Author Karen Reilly Releases Masterplan: Adventures of a Lifetime, Volume II (2015–2019)
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New York, NY, USA An inspiring travel memoir chronicling five years of journeys across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and beyond. Karen Reilly invites readers on an unforgettable journey in her latest book, Masterplan: Adventures of a Lifetime, Volume II (2015–2019). Building on the foundation laid in her first volume, this installment showcases the spirit of exploration, discovery, and resilience as Reilly and her husband travel extensively by sea and land, documenting their adventures across multiple continents.
Spanning five years, the book takes readers from the soaring peaks of the Italian Dolomites to the bustling streets of Morocco, the dramatic landscapes of Iceland and Ireland, and the cultural richness of Spain, Portugal, and France. The couple’s journeys also include cruises across the Atlantic and Pacific, explorations of New England and Nova Scotia, and encounters with the vibrant history of Eastern Europe, including Croatia, Sarajevo, and Montenegro. Each destination offers not only a change of scenery but also moments of reflection and connection.
Far more than a simple travelogue, Masterplan gives the lessons learned along the way. Reilly presents travel as an education, one that teaches resilience during storms at sea, patience in navigating unfamiliar cultures, and joy in unexpected discoveries. Through storytelling, she shares both the highlights and challenges of long-term travel: missed connections, language barriers, unexpected illnesses, and the humor found in missteps. These experiences, as she describes, are not interruptions to the journey but essential parts of it.
At its core, the book is about perspective. Travel becomes a lens through which the author explores connection, not only to new people and places but also to one another and to the deeper meaning of adventure itself. With warmth and honesty, Reilly reflects on how stepping out of comfort zones leads to growth, how small details hold lasting beauty, and how journeys ultimately shape the traveler as much as the destination.
Masterplan: Adventures of a Lifetime, Volume II is more than a travel memoir. It is an invitation to readers to embrace curiosity, courage, and the wonder of the unknown. With Volume III already on the horizon, the author continues to inspire others to say yes to discovery and to view the world with fresh eyes.
Masterplan: Adventures of a Lifetime, Volume II is now available in print and digital formats at leading online bookstores.
About the Author
Karen Reilly is a passionate traveler and storyteller who has spent years exploring the world by sea and land. Drawing from her extensive journeys across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and beyond, she shows the beauty, challenges, and power of travel in her writing. Her Masterplan series blends experiences with reflections on resilience, connection, and discovery, inspiring readers to embrace adventure in all its forms.