The adventurous traveller - Nigel Gifford

Everything you want to know about adventure travel, whether a short break, charity challenge, gap year or career break, by some of the top experts in the field. This essential guide explains what and where the options are, how to choose from different kinds of adventure and just how to make it happen. At the heart of the book is a comprehensive, easy-reference resource section covering all aspects of researching and preparing for adventurous travel.

COMPREHENSIVE Includes trekking, adventure sports, wildlife tourism, expeditions
TIP PACKED Top tips on planning, fundraising, health, risk and much more
INSPIRING Classic adventure-travel and -sports destinations
PRACTICAL Extensive listing of Internet resources

Whether you want to raft the white waters of the world or walk the Lycian Way, whether you dream of blazing a trail across the Serengeti or diving with giant mantas - first-time adventurous traveller, or seasoned soul in search of new destinations - this guide is the first port-of-call.