The Internet has really changed the way people travel. A traveller can physically and mentally prepare themselves for the challenges that lie ahead by dedicating a little time to researching on the Internet. Even budget travellers or those with limited space in their backpacks can be well informed and prepared without the expense of a Lonely Planet, or other travel guides that are so cumbersome.
Books are not the only option you can utitlize a plethora of online travel sites to gain knowledge. One useful site is a travel forum site called Thorn Tree that has been set up by Lonely Planet to link travellers around the world. You can ask questions and get advice to ease the stress of exploring unknown lands. Dedicate a couple hours to the Internet, and print off a couple pages on each country that will be visited and voila, you have enough information to begin your trek. Oh, how the times have changed! That extra space you saved in the backpack can be used to house that Buddha that you so badly needed, or accommodate your ever expanding diary.
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