The backpacker's bible - Suzanne King

Every year thousands of people hit the backpacker trail looking for adventure. Arranging a big trip is exciting, but it can be daunting. Crammed full of advice on everything including planning your journey, packing your bags, organizing money, and keeping in touch with home, this guide is invaluable pre-departure reading. There is also useful information on working abroad, tips on how to be a good traveler, and invaluable advice on staying safe and keeping healthy. All this, plus an A-to-Z guide to contacts and climate for each country, hints on how to cope with coming home, and much more have made this definitive bible a big hit with first-time travelers. Advice and stories on all topics throughout the book from all kinds of travelers further widen the book's appeal.