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This is the pile of books I’ve managed to accumulate, acquire and buy (mainly off Ebay because they’re uber cheap!!).  This is the next few months reading…and not my usual genre.  Wish me luck!

“First-Time Around the World” is an excellent book for a proper beginner.

My idea of a good travel book would be one that informs you without being full of clearly paid-for advertising by sponsors i.e. travel agents, hotel chains and that kind of thing.  I want someone’s honest option about places they have stayed in or that their friends have stayed in, not a book where the author has been persuaded to add links for places s/he perhaps never visited / stayed in.  This is the first book (out of many) I’ve found that almost fits the bill.

Firstly this book is firmly aimed at those who are travelling on a limited budget and those who plan to head off the beaten track. If you’re planning on touring the world staying in hotels and resorts and you don’t have to worry about the pennies then this really isn’t for you.

Information in the book includes suggested itineraries, details on what to bring, when to go, how much it will cost and which vaccinations will keep you healthy. The individual country profiles highlight the best places to visit with country-specific websites and necessary budget information. There are plenty of useful tips to help save you money, keep you safe and maximise your time on the road. The guide comes complete with concise regional information, with overland maps, visa information and details on weather, major attractions and unmissable festivals.

One of the really helpful pieces of information was prices of internal travel on an overland map.  For example on one of the USA maps it had travel routes detailed stating roughly how much a bus ticket / air fare would cost from place to place (take into consideration these process do change regularly though but it is a good rough guide to start you off).  This is particularly helpful with such a huge country. 

The Author used his own experiences to develop his points but always reminds you that it’s your journey and you need to make your own decisions.

Overall an excellent book and an excellent start for me!

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