Travel the World Without Worries: An Inspirational Guide to Budget and Adventure Travel (3rd Edition)

\* PLAN YOUR POST-PANDEMIC TRAVELS! \*Planning a big trip abroad can be an overwhelming task, but this book makes it easy with in-depth advice that helps you properly plan, pack and prepare-so that you can travel anywhere with confidence. Whether you're going away for 3 weeks, 3 months or even a year, Travel the World Without Worries will act as your trusted guide and friend through the entire process. Travel myth versus reality Getting over the hump How I got hooked on travelling What’s new in this third edition Getting inspired and challenging yourself What do you want from your trip? Overcoming your fears Finding your travel inspiration Why it’s worth travelling independently Some of the world’s most epic trips Round-the-world or overland Public transportation or self-drive Making your travels more adventurous Key points from this chapter Time and money: conquering the obstacles Expensive versus cheap countries Determining a budget Travel hack: be privileged Saving up money Working while travelling Finding the time to travel Travel hack: don’t be American Key points from this chapter Planning to improvise: how to create your route Planning an adventure vs. a holiday How to wing it (more or less) Why your plans will totally change Avoiding annoying immovable dates Choosing the best time to travel How to use travel guides well How to find the best info online The must-have apps and tools Using word-of-mouth tips Finding places to stay Getting from point A to B Dealing with travel visas Making your day-to-day decisions Dealing with travel fatigue Key points from this chapter How to save money and travel cheaply The money-saving mindset Using the sharing economy Finding cheap flights Travelling at night Paying a fair price for taxis Saving money through haggling Booking online versus offline Reducing banking fees A few more money saving tips Thinking in averages Tracking your expenses Key points from this chapter How to pack like a pro and travel light The art of packing less Why a smaller backpack is awesome Finding the right backpack for you The 100% essential items to bring The pitfalls of packing lists Packing your clothes Suggested clothing list Do I really need...? Packing and organization tips Packing and unpacking: how not to lose stuff Preparing your digital devices Key points from this chapter Surviving abroad: travel health & safety The basic truths about travel safety Finding your comfort level How to read a safety advisory Terrible news Essential ways to stay safe Travelling as a woman Dealing with worried family Precautions against theft Bank card emergencies Staying safe during activities Avoiding scams Digital security and backups Staying healthy on the road Minor health issues or annoyances Getting medical assistance Travel insurance: do you really need it? Unlikely events Key points from this chapter Meeting people & diving into the local culture Who should you travel with? Embracing the backpacker culture The Universal Conversation StarterTM Getting along with other travellers Hostel dorm etiquette Too old for hostels? Respecting local cultures Dealing with culture shock Spending time with locals Dealing with language barriers Key points from this chapter How to travel solo (without getting lonely) Why solo travel is awesome Solo doesn’t have to be alone How to enjoy being by yourself How to quickly make friends The downsides of solo travel Getting through the first few days Wait — what if you are very shy? Key points from this chapter Coming back home Reverse culture shock Keeping memories alive What’s next? A small favor Online resources "Filled with trail-tested advice, Travel the World Without Worries is the must-have planning resource for any budget traveller, backpacker, nomad, or round-the-world adventurer. Whether you are dreaming of epic jungle treks, wild tuk-tuk rides, exploring local food markets, or maybe just finding that perfect undiscovered beac - with this book can start turning your travel dreams into a reality today. You'll learn how to find more opportunities to travel, how to properly plan and prepare your trip, how to stretch your budget even further, and how to find adventure anywhere you go. Whether you're planning to go away for several weeks, monthes, or even years, you'll be able to skip the hard lessons and travel the world with confidence." -- back cover