Life Begins with Travel
Facing My Fears. Finding My Smile.
by Tammy Horvath
A Memoir
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Grief has a way of shrinking the world.
After losing her husband—and years later, her son—Tammy found herself unsure how to move forward. Fear threatened to keep her small.
Instead, she chose something unexpected: a plane ticket.
Travel became the doorway to healing.
In Life Begins with Travel, Tammy sets out alone to see the northern lights in Iceland—and begins rediscovering the beauty of life. From Caribbean waters to national parks, from tropical storms to unpredictable misadventures, each journey becomes part of her emotional recovery.
Through laughter, challenges, and moments of awe, she begins to see that God’s presence can be found even in unfamiliar places.
This uplifting memoir explores:
- Healing after loss
- Courage in the face of fear
- Faith discovered through adventure
- Rediscovering joy after sorrow
Sometimes the path to healing begins with stepping into the unknown.
Tammy Horvath’s Bio
After devastating loss, Tammy chose courage over fear—discovering healing, joy, and God’s presence through travel. Her writing reflects a journey of stepping back into life, one brave step at a time. Discover more about Tammy’s story and what led her here on her About page.
Media Mentions About Life Begins with Travel
Featured short poem on Fred’s Blog on April 11, 2023
Guest on Stephen Malins’ blog on October 24, 2023: Ten Questions any writer could answer
Reviews
You’ll feel you are visiting these destinations with her.
A perfect combination of travel adventure book and personal memoir.
Sites to see on the way to heaven.
An enjoyable, easy-to-read travelogue. This book would appeal to book clubs.
A new understanding of life via travel.
The author exposes herself in an open and frank manner, allowing the reader to feel a part of her life.
Inspiration for intrepid travelers.
This is refreshing to read.
A heartwarming memoir and a beacon of inspiration.
A journey of resilience, faith, and finding light again
A beautiful story of grief, adventure, and rediscovering life
A memoir of courage, healing, and adventure
Publication Details
Copyright © 2023 Tammy Horvath
All rights reserved.
Published by TYH Publications — Sidman, PA
Printed in the United States of America
Life Begins with Travel was published in 2023.
Formats available:
- Paperback (Amazon) — ISBN 978-1-7368861-4-4 · ASIN 1736886142
- Kindle eBook — ISBN 978-1-7368861-5-1 · ASIN B0CC6VY3GM
- Audiobook (Audible, narrated by the author) — ISBN 978-1-7368861-6-8 · ASIN B0CDJC8JCX
Categories:
BIO026000 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs
BIO018000 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Religious
BIO023000 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Adventurers & Explorers
TRV025000 TRAVEL/ United States / General
TRV007000 TRAVEL / Caribbean & West Indies
REL012170 RELIGION / Christian Living / Personal Memoirs
