Lonely Planet Publications (Firm)

Charlotte Hindle

Joe Bindloss

Stop daydreaming at your desk, ditch the nine to five, say ciao to the rat race â€“ take life by the scruff of the neck and give it a shake! Whether you want to pen a novel, gawp at migrating wildebeest, row the Atlantic or relax on a Goan beach, The Career Break Book is the guide for you. Questions youâ€™ll ask â€“ answered â€¢ What should I do with my house, mortgage, finances, pension, pets, car etc? â€¢ How can I ask my employer for time off? â€¢ What happens if I take my children out of school? â€¢ How will future employers view my career break? â€¢ What if I decide not to come back? Exciting ideas â€“ and how to realize them Watch polar bears from a tundra buggy â€¢ Learn Thai massage at a monastery â€¢ Take a felucca up the Nile â€¢ Build a house or rent an island â€¢ Join the UN Volunteer Programme â€¢ Monitor animal populations for the US National Park Service â€¢ Write a best-seller â€¢ Sail around the Caribbean â€¢ Visit an ashram in Kerala â€¢ Take the Trans-Mongolian Express from Moscow to Beijing All this and much more! Also... â€¢ Advice from career-breakers and industry experts â€¢ World map showing round-the-world trips â€¢ Essential trip-planning advice

The Career Break Book

Korina Miller

Nate Cavalieri

Rachel Collinson

Mike Richard

A travel guide for individuals who want to make a difference in the world looks at a wide variety of global volunteer opportunities, reviewing organizations and offering tips on choosing a location, selecting travel arrangements, preparation and packing,a

A Traveller's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World

Volunteer

The bestselling, one-stop guide for 18- to 25-year-olds taking time out from studies and career to travel. New regional maps and continent overviews reveal the best routes and must-see attractions, while essential information is imparted on pre-trip planning, health and safety, budgeting, courses, and working abroad. Two color.

Charlotte Hindle

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