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Red Earth Diaries: A Migrant Couple's Backpacking Adventure in Australia by [Jason Rebello, Rod Morrison]

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A one-way ticket to Australia...two months of travel...and a shoestring budget.

In Red Earth Diaries we meet Jason and Ambika, a newlywed couple who migrated to Australia with the hope of a fresh start. However, unlike most migrants, they made a bold decision to postpone their settlement plans, throw caution to the wind and backpack in Australia on a shoestring budget. Their intention was to learn about the country and its people first-hand … a land they would someday call home. Swimming with sharks, cuddling cute koalas, chartering private helicopters, venturing deep into ancient rainforests, and getting to know plenty of locals – the couple had incredible experiences in this stunning country.

Their travel story is interwoven with snippets of history and provides the reader with a glimpse of Australia as viewed through the eyes of newly arrived migrants. Join Jason and Ambika on their spectacular journey of discovery. Red Earth Diaries is founded on four primary pillars: a migrant’s journal, a travelogue, a delve into Australian history, and an inspirational tale.

The central message of the book is for everyone to chase their dreams - however distant and impossible they may seem. Moving to Australia has been one seemingly impossible goal the author had set decades ago, and he likewise urges the reader to shed all reservations and to dream the wildest dreams possible. The Preface of Red Earth Diaries is called Dreamtime, and in it, the author describes the evolution of his journey to this strange and peculiar wonderland.

As a travelogue, the book harkens to all travellers as well as migrants who are already in Australia or who are thinking of making the move to this beautiful country. The book also contains stories of local Australians the couple met along the way. In it you will meet, amongst others - Helen, a 10-Pound-pom; Rowland Mosbergen, a sprightly man in his eighties who survived the horrors of WWII in a remote jungle in Bahau; Rafael and Nadia and their three kids based in Research, Victoria; Ranjit, a practising surgeon and his wife who are based in Kew, Melbourne. The travelogue aims to deliver an essential message to all migrants in Australia - to not take this country for granted and to try to understand and embrace its culture first.

Some Key Personalities mentioned: Paul Hogan, Steve Irwin, Captain Cook, Burley Griffin, Gregory Blaxland, Jorn Utzon

Some key historical events described: The Endeavour striking the reef, finding a passage through the Blue Mountains, the discovery of gold, the naming of Sunshine Coast, the birth of Canberra as the nation’s capital, the iconic rail journeys in Australia, WWI and WWII, Early colonization, construction of Hume Highway, Blackbirding, construction of Opera House.

Charity Donation: Five per cent of all profits from the sale of this book in the first year of publication will be donated to the Red Cross towards the 2019–20 bushfire crisis management (www.redcross.org.au) and a further five per cent will be also be given to aged care in India through Help Age India (www.helpageindia.org).

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Jason's power of language weaves a fascinating tale of his and Ambika's adventures, travels, inserting interesting details about various aspects of the continent's history, its people, its geography and so much more. None of the book is dry reading as the author's ability to enrich each revelation has the reader yearning for more. A wonderful and informative read - Reviewed By Emily-Jane Hills Orford (Reader's Favorite)

Red Earth Diaries is an inspiring, surprisingly informative, and wonderfully colourful read, a book that I would pick up again and again, just to read select passages - Reviewed By Eduardo Aduna (Reader's Favorite)

I'm loving reading about Australia from the perspective of a delightful and adventurous couple on a quest to travel and understand their new home - a vast, strange land. I'm thrilled Jason and Ambika answered the call of the wild and are now Aussies - Sarah MacDonald, Author of 'Holy Cow: An Indian Adventure'

Red Earth Diaries reveals that life can indeed be an adventure and taking a break from our normal routines to explore something new is a healthy practice for the soul. Jason smoothly switches between relating his experiences and interesting facts about the places he visited. The lifelike descriptions provided give as close an experience as one can get from a book. Red Earth Diaries is a must-read for anyone that wishes to experience a daring and inspiring journey - Reviewed by Foluso Falaye (Reader's Favorite)

Author Jason Rebello brings together many different genres and influences of non-fiction to provide an educational and entertaining work. In terms of a memoir, this is a truly inspiring tale of migrants coming from India with dreams of a totally different life, and this element is narrated tenderly and with great attention to detail in the prose. Overall, I would definitely recommend Red Earth Diaries to fans of travel writing and inspirational memoirs everywhere - Reviewed by K.C. Finn (Reader's Favorite)

The author's travel adventures and his discovery of the inner self, as well as the outer world, make this different from the usual travel book. Apart from discovering Australia, the author's travel adventures and stories teach readers a lot about living life to the fullest. This is one of the best travel books I have read in recent times because it is not only about discovering a place but also about discovering the self and improving for the better - Reviewed By Mamta Madhavan (Reader's Favorite)

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0948GVRBM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ EVOLVING WORDSMITH (8 July 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4650 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 214 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0994567456

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Jason Rebello was born in Mumbai and embarked on his first sea voyage as an apprentice cadet in 1993 when he was still in his teens. His love for the sea kept calling him back for more and he spent two decades sailing around the globe, in various ascending capacities until he rose to the rank of a Captain.

His love for the sea is matched equally by his passion for backpacking and travels. He started travelling in 1999; his first trip was an impulsive solo trip to an offbeat destination within his home state. He was a changed man after that trip, jumping fearlessly onto the backpacking bandwagon, and he has not looked back ever since!

Jason is equally driven with a strong desire to delve into all topics related to spirituality, plain living, zen, self-improvement and transcendentalism.

Jason loves writing about his experiences and he has an active travel blog - www.theevolvingbackpacker.com, the only travel website which does not talk about travel, but uses it as an analogy to describe our own personal journeys through life. After all, his tag line borrows from the famous quote from R.W. Emerson - "It is about the journey and not the destination"

Jason migrated to Australia in 2014 on a Permanent Resident Visa along with his wife and are now Australian citizens. His writing journey started when he penned his first self-help book - Aussie Migrant: Money in 2016. A few books in the same series followed, and he continues to help fellow migrants by sharing his thoughts (and books) on his website - www.migrantninja.com.au

Red Earth Diaries - is Jason's first travelogue in the travel genre, and as he likes to remind everyone, will not be his last, knowing his penchant for travel.

When he’s not writing, Jason spends his spare time running, climbing mountains, travelling, and enjoying days out with his wife and children.

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TPeddie

Loved it!

Reviewed in Australia on 21 January 2022

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Great read! Not only are we taken along for a ride through some of the most beautiful parts of this wonderful country but we get to experience it through the authors eyes for the first time. This book is peppered with fascinating facts and historic tales that give perspective and even a little mystique to some of our nations most famous attractions. An inspiring and easy read from a promising author.

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Daniel S.

Whirlwind tour of Australia from someone with a zest for life and travel

Reviewed in Australia on 20 August 2021

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What a great read. With tales from first impressions of a vast new country to tidbits of history that shine a light on some of Australia’s most interesting places, “Red Earth Diaries” does not disappoint. Get carried along on whirlwind adventure with a beautiful couple exploring their new home.

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Nicole Bale

A positive and refreshing tale of an Aussie adventure.

Reviewed in Australia on 12 September 2021

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I thought this book was a really interesting read. I learnt things about Australia I didn’t know, having grown up in this great country. I loved learning about Jason and Ambika’s first impressions of Australia and their backpacking experiences. Can’t wait for your next book Jason!

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A great travel memoir!

Reviewed in Australia on 17 August 2021

⭐⭐⭐💫 3.5/5

Red Earth Diaries is a memoir, travelogue and journal. I was intrigued when I read it's blurb, I'm fond of reading books about travelling. Migrating to a new country, newlyweds Jason and Ambika embark on a journey to Australia. On a tight budget, Jason and Ambika begin backpacking/travelling through the cities/towns of Australia. From a young age, Jason has a passion for travelling, hence his job as a sailor only nurtured his passion. Jason's dream was to migrate to Australia, and his wife Ambika is equally passionate about travelling; she was very supportive of their move to "Down Under". You'll will witness their story and experiences, their views on Australia, and at times, it will intertwine with few snippets of Australian history. Jason Rebello's writing is amazing! I felt like I was travelling with them, he detailed each journey/trip so well! I was transported to that very moment of the events he and his wife experienced. I loved seeing the dialogues with the people they met on their journeys. And I was really impressed with how Jason created the layout/header of the chapters, incorporating different quotes for each chapter.

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Useful for visitors to Australia, interesting for Aussies

Reviewed in Australia on 27 December 2021

I found this interesting - as an Aussie - but people interested in visiting Australia would also find this interesting. Lots of great descriptions. Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

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JoJo

A powerful inspirational adventure!

Reviewed in Australia on 30 September 2021

Jason and Annika traveled quite an adventure experiencing a well researched taste of Australian. Thank you for sharing.

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Not what I expected

Reviewed in the United States on 22 February 2022

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If you go into this book looking to hear about this couples backpacking journey around Australia, as I did, you may be disappointed. The title of the book is misleading. While parts of it are about their journey, the majority of the book is Australian history so if you go into the book knowing that, I don't think you'll be disappointed. The author is very knowledgeable about the history and provides a lot of facts. This book is definitely more history than personal journey.

Rebecca A. Rose

What an adventure!

Reviewed in the United States on 17 July 2021

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As an American who dreams of visiting Australia someday, this book was food for my soul. Lovely adventures into a new country, as a newlywed sounds like a recipe for a great marriage! If you don’t know someone after travel like that, you never will. Great quotes, great history, and a lovely read!

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