Description

Escape Plan is ideal for anyone looking to travel, or even to work, volunteer or study abroad. It teaches you all the necessary things you need to know, like how to book the cheapest flights, how to get the best bank and insurance for travelling, how to get a good the best phone deal, and more.But the book goes further than that. You will learn how to make the best of your experiences abroad, how to make friends, how to stay safe anywhere, how to quickly learn the basics of a language and all the benefits that come with it.Here is the table of contents of all the subject matter covered in the book:Chapter 1: Priorities- Considering What You Own- The Golden RuleChapter 2: Nuts and Bolts of World Travel- Passports and Visas- Insurance- Cell Phones- Bank Accounts and Currencies- International Calls and Mail- Electricity/Adapters- Prescriptions, Vaccinations, and Medications- When Things Go WrongChapter 3: How to Fly for Cheap (Or Free)- Gaming the System- Racking Up Points- Round-The-World (RTW) Tickets- Buses and Trains- Beating JetlagChapter 4: Accommodations- Finding an Apartment- Hotels- Hostels- The Guide to CouchsurfingChapter 5: Your Escape Plan- Vacations, Gap Years and Sabbaticals- Study Abroad- Volunteering and Teaching- Work Abroad- Working Remotely and Passive Income- How Much Money Do I Need?Chapter 6: Regional Guides- North America- Western Europe- Eastern Europe- Latin America- Asia- Australia and New Zealand- Middle East and AfricaChapter 7: Learning Languages Quickly- How Hard? How Useful?- Tips for Language Learning- Additional ResourcesChapter 8: Making Friends and Avoiding Enemies- What is Friendship?- How to Make Friends- Safety Concerns- Hagglers and ScammersChapter 9: Personal Growth Through Travel- The Altitude Effect- Homesickness and Relationships- Perspective and Humility- Chasing After the RushThe book is approximately 172 pages (depending on how you’re reading it) and has over 110 hyperlinks to specific travel information and resources to help you plan a trip to change your life.