"Because life is short and we've still got places to see." Four years after their last global journey, and with cancer, recovery, and lockdowns finally behind them, Emma and Darryl board a cruise ship bound for Europe. The route? From Australia to Greece via Mauritius, South Africa, Namibia, and Morocco. From there, it is trains and buses through ancient Greek landscapes, across Bulgaria and Türkiye, and deep into the heart of India. But this is no packaged tour. There are bucket list sights, yes-but also sleepless nights, questionable coach drivers, lost passengers at borders, and the humbling realisation that Indian hawkers can outsmart you with QR codes. There are rooftop breakfasts, muesli under the stars, and generous strangers who appear just when needed. Told with honesty and humour, Next Chapter Travel is a story of resilience, curiosity, and connection. It's a candid look at independent travel through extraordinary destinations-told by someone who planned it all herself. It's also a celebration of what happens when you follow the urge to keep exploring, even after life throws you a curveball. Whether you are an armchair traveller or planning your own adventure, this memoir is a reminder that life is short-and journeys are what shape us.