Book Worm

Every conversation I have at the moment seems to throw up something new that I hadn't thought of. This is making me somewhat uncomfortable as we are due to set off in less than three months and information retention has never been my strong point.

I feel like I need a travel bible to provide a general overview of EVERYTHING. In an ideal world this would comprise of an A to Z guide of absolutely every element of travel, from where its safe to drink the tap water to crossing borders (yes, that basic). I am fairly well travelled but from a very commercial perspective, which is why Ive made the decision to venture off of the beaten track to learn a little more about other cultures. 

I recently purchased an atlas to brush up on my geography and a couple of books on traveling Europe, this should make interesting bedtime reading for the next 11 weeks. So firstly we need to finalise our route. It's important that this is flexible and allows us to make changes whilst we are away. Hopefully this will enable us to meet and travel with others in the same situation and visit attractions or events suggested by the people we meet.

     

So I've decided to stay in tonight (how things have changed) and study maps and guides and hopefully achieve a route that allows us to see and experience as much of Europe as possible (on a fairly tight budget). Somebody recommended some Lonely Planet Guides so they'll no doubt be on the watch list on eBay soon. 

As well as educating myself on all of the above I also need to research rules and restrictions on taking pets abroad. Joining us on our trip will be our 18 month old Beagle, Oscar.