What's on the wall today?

Introduction

This small book is for those who have a big vision – a sense of adventure; those who want to jump out of the box, step off the beaten track and seek out their own world.

So, if you have ever been caught out in a toilet with no paper, or wondered how those so ‘oh-so-smooth’ business men in their travel-creased suits always get upgraded – or are travelling abroad on your own for the first time and need a few tips…

… or have ever arrived in a foreign country, at the dead of night, with no local currency for a taxi …

… or want to know where to pitch a hammock to avoid bird- eating spiders?

Or where to watch killer whales – without being surrounded by camera-clicking tourists?

Or how to keep calm when the stress of airline travel makes your blood pressure hit the ceiling…

It doesn't matter whether you are just starting out on ‘the great adventure’ of your Gap year; travelling abroad for the first time on business, or just want to try and cut the hassle out of your holiday.

First Steps in Globetrotting could save your bacon, blushes and money.