Julie Eggleton is an ex-teacher, in her 50s, who has been on an extended senior gap year for the last 60 months and has no plans to slow down yet! In fact she has become the ultimate BUDGET TRAVELLER who often travels solo (Federal Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kosovo....) and stretches her money creatively so she can keep exploring the world. Most recently this has been by joining the platform called Couchsurfing, staying for free in the homes of local people in South America, the Middle East and most recently Africa. The interactions she has experienced whilst doing so were priceless. Strangers quickly became friends. Read her guide to budget travel and her many adventures in her first book, published in 2026 Meeting the Unknown - Volume One: Connecting with Strangers across the Globe Julie is currently writing the follow up, based on her recent trip through 13 African countries, meeting more extraordinary people: Meeting the Unknown- Volume Two: Connecting with Strangers in Africa She has visited 130 countries so far..... When she is not travelling she lives with her Supportive Husband and 2 black and white cats in her cosy cottage in rural Essex. Contact Julie at martin_julie935@btinternet.com
