Dad and Mom Go on a Trip - A European Self-Guided Tour by a Retired Couple

Author: Yang Jun Zhang Ying
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: A self-guided European tour by a retired couple, Old Yang and Old Zhang. This ordinary retired couple, who don’t speak foreign languages, traveled through five European countries for eighty-three days relying solely on their self-prepared travel materials and maps. Recommended by Yang Lan, Yu Qiu, He Jing, and Ouyang Yingji! Hotly covered by major national media! – The brave self-guided tour of two ordinary retired seniors, exploring art, cities, and life. – Inspiring young people to have the courage to travel and helping older adults rediscover their joy. Everyone fears aging, but even more frightening is the loss of hope. Old Zhang and Old Yang’s journey has given them—and us—more hope. – Famous host Yang Lan No matter how interesting the outside world is, if you don’t have a peaceful and contented heart, you won’t see the joy in it. This book unintentionally conveys this attitude, which is unrelated to age, wealth, or gender. – Famous host He Jing As a truly meaningful journey, Old Yang and Old Zhang, these ordinary Shanghai seniors, have always been ahead of us all. – Editor-in-Chief Lu Yuennong of Traveler Magazine Everyone has their own great journey. No matter what age, there are many paths to happiness, joy, and meaning. Without such optimistic and persistent parents who pursue their own passions, there would be no more creative younger generations. This book is dedicated to all aging parents and young people who are just beginning to set their sights on the distant. – Columnist Kevin Popular work on Sina News Travel Forum, featured column in Traveler Magazine, and selected by News Morning. Old Yang and Old Zhang, an ordinary retired couple who don’t speak foreign languages, traveled through five European countries for eighty-three days relying solely on their self-prepared travel materials and maps. In China, this can truly be said to be an extraordinary achievement. The money spent is secondary; what matters is the physical strength, wisdom, mindset, and courage required for travel, and this retired couple has them all.