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The Accidental Plus One : Travel Tales From a Trailing Spouse (The Accidental Plus One Series) Kindle Edition

by Alison Ripley Cubitt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 65 ratings

A burnt-out media executive. A chance to leave it all behind. Can she take that leap into the unknown, or is she doomed to fail?

Alison was stuck going nowhere. Her shiny career had well and truly lost its lustre, despite the money her TV bosses were offering. Nothing would make up for the sacrifices she’d made these past fifteen years.

When she spotted an opportunity for her other half Down Under, could she leave behind a well-paid job and all that was familiar to up sticks?

When the restoration on the couple's dream home became unaffordable, they were off once again, crisscrossing the planet in a whirlwind journey of love, life, and passports.

The Accidental Plus One: Travel Tales from a Trailing Spouse is a heart-warming and humorous true story, that proves sometimes love leads us on the most unexpected journeys. If you like stories about brave but foolhardy risk-takers, quirky characters, and amusing tales from departure lounges and arrival halls, you'll love this fun, globetrotting adventure.

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  4. Publication date
    September 9, 2024
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Embark on a globetrotting adventure in a whirlwind journey of love, life and immigration counters.

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At every airport stopover, Alison faces the perennial question,

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'You have how many passports?'

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Whilst there's no doubt it's a privileged position to travel so regularly, it's not all whiskers on kittens! As glamorousas it sounds, the logistics surrounding a full upheaval to another country are complex. Alison discusses each move with detail and wit. She has a great sense of humour, and it comes across well on paper. The bits I enjoyed the most were the stories about the people she met along the way. Bookish Sam Instagram

The Accidental Plus One is a heartwarming true story about what happens when love takes us to unexpected places. Pick this one up. NetGalley Reviewer

I enjoyed this book a lot. It was wonderful! Angela Wetzel NetGalley

Such a fun read! Highly recommend. NetGalley Reviewer

An enjoyable read that feels like sitting around a dinner table with an interesting guest who loves to entertain. Charming, witty, and incredibly funny.Nicci Attfield Reedsy Discovery .

I really enjoyed reading this travel memoir. If you like funny, entertaining reads, then you'll love this. Mum of Boys Northeast Instagram

This book is perfect if you have ever wondered what it could be like to move abroad. Lady J Reads Instagram

Lizbeth Meredith, author of Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters.
The term 'trailing spouse' doesn't do the role justice. I enjoyed traveling with the author as she and her husband globe-trotted, househunted, and navigated a sea of red tape each government offered. I took on each new assignment as an adventure together rather than a burden to be shouldered.

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At every airport stopover, Alison faces the perennial question, 'You have how many passports?'
Embark on a globetrotting adventure in a whirlwind journey of love, life, and immigration counters.
The Accidental Plus One: Travel Tales from a Trailing Spouseis a heart-warming and humorous memoir that proves sometimes love leads us on the most unexpected journeys.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DB6681T6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lambert Nagle Media
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Accidental Plus One Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 65 ratings

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Alison Ripley Cubitt

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Alison Ripley Cubitt started her writing career at age nine by winning first prize in a writing competition with a pony book.

Some years later, she left New Zealand with the ability to make a white sauce without a recipe, carry three plates at once, and ride a horse (though not at the same time). Dreaming of becoming a copywriter, she landed a job as the receptionist in an advertising agency in Sydney that made the TV series Mad Men’s work culture look tame.

But the lure of London proved too hard to resist, and she left Australia. Landing in London at the right time, she got her break in television production and lasted 15 years, working on Channel 4’s anarchic The Big Breakfast and at Walt Disney and the BBC.

For the past four years, she has divided her time between Melbourne, Australia and Jane Austen country, England.

An accomplished author of non-fiction works, including two travel guides and three memoirs, her literary achievements encompass works of fiction, from screenplays to short stories and thrillers.

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Thanks to her significant other’s job opportunities, Alison has been fortunate enough to witness the wonders of the world. I loved traveling with them to exciting places like the lush greenery of New Zealand, the sandy beaches of Australia, the picturesque towns of Sweden, the snow-covered peaks of Austria, and the bustling cities of America. With every chapter, a fresh wave of adventures washes over the story. The characters in the story are vibrant, and you won’t be able to resist falling in love with Alison, her husband, and their playful Labrador, Zebedee. In addition to their own house-hunting endeavors, Alison, known for her people-pleasing nature, took on a day job in Melbourne, assisting others in their search for the perfect place to live. Despite her busy schedule, she made it a priority to curate a one-of-a-kind experience for a client—ensuring they had the chance to witness their first kangaroo sighting. She constantly amazed me. If you are passionate about travel, the visually stunning settings described in “The Accidental Plus One: Travel Tales From a Trailing Spouse” will leave you enchanted.
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  • fabulouschrissie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Plus One - Plus Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024
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    I loved Alison's Misadventures In The Screen Trade, so I knew I would enjoy this book. The screen trade is no longer cutting it for Alison, but her husband (a university professor and Bryan Brown lookalike) gets the chance of a job on the other side of the globe. I love Alison's sense of adventure, packing up and joining her husband in many new placements, from New Zealand to Boston, Mass and many places in between. But she doesn't just sit back and do nothing. I enjoyed her tales of working as a relocator, and the italicized comments giving us the inner workings of her mind made me smile knowingly. If you've read Misadventures you'll love this continuation of Alison's story. If you haven't (why not??) you'll still enjoy this book as it works as a stand alone. Thoroughly enjoyed it, definitely recommended.
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  • Maria
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
    I love the idea of picking up and moving somewhere completely new, having all sorts of wonderful adventures along the way. This is the perfect guide to understand the complexities of navigating an overseas move, figuring out how to get housing and cars, and the more fun stuff of making friends and checking out your neighborhood. Cubitt tells fascinating stories about her experiences with humor, wit, and intelligence. I wish there had been more to the stories, a little more about how this all affected them but I am glad I got to tag along for the ride.
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  • S. Jackson
    5.0 out of 5 stars traveling the world
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
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    What a wonderful life for the plus one—I have lived all over but not as a plus one, as a worker. To get to go and live in so many places and have enough money to enjoy them—what a dream. So find yourself a spouse who loves their job and can do it in many different places and doesn’t mind the plus one getting to enjoy life.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bingeworthy!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024
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    This is one of those books where you skim the first few pages and know it's going to be engaging, so binge overnight and past breakfast. I loved the premise - clever professor Bryan Brown look alike ("Cocktail" anyone?) gets glam slots around the world, so his partner gets to accompany him - and why not? I found the New Zealand and Down Under sequences fascinating, and was captivated by their semi-permanent return to the UK. Alison has a nice pacy style, but light touch.

    Make sure you pick up "Misadventures in the Screen Trade" too!
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  • Jan Butterfield
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Enjoyed This
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024
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    I enjoyed vicariously living the life that Alison and husband have forged for themselves, traveling here, there and everywhere. The energy needed to constantly source and purchase new homes, figure out rental accommodation, visas, jobs - well, it is impressive.
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  • M.M_reads
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Day in the Life: But on paper
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024
    A Day in the Life: But on paper

    I was drawn to The Accidental Plus One due to its relatable premise, having navigated the challenges of moving across the ocean myself. The writing is clear and easy to follow, making for a pleasant read. However, I had hoped for a more immersive exploration of the emotional, mental, and physical transformations that come with leaving everything behind and embracing a new culture. I thought it’d provide insight into how a person evolves and adapts to new environments and cultures, including the complexities of forming new relationships while leaving old ones behind.

    Yet, the book only scratches the surface of these experiences, feeling more like a day-by-day journal than a nuanced narrative. Having said that, it was still pleasant to read. If you're interested in learning more about the author's life and experiences as a “plus one” spouse, you may enjoy this lighthearted story.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • Sue Bavey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Warm-hearted travel tales
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2024
    The Accidental Plus One is a collection of travel tales, written from the point of view of a ‘trailing spouse’ i.e. someone who picks up their life and moves whenever their spouse’s job demands it. Alison’s husband, a University Professor, is offered career moves all over the world, each one more prestigious than the next, and Alison accompanies him on each of these moves, finding homes, making friends, and buying and selling furniture and cars, each time making the wrench without complaint. She makes the most of whatever is on offer to her, from sightseeing to local experiences and cuisines, sharing each of these experiences with her readers. She takes a variety of work in order to keep the couple afloat whenever they are waiting to hear about her husband's next position and a number of these tales derive from her work helping find housing for other relocating couples. Leaving a career behind to follow a spouse is never easy, and I can relate, as I did so twenty years ago. My own experience is quite different from Alison’s, with us staying put in the same place and having children, but I found her experiences to be really interesting, particularly when she mentions places I have visited or lived in. I liked her often sarcastic internal comments, which left the reader in no doubt what she really thought about certain situations and people she met and gave the reader a sense of camaraderie with the author.
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  • Inga's Adventures
    5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous account of the challenges of expat life
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
    This is a humorous and heartwarming travel memoir about life as the wife of an expat teacher who moves from country to country. Her positive outlook, readiness to embrace the next set of challenges and partnership with her husband shine through. It's a fun read with engaging storytelling that gives me insights into some of what my mother experienced in our expat life--I had a different set of experiences as a child moving from country to country and I enjoy reading about other women doing the same thing.
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  • Clementi
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Travel Memoir with a Difference
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2024
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    From one side of the globe to the other, the author’s husband is in demand in his university-based career and the reader is party to travelling with this indomitable couple being witness to a totally different angle of travel - that of finding somewhere suitable to live, particularly if you have a dog in tow. The energy and organisational skills required are phenomenal to navigate such moves - qualities the author has in abundance and which facilitate what for most people would be extremely stressful relocations.

    In addition to the tasks faced with moving home, the couple ensures they take time out in their new places of residence to enjoy the local area (or sometimes it’s the author on her own exploring the new surroundings while her husband is busy at work) which lends the memoir additional travel interest. Pertinent and honest observations by the author about the places and people - whether good are bad - add to the narrative, drawing the reader in.

    The author has a unique gift for writing about intricate details whilst holding the reader’s attention, whether it be the mode of travel, or what colour the kitchen is - the reader is given as near a photographic image of the situation and scenery as can be possible - its like looking at a screen, watching the book.

    This is a skillfully crafted memoir peppered with flashbacks to earlier periods in the author's life which adds intrigue and interest, making it a unique travel memoir.
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  • Cathie
    5.0 out of 5 stars GLOBE TROTTING ADVENTURES
    Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2024
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    I began the book because I loved the title, but found the travelings of the Bryan Not Bryans well written and witty.
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  • ftriefus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another triumph for this author
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2024
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    Like its predecessor ‘Misadventures in the screen trade’ this memoir is engaging and witty. If any criticism could be found it would be that it is over too soon. Looking forward to the next Ripley Cubitt!
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