Off Track Planet s Travel Guide for the Young, Sexy, and Broke

by Off Track Planet

This all-encompassing travel guide features approximately 100 exciting destinations like Buenos Aires, Brazil, Columbia, Greece, and Thailand, and everything college students, grads, and those in their twenties and thirties want to know about them, including: the cities with the craziest sex shops; the best places to get a tattoo; where to check out some amazing street art; why you should try fried bugs; the best clubs to party until dawn; and much more. Broken into three parts, the first section focuses on what to do and where: food, fashion, music, sports, sex and partying, and more. The second half of the book dives into practical tips and advice on budgeting, hostels, and transportation, and the third section offers great ideas about extending your stay. Entertaining and informative, this lively guide also includes fun charts and graphs and 100 to 150 full-color photos throughout.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Adventure

224 pages, Hardcover

First published April 2, 2013

Reviews

[Alida · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book! I have skimmed (important word here) through a ton of travel guides, all of which essentially offer the same information which ultimately becomes very boring and provides little inspiration. The title of this book is what grabbed my attention- it's a pretty bold title for a travel guide. So, of course, I picked it up and then immediately formed an addiction. I admit, the writing style is a little gimmicky, sometimes coming across as trying a little too hard to sound edgy. But I give it kudos for being a travel guide I actually READ - I didn't skim through it. It's witty at times, creative, but most importantly it's got some good suggestions. They really want to provide you with realistic, budget-friendly ways of traveling while also showing you "hidden gems" and "off the beaten path" places. It's the type of book that gets you excited and inspires you to just drop what you're doing and go on an adventure.

Many people think that if you are low on money you can't afford to go on an adventure. Off Track Planet helps to dispel that myth.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quirky, irky book by some young traveler's who met in a Brooklyn hostel and decided to write this book to help us all "just do it". Get out there and travel without the worry of draining the bank account. Gives suggestions for things to do on the cheap in many locales of the world and discusses hostels, choosing a backpack, transportation, food, toilets, etc. The title gives a hint to the writing style. I may be sexy and broke, but young I'm not and this definitely is written as only the young can.

Worth a browse through as anyone, even an older gal like me can learn some new tricks!

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I haven't actually read the whole of this 'guide', but I've read at least three quarters of it, so therefore enough, in my mind, to review it sufficiently.

This was a fun guide for younger travellers, and I found the inspiration sections particularly interesting. The other sections were also really useful, but if you're looking for something in-depth, there are other books to go to. But it fulfills it's purpose and is a good book to dip in and out of when you're feeling the urge to go travelling.

[Andie Samar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good. It has some useful tips, some of them pretty obvious and some of them not.
What I liked the most is the destinations. It could have been longer or could have said more about each place but it is like a general review of the world for young people, I loved the fist part.
So yeah, it's really good if you don't know where to go to have the craziest adventures.

[Lincy Nunez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Because everyone and anyone can travel no matter what your excuse is

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the perfect read if you plan on traveling on a tight budget. Fun and user friendly, it's filled with interesting facts and straightforward on what you really want to know.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Travel book. Funny. To the point. Not to lengthy with great travel tips from things worth seeing to budgeting to possible jobs while traveling.

[Falana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally, a travel guide I can relate to: young, sexy and broke.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's especially good for a young adult who is looking to go abroad for the first time.

[Merve · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great read for people who love books and travelling.
I love that it's not your usual travel guide like lonelyplanet, but that it has a certain audience it's talkig to (young, sexy and broke people :'D).
I also like the writing style which makes it very easy to read. Also a perfect read when you're on the go to your next adventures.
I love the categories a lot which was also one of the reasons I bought the book in the first place.
The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that some categories come too short :/

[Ally · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's not as applicable to my upcoming trips to Ireland and London as I'd hoped, since I don't envision myself as much of a backpacker but it was extremely enjoyable to read. The tone of it was casual and a little naughty, like talking to a friend instead of reading a how-to- backpack book.

[Megan · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm not the target audience, but I picked it up in a thrift shop and thought it might have some clever tips. Nah. Very colonialist in tone and oddly excited about prostitution. Definitely written for young white douchebags.

[Kimmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a pretty good introduction to backpacking. It's split up into three main sections, the first of which gives you a good overview of the countries and cities the authors have deemed best for the, well, young, sexy, and broke. The second section focuses on the logistics of long term travel including budgeting and safety information. And the third and final section talks about recommend voluntourism opportunities. The only issue I had with the book was that occasionally the language got a little annoying as there's a ton of swearing in it. Now, I happen to swear like a motherfucking sailor but there's literally like ten swear words a page and it starts to seem like the authors are trying a little too hard to be cool. And there's one slur in reference to a transgender sex worker. So that sucked. But overall, a good place to start some research if you're a young first time traveler on a low budget.

[Emily Strenk · Rating 4 out of 5]

I laughed so hard reading this book! The small fun facts and activities in each chapter are perfect for younger travelers, but may be adapted to any age group, really. A very enjoyable read, and inspiring as well. After simply glancing over it, I knew this would be one of my favorite travel guides, and that has reigned true. Definitely recommend this to those who have even an inkling of a desire for travel.

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice to see a "travel guide" looking at the subject from a slightly different angle. Not really a great source of travel info and a bit forced a lot of the time, a bit like announcements from a Virgin Airline stewards who are trying to sound trendy and hip because that is what is expected. Nice to see the Make Yourself Useful bit at the end of the book. Disclaimer: I am not young, sexy and no longer as broke as once upon a time.

[Joymzz · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you want actual information on where to go this book is not for you. It is funny but i was expecting useful information for a backpacking trip. The places are kind of obvious in this book. Other than that, it was really funny the way the author gave his tips on traveling.

[Cintia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some useful tips, but also some inaccurate information and stereotypes. And explaining that seasons are different in the northern and southern hemispheres is calling your readers stupid... just saying.

[Lolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome travel book!

[Hanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

i honestly can't wait to travel with this guide, they have so many awesome ideas and tips

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice as a general source of inspiration or if you are feeling some "Sehnsucht" (= desire for faraway mostly unknwon places).
As the book rightfully states itself "Not your mother's travelbook"

[Giulia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun read, but I was expecting more useful tips.

[Cassie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Contains an "age of consent" blurb for each country. It's a no for me.

[Kirsten · Rating 3 out of 5]

Exactly like the revised edition. Didn't see any difference.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's not your usual travel guide book. It's funny and quirky. I really liked it