To any students, workers or retirees who are thinking of taking a much-needed break or sabbatical, we have just the book for you. Lonely Planet has released the fourth edition of The Big Trip.
Published this month, the revised and updated guide provides everything you need to know to plan your extended trip. From guiding you through the paperwork to informing you about what to expect when you arrive at your destination, The Big Trip will help you organise your trip in a way that best works for you.
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Suggested experiences include blackwater rafting through glowworm-lit caves in New Zealand, volunteering for a Madagascan marine conservation project, surfing along Hawaii's best beaches, learning to speak Italian in the heart of Rome, riding along the ghat-lined Ganges in Varanasi and climbing Bhutan's stunning cliff-clinging monastery Taktshang Goemba.
An unexpected addition in this updated edition is a new section on how to turn your passion into a new career. It gives advice on gaining professional accreditation in teaching English, climbing, mountaineering, diving, sailing, snow sports, wildlife guiding and much more.
Aimed at those with little travel experience, the book is full of tips and tales from experts and travellers of all ages and backgrounds, ranging from young adults to seniors and families. There is also a chapter dedicated to accessible travel written by Martin Heng, Lonely Planet's accessible-travel manager.
No matter what your age, The Big Trip will help in making your dream trip go as smoothly as possible.
Lonely Planet's The Big Trip is available at all major bookstores, including Asia Books and Kinokuniya.
