Today is the day we've spent the past twelve months working towards. Today we are launching our first self-published book, The Long-Term Traveler's Guide, in both print and digital formats! It seems like so long ago when we first began preparations for the book; and after countless late nights and hundreds of hours of work, the guide is ready for the world. So for those who are looking to take a big trip in 2012, 2013, or beyond, this book is for you!
About the Guide
The Long-Term Traveler’s Guide is the definitive planning resource for all those looking to cut loose from the standard path and head out to see the world for weeks, months, or years on end. Whether you want to eat gelato in Italy, ride an elephant in Thailand, climb the Great Wall of China, go scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, or do it all, planning for the adventure is unlike any other form of travel.The 248 page guide covers all aspects of the planning process from deciding to go, developing your itinerary, saving for the trip, acquiring visas, packing, finding your style on the road, money management, finding the best food, overland travel methods, proof of onward travel, and much, much more. There are so many topics included that we can't list them all here, so instead we took a screen cap of the Table of Contents so you can see what the guide is all about! (Click to open the full-size image in a new window)
Read a Chapter
We don't want you to take our word for it that The Long-Term Traveler's Guide is going to turn the travel world upside-down, we want you to see for yourself! To show you what the guide is all about, we've provided two chapters for everyone to read on the book's website. The two chapters that we provided are some of the most difficult topics that all long-term travelers face:
- Visa Acquisition
- RTW Plane Tickets vs Independent
Reviews of the Guide
In preparation for launch we have distributed several copies of the digital package to fellow travel bloggers and even gave away a copy to one lucky fan who gave feedback on the book's cover designs via our Facebook Page. So far the response has been overwhelmingly positive in both official reviews and personal feedback.
The following are excerpts of some of the best reviews we have found for The Long-Term Traveler's Guide:
- “I really really love the book. There is just so much in there I never even thought of. It’s been a great book to have and I have already told some of my traveling friends about it! So much better than Lonely Planet’s (sort of equivalent) Gap Year book – I also have that at home and information just isn’t as helpful!” – Annie N. Winner of the First Official Copy
- "The Long Term Traveler’s Guide is geared towards those who are dreaming of long term travel but just haven’t been able to see their dream come true. It answers questions you maybe didn’t even know to ask and provides a great framework of how to go about making that dream a reality.” – Gillian and Jason, One Giant Step
Printed Book and a Digital Package
The Long-Term Traveler's Guide is available in two forms: a printed edition or as a comprehensive digital package with many extra features developed to make planning your long-term adventure a breeze!
The printed edition of the guide is available through a number of online outlets listed below and is 248 pages of all topics related to planning your next long-term adventure. Please click on any of the links listed below to be taken to your favorite marketplace of choice. $16.50
- Amazon
- CreateSpace eStore
- Barnes & Noble - Coming Soon!
The Digital Package includes:
- A complete PDF copy of the guide.
- Comprehensive planning spreadsheets to aid in estimating your budget, keeping track of your savings goal, and monitor spending while on the road.
- Random city generator program linking to planning resources and images for 475 of the world’s best cities to help you find new and exciting destinations to add to your route.
- Historical weather charts for 250 cities around the world, developed to aid in route planning and avoid horrible weather.
- Blogging directory with links to several hundred country specific posts on every continent around the world and one of the world’s largest directories of travel bloggers available.
- Personal communication with the author for free planning advice, route critiques, and more.
- Free access and downloads to all future updates that are currently being developed.
We have partnered with ClickBank for sales of the digital package as they are the most trusted brand on the web with thousands upon thousands of active accounts and positive reviews. Delivery of the digital package is instant through eJunkie. You will also receive a download link in your email which is valid for up to five downloads.
Here is just a quick teaser of the features included in the digital package. Where these come from, there are a whole lot more!
Kindle and Nook Downloads
If you are an owner of a Kindle and Nook and are looking for a digital download, we have not forgotten about you. In just a few weeks we will be launching The Long-Term Traveler's Guide digitally for your favorite reader devices. Check back in early March when the Kindle and Nook formats will be released!
Looking to the Future
We are really happy to finally be able to release our book for the world, but that does not mean that our work ends here. Over the next few months we'll be developing even more features for the digital package which will be available absolutely free via a password protected page to all those who purchase the digital package!
Even more important - over the next few months we will be doing everything in our power to get in touch with publishing companies to get the word out about The Long-Term Traveler's Guide. We wont stop until the ink is signed on a book deal and we can bring the guide to the shelves of a book store near you! If you like the guide or just wish to help out, please Retweet, Stumble, 'Like' this post on Facebook, or comment below to help get the word out and make our dream a reality!
The world is not a scary place, and exploring it for an extended period is one of the most enjoyable things anyone can experience. With The Long-Term Traveler's Guide, you will have all of the tools necessary to plan a great adventure and make your travel goals a reality. Who knows, you may even run into us one day!
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Writing a book has been one of the most in-depth projects we have ever worked on. To help out all future authors learn from our effort, we will be publishing a ten-part "Writing a Travel Book" series in the next few months. To find the latest post in the series, check out the Travel Book link in the Categories sidebar of the site. To stay up-to-date in all of our past adventures and future plans, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to our news feed. We can assure you, we've only just begun!
