"Jet Lag Junkie shares, with admirable candor, the incredible highs and crushing lows of travel and untethered experiences. A must-read for anyone who feels the irresistible urge to get out, and a great reminder that the greatest joys of wandering come when you leave yourself fully open to all that doesn't suck!"
Jeff, an overweight and insecure college student on the verge of dropping out, follows an uncontrollable urge ending up alone nearly 10,000 miles from home weeks after the 2004 Tsunami in South East Asia. Desperate to chase every experience possible, 'Jet Lag Junkie' is the vulnerable and raw journey behind one man's quest to find meaning, belonging, and love amidst an ever-changing backdrop of the most unique places on Earth.
Through deeply personal struggles with severe ADHD, imposter syndrome, anxiety, body image, and burnout, Jeff's two-decade journey through nearly 100 countries reveals issues seldom discussed in a world that worships perfection and happiness on every screen. Brought to life through adventures from Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal, being held at gunpoint in Malaysia, being impossibly lost in Bangladesh and detained by military police in Tajikistan, 'Jet Lag Junkie' inspires readers to experience life more deeply, and to get a bit uncomfortable while doing it.
Often humorous, always intimate, 'Jet Lag Junkie' reveals the compulsive search and painful struggles of growing up. Testing the limits of what Jeff is capable of, how much he is willing to sacrifice before stopping long enough to find someone to enjoy it all with?
Embark on a Journey That Will Change Your Life
What does it mean to truly live? To step out of the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary? In 'Jet Lag Unfiltered Tales of a Compulsive Wanderer', a gripping adventure travel memoir, you'll join Jeff Johns as he journies across nearly 100 countries over 20 years, discovering not only the world but also the depths of his own spinning mind.
This isn't just a tale of travel-it's a story of transformation, resilience, and self-discovery. It's about facing the world head-on, confronting the fears and insecurities that hold us back, and finding the courage to embrace the unknown, even if it comes with jet lag.