ABOUT THE BOOK

"They left home to see the world. What they found was themselves."

When Cory and Kate sold nearly everything they owned, they weren't chasing a vacation. They were chasing a question.

What happens when you stop postponing life and start living it

Armed with two backpacks, a loose plan, and far more optimism than certainty, they set off to spend two years crossing South America. They traveled by bus, boat, hitchhiked rides when necessary, trekked through mountains, slept in tents and crowded hostels, volunteered in remote communities, and followed opportunities that never appeared on any itinerary.

From the sprawling plains of Venezuela and the peaks of the Andes to the markets of Bolivia, the villages of Peru, the winds of Patagonia, and the warm beaches of Brazil, every border crossing brought new challenges, unexpected friendships, and lessons they never anticipated.

But Map of Us is more than a travel memoir. It is the story of two people learning how to navigate uncertainty together. It is a story about kindness found in unlikely places, about redefining success, and about discovering that home is not always a place—it can be a person walking beside you.

Filled with adventure, humor, hardship, wonder, and the unforgettable characters encountered along the way, Map of Us is a reminder that sometimes the most important journeys are not measured in miles, but in the people we become along the road.

One continent. Two years. A lifetime of memories.

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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

Cory has a way of telling a good story with few words. I love his adventures. It’s hard to keep it interesting when you’re doing the same thing over and over- backpacking thru South America. But his humor and succinct writing makes it fun and interesting. I envy his travels and ability to just go with the flow. We could all learn a few lessons from that.

Tia Mills

I really enjoyed this fascinating book,brought back memories of some of my trips.The writer has an admirable sense of adventure and a gift for writing in a captivating way

Yvonne Carole

We read, in his first book, 'The Buddha and the Bee', about the author's bike ride from Minnesota to California. At that point, he made what, in my opinion, was the best decision of his life - he quit his job and kept traveling. I found this second book more casual and with many more interesting friends and scenery descriptions. Amazing how many young people travel freelance like this, and the temporary but strong bonds they form.

Gypsy Grandmum

Cory does a great job of telling stories of his life. I felt like I was there! Definitely a great read!

JoetheBroFESSor

Can't put it down good! We all at some point in our lives catch the wanderlust itch. Most of us try try to scratch it with a week or two of vacation from our 9 to 5 existence. Cory, on the other hand, went all in by quitting his job and restructuring his life to undertake a cycling adventure followed by a south American trekking journey. Read part I, The Buddha and The Bee first. The adventuring flows in a free form manner, loosley planned with maximum opportunities for fun and fellowship. This is an extremely well written narrative with plenty of historical facts and side stories for context.

Kenneth