The Adventurous TravellerEverything you want to know about adventure travel, whether it's for a short break, charity challenge, gap year or career break, by some of the top experts in the field. This guide explains what and where the options are, how to choose from different kinds of adventure, and just how to make it happen. At the heart of the book is a comprehensive, easy-reference resource section covering all aspects of researching and preparing for adventurous travel. and is packed with top tips on planning, fundraising, health, risk and much more. It also includes classic adventure travel and adventure sports destinations and extensive listing of Internet resources. Way, whether you dream of blazing a trail across the Serengeti or diving with giant mantras - first-time adventurous traveller, or seasoned soul in search of new destinations - this guide is the first port-of-call. |
Contents
What is Adventure Travel? | 3 |
In Search of Adventure | 11 |
The Adventure Sports Phenomenon | 26 |
The Five Ages of Adventure Travel | 39 |
Five Classic Adventure Destinations | 53 |
MAKING THE DREAM REALITY | 83 |
Fundraising and Sponsorship | 114 |
Travel by Conventional Means | 132 |
Food and Water | 187 |
Personal Safety | 201 |
Risk Assessment | 212 |
Emergency Survival | 221 |
Cultural Differences | 234 |
Environmental Issues | 252 |
Communications | 267 |
GAZETTEER | 279 |
Travel by Unconventional Means | 144 |
Equipping Yourself | 152 |
Health | 168 |
Index | 373 |
Copyright | |