how ancient practices can heal modern burnout.

Two travellers. Twelve countries. One wild true story.

Editorial reviews:

“Loved it! … A reflective travel memoir that looks beyond destinations. The prose becomes noticeably more poetic and contemplative. Basho references philosophers and begins to explore why we travel… The book is very readable and left me with a renewed sense of curiosity and wanderlust. Trials & Tea Ceremonies felt like a thoughtful and reflective account of travel as a shared, evolving experience.”
— Rachel Sharp, Reedsy Discovery (4 Stars)

“An engaging and compelling travelogue with a vital and strong emphasis on connection and experience over ticking off the bucket list… Overflowing with the author’s curious spirit.”
— LoveReading (Indie Books We Love)

“A richly written, unexpectedly profound journey. The book highlights how travel can add richly to the meaning of one’s life.”
— Mike Richards, bestselling author of The Travelling Ape

“This book reminded me why we travel: not for the postcard moments, but for the mishaps, characters, and revelations along the way.”
— Alastair Humphreys, English adventurer, author and motivational speaker

“A story of perseverance, agility, the happy, the sad, and the tests of faith and belief.”
— Akenga Evanson, OnlineBookClub (5/5 stars)

Pack your bags—add to your TBR and click “Look Inside” today! The road is waiting.