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"'Indispensable - I wish this had been available when I did my first round-the-world trip' - Lyn Hughes, editor of 'Wanderlust' 'A well-travelled friend passing on invaluable advice' - 'Independent'"
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Every year thousands of people hit the backpacker trail for the adventure of a lifetime. Arranging a big trip is exciting, but it can be daunting. Crammed full of advice on everything from planning your journey to packing your bags, from organising money to keeping in touch with home, "The Backpacker's Bible" is invaluable pre-departure reading. There's useful information on working abroad, tips on how to be a good traveller, and invaluable advice on staying safe and keeping healthy. All this, plus an A - Z guide to contacts and climate for each country, hints on how to cope with coming home, and much more.With numerous rave reviews on, this definitive bible has proved to be a big hit with first-time travellers. There is advice and stories on all topics throughout the book from all kinds of travellers, further widening its appeal. Friendly, funny, down-to-earth and a good read, "The Backpacker's Bible" is all you will need to plan the trip of your life.It is now fully updated and revised for 2008, with new chapters and cover.
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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm planning to set off on my first big trip at the beginning of next year and bought this book after seeing it recommended in The Guardian newspaper's travel section. I can thoroughly recommend it. It's full of really useful information and tips, plus addresses and phone numbers to help you sort out tickets, visas, injections, etc. What I wasn't expecting was that it would be such a good read - I thought I'd just dip into it for the information I needed, but actually ended up reading it right the way through, just like it was a novel! Great stuff. Also, it has a chapter on books to read if you're travelling in different countries, which is really handy however long you're going away for.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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There are maybe 5 things I had never thought of that I picked up from this book. Thats all and this is the first book on this subject I have bought. Its all general knowledge really. Also this book [since it is written by two women] tends to have a female slant on everything, would be good to rebalance that slightly. In one bit they say that taking a towel is obviously bulky where as you could use a sarong [that they say is an essential item]. What about a microfibre towel? Pretty much everyone i know that went travelling used one of them as they are so quick to dry and so absorbant [more so than a sarong i would have thought] and pack away so small, yet there is no mention of one in here. Also digital cameras are mentioned like they a new fangled gadget, and email is mentioned as if its a similar thing. This is supposed to be revised, clearly only prices and specifics have been updated. I know some people especially younger people may not have as much general knowledge as others, but still, a bit more indepth would be good. Also half the book is devoted to a very long list of countries you could go to and a very scant bit of information about each one, point of?
The most useful bit of this was the bits at the end of each chapter which is anecdotes and tips from other travellers. The sort of thing easily found in abundance on websites on that new fangled gadget they call the internet.
I shall stop ranting, but you get the picture :O)
The most useful bit of this was the bits at the end of each chapter which is anecdotes and tips from other travellers. The sort of thing easily found in abundance on websites on that new fangled gadget they call the internet.
I shall stop ranting, but you get the picture :O)
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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We are not planning to travel until next year. I thought I'd do some background reading. This is it. Easy to read, useful, packed with info for the first timer. Just wish we didn't have to wait a year till we go! An absolute must for anyone who wants to pick up the basics, well worth the price. Don't leave home without it.
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A book that will leave you wanting to book your ticket!
I am thinking of backpacking across the world and this book has certainly got me in the mood to make plans.
A serious find and a top book to buy to get you started. Read more
A serious find and a top book to buy to get you started. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2010 by Ms. Samantha C. Aldridge
Lots of interesing infomation
Bought for my son whos going travelling, lots of interesting information and tips on saftey etc. Delivered quickly and in excellent condition
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by S. Flynn
Going overland this is not for you
If you are going overland in your own vehicle then this is not for you.
As for a bible well thsi si the old testament! Needs to add the new testament asap.
As for a bible well thsi si the old testament! Needs to add the new testament asap.
Published on 13 April 2009 by Paul Garvey
excellent handbook
This is my first time travelling and im finding this book extremely usefull it seems to cover everything you need, a must have buy before you set off!!
Published on 3 Nov 2007 by ag
Generally poor
I thought this book would be much more useful than it was. My advice is save your money. There is little in here that you cannot find through google. Read more
Published on 1 April 2006 by Davidfromcheshire
Readable, useful and very entertaining
I've been thinking about travelling for some time now...but after reading this book, I'm DEFINITELY going...it's incredibly informative and a really good read....BUY IT!
Published on 1 July 2000 by caroandhp.sw2@virgin.net
An exellent reference guide!
This book gives some very good advice for virgin backpackers. It covers almost all of the aspects of backpacking which makes it invaluable to the inexperienced traveller. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2000 by leigh.saunders@ingrammicro.co.uk
An exellent referance guide!
This book gives some very good advice for virgin backpacker's. It cover almost all of the aspects of backpacking which makes it invaluable to the inexperienced traveller. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2000 by leigh.saunders@ingrammicro.co.uk
An exellent referance guide!
This book gives some very good advice for virgin backpacker's. It cover almost all of the aspects of backpacking which makes it invaluable to the inexperienced traveller. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2000 by leigh.saunders@ingrammicro.co.uk
Really useful - and entertaining - stuff!
This book really DOES cover everything you need to know if you're planning a big trip - it takes all the hassle out of it AND really inspires you to get out there and do it. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2000
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