This book has so much potential. The adventure was fun. The relationship turmoil...something that we all went through at some point of our lives, even the happiest couples. But, it need a "Je ne sais quoi" to GRAB you.
That little spice that turns a "good book" into a "must read".

This book was a bit interesting. I was thinking it would be more about the places she traveled, but instead was about her personal journey. Which got a bit annoying hearing about her relationship issues when all I wanted to know about was India. Overall it was an ok book.

Kim and Brian quit their jobs and decide to travel around the world with their savings. A close friend gives them a yellow envelope with instructions to give the contents away.

I had mixed feelings about this book. I was excited about their journey but completely bored by the author’s continually complaining. I felt really bad for Brian, who was forced on the trip and then pushed away. I wish this book had been more about the places she went and people that she had met rather than Kim’s internal dialogue about her marriage.

I went back and forth between three and four stars with this one. It's about a young woman who, along with her husband, leaves her life in Portland to travel the world. I didn't think it was the best writing (some things felt cliched and disjointed), but I liked how different the author's story was. It wasn't the death of a loved or or devastating divorce that set her out on her journey. And she was homesick. And she has to figure out her marriage troubles while traveling. Entertaining read. Definitely makes me want to travel!

I really enjoyed the concept of this book - Different to a usual travel book. The idea of spending the money in the Yellow Envelope for the good is a wonderful gift from friends. There were parts of this book that were compelling - particularly travelling through India. The end half of the book was not quite as strong as the start but there are poignant moments that hold the reader's attention.

I had not heard of Kim Dinan before I read this book. I thought it was an inspiring and wonderful read. It takes a lot of guts to give up a settled life to go travelling. It is very brave to sell everything and give up your job. I loved the idea of the yellow envelope. It was a wonderful gift given to them as well as those who received money from it. This book is about trying to live life to the full and about lessons learned and adventures still to come. It is honestly and simply written and I really enjoyed reading it.