Before You Go is a must-have for every young traveller. It offers essential advice from gap-year expert Tom Griffiths for anyone contemplating taking time off to travel. New features in this edition include: extra advice for worried parents; new guidelines on luggage post-September 11; updates taking into account the Bali bombing and potential targets; and information on currency changes in Europe. Other details include hints and tips on money and finances, packing, safety, going alone (for men and women), going with a friend, health and emergencies, and masses of checklists and useful contacts.