Excess Baggage: One Family's Around-the-World Search for Balance

Tracey Carisch

She Writes Press, Aug 14, 2018 - Travel - 320 pages

Tracey Carisch thought she had it all. As a wife, mother, and successful executive, she seemed to be living the modern American dream. But one night, a panic attack sent her tumbling into an existential crisis and questioning everything about her life. That’s when she and her husband made a decision that shocked their family and friends: they sold everything they owned, pulled their three young daughters out of school, and became a family of wandering globetrotters.

Loaded with hilarious mishaps as well as deeply meaningful revelations, Excess Baggage chronicles the Carisch family’s extraordinary, eighteen-month adventure across six continents. As they navigate the trials and tribulations of international travel, the family encounters unique people and bizarre situations that teach them about the world—and themselves. Carisch’s candid and insightful account of her family’s journey will have you laughing out loud, shedding a few tears, and bringing the lessons of family travel into your own life . . . without ever having to leave home.

About the author

Tracey Carisch grew up in a small midwestern town and attended Indiana University for her undergraduate degree. After beginning her career in technology consulting, she returned to academia for her MBA and founded her own consulting firm, helping to lead change in education and workforce development. Tracey is now an international speaker and leadership professional. Her presentations challenge audiences to embrace change and find the opportunities in life's difficult situations. She lives in the mountains of Colorado with her family, their two dogs, and a cat who thinks he’s also a dog.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Excess Baggage: One Family's Around-the-World Search for Balance
• Author: Tracey Carisch
• Publisher: She Writes Press, 2018
• ISBN: 1631524127, 9781631524127
• Length: 320 pages
• Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs; Humor / Topic / Marriage & Family; Travel / Special Interest / Family