The Ultimate Guide To Planning An Epic Adventure
Planning a big trip abroad can be an overwhelming task. Travel the World Without Worries makes it easy with in-depth advice that helps you quickly plan, pack and prepare — so that you can travel anywhere with confidence.
338 pages · rated ★★★★★ on Amazon (300+ reviews)
new 4th edition, fully updated & revised
What readers are saying
“The single most helpful resource for planning our upcoming round-the-world trip. Fun to read and extremely helpful.”
— Rachel at Amazon
“WARNING: May induce extreme desire to travel! Best travel book I have read. Inspirational and specifically instructive.”
— Amazon customer
“Obliterates your fears and struggles and turns them into pure excitement. Anecdotes of Marek’s own experiences add a personal dimension, creating a ‘wise friend’ feeling.”
— Amazon UK customer
“It put me at ease about travelling, rather than throwing my head and stomach into turmoil like a few other travel books I’ve read have.”
— Giorga on GoodReads
“This book is a great guide and full of useful materials. I loved the personal touch and his sharing of many of his experiences. If you are new to travelling this is a must buy!”
— Tobias Stein
“I thought I knew it all before I read this book but it’s helped me so much in my journey. Don’t think about it, just get it!”
— Amazon reviewer
“Apart from obvious things like visas, medical, health and safety and other necessary and practical considerations, Marek covers all the things we wouldn’t have thought about.”
— Sarah on Amazon
“Packed full of information, every single eventuality is covered. I love Marek’s style of writing: he made even the boring topics fun to read with his witty ways.”
— Melly via Amazon.co.uk
Most amazing and comprehensive travel book I have ever read. PACKED FULL of valuable knowledge, tips, budgeting and insights!
— W Stokes
“Informative, funny and above all, inspiring. Bought my ticket to Thailand a few hours after I finished the last page.”
— Floyd from USA
Any of this sound familiar?
Would you love to travel further and longer — but you can’t ever find the time or money, or you feel like things are holding you back?
Or are you planning a trip, but find yourself having a hundred things to research, plan, or worry about, making you wonder just what you got yourself into?
Or do you want your next trip to finally be a REAL adventure filled with local experiences, where you go truly off the beaten track, and make new friends all over the world?
Then this book is for you!
I’ll guide and inspire you in a step-by-step way, sharing my hard-won advice that will prepare you for anything. I’ve been travelling seriously for over 14 years — and I can help you out!
I created the ultimate guide to backpacking, gap years, career breaks, digital nomading, round-the-world travel, or simply going on a thrilling adventure that goes beyond your typical holiday. If you’ve wanted to take your next steps in travelling, I’ll tell you exactly how.
— Marek Bron
Check the READER REVIEWS
“Inspirational, comprehensive, open-minded, super informative and funny!”
— Marguerite
★★★★★
“I thought I knew it all before I read this book but it’s helped me so much in my journey. Don’t think about it, just get it!”
— Amazon reviewer
★★★★★
“The single most helpful resource for planning our upcoming round the world trip. Fun to read and extremely helpful.”
— Rachel at Amazon
★★★★★
“One of the best pre-trip purchases I made. The writing style makes it feel like you are chatting to a friend giving you words of wisdom.”
— Thomas E., Amazon UK
★★★★★
“WARNING: May induce extreme desire to travel! Best travel book I have read. Inspirational and specifically instructive.”
— Amazon customer
★★★★★
“It was like the book read my mind about details I was stressing about. So much help and information in one easy to read place… my travel ‘bible’ that I couldn’t put down.”
— Lucy Smith on Goodreads
★★★★★
“Packed full of information, every single eventuality is covered. I love Marek’s style of writing: he made even the boring topics fun to read with his witty ways.”
— Melly via Amazon.co.uk
★★★★★
Most amazing and comprehensive travel book I have ever read. PACKED FULL of valuable knowledge, tips, budgeting and insights!
— W Stokes
★★★★★
If you’re going on a backpacking trip or just taking a trip in general, get this book! This is one of the best travel books I’ve read.
— Josh Moreira
★★★★★
“Obliterates your fears and struggles and turns them into pure excitement. Anecdotes of Marek’s own experiences add a personal dimension, creating a ‘wise friend’ feeling.”
— Amazon UK customer
★★★★★
“I had a vague notion that maybe going to SE Asia some day could be fun. My sister lent me the book, I read it in one day, and booked my flight to Bangkok the next morning.”
— Steven, Buffalo, NY
★★★★★
“Informative, funny and above all, inspiring. Bought my ticket to Thailand a few hours after I finished the last page.”
— Floyd from USA
★★★★★
“I loved this book. I’ve highlighted so many paragraphs, websites and tips. He understands rookie travellers and their fears and puts them at ease so effectively.”
— R. Stuuts on Amazon
★★★★★
“The single most helpful piece of writing I have read regarding travel. I have read it thrice now, and still every page makes me want to leave right this instance!”
— Ketill from Iceland
★★★★★
“Amazingly helpful, a definite buy. Gives you so many tips, from before planning your trip to opening yourself up for the next adventure. This book is legit. ”
— Jessica
★★★★
“A phenomenal guide, written by a smart and experienced traveler who wants nothing more than to help and advise other would-be travelers.”
— R. Stuuts on Amazon
★★★★★
“It put me at ease about travelling, rather than throwing my head and stomach into turmoil like a few other travel books I’ve read have.”
— Giorga on GoodReads
★★★★
“Humerous, informative and very interesting! I’d imagine people who have already done some travelling will also find this relatable.”
— Amazon customer
★★★★★
“After announcing my intentions to travel, it suddenly dawned on me that I’d be doing this on my own and slight panic set in! This book has put my mind completely at rest.”
— Amazon UK Customer Review
★★★★★
“Apart from obvious things like visas, medical, health and safety and other necessary and practical considerations, Marek covers all the things we wouldn’t have thought about.”
— SarahHappyChick on Amazon
★★★★★
“This book is a great guide and full of useful materials. I loved the personal touch and his sharing of many of his experiences. If you are new to travelling this is a must buy!”
— Tobias Stein on Amazon.de
★★★★★
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Topics Covered
REALITIES OF TRAVEL
Forget Instagram or TikTok. Here’s what REAL travel looks like… and how to navigate the many twists and turns
INSPIRATION
How to get the best travel ideas, consider every possibility, and put your own spin on some legendary trips
BUDGETING
Time and money are the two essential elements. I’ll reveal how to tackle the finances… and wisely ‘budget’ your time
PLANNING
Learn the art of mixing pre-planning with improvisation. Avoid planning pitfalls, get smoothly from A to B, & more
SAVING MONEY
How to get the money to travel, and spend far less on the road than you may have thought necessary
PACKING
Feel free like a bird, not packed like a mule! Learn exactly what to pack… and what best to leave at home
SAFETY
Avoid trouble—from dengue fever to daylight robbery—anywhere you go. Plus tips for traveling solo or as a woman
INSURANCE
Busting every myth there is about travel insurance… and understanding that annoying legal lingo
TRAVEL HEALTH
How to survive abroad, stay healthy, and get medical assistance if needed
CULTURE
Crush language barriers, blend into the culture, avoid any “faux pas”, and make local friends
SOLO TRAVEL
Avoid feeling lonely and conquer your fears to discover the beauty of travelling solo
COMING HOME
Reflecting on and reliving your adventures… and planning for the next one
And much more…
Q&A
What will I learn from this book?
Simply put: everything you need to know to travel without worries. All the practical aspects are covered, but we’ll also unpack the many personal challenges that all travelers will face. The book will lay to rest all the little doubts you may have before a trip — and by the time you turn the final page you’ll know that you’ve really got this!
Is the book different from your blog and channel?
Yes! Writing the book has been a completely separate project from Indie Traveller or my YouTube channel. The density of information and insights in the book you won’t get from just reading things online. The long-form medium lets me dive much deeper, cover every angle, and share many more (useful and instructive!) personal stories.
Okay, but what will I REALLY learn?
More concretely, you’ll learn how to create a realistic travel plan, save money for your trip, how to pack lighter and smarter, always stay safe, healthy, and happy on the road, meet people anywhere, keep your spirits up when plans inevitably go awry, and make the most of your time on your next adventure.
Why should I take your advice?
I’ve traveled all over the world and lived to tell the tale! Throughout my 14+ year travel career I’ve wandered all over Southeast Asia, backpacked the Gringo Trail across the whole length of Latin America, explored every corner of Europe, traveled round-the-world (hopping between continents), and more.
Is this only about long trips or digital nomading?
No, but it’s for anyone wanting to jump into the deep end of traveling. An “epic” trip can mean a long trip (and many of my lessons come from long-term travel), but it can also mean exploring parts unknown for a couple of weeks at a time. As long as you can bring an adventurous spirit, you’ll benefit from my advice!
I already have travel experience… is this still for me?
Sure! Some of the complete beginner tips you can possibly skip, but the book will still be a good warm-up and refresher on all the practical steps before travelling. Some of my stories may be similar to your own experiences… and remind you of the magic of travel.
About the author
Okay, just a bit about me. I’ve been a full-time professional travel blogger since 2012, roaming the globe looking for authentic travel experiences. My life of travel started when what was meant to be a 2-month break turned into a 2-year sabattical, forever turning me into a travel addict.
I’ve travelled all over Southeast Asia and Latin America in particular, though more recently I’ve also developed a fondness for Africa and less-visited parts of Europe and the Caucasus. I’m at 70 countries and counting (although country-counting isn’t what it’s all about for me!). I’ve blogged about it all at Indie Traveller, and lately I’ve been vlogging my travels on YouTube as well.
In the book I’ll tell you about my triumphs but also my failures from years of travel around the world. Many of the lessons of independent travel I learned the hard way… so that you don’t have to. The book has been my passion project, aiming to help other (aspiring) travellers fulfil their goal of going on an amazing adventure. I decided not to make this some kind of silly $300 course as seems typical nowadays, but to make it accessible for anyone to pick up and get inspired right away.
I wish you many happy adventures!
