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Our Book – “Trekking the Globe with (Mostly) Gentle Footsteps”

Vancouver Sun Review of “Our Book”

A transformational world trek BY BARBARA GUNN, VANCOUVER SUN FEBRUARY 19, 2011 Also appeared in- Victoria Times Colonist Edmonton Journal Saskatoon Star Phoenix Regina Leader Post Windsor Star Ottawa Citizen Montreal Gazette When many baby boomers contemplate a getaway, they tend to think cruise ships and beaches, or room service and terry-cloth robes. Not so Irene and Rick Butler. When the Lower Mainland couple decided to get away not long ago, their intention was not to spend two or three weeks at a luxury all-inclusive or lounging on a lido deck. Their plan was more ambitious than that -ambitious...

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Outpost Magazine Book Review

Outpost Magazine Book Review

The September-October 2010 issue of Outpost Magazine features this review of our book Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps.

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Impowerage Book Interview

Impowerage Book Interview

The adventure of a lifetime on a budget TREKKING THE GLOBE WITH MOSTLY GENTLE FOOTSTEPS Travelling 12 countries in 12 Months By Kelly Neufeld For seniors, the number one goal after retirement is travel. While retirement frees up your time to travel, finances can be an issue. But what if you could travel the world, for the amount it would cost you to live at home? Sound impossible? It’s not, Rick and Irene Butler managed to spend a year abroad while spending the same amount they would have spent at home and they’ve written a book to show you...

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Order Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps

Order Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps

Order at a bookstore near you! Or order online from Amazon.com/ Amazon.ca/ Now Available for your E-Reader at- Amazon Kindle Store/ Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps Twelve Countries in Twelve Months Join us on our journey across four continents. As we immersed ourselves in each culture our intent was to leave a favourable impression behind. The Mostly refers to times when our footsteps were less than ideal, leading to bizarre, hair-raising or humorous incidents. Our book is chock full of anecdotal travel tips and lessons, the most valuable lesson being “expect the unexpected.” And there’s more! It...

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Acclaim for Our Book “Trekking the Globe”

“The adventures and misadventures of the Butlers on their epic journey is an inspiration to readers and travellers of all ages. ….Their gentle footsteps remind us that humour, enthusiasm and attitude go a long way in the world of hardcore travel.” Robin Esrock Travel Writer and star of Word Travels, a TV series on OLN, City TV and National Geographic

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