I Promised You Adventure

"I Promised You Adventure" explores the global phenomenon of backpacking as a low-cost style of adventure travel that has been embraced by hundreds of thousands of wanderers of all ages, with do-it-yourself insights into planning your own "trip of a lifetime."
Authors Robert Downes and Jeannette Wildman spent seven months backpacking around the world, starting in the mountains of Tasmania, through Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, the Mideast, Croatia and Italy. Their insights and travel tips are invaluable in planning your own intercontinental trip, with ideas for destinations, saving money, and staying safe. Highlights include the lowdown on camping in Australia, the best of India, and cycling Croatia and Tuscany. Traveling around the world is one of the last great epic adventures that's "doable" for the average person!