How to Go Almost Anywhere for Almost Nothing

By Maureen A. Hennessy

Book Overview

Unimpressed with the few packaged tours that she experienced, the author launched upon the research of worldwide independent travel that would ultimately lead to the publication of How to Go Almost... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1893652491
• ISBN13: 9781893652491
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

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This is one of the most valuable travel buys I have ever made. I learned more ways to save on travel in this book than I imagined possible. The author shared little-known tips and humorous experiences on the road that I will treasure as I try to emulate her. By all means, buy this book. It will enrich your life.

Not your typical travel book.

A travel book for the rest of us, How to Go Almost Anywhere for Almost Nothing is a genuine "how to" guide to travel the world--yes, you. Better yet, it shows how to see the soul of places, not the tourist traps. (If you want glitz, ALSO buy one of those destination-specific travel guides.) The book is divided into three sections. The first part is the best. Memorize it. That's where you'll find the real tricks of travel, such as how to fly as low as. . .well, free. Room and board can be as low as $10 a night, and also free, sometimes. What can I say, this book delivers! There are also hints to avoid scams. The second part of the book is written letter-style, in which you "accompany" the author as you read, with anticipation for each succeeding adventure. The third part gives great advice on packing, monetary matters, security, and even what to do if you get sick mid-trip. Packed with specifics, but written with a warm and light touch, this book made this guy who has hardly ever left the city limits want to go Almost Everywhere, Almost Now-and believe that I can. Now, that's really saying something.

How to Go Almost Anywhere for Almost Nothing

This is a wonderful book for folks who want to travel and think they can't afford it. How to Go Almost Anywhere for Almost Nothing is about seriously low-budget travel. It's packed with information about courier flights, alternative housing (college dormitories and monasteries), driveaway cars, and tips on the best way to get "bumped" from over-booked flights in order to score free tickets on future flights. As the author notes, this book is not for everyone. Folks who need control over their itinerary, who don't like surprises, and who are unaccustomed to roughing it, may not find this useful. On the other hand, for students and seniors on fixed income (the author is sixty-five) this book could provide a magic carpet. The second half of the book details the specifics of low-budget touristing in places the author has visited, including London, New York, San Francisco, Rome, Singapore, Bangkok, and other major cities around the world. The appendix lists contact information for courier countries and budget travel guides. A unique and spirited travel guide for the serendipitously-inclined.