Dreaming of that long trip of a lifetime? Turn your travel dream into reality - this well thought out, how-to guide will inspire action. Included in this book is step-by-step, real-life information on planning the trip you've always wanted to take - along with generous doses of humor and advice on topics such as: determining your budget and where the money will come from; how to garner the support of your friends and family; what to do with your house, cars and other lifestyle entrapments; how to pay your bills and keep track of your investments; and what electronics you should consider taking. This book give advice on: how to unravel all your current commitments so you can go; planning your route and deciding what to see along the way; and how to handle emergencies that crop up along the way. Once you have decided to 'leave it all behind', this book takes you along on an action-packed, whirlwind tour of the authors' trip - just to help you visualise what months on the road might really be like, and to offer a glimpse into how decisions and discoveries are handled.