Reviews for The World Awaits: How to Travel Far and Well

The average rating for The World Awaits: How to Travel Far and Well based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2010-12-05 00:00:00 Sebastien Nelis Traveling is tough, so be prepared. In 1996, I borrowed this book from a friend and it changed the way I thought about traveling. Afterward, I lived outside the US and worked and traveled for 7 years; I can tell you that Otteson's book contains insights and information that few people can just 'think up' sitting at home. Parts of the book may seem outdated, but there is both wisdom and experience in this text. Otteson's been out there; he's actually done it. If you're interested in long-term travel abroad, then this book is worth reading. Pay special attention to the section on budgeting. It's very useful. Now go and get lost! You won't regret it.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-10-07 00:00:00 Karl Conrad Did not like. He alternates bland advice that's out of date in the internet age (travelers' checks? really?) with opinions about personal choices (what to pack) with rants against "tourists" and assurances that he isn't one. Skip this, read "Vagabonding" by Rolf Potts instead.