The Wanderer's Compass: A definitive guide to international travel

By Brandon Woodward

Which option describes you best?1. Fly first class to Paris in July. Stay for 5 nights in the Renaissance on the Champs Elysees. Go to the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Arc de Triomphe. Fly back home. Pay $7,700 for your trip before meals and shopping.2. Fly to Paris in late September using airline points. Upgrade to business class on the flight there so you can sleep. Stay for 10 days because you've saved money on the flight and accommodations. Book a beautiful Airbnb with a terrace in the 7th Arrondissement for 1/3 of the price of a hotel and have 2x's the square footage in your room. Hit all the hotspots in Paris including Michelin restaurants. Rent a car and drive to Bordeaux or Burgundy for wine tours and to see the countryside. Stay in a French-country cottage. Fly back home. Pay $1,600 for your trip before meals and shopping. There is no right or wrong here. We just think if people knew #2 was an option, more people would get out and see more of the world. We are the option #2 people. This book shows you how to travel like a "millionaire" on a "thousandaire" budget. There are countless links, insights, and hacks explaining exactly what you need to know to maximize luxury for 1/3 of the cost. This definitive guide to travel has resources for allowing the non-traveler to take their first trip, the casual traveler to become a professional traveler, and the frequent traveler to become an expert. Topics discussed:Choosing a destinationThe 11 words to learn to help communicate in any languageHow to pack one carry-on no matter how long you're stayingWhich airline carrier should you chooseHow to use points for free flightsWhen to choose an Airbnb over a hotelThe top apps for every travelerWhat to do in the event of an emergency+ more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 154999414X
• ISBN13: 9781549994142
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"