Lonely Planet The Travel Hack Handbook

by Lonely Planet

This practical and inspiring guide, the latest in our popular 'Handbook' series, provides travellers with tips and tricks to make their money go further. As the cost of living and travel increases, Lonely Planet's experts reveal the best ways to bag a bargain, whether it’s booking transport, a hotel or finding experiences that won’t break the bank.   Inside The Travel Hack Handbook : - The first half of the book provides general advice, tips and information from a range of writers, including guest experts such as train travel gurus and digital nomads
- The second half provides inspirational recommendations and introduces more than 20 destinations that offer the best value to travellers, covering countries, cities and places for specific interests such as trekking, diving and eating
- Presented in a handy flexibound format with visually inspiring photography, maps and fact boxes 
- Featuring coverage of destinations around the world with recommendations and tips for countries such as Slovenia, South Africa and Thailand, as well as cities such as Tblisi, Edinburgh and Atlanta   Whether you’re planning a short term jaunt or a long haul journey, this is the perfect book for any traveller on a budget that’s wanting to get the best bang for their buck.   About Lonely Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world’s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, How To

160 pages, Paperback

Published December 19, 2023

About the author

OUR STORY
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.

Reviews

[Sara Wang · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was hoping that this book would help me plan and save money on some family vacations, but it seems to be mainly for single travelers with big pocketbooks. There's lots of discussion about how to get into Michelan- starred restaurants, going on safaris, , and foraging for food (make sure you bring your own fishing rod and bbq set to save money on food!). It doesn't offer much practical advice beyond the standard travel advice that you can find anywhere online. Coming from Lonely Planet, this book was a disappointment. Maybe it's be better if they had separate travel hack books for different parts of the world instead of trying to cram the entire world into one book of 150 pages.

[nini · Rating 3 out of 5]

i could have written this but i did take three pics so ok 🇦🇷

[WeLoveBigBooksAndWeCannotLie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you like to travel?✈️
Alyssa and I are always up for a fun trip! We will be heading to Egypt, Malawi, Zambi and France this summer, together! But one interesting way that we travel frequently is by ferry.
If you want some great travel hacks on cheap flights, where to stay and many more things, you’re gonna want to check out Lonely Planet Travel Hack Handbook!
Inside The Travel Hack Handbook:
-Expert trip planning advice before you leave home: when to go, what to book, visa hacks, packing checklists
-Essential information on budget-friendly ways to get there: tips for finding flights, tricks to save on transport costs, how to travel for free
-Insider knowledge on experiencing local culture at the lowest prices: delicious and affordable food and drink, sightseeing discount cards, free tours
-Practical information so you can travel smarter: hotel room hacks, essential money apps, protect your tech, managing money emergencies
-Introduces destinations from all over the world that offer the best value to travellers with suggestions of things to do, how to get around, understanding your spending power, and more
-Presented in a handy flexibound format with visually inspiring photography, maps and fact boxes
-Features countries including: India, USA, Australia, Thailand, Egypt, France, Turkey, South Africa, and Argentina
Whether you’re planning a short term jaunt or a long haul journey, this handy book is an essential travel companion for savvy globetrotters and makes the perfect gift for anyone looking to explore the world on a budget.
Hope you get a chance to check out this great book before your next trip!
Thank you @lonleyplanet for this gifted copy!
The Travel Hack Handbook is available on our Amazon storefront!🧜🏼‍♀️🌺
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[Kender · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Lonely Planet The Travel Hack Handbook is such an inspiring guide for anyone who dreams of exploring the world without breaking the bank. I really like how it shares practical tips for planning trips and making the most of every destination. The section about finding unique experiences is especially helpful for travelers looking to create unforgettable memories. I recently discovered Glacier Tours while planning my next adventure, and it perfectly matches the book’s advice on seeking out extraordinary journeys. This handbook is definitely a must-read for anyone who wants to travel smarter and enjoy every moment along the way.

[erin_leigh_reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of Lonely Planet books so imagine my joy when I received a copy of The Travel Hack Handbook: How to plan the best trip for your travel on a budget. Not only does this handbook have gorgeous photos it also offers practical advice and suggestions for trip planning. Advice such as what to pack, when to go, how to be a responsible and smart traveller, rainy day travel etc.

[Meredith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some very good information in here! Love the top 10 free things to see page and all of the food tips. Essential $ apps…Genuis! Organized well and easy to navigate. ‘Tips for women travellers’, great idea!! wonderful and informative book for anyone who loves to travel or is looking to start!

[Susan B · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5-3.75 stars for this well-organized book of travel hacks/tips. I will look at it again closer to the time I am able to travel. Suggested websites tend to be British, which makes sense given the publisher's strong UK connections.

[Lena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not really full of "hacks" like I expected, but there were some helpful tips.

[Marilyn Sue Michel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is for the inexperienced traveler, or someone who quit traveling in 2020 and is now considering re-entry. The suggestion to buy a barbeque really made me laugh.

[Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really need a vacation. Until I'm able to go on vacation I'll find contentment in travel guide books.

[Margaret · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a seasoned cost-conscious traveler there was nothing new here.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great visuals and useful tips I suppose for someone traveling for the first time. I read this at the library in like 30 minutes lol.

[Sam · Rating 1 out of 5]

More for complete travel newbies I guess

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing new to justify this book.