First Time Around the World is a pre-trip guide for travellers planning their first trip around the world. It's an engaging and lively book by an experienced world traveller which covers everything from budgeting, packing and avoiding scams to staying healthy and working abroad. The guide contains area profiles, giving the lowdown on where to go and the best way of getting around. Colour photos provide evocative images of some of the most alluring destinations and there are anecdotes throughoutfrom other travellers.