Five Indispensable Travel Resources
When planning your next escape from daily life, there are a few travel references you should consult for inspiration. If you want some ideas on how to make your trip unique, or see places that are off the beaten track, these resources will help you. Below are just five travel books and travel movies to get you started.
• The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World by Lonely Planet
This is a great book for making you want to travel just about everywhere. This book is so thorough and informative that you can make a very thought out decision about your travel plans. Lonely Planet also makes fantastic books on individual countries.
• Frommer’s 500 Places to See Before They Disappear
An interesting environmental take on traveling, this book brings up the reality that many beautiful travel destinations are disappearing as we speak. If you want to see places that are endangered, plan to visit them now, before it’s too late.
• 1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler’s Life List
Another great resource to come up with places to visit when planning your trip. There may be places in this list that you never thought of visiting before that may peak your interest.
• A Map for Saturday
This movie about solo backpackers traveling the world will help you get pumped about your trip. It’s a great look into the lifestyles of travelers and some of the experiences they share.
• Ask Arthur Frommer: And Travel Better, Cheaper, Smarter
If there is anyone who would be great to consult before traveling, it would be Arthur Frommer. His many travel reference guides are so informative and helpful that introducing a general travel reference guide is an incredibly handy addition to your travel resources.

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