INTRODUCTION: How to Use This Book

Things You Will Need While Reading This Book

CHAPTER I: Beginning the Quest

Think Beyond the Boundaries
Tourist, Traveler, Adventurer
Participate in the Culture
The Worse the Experience the Better the Story
The Pearl of Opportunity
The Two Kinds of People
Roll with the Punches

CHAPTER II: The Three Questions

Question #1: What Exactly Will I Do?
Question #2: When Exactly Will I Do It?
Question #3: How Exactly Will I Do It?

CHAPTER III: The Three Powers

Power #1: Thoughts
* Pictures
* Assumption
Power #2: Feelings
* Music
* Positive and Negative Association
Power #3: Actions
* Daily List
* Persistence and Burning Bridges

CHAPTER IV: Putting the Six Together

Modeling
The Power of an Hour
Prayer
Spirit Storming
Dreams
The Round Table
Responsibilities and Obstacles
Making it Work

CHAPTER V: Travel and Adventure Jobs

Where the Wild Things Are
Alaska Fisherman/Processor
Armed Forces Soldier/Officer
Backpacker
Bodyguard
Bounty Hunter
Cruise Ship Employee
English Teacher (as a foreign language)
Explorer
Flight Attendant
Firefighter (structures)
Gambler
Hunter
Import/Export Representative
Intelligence Operative
Internet Vendor/Marketer
Law Enforcement Officer/Agent
Mariner
Martial Artist/Fighter
Mercenary
Outdoor Professional
Paranormal Investigator
Private Investigator
Reporter/Freelance Writer
Stuntman
Tour Guide
Travel Agent
Treasure Hunter
Truck Driver
Volunteer Worker
Wildland Firefighter or Forester
Other Jobs

CHAPTER VI: Planning Your Travels and Adventures

Research the Trip and Determine How Much Money Is Needed
Decrease Costs and Spend Less Than You Make
How to Multiply Your Money While Traveling
The Budget System
What to Pack
Languages
Getting into Foreign Countries
* Passport
* Visas
* Exchanging Money
Traveling Cheap
Keeping in Touch
Find the Right Guide
* Tour Agencies
* Associations
How to Raise $10,000 in 24 Hours to Fund Your Vacation, Expedition or World Backpacking Tour
How to Raise Money from Sponsors for Expeditions
How to Travel the World for Free
How to Live Like a King in a Foreign Country for Peanuts
Overcome Initial Resistance
Planning vs. Winging It

CHAPTER VII: Protect Yourself

Protect Your Home While Away
Scams
Thieves
Thugs
Safeguard Against Rape
Protect Yourself on Transportation and City Streets
Drugs
Authority
Sex
Money and Document Security
Emergency Contacts
Health
Insurance
Self-Defense
Weapons and Body Armor
Gut Instinct -- LFTA

CHAPTER VIII: Transportation

Automobiles
* Buying and Selling an Auto
* Drive-Away Companies
* International Driving Permit
* Taxis
Bicycle
Boats and Freighters
Buses
Flights
Hitch-hiking
Trains
Walking
Other Means of Transportation
A Traveler's Guide to Buying Automobiles, Boats and Planes for Pennies on the Dollar

CHAPTER IX: Places to Sleep

Camping
Friend's Houses
Hospitality Exchange Programs
Hostels
Hotels and Motels
Monasteries
Native Homes
Other Places to Sleep

CHAPTER X: The Traveler/Adventurer

The Traveler/Adventurer's Log
Culture Shock
Live As If You Were Going to Die
The Traveler/Adventurer
A Word from the Author

APPENDIX: Action Charts

Goal Statement
Money -- Travel Fund
Item Checklist
Round Table
Job Plan

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