In 2012, Mike and Anne Howards from the United States went on a honeymoon that took several years. They decided to quit work and realize the dream of a lifetime - to travel the world.
During this time, they managed to visit all continents and visited more than 50 different countries. The couple decided to share their impressions of their trip with other people and wrote a book in which they give practical advice on how to behave in different parts of our planet.
The newlyweds began their journey with the Amazon jungle
“We thought that waiting for retirement at 64 was a pretty risky plan to make our dreams come true,” says Mike.
While in Brazil, they could not miss such an event as the carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
The desire to get acquainted with exotic places and new cultures, as well as make new friends overcame the fear of life without a stable job and away from relatives.
In New Zealand, Mike and Anne make a 12-kilometer river kayak trip and climb several snowy peaks
On average, young people spend about $ 40 a day on accommodation, although in some countries they manage to save significantly, and this amount is reduced to $ 12 a day. Howards share this and other information on their travel blog HoneyTrek.com. Here you can also find a lot of useful tips and advice for travelers who decide to go on a long trip.
In Bali, the couple was engaged in outdoor activities and, above all, diving.
Spouses recommend renting a house for at least a week. This will allow you to fully experience all the charms of life in one place or another.
In New Hampshire (USA), Anne and Mike were skiing
When a married couple visits a family, she provides her with domestic help. For example, during a vacation in Portugal, they worked on a farm for about a month and ate fruits and vegetables grown there.
In addition to them, 6 rabbits and 10 chickens claimed the crop
Even 2 years ago, 53 countries were listed in their tourist list of visits. During this time, for sure, he replenished with new places. They were in Canada, Croatia, Norway, France, Turkey, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Vietnam, China, Kenya, South Africa. It is impossible to imagine who else boasts such a rich holiday map.
An unusual guest visited their car while in Kenya
Every day the couple tries to live so that then there is something to remember. In their way of life, they inspire many people around the world.
In Peru, the couple made new friends
A couple in love believes that they need to start a life together with something unusual and memorable. So they turned their honeymoon into a long adventure.
Antarctica
Young people celebrated the fifth anniversary of their wedding at the South Pole, diving into the water surrounded by icebergs. The water temperature was about 2 ̊C. Even from the idea that you now have to plunge into ice water, it becomes very cold.
Homecoming
At the end of 2016, the couple briefly returned to the United States to complete a book about their amazing honeymoon.
A Complete Travel Guide for Two: Unusual Destinations on All Continents
The chapters of the book are organized according to the type of resting place: for example, beaches, deserts, mountains. This book is intended to help travelers discover new places in accordance with their interests.
The book provides a detailed description of different regions with their features and unique offers.The authors disclose information about the best time to visit, about the best places in this region and the events held in these places.
So that the information in the book does not look dry, it is diluted with various funny stories from the Howards.
A large map is attached to the book, on which all the places described in the publication are displayed. This book is an invaluable resource and inspiration for any traveler.
What do the world's leading media write about this couple and their book
Associated Press Agency
“Mike and Ann Howard decided to spend their honeymoon on the road, traveling to different countries. They plunged headlong into adventure, learned to travel cheaply and within 5 years visited all continents. On their blog, they wrote that they had the longest honeymoon in the world. In their book, they talk about 75 directions of travel and share tips on how to make your vacation even more interesting. "
Resource Forbes.com
“This is a lively and exciting journey spanning 75 points on the globe. During it, the couple did everything they could, starting from ice climbing in Patagonia and ending with a visit to the festival of masks in China. In their book you will find many interesting ideas and useful tips. "
InStyle Magazine
“Before you embark on a journey with your soulmate, read Mike and Anne Howard's book. They took care to create a product that tells in detail about the uniqueness of many interesting places. The couple found a way to reflect their amazing journey on 272 pages of the book. ”