This guide provides essential information on how to travel without being on a tour, even in regions off the beaten track. Recently revised, with links to many useful websites and relevant information on Europe, North America, South America, Central America, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Africa, India and more.
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Chapter Titles
- Introduction
- Is it Safe to Travel Independently?
- What do I Need to Know about Passports and Visas?
- Communicating while Abroad
- Dealing with Money
- Luggage Considerations
- Which Items Should I Pack?
- Traveling Without a Tour Guide
- Deciding on Travel Destinations
- Selecting and Booking Lodging
- Traveling on a Budget
- Traveling in Europe and North America
- Traveling in China, Singapore and Japan
- Traveling in Lesser Developed Countries
- Traveling to Places Where You Don’t Speak the Language
- Relating to People of Foreign Countries
- How to Deal with Beggars and Touts
- How to Avoid Dangerous Situations
- Special Concerns for Women Travelers
- Travel Medicine
- Experiencing the World