World Stompers: A Global Travel Manifesto

By Brad Olsen

Book Overview

Film director Oliver Stone had this to say about World Stompers: "Travel can be a nightmare when you find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time. This subversive masterpiece of travel writing might just save your sanity the next time you go out there. Get it. It makes life fun " Written to motivate and inspire young people in their quests to travel the world, this book introduces a new way of traveling--freestyle traveling--where all that's required is an adventurous spirit and an insatiable curiosity about the workings of the world. This global travel manifesto clears up misconceptions about extended backpacking, candidly portrays travelers interacting in different cultures around the world, and encourages people of all ages to get on world travel circuits to become aware of the immense changes happening around the planet. In addition to providing all the practical information such as saving money on travel expenses, staying safe and healthy on the road, and finding a job overseas, this guide will also take travelers on a philosophical journey with the best travel advice from sages throughout the ages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1888729058
• ISBN13: 9781888729054
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: CCC Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

It Changed My Life

I read the first edition of World Stompers several years ago and that book, along with Think and Grow Rich, were the two books that changed my life. I was trying to figure out how I could travel on a budget and World Stompers was a godsend. It helped me tremendously. Keep up the good work Brad!

This book shows the true spirit of independent travel!

I have traveled independently to 64 countries and still found the book very interesting and informative. I'm 38 and still traveling 2-3 months a year by backpack.Once independent travel is in your blood it is hard to shake the feeling.The author has expressed the natural high of world stomping better than any other travel book on the market. I have 100's of books on travel and this book gives me goose bumps when I read it. My 18 year old daughter who hates to read picked up the book and she cannot put it down either. Now Jessica; my daughter is preparing her own world stomp. Looking forward to other books by the author.Steve Kay(AKA: Have Nikon Will Travel)

Inspiring!

Even if you are not planning a trip as extensive as his, Olsen will open your eyes to the beauty of the world around you. World Stompers is an adventure book, not about death-defying feats of strength or endurance, but about the advenutre of the everyday world both inside and outside our own country's U.S. borders. He encourages the reader not only to seize the opportunity to travel, but to live life to its fullest every day. I have been trying to locate similar books but have been unable. I can only hope Olsen continues his fantastic work.