The Backpacker's Bible: Your Essential Guide to Round-the-World Travel - Softcover

King, Suzanne; Robertson, Elaine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861058713 ISBN 13: 9781861058713

Publisher: Robson Books, 2005

Synopsis

Every year, thousands of people hit the backpacker trails for the adventure of a lifetime. Planning a trip is exciting—but it can be daunting, especially the first time. The Backpacker’s Bible will help you make your travels as hassle-free as possible. It’s packed with advice on everything you need to sort out before you set off, from planning your itinerary to packing your bags, organizing money to keeping in touch with home. There’s also useful information on working abroad, tips on how to be a good traveler, and valuable advice on staying safe and healthy. All this, plus an A-Z guide of contacts and climates for each country, hints on how to cope with coming home, and much, much more.

About this title

About the Author

Suzanne King is a freelance travel journalist and former editor of 'The Spirit of Canada', the magazine of the Canadian Tourism Commission. She has lived in France, Greece and South Africa, and when not travelling can be found in London NW5 As well as writing about travel, Elaine Robertson gives travel lectures and has taught English in Nepal and India. She lives in London W4.

Review

"Indispensable—I wish this had been available when I did my first round-the-world trip."  —Lyn Hughes, editor, Wanderlust

"If you're going to travel the world, start by reading this book . . . essential pre-departure reading."  —Jennifer Cox, author, Around the World in 80 Dates, and former Lonely Planet head of PR

Edition details

• Publisher: Robson Books
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861058713
• ISBN 13: 9781861058713
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264