This book is about travel β not tourism per se, but travel β responsible, ecological and personal-growth travel; the kind of travel that benefits both the visitor and the visited while helping to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Leading travel expert Adam Rogers draws upon 40 years of experience exploring more than 130 countries in every region on Earth (22 years working with the United Nations Development Programme) to share the smartest and most conscious ways to travel in this tip-filled guide.
Whether a budget traveler or Fortune 500 jetsetter, whether you are 18 or 80 years old and travel with a backpack, a duffel bag or a suitcase, this book has the inside scoop on how to navigate the often-perplexing world of travel, with detailed advice on:
Airlines
Ground transportation
Culture shock
Learning languages
Ecotourism
Pilgrimages
Travel photography
Hotels and alternative lodging
Staying connected
Passports, visas and red tape
Avoiding trouble
Staying healthy
Finding work
And much, much more
Full of recommendations, real-life anecdotes, and answers to the most common questions about travel, this book is a must-read for anyone traveling anywhere.
