The Big Trip

So, you know you want to experience that ultimate overseas adventure - but where do you start? Right here, with the one-stop guide to planning the trip of a lifetime. Try these ideas on for size:

Swim with dolphins off the coast of New Zealand Learn Spanish in Guatemala Hike your own pioneer route through Canada Teach Children English in Ghana Work your way around the UK's best bars Tend orphan elephants in Sri Lanka Get a soaking at Thailand's Songkran water festival Be the first in your family to go around the world

The Big Trip is your ticket to all this and more!

Also Includes

Essential pre-trip planning: health, safety, kit, costs, tickets, etc Volunteering and working abroad - from fruit-picking to teaching, yacht-crewing and au pairing Regional overviews, maps and a diverse range of road tested itineraries Tips and stories from travelers and experts Comprehensive directory of essential resources

School's out and the world's calling. You want to get out there and burn an international trail - but where do you start? Right here, with the ultimate guide to gap years and overseas adventures. The Big Trip is a practical, full-tilt, one-stop guide to planning your first big overseas adventure. You're in for the trip of a lifetime.

• In-depth destination overviews with suggested itineraries and maps
• Illustrated in full-colour
• Activity chapters detail volunteering and working overseas
• Essential info on pre-trip planning, health and safety, budgeting and packing
• Handy directory of resources