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by Gabriel Morris (Author)
"Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel" is a comprehensive guide book for anyone preparing for a budget traveling trip. It's jam-packed with information for both travel newbies as well as seasoned wanderers, addressing subjects such as: determining your budget (and where you can go on it!); finding cheap flights; booking hotel rooms; planning your itinerary; getting packed (including a complete list of virtually EVERYTHING you might want to bring on your trip, big and small); voltage converters, socket adapters and other electrical issues; visas; carry-on items when flying; currency exchange; travel insurance; and LOTS more. And that's just in Part 1!
In Part 2 of the book, Gabriel Morris reviews his favorite places around the world based on more than 20 years of budget travel experience (with a specific focus on more obscure, less touristy places). Countries included are: India, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Thailand, the Philippines, Nepal and Singapore. (See the Table of Contents below for specific places covered.) Additionally, the book includes tons of links to useful travel websites; PLUS links to 40 short travel movies and video clips taken by the author in many of the places reviewed. "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel" will help you get ready for your trip, save you money, provide some great new ideas for places to go, and get you inspired to travel the world with a new perspective, armed with tons of useful information to make it a smooth, fun, affordable and adventurous trip. Gabriel Morris is a world traveler, outdoors enthusiast and travel writer. He is author of "Kundalini and the Art of Being" (Station Hill Press, 2008); as well as "Following My Thumb: A Decade of Unabashed Wanderlust" (Soul Rocks Books, 2012), a collection of 26 autobiographical travel stories from around the world. He has also been published in numerous travel compilation books; and is a regular contributor to online travel websites such as Travmonkey.com and Untoldroads.com. Visit his website for more info at: Gabrieltraveler.com Following is the Table of Contents for "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel"Introduction.
Part 1: Preliminary Preparations
Chapter 1. Where should I go?Chapter 2. Buying a flightChapter 3. Planning your itineraryChapter 4. Booking hotel roomsChapter 5. Getting your passport and visaChapter 6. Equipment listChapter 7. Socket adapters and voltage convertersChapter 8. More info on things to bringChapter 9. Carry-on items when flyingChapter 10. Travel insurance Part 2: Favorite Places in the World Chapter 11. India-Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Almora, Joshimath, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Keechen, Jaiselmer, Kuri, Orchha, Mandu, Omkareshwar, Pachmarhi, Gokarna, Tirupati, Rameswaram Chapter 12. Greece and the Greek Isles-Mainland: Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Mt. Olympus, Pelion Peninsula; Greek Isles: Santorini, Rhodes, Anafi, Milos, Patmos, Lipsi, Leros, Nisyros, Naxos, Aegina Chapter 13. Turkey
-Istanbul, Pamukkale, Termessos, Kabak, Oludeniz, Lycian Way trek, Cappadocia Chapter 14. Egypt-Cairo, Great Pyramids, Aswan, Luxor, Dakhla Oasis, Bahariya Oasis Chapter 15. Thailand-Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Pai, Ko Mak, Ko Kood, Ko Phayam
Chapter 16. The Philippines-Palawan Island: Puerto Princesa, Sabang, El Nido
Chapter 17. Nepal-Pokhara, Annapurna Base Camp trek
Chapter 18. Singapore
Number of Pages: 108
Dimensions: 0.22 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: March 06, 2012
