Lonely Planet Read This First

Every year, thousands of travellers head off for their first international journey, and Lonely Planet's new Read This First series equips them with the confidence to meet all the challenges they encounter on the road.Each aspect of preparation is discussed and explained in a succinct and no-nonsense fashion, from budgeting and arranging a visa to planning an itinerary and staying safe and healthy along the way.Kicking off with titles to Asia and Africa, and continuing with Central & South America and the Middle East, each guide is crammed with tips, anecdotes and advice. Quite simply, Read This First guides are the essential pre-departure tools for travel to the world's most alluring and exotic destinations.