The Baby Voyage

The Baby Voyage is the inspirational and often humorous true account of one U.S. couple’s unconventional decision to pursue their dreams of living and studying abroad, even as they were expecting their first child, by spending a three month maternity leave traveling in Europe. Filled with light-hearted anecdotes about the thrills and perils of international travel and the challenges of foreign languages, working remotely and caring for a newborn, the book also shares the authors’ stories of personal growth as they discuss their surprising decision with family and friends, become parents and immerse themselves in a new culture. Sprinkled with historic, geographic and linguistic commentary, it is both informative and thought provoking.
The couple details their experience in Barcelona, Spain, which they chose as their home away from home, as well as their road trips with their newborn through the wine valleys, medieval towns and bustling cities of several neighboring countries. Written from the different perspectives of both the husband and wife, The Baby Voyage explores the family’s journey of questioning convention in order to lead a more deliberate life. It is not only a great read for travel enthusiasts, anyone expecting or who has ever had a baby, but also anyone dreaming about what is possible.