Budget travel Secrets - SE Asia

This is the first travel book that I've ever read from cover to cover. I usually thumb through them to find a restaurant or a hotel, but this is a very different animal. Half travel book, half monologue, this book makes you want to buy a backpack and follow in the footsteps of the author. While not quite Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, it is hard not to enjoy the story and look forward to the next chapters with anticipation.

The descriptions of beaches, seedy hotels, and characters on the road bring SE Asia to life. More importantly, reading it makes the reader comfortable -- and confident -- of one's ability to make a low-budget journey. The unstated fear of leaving the comfort of the 5-star hotel is really not knowing what is around the corner. Reading this book gives you a very good idea of what to expect.

If you are thinking of going to Asia, do yourself a favour. Buy this book, replan your itinerary, save a bundle and multiply your experience exponentially.

Budget travel Secrets - SE Asia Overview

Most people slow down when they retire but Des Gettinby's life has never been so busy or exciting. When his wife, Barbara, suggested a holiday traveling through Southeast Asia for 4 months, Des jumped at the opportunity. To make things more interesting they decided to set some conditions: •Minimum luggage so traveling would be light and easy •A budget of per day for 2 people. They had heard young backpackers could do it, so why couldn't they? •No plans, no bookings, just flights in and out. Des humorously retells their fantastic adventure. The author provides tips on how to easily find comfortable accommodation with en-suite for around per night. Discover the best places to visit, which bus, train or plane to catch and how to make bookings and save lots of money. The narrative makes it all sound easy - and it was. The result: two leaner, fitter and healthier people, still enjoying being together! Along the way, Des and Barb met many interesting characters, young and old, all willing to share their knowledge and friendship.

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