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A Personal Journey Exploring the Positive Sides Each Country Has to Offer From tacos and warm hospitality in Mexico and calligraphy classes in Beijing to joyous tuk-tuk rides in India, Japanese cherry blossom rituals in Tokyo, and the special sunlight in Provence: Judith Fuhrmann takes the reader around the world to the nine countries she once called home. She recalls not only the memories but also the fascinating mindsets, customs, and values that she discovered in each country and blends them with research on personal development techniques. And she invites her readers to do the same with their travel experiences, creating a personalized list of tools and mindsets that will add joy and meaning to their lives. If you enjoy... - Traveling- Learning about other countries and cultures- Exploring personal development techniques- Discovering ways how to lead a more joyful, balanced, and fulfilling life and- Applying the beautiful lessons from your own adventures abroad into your daily life ... this book is for you!

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A must-read for anyone looking to travel or better understand this world we live in. - Dillon Barr, bestselling author of The Happiness Gap In a world of division, Judith Fuhrmann identifies what unites us and provides valuable cross-cultural tools for living a happier and more fulfilling life. - Debra Moffitt, award-winning author of Awake in the World Judith Fuhrmann ignites our curiosity, inspires an appreciation for other countries, cultures, and people, and encourages open-mindedness and empathy when traveling. She reminds us it's only after we let our guard down and embrace our differences that we are able to connect with others on a deeper level. When we learn we grow; when we listen we understand. -Tanya Deke, writer, travel enthusiast, and blogger I really enjoyed discovering all the unique cultural insights Judith offered in her book. And, I greatly appreciated the effort Judith went to on the chapter on Japan, to accurately and faithfully present the ikigai concept to the reader. - Nicholas Kemp, Japanologist, Ikigai coach, and founder of Ikigai Tribe Wow! This book not only inspires me to hold onto many of these principles and incorporate them into my life...but it also inspires me to want to travel more to learn from other amazing cultures! - Penney Megginson, founder of 'The Megginson Method', combining mind therapy with total body wellness It's a delightful book! I love the tone. So sweet, helpful, sharp, positive, empathetic, and lovely all around. A must-read for all expats! - Carmela Fleury, certified holistic health coach andthe organizer of 'Raising Happy and Healthy Mamas' retreats around the world

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Judith Fuhrmann is originally from Germany but identifies herself as a global citizen. From an early age, she developed a passion for traveling, visited nearly 50 countries, and lived in nine of them. She holds a Ph.D. in Development Studies, with a focus on human development, and worked for many years in academia. After her second maternity leave, she decided to pursue one of her passion projects and write a book on the beautiful lessons learned while living in different countries. Judith Fuhrmann believes in the power of people learning from each other and moving forward as humanity, together. She lives with her husband and their two small daughters in Switzerland and enjoys traveling, music, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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