Ebooks - In Search of a Life Less Ordinary

Books

Since 2010, I’ve been writing about my life abroad, adventures in travel, changing my working world and creating a lifestyle that fits me, not the expectations of others. Much of what I’ve written appears here in this blog but there are other places you can find my work, which I’ve listed here.

Manifestos

The Life Less Ordinary Manifesto

I wrote this small eBook as a call for people to declare their own intentions to live life differently – on their terms, not the way others expect. It’s about knowing when it’s time to make those major life changes, whether moving abroad, changing a job or simply making tweaks to a currently unfulfilled life. The book reveals the challenges you might face and shows you how to take the first step towards living a life less ordinary.

Written primarily for readers of my blog, it’s completely free and can be downloaded here.

Other Publications

I occasionally write for other publications. Here are a few of my favourites.

4 Ways Living Abroad Changes You Forever: I've tried to live my life to the fullest. Because living abroad is one of the most satisfying and challenging things a person can do. Living abroad changed me. And there are four ways it will also change you. Forever.
All Aboard The Expat Blogger Express: When I left the UK in search of a different way of life in 2003, I could never have imagined that 10 years later I’d be travelling by train across Canada as one of the world’s best travel bloggers, writers and photographers.
12 Life Lessons From 12 Years of Living Abroad: Twelve years ago, I moved abroad. Left everything I knew. Said goodbye to people I cherished. Packed up our house and shipped our family abroad. We had no idea what awaited us at the other end.
This Is What It’s Like Living With A Pregnant Partner: I’ve learnt that being a husband during a pregnancy is an abstract sort of thing. I’m the one playing catch-up as I watch from the sidelines feeling apprehension at that fast-approaching event called ‘fatherhood’.
6 Reasons Why You'll Know It's Time To Move Overseas: Life is short and all too fleeting and we can't have regrets. Rather than daydream with thoughts of far-off adventure, why not make this the year you head overseas and experience some of this world.
The True Cost Of Expat Living In Australia: Petrol has risen in price, house values continue to climb and the only saving grace is that interest rates seem to be dropping while salaries remain high. No-one told me living the expat dream could cost this much.

What others are saying

I’ve been fortunate to receive lovely feedback from very nice people and I’m grateful for their support. Here are some of their words.

Russell is one of those people you meet and instantly feel inspired by. He loves what he does and the passion is truly contagious.

Charlotte McManus 17/04/2015

This is so much more than an expat blog. The stories are personal, informative and inspiring - they make me want to go in search of a life less ordinary on a daily basis.

Erin Moran 17/04/2015

His imaginative take on anything from Wardrobe to Writing never fails to entertain. His dedication to writing is evident in his infectious enthusiasm and his content shines.

Aisha Ashraf 17/04/2015

One of the those talented writers with the ability to mine the 'story behind the story' for a far more interesting insight. His pieces on family, relationships and fatherhood are stellar.

Linda Janssen 17/04/2015

Another ridiculously inspiring article from Russell Ward on following your dreams.

Dannielle Noonan, Newcastle 03/06/2015