Author: Sandy Berger
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0132713195
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
The Internet is an amazing travel tool, offering us everything we need—if we just know how and where to look. This book was created specifically for adults 50 and older who would like to take advantage of what the Internet has to offer. Even if you are new to computers, this book gives you the tools you need to become your own travel agent! It covers everything from planning your trip, getting the best prices, and choosing activities to keep you from getting lost during your journey. Regardless of what type of travels you are planning, this book provides essential do’s and don’ts that will help lessen your surprises when reaching your destination. Inside you’ll find more information on: • Comparison shop to find the best bargains on flights, hotels, and activities. • Find a vacation that suits your interests. Want adventure? Find the best places to hike, kayak, camp, rock climb, and even travel to space. • Be prepared for international travel by learning the essentials of traveling abroad. • Find the best places to go if you have special needs. • Stay in touch with family and friends through Internet cafes, laptops, hotspots, and high-tech gadgets. • Take your pet with you! Find out which places are pet friendly. Introduction 1 The Internet: An Amazing Travel Tool 2 Planning Your Trip 3 Bargains Galore 4 Tips for Air and Sea Travel 5 On the Road Again 6 Distinctive Travel Adventures 7 International Travel 8 Healthy Travel and Special Needs 9 Traveling with Pets 10 Stay Online on the Go 11 Don’t Leave Home Without ’Em 12 Sharing Memories from Your Travels Category General PC Covers Internet User Level Beginning Sandy Berger has more than three decades of experience as a computer and technology expert and is a featured technology expert writer for AARP. Sandy is president of Computer Living Corp, a computer consulting and training company, and writes a monthly column in Smart Computing magazine called “TechMates.” She has authored three Great Age Guides, including the Internet, Better Living Through Technology, and Gadgets and Gizmos. www.greatagebooks.com …where learning never ends! The Great Age website is an oasis of information that will help further enhance your learning. The website will provide access to: • Great Age Bookstore • Great Age Product Reviews • Great Age Tutorials • Great Age Video Programs • Great Age Newsletter • Great Age Podcasts • Great Age Community Room $19.99 USA / $24.99 CAN / £13.99 Net UK
Great Age Guide to Online Travel
Author: Sandy Berger
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0132713195
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
The Internet is an amazing travel tool, offering us everything we need—if we just know how and where to look. This book was created specifically for adults 50 and older who would like to take advantage of what the Internet has to offer. Even if you are new to computers, this book gives you the tools you need to become your own travel agent! It covers everything from planning your trip, getting the best prices, and choosing activities to keep you from getting lost during your journey. Regardless of what type of travels you are planning, this book provides essential do’s and don’ts that will help lessen your surprises when reaching your destination. Inside you’ll find more information on: • Comparison shop to find the best bargains on flights, hotels, and activities. • Find a vacation that suits your interests. Want adventure? Find the best places to hike, kayak, camp, rock climb, and even travel to space. • Be prepared for international travel by learning the essentials of traveling abroad. • Find the best places to go if you have special needs. • Stay in touch with family and friends through Internet cafes, laptops, hotspots, and high-tech gadgets. • Take your pet with you! Find out which places are pet friendly. Introduction 1 The Internet: An Amazing Travel Tool 2 Planning Your Trip 3 Bargains Galore 4 Tips for Air and Sea Travel 5 On the Road Again 6 Distinctive Travel Adventures 7 International Travel 8 Healthy Travel and Special Needs 9 Traveling with Pets 10 Stay Online on the Go 11 Don’t Leave Home Without ’Em 12 Sharing Memories from Your Travels Category General PC Covers Internet User Level Beginning Sandy Berger has more than three decades of experience as a computer and technology expert and is a featured technology expert writer for AARP. Sandy is president of Computer Living Corp, a computer consulting and training company, and writes a monthly column in Smart Computing magazine called “TechMates.” She has authored three Great Age Guides, including the Internet, Better Living Through Technology, and Gadgets and Gizmos. www.greatagebooks.com …where learning never ends! The Great Age website is an oasis of information that will help further enhance your learning. The website will provide access to: • Great Age Bookstore • Great Age Product Reviews • Great Age Tutorials • Great Age Video Programs • Great Age Newsletter • Great Age Podcasts • Great Age Community Room $19.99 USA / $24.99 CAN / £13.99 Net UK
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0132713195
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
The Internet is an amazing travel tool, offering us everything we need—if we just know how and where to look. This book was created specifically for adults 50 and older who would like to take advantage of what the Internet has to offer. Even if you are new to computers, this book gives you the tools you need to become your own travel agent! It covers everything from planning your trip, getting the best prices, and choosing activities to keep you from getting lost during your journey. Regardless of what type of travels you are planning, this book provides essential do’s and don’ts that will help lessen your surprises when reaching your destination. Inside you’ll find more information on: • Comparison shop to find the best bargains on flights, hotels, and activities. • Find a vacation that suits your interests. Want adventure? Find the best places to hike, kayak, camp, rock climb, and even travel to space. • Be prepared for international travel by learning the essentials of traveling abroad. • Find the best places to go if you have special needs. • Stay in touch with family and friends through Internet cafes, laptops, hotspots, and high-tech gadgets. • Take your pet with you! Find out which places are pet friendly. Introduction 1 The Internet: An Amazing Travel Tool 2 Planning Your Trip 3 Bargains Galore 4 Tips for Air and Sea Travel 5 On the Road Again 6 Distinctive Travel Adventures 7 International Travel 8 Healthy Travel and Special Needs 9 Traveling with Pets 10 Stay Online on the Go 11 Don’t Leave Home Without ’Em 12 Sharing Memories from Your Travels Category General PC Covers Internet User Level Beginning Sandy Berger has more than three decades of experience as a computer and technology expert and is a featured technology expert writer for AARP. Sandy is president of Computer Living Corp, a computer consulting and training company, and writes a monthly column in Smart Computing magazine called “TechMates.” She has authored three Great Age Guides, including the Internet, Better Living Through Technology, and Gadgets and Gizmos. www.greatagebooks.com …where learning never ends! The Great Age website is an oasis of information that will help further enhance your learning. The website will provide access to: • Great Age Bookstore • Great Age Product Reviews • Great Age Tutorials • Great Age Video Programs • Great Age Newsletter • Great Age Podcasts • Great Age Community Room $19.99 USA / $24.99 CAN / £13.99 Net UK
Sandy Berger's Great Age Guide to Better Living Through Technology
Author: Sandy Berger
Publisher: Que Publishing
ISBN: 9780789734402
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Sandy Berger's Great Age Guides are designed for those of us, 40 years +, who have reached a Great Age in our lives but did not have the opportunity to grow up in a world of technology. We now live in a Great Age of technology that offers many solutions and opportunities for living better. Whether its information through the Internet, planning our travels, shopping, managing our finances, or staying in touch with friends and family around the world and sharing digital photos, this Great Age of Technology has a lot to offer if we know where to go and what to do. Sandy Berger helps us to discover what this Great Age of Technology can do for us and how to make the most of it in the Great Age Guide to Better Living Through Technology.
Publisher: Que Publishing
ISBN: 9780789734402
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Sandy Berger's Great Age Guides are designed for those of us, 40 years +, who have reached a Great Age in our lives but did not have the opportunity to grow up in a world of technology. We now live in a Great Age of technology that offers many solutions and opportunities for living better. Whether its information through the Internet, planning our travels, shopping, managing our finances, or staying in touch with friends and family around the world and sharing digital photos, this Great Age of Technology has a lot to offer if we know where to go and what to do. Sandy Berger helps us to discover what this Great Age of Technology can do for us and how to make the most of it in the Great Age Guide to Better Living Through Technology.
Great Age Guide to Gadgets and Gizmos
Author: Sandy Berger
Publisher: Que Publishing
ISBN: 9780789734419
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Author Sandy Berger is the host of the AARP Webplace Computers and Technology website, and is the perfect host to guide you through the world of electronic devices. Sandy's easy-reading style and bite-sized chunks of information are just a few of the reasons why she has been dubbed "the Martha Stewart of e-learning." Sandy will introduce you to the latest electronic toys and devices, including digital cameras, computer devices such as voice-recognition and magnification software, cell phones and more. You'll find out what you should purchase to improve a specific aspect of your life Sandy will explain how they all work so you can use it for your enjoyment. There is much to learn and keep up-to-date with when it comes to technology. Let Sandy help guide your way through her new Great Age Guide book series!
Publisher: Que Publishing
ISBN: 9780789734419
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Author Sandy Berger is the host of the AARP Webplace Computers and Technology website, and is the perfect host to guide you through the world of electronic devices. Sandy's easy-reading style and bite-sized chunks of information are just a few of the reasons why she has been dubbed "the Martha Stewart of e-learning." Sandy will introduce you to the latest electronic toys and devices, including digital cameras, computer devices such as voice-recognition and magnification software, cell phones and more. You'll find out what you should purchase to improve a specific aspect of your life Sandy will explain how they all work so you can use it for your enjoyment. There is much to learn and keep up-to-date with when it comes to technology. Let Sandy help guide your way through her new Great Age Guide book series!
Crash Course in Library Services for Seniors
Author: Ann Roberts
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to creating dynamic, successful, and innovative library programs that cater to the specialized needs of older adults—an important and growing user group. Crash Course in Library Services for Seniors provides a refreshingly positive approach to working with older adults—one that focuses on the positive effects of aging on patrons, and the many opportunities that libraries can create for themselves by offering top-notch services delivered with a concierge mindset. The book offers page after page of great programming ideas specifically for reaching out to Baby Boomers and older customers—a population that is predicted to double over the next 20 years. Organized in only six chapters, this easy-to-read book provides practical suggestions for making any library a welcoming place for older adults, covering topics such as assessment, planning, programming, services, marketing, and evaluation. This title will be invaluable to public librarians interested in expanding and improving their current programming for older adults within their community, and for those looking to create entirely new programming for seniors.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to creating dynamic, successful, and innovative library programs that cater to the specialized needs of older adults—an important and growing user group. Crash Course in Library Services for Seniors provides a refreshingly positive approach to working with older adults—one that focuses on the positive effects of aging on patrons, and the many opportunities that libraries can create for themselves by offering top-notch services delivered with a concierge mindset. The book offers page after page of great programming ideas specifically for reaching out to Baby Boomers and older customers—a population that is predicted to double over the next 20 years. Organized in only six chapters, this easy-to-read book provides practical suggestions for making any library a welcoming place for older adults, covering topics such as assessment, planning, programming, services, marketing, and evaluation. This title will be invaluable to public librarians interested in expanding and improving their current programming for older adults within their community, and for those looking to create entirely new programming for seniors.
Great Age Guide to Online Travel
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Languages : en
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Publisher: Youguide International BV
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Languages : en
Pages : 104
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Pages : 104
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The Rough Guide to Southwest USA: Travel Guide eBook
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1835291236
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
This Southwest USA guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. This Southwest USA guidebook covers: The Four Corners, Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, Albuquerque and southern New Mexico, Phoenix and southern Arizona, Flagstaff and central Arizona, The Grand Canyon, Southern Utah, Las Vegas. Inside this Southwest USA travel book, you’ll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to Southwest USA, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in Southwest USA – Canyon de Chelly, Santa Fe, Acoma Pueblo, The Durango & Silverton Railroad, Toroweap Point, Saguaro National Park, Tombstone, White Sands National Park, Monument Valley, La Posada, Mesa Verde, Lincoln, Taos Pueblo, Las Vegas, Byrce Canyon, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Navajo Fair, Havasu Falls, Delicate Arch, Utah Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to Southwest USA – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to Southwest USA with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Southwest USA, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 1835291236
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
This Southwest USA guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. This Southwest USA guidebook covers: The Four Corners, Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, Albuquerque and southern New Mexico, Phoenix and southern Arizona, Flagstaff and central Arizona, The Grand Canyon, Southern Utah, Las Vegas. Inside this Southwest USA travel book, you’ll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to Southwest USA, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in Southwest USA – Canyon de Chelly, Santa Fe, Acoma Pueblo, The Durango & Silverton Railroad, Toroweap Point, Saguaro National Park, Tombstone, White Sands National Park, Monument Valley, La Posada, Mesa Verde, Lincoln, Taos Pueblo, Las Vegas, Byrce Canyon, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Navajo Fair, Havasu Falls, Delicate Arch, Utah Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to Southwest USA – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to Southwest USA with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Southwest USA, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.
The Rough Guide to England
Author:
Publisher: Rough Guides
ISBN: 9781843532491
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 1134
Book Description
This is a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute handbook to England. It includes recommendations of the best places to stay, eat and drink, in all budget ranges and in all regions. It also includes accounts of every type of attraction.
Publisher: Rough Guides
ISBN: 9781843532491
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 1134
Book Description
This is a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute handbook to England. It includes recommendations of the best places to stay, eat and drink, in all budget ranges and in all regions. It also includes accounts of every type of attraction.
HowExpert Guide to Houston, Texas
Author: HowExpert
Publisher: HowExpert
ISBN: 164891943X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
If you want to learn about, discover places to visit, and find things to do in Houston, Texas, then check out HowExpert Guide to Houston, Texas. Houston is a large metropolitan city - the fourth largest in the country. So there are plenty of important things to know about the city, from the Astros to the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s planetarium. There is something for everyone here and much to explore! The city of Houston has a rich past and a bright future. There are many historical areas that are popular with tourists. Houston also has one of the best areas to be part of some of the fastest-growing and most lucrative industries, including energy, medical facilities, and technology. So whether you are considering moving here or just want to visit for a day or so, this book will be all you need. In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about Houston, Texas including: - Geography, climate, weather, and layout of Houston - Transportation options and traveling inside and outside “the loop” - Safety tips to be better prepared for your trip - Best places for lodging, going out to eat, shopping, and more - Exploring year-round and free events in the Downtown Houston area and beyond - Top attractions like the Downtown Aquarium, Discovery Green, and Minute Maid Park - Shopping at one of the nation’s biggest malls as well as affordable thrift stores - Visiting the best places to eat in Houston and popular cuisines - Houston’s Museum District, outdoor and nature spots, and beautiful gardens This guide will also include tips and facts that will help you as you navigate “Clutch City” and look for places to shop, eat, and more. There are a good number of hidden gems as well as places to explore that can enhance your visit to Houston and make it a memorable one! Check out HowExpert Guide to Houston, Texas, to learn about, discover places to visit, and find things to do in Houston, Texas. About Author Gisele Phalo is a native Houstonian who loves exploring Houston’s rich history and culture. She is also an activist and volunteer for preserving Freedmen’s Town, Houston’s historic fourth ward, its history, and its community. A humanities major at the University of Houston-Downtown, Gisele has worked for The Bayou Review, the campus literary magazine, as well as iRadio, an online radio broadcast through the University of Houston-Downtown, where she does a weekly broadcast for her show Adulting 101. When she isn’t writing, she is looking up cooking recipes and playing the ukulele. HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Publisher: HowExpert
ISBN: 164891943X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
If you want to learn about, discover places to visit, and find things to do in Houston, Texas, then check out HowExpert Guide to Houston, Texas. Houston is a large metropolitan city - the fourth largest in the country. So there are plenty of important things to know about the city, from the Astros to the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s planetarium. There is something for everyone here and much to explore! The city of Houston has a rich past and a bright future. There are many historical areas that are popular with tourists. Houston also has one of the best areas to be part of some of the fastest-growing and most lucrative industries, including energy, medical facilities, and technology. So whether you are considering moving here or just want to visit for a day or so, this book will be all you need. In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about Houston, Texas including: - Geography, climate, weather, and layout of Houston - Transportation options and traveling inside and outside “the loop” - Safety tips to be better prepared for your trip - Best places for lodging, going out to eat, shopping, and more - Exploring year-round and free events in the Downtown Houston area and beyond - Top attractions like the Downtown Aquarium, Discovery Green, and Minute Maid Park - Shopping at one of the nation’s biggest malls as well as affordable thrift stores - Visiting the best places to eat in Houston and popular cuisines - Houston’s Museum District, outdoor and nature spots, and beautiful gardens This guide will also include tips and facts that will help you as you navigate “Clutch City” and look for places to shop, eat, and more. There are a good number of hidden gems as well as places to explore that can enhance your visit to Houston and make it a memorable one! Check out HowExpert Guide to Houston, Texas, to learn about, discover places to visit, and find things to do in Houston, Texas. About Author Gisele Phalo is a native Houstonian who loves exploring Houston’s rich history and culture. She is also an activist and volunteer for preserving Freedmen’s Town, Houston’s historic fourth ward, its history, and its community. A humanities major at the University of Houston-Downtown, Gisele has worked for The Bayou Review, the campus literary magazine, as well as iRadio, an online radio broadcast through the University of Houston-Downtown, where she does a weekly broadcast for her show Adulting 101. When she isn’t writing, she is looking up cooking recipes and playing the ukulele. HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
The Big Trip
Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1788685784
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
So, you want to experience the ultimate overseas adventure? Whether you're a gap year student or young traveller, taking a sabbatical or career break, a parent or guardian wanting to travel with your children, or in retirement and looking for your next adventure - The Big Trip is for you. Advice and information in this comprehensive companion, now in its 4th edition, has been thoroughly revised and updated to include expert tips and recommendations that will help you create and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime dream adventure abroad. We've also added a new section about how to use your time away to turn your life's passion into a new career, with advice on gaining professional accreditation in climbing, mountaineering, diving, sailing, snowsports, wildlife guiding and more. There's also a chapter on accessible travel by Martin Heng for specialist destination and travel advice for those with a disability. Improved accommodation advice now covers everything from cheap and cheerful digs for budget backpackers to higher-end hotels for those wishing to spend more. Experiences include: Blackwater rafting through eerie glow-worm-lit Waitomo Caves in New Zealand Attempting a Tibetan kora (pilgrimage) around Mt Kailash, Asia's most sacred mountain Surfing your way along Hawaii's best beach breaks Getting down and dirty at the Boryeong Mud Festival in Korea Discovering your top temple at Angkor Wat in Cambodia Volunteering on a marine conservation project off the coast of Madagascar Learning to speak Italian at an institute in the heart of Rome Stirring your soul along the sacred, ghat-lined Ganges in Varanasi, India Learning to make Balinese dishes worthy of paradise Climbing to Bhutan's iconic cliff-clinging monastery, Taktshang Goemba Taking a tandem hang-gliding flight from Pedra Bonita over Rio de Janeiro Qualifying to teach everything from English to skiing, diving and mountaineering The Big Trip is your ticket to all this and more: Essential pre-trip planning: health, safety, kit, costs, tickets (new tips such as five apps to keep you safe, nine best ways to save on air tickets online) Volunteering and working abroad: from freelancing and fruit picking to yacht-crewing and teaching Regional overviews, maps and a diverse range of road-tested itineraries Tips and stories from experts and travellers, who range from teenagers to seniors and those travelling with their kids Comprehensive directory of essential resources About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1788685784
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
So, you want to experience the ultimate overseas adventure? Whether you're a gap year student or young traveller, taking a sabbatical or career break, a parent or guardian wanting to travel with your children, or in retirement and looking for your next adventure - The Big Trip is for you. Advice and information in this comprehensive companion, now in its 4th edition, has been thoroughly revised and updated to include expert tips and recommendations that will help you create and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime dream adventure abroad. We've also added a new section about how to use your time away to turn your life's passion into a new career, with advice on gaining professional accreditation in climbing, mountaineering, diving, sailing, snowsports, wildlife guiding and more. There's also a chapter on accessible travel by Martin Heng for specialist destination and travel advice for those with a disability. Improved accommodation advice now covers everything from cheap and cheerful digs for budget backpackers to higher-end hotels for those wishing to spend more. Experiences include: Blackwater rafting through eerie glow-worm-lit Waitomo Caves in New Zealand Attempting a Tibetan kora (pilgrimage) around Mt Kailash, Asia's most sacred mountain Surfing your way along Hawaii's best beach breaks Getting down and dirty at the Boryeong Mud Festival in Korea Discovering your top temple at Angkor Wat in Cambodia Volunteering on a marine conservation project off the coast of Madagascar Learning to speak Italian at an institute in the heart of Rome Stirring your soul along the sacred, ghat-lined Ganges in Varanasi, India Learning to make Balinese dishes worthy of paradise Climbing to Bhutan's iconic cliff-clinging monastery, Taktshang Goemba Taking a tandem hang-gliding flight from Pedra Bonita over Rio de Janeiro Qualifying to teach everything from English to skiing, diving and mountaineering The Big Trip is your ticket to all this and more: Essential pre-trip planning: health, safety, kit, costs, tickets (new tips such as five apps to keep you safe, nine best ways to save on air tickets online) Volunteering and working abroad: from freelancing and fruit picking to yacht-crewing and teaching Regional overviews, maps and a diverse range of road-tested itineraries Tips and stories from experts and travellers, who range from teenagers to seniors and those travelling with their kids Comprehensive directory of essential resources About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.