I've Never Been Here Before

A globetrotting mom of five chronicles her family’s life-changing trip to over 20 countries in a year and shares transforming takeaways to inspire readers’ own adventures.     “When I step into a culture with people who look and think differently than I do, when I stand on a beach with sand unlike any I’ve felt before, when I hear songs in languages I do not speak, when I taste food with flavors I’ve never savored—I’m gaining glimpses into the awe-inspiring creativity of God.”—Ashley CampbellIn June 2022, Ashley Campbell and her family embarked on an ambitious, yearlong journey, all on a tight budget. What they experienced was a world filled with wonderful people, interesting places, unique foods, and most important, abundant examples of God’s exquisite creation.As you travel along with the Campbell family to Morocco, Italy, Egypt, Japan, Ecuador, and many more countries, you’ll enjoy stunning photographs of exotic locales; learn how to overcome the fear and unease of exploring the unknown; get a taste of different cultures, cuisines, and customs; and discover how you can enjoy your own worldwide adventures for a fraction of the cost.Let Ashley show you how accessible and welcoming the world can be and open your family's eyes to the beauty and wonder you can only find by “being there.”