Learn how to travel with a Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget!Without sacrificing your lifestyle, using hostels, packing dried noodles, relying on luck from search engines or hoping to discover error fares.A compilation of ideas, strategies and stories of budget travel. Gazing at northern lights, swimming with whale sharks in Mexico, snow-skiing the European Alps, scuba diving with manta rays, hiking to white/black/green sand beaches, snorkeling with sea turtles and sharks. These are just a few of the amazing adventures I have had in my short life. Many of them would have been impossible if I had to pay for them with my average yearly salary. Do you dream of adventures you want to take? Or of experiencing 1st class flights and luxury hotels? It's not out of your reach. These are all things I have managed to accomplish. Read along to find out how I have had many once in a lifetime adventures, and how you can have them too.
"Unlock the Secrets of Budget-Friendly Travel with Our Comprehensive Guide!" Do you want to experience the thrill of travel without breaking the bank? Look no further than our comprehensive guide on budget-friendly travel. Written by seasoned travelers, our guide covers everything from setting a budget and finding cheap flights, to maximizing your dollar and staying safe on the road. With our expert tips and strategies, you'll learn how to plan the perfect budget-friendly trip that is both enjoyable and memorable. "Discover how to save money on food and transportation, find comfortable accommodations without breaking the bank, and make the most of travel rewards and loyalty programs. We'll also teach you how to deal with unforeseen expenses and provide strategies for managing currency exchange and credit card fees. You'll even learn how to make connections with locals and other travelers to enhance your experience. "Don't let a tight budget hold you back from exploring the world. Our guide is packed with practical, actionable advice that will help you save money and make the most of your travels. With our comprehensive guide, budget-friendly travel has never been easier. Order your copy today and start planning your dream trip!"
In the tradition of Iron and Silk and Touch the Dragon, Jamie Zeppa’s memoir of her years in Bhutan is the story of a young woman’s self-discovery in a foreign land. It is also the exciting début of a new voice in travel writing. When she left for the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan in 1988, Zeppa was committing herself to two years of teaching and a daunting new experience. A week on a Caribbean beach had been her only previous trip outside Canada; Bhutan was on the other side of the world, one of the most isolated countries in the world known as the last Shangri-La, where little had changed in centuries and visits by foreigners were restricted. Clinging to her bags full of chocolate, hair conditioner and Immodium, she began the biggest challenge of her life, with no idea she would fall in love with the country and with a Bhutanese man, end up spending nine years in Bhutan, and begin a literary career with her account of this transformative journey. At her first posting in a remote village of eastern Bhutan, she is plunged into an overwhelmingly different culture with squalid Third World conditions and an impossible language. Her house has rats and fleas and she refuses to eat the local food, fearing the rampant deadly infections her overly protective grandfather warned her about. Gradually, however, her fear vanishes. She adjusts, begins to laugh, and is captivated by the pristine mountain scenery and the kind students in her grade 2 class. She also begins to discover for herself the spiritual serenity of Buddhism. A transfer to the government college of Sherubtse, where the housing conditions are comparatively luxurious and the students closer to her own age, gives her a deeper awareness of Bhutan’s challenges: the lack of personal privacy, the pressure to conform, and the political tensions. However, her connection to Bhutan intensifies when she falls in love with a student, Tshewang, and finds herself pregnant. After a brief sojourn in Canada to give birth to her son, Pema Dorji, she marries Tshewang and makes Bhutan her home for another four years. Zeppa’s personal essay about her culture shock on arriving in Bhutan won the 1996 CBC/Saturday Night literary competition and appeared in the magazine. She flew home to accept the prize, where people encouraged her to pursue her writing. Her letters from Bhutan also featured on CBC’s Morningside. The book that grew out of this has been published in Canada and the United States to ecstatic reviews, followed by British, German, Dutch, Italian and Spanish editions. Although cultural differences finally separated Jamie and Tshewang in 1997 while she was writing the book and she returned to Canada, she will always feel at home in Bhutan. Zeppa shares her compelling insights into this land and culture, but Beyond the Sky and the Earth is more than a travel book. With rich, spellbinding prose and bright humour, it describes a personal journey in which Zeppa acquires a deeper understanding of what it means to leave one’s home behind, and undergoes a spiritual transformation.
Under a Lucky Star is the autobiography—the lifetime of adventure—of the explorer and archaeologist Roy Chapman Andrews. Adored by the public and pursued by the press, Andrews came as close to superstar status in the 1920s as any explorer of the twentieth century. Much of Under a Lucky Star focuses on his grandest adventure, the Central Asiatic Expeditions, a series of five daring journeys into uncharted expanses of the Gobi Desert that produced a previously unknown treasure-trove of dinosaur remains. The Gobi region explored by Andrews and his team of scientists proved to be one of the most fruitful sites on earth for late dinosaurs and it continues to yield extraordinary paleontological discoveries.
Vagabond travel photographer Anna Mazurek shares how she maximized her savings to travel the world with no debt, all on an average income of $30,000. Whether your financial goals involve traveling long term, buying your dream house, or starting that llama petting zoo you've been dreaming about for decades, her tactics can be applied to your goals! Good With Money answers questions like: ● How can I afford to travel? ● How can I save more money? ● How can I prioritize my spending? ● In other words, how can I be good with money? In three parts, Good With Money will help you redefine your priorities, maximize your savings, and slash your travel expenses. ● Top Money Hacks outlines in detail ten steps for mastering money and 17 everyday ways to save more money, while addressing the "frugal" versus "cheap" debate. ● Top Savings Hacks digs into normal life expenses, including how to save on medical costs, paying for college without debt, making coupons worth your while and where to sell the stuff you don't need. ● Top Travel Hacks is all about trimming costs on top travel expenses, finding the right bank account and credit cards for travel, how to make money while traveling and includes a detailed graphical breakdown of the real cost of travel based on a seven-month Latin America trip.
When horses outlive their usefulness to humans, they are often treated as disposable -- auctioned off and sent to the slaughterhouse. But thanks to the work of rescue organizations and horse sanctuaries, many of these formerly unwanted horses are enjoying genuine appreciation and newfound freedom. The horses in this book were abused, neglected, abandoned, rejected. They are lame, old, blind, or just unattractive according to some notions of beauty. Some are crossbreeds with no clearly defined bloodline. Others are wild horses forced off public lands. All have been given a second chance to live a meaningful and dignified life. To document these remarkable creatures, acclaimed equine photographer Tony Stromberg traveled to sanctuaries across North America to capture the soul of "working-class" equines. Through Stromberg's gorgeous photography, The Forgotten Horses reveals the profound spirit of these animals and honors the people and sanctuaries that have offered them a well-deserved home.
A popular television chef shares eighty-three of her favorite recipes culled during visits to eateries throughout the world, offering insights into spice and ingredient combinations.
"I couldn't stop reading ... the humorous personal stories, the valuable tips, and the inspirational courage displayed in every step of the journey! ... so much more than a travel guide... a book that will lead you into seizing life and living your wildest dreams! Mitzi Perdue ̴ best-selling author of How to Make Your Family Business Last (Sheraton Hotels) LONGING FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL ADVENTURE? The Goyettes were like many other families - working for the weekend, tied down by a mortgage, inundated with bills, etc. but, like many, they felt the need for something more ... So, one day they got off of autopilot and stepped out of their comfort zone to do something truly extraordinary: travel the world for a FULL YEAR! This beautifully described travelogue is brimming with practical advice and handy travel tips. Just Plane Crazy is essential reading for all those who yearn to live life more fully. Above all, it shows that anyone can do it! No matter if you plan to travel solo, as a couple, with friends or your family, this guide is a must-have resource to assist you in every step of your journey. This book is THE MOST comprehensive resource for planning, implementing and living your travel dreams. It truly is the Ultimate Guide to Affordable, Adventurous World Travel! INCLUDED INSIDE: Funding Your Adventure Insider Tips on Affordable Travel When to Go What to Pack How to Choose Your Route Travel Safety Homeschooling on the Road Mistakes to Avoid... and much more! Introduction Some of my favorite family vacations when I was little were when my parents would scrounge up a few dollars and we would take a drive up to the Catskill Mountains to stay at a cheesy truck-stop motel for the weekend. We would have so much fun in those tacky tourist towns, filling our bellies with junky carnival food and participating in corny activities like going to a haunted house. We discovered our most treasured family moments sharing in these spontaneous silly experiences. Since meeting my husband, Scott, and creating a family of my own, I find that my parents' whimsical view on life has been deeply engrained into my own visions about living. Life is meant to be enjoyed today. If you have picked up this book, it means you have a spark of interest in living an extraordinary life. You are curious about existing outside the proverbial box and you are ready to take the first step towards living your dreams. My intention for this book is to inspire people to live beyond their own self-created limits and to venture outside the boundaries of the norm, because in that space magic exists. How do I know this? I know this because I experienced magic first-hand when my family of three took off for one year to travel around the globe. Through our own personal journey, I have developed this guide to walk you, step-by-step, along the path of manifesting your dream of world travel. Why? It's simple. I want to share the magic. This guide is your ticket to living your own magnificent story. Don't fear. I will hold your hand throughout the whole process as we maneuver through the stages of world travel manifestation. Even better, you will learn from all the many hilarious mistakes we made along the way so you can develop plenty of confidence in your own world travel capabilities. If we can do it, you can do it too! It doesn't matter what life situation you are in, world travel is for EVERYBODY. Your financial state, relationship status, job position and family stage have no bearing on your ability to travel the globe in style. All you need is to ignite your imagination and make your dream a reality. So, let's dive in!
The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget is the ultimate guide for budget-conscious independent travellers visiting this fascinating region. Updated by young, enthusiastic writers, the guide has detailed practical information that will help readers make the most of their time and money, whether it's taking a slow boat down the Mekong, or catching the "Jungle Railway" through Malaysia's interior. Our extensive coverage includes all of the most popular Southeast Asian destinations, alongside less "discovered" places, with information on getting off the beaten track - whether to hike through the rainforest, visit remote hill tribes or just find a quiet stretch of white sand. The itineraries provide a great starting point for travellers to the region, while the "Ideas" section focuses on some of the region's many highlights, illustrated by beautiful photographs. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget. Now available in ePub format.
