Book Title: I am Working and Traveling in Europe, What About You?

Book Description:

2 Years X 6 Countries X 18 Host Families

Working in a foreign culture definitely lacks the romance of "coffee + gourmet food + romantic encounters." It involves physical labor and cultural adjustment, filled with grievances, surprises, sweat, and tears; yet, returning from this experience, one's guts are sharpened, courage is amplified, horizons are broadened, and the mind becomes more open!

Ci Xiao-en, an ordinary Taiwanese girl who had worked in society for a few years, saved some money but also accumulated a lot of stress and frustration. Her heart had always harbored a dream: "I want to go to Europe to see the world!" To realize this dream, she chose a self-reliant path: working and traveling.

She journeyed through the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany...

She stayed at farms, hotels, co-housing communities, apiaries, and skincare shops...

She worked as a family assistant, elderly caregiver, cargo marketer, banquet planner, and community service worker...

She moved from one host family to another, each with vastly different living habits, wandering through towns of diverse characters. As a petite girl, she rolled up her sleeves to feed pigs, herd sheep, and clean up chicken droppings; she also practiced her unpolished English to passionately pitch cosmetics and skincare products. She had to adapt to the varying daily routines of each host family while learning the details and regulations of different jobs. At times, she was highly recognized by her hosts, while at others, she endured discrimination and bullying. Nevertheless, Ci Xiao-en always faced these challenges with bravery and a positive attitude. When feeling lost and helpless, she would open her Bible and pray...

Every aspect of travel becomes the nourishment that tempers one's character, and leaving is for the sake of continuing to face the struggles of life upon return. This is Ci Xiao-en's chronicle of working and traveling, packed with inspiring stories and the most sincere counsel and advice for those who aspire to work and travel.

Book Features:

• ★ A chronicle of working and traveling in Europe: 2 Years X 6 Countries X 18 Host Families.

• ★ Exchanging labor for room and board—an incredibly inspiring budget journey!

• ★ Exquisite appendix offering the most candid pre-departure advice for aspiring working travelers!