Every year thousands of people hit the backpacker trail for the adventure of a lifetime. Arranging a big trip is exciting, but it can be daunting. Crammed full of advice on everything from planning your journey to packing your bags, from organising money to keeping in touch with home,"The Backpacker's Bible"is invaluable pre-departure reading. There's useful information on working abroad, tips on how to be a good traveller, and invaluable advice on staying safe and keeping healthy. All this, plus an A - Z guide to contacts and climate for each country, hints on how to cope with coming home, and much more.With numerous rave reviews on, this definitive bible has proved to be a big hit with first-time travellers. There is advice and stories on all topics throughout the book from all kinds of travellers, further widening its appeal. Friendly, funny, down-to-earth and a good read,"The Backpacker's Bible"is all you will need to plan the trip of your life.It is now fully updated and revised for 2008, with new chapters and cover.