Budget travel Secrets - SE Asia Review
This is the first travel book that I've ever read from cover to cover. I usually thumb through them to find a restaurant or a hotel, but this is a very different animal. Half travel book, half monologue, this book makes you want to buy a backpack and follow in the footsteps of the author. While not quite Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, it is hard not to enjoy the story and look forward to the next chapters with anticipation.
The descriptions of beaches, seedy hotels, and characters on the road bring SE Asia to life. More importantly, reading it makes the reader comfortable -- and confident -- of one's ability to make a low-budget journey. The unstated fear of leaving the comfort of the 5-star hotel is really not knowing what is around the corner. Reading this book gives you a very good idea of what to expect.
If you are thinking of going to Asia, do yourself a favour. Buy this book, replan your itinerary, save a bundle and multiply your experience exponentially.
Budget travel Secrets - SE Asia Overview
Most people slow down when they retire but Des Gettinby's life has never been so busy or exciting. When his wife, Barbara, suggested a holiday traveling through Southeast Asia for 4 months, Des jumped at the opportunity. To make things more interesting they decided to set some conditions: •Minimum luggage so traveling would be light and easy •A budget of per day for 2 people. They had heard young backpackers could do it, so why couldn't they? •No plans, no bookings, just flights in and out. Des humorously retells their fantastic adventure. The author provides tips on how to easily find comfortable accommodation with en-suite for around per night. Discover the best places to visit, which bus, train or plane to catch and how to make bookings and save lots of money. The narrative makes it all sound easy - and it was. The result: two leaner, fitter and healthier people, still enjoying being together! Along the way, Des and Barb met many interesting characters, young and old, all willing to share their knowledge and friendship.
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Customer Reviews
Budget Travel Secrets SE Asia - Anthony Mackie - Brisbane Australia
Travel tips with a difference - a humourous and personal account of travelling in South East Asia. Great tips on saving money and having a great holiday, coupled with amusing stories of "tourist mistakes" made on the way. Recommended reading to Gen Y, Gen X and Baby Boomers alike. The book is light enough to carry it with you in your travelsBudget travel Secrets - SE Asia
Elderly backpackers do it on the cheap - John Gygar - Tewantin Qld
This is a great, easy to read account that just goes to show that you are never too old to enjoy backpacking. The good part is that it is written from personal experience not by a travel writer.
The tips that the travel agents don't tell you are useful and enlightening as the experience was where the real people live and eat rather than the perspective from a 5 star resort.
The book demonstrates that you anything is possile regardless of age. A good read for those thinking of backpacking around Asia.
Budget Travel ideas. A must-read for all travelers - Nicholas Radge - Noosa Heads, Qld, Australia
I loved this book so much that I am taking my family on a similar adventure!
Des Gettinby is a great writer. His stories are funny and entertaining as well as being extremely motivating. I got lots of budget travel ideas from Des. He describes beautifully the places he visits, the people he meets and the scenery. This really is a "don't leave home without it" book! By reading "Budget Travel Secrets - SE Asia" you will avoid so many pitfalls. Des tells you how to save A LOT of money in your travels but still having a fun filled holiday. Des and his wife Barbara did not miss out on anything, they simply booked tours and accommodation as they went.
I highly recommend this book to travelers, adventurers or even arm-chair travelers!
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