About the Book
Albert Podell, the only American to visit every country in the world, reveals the tactics and techniques that enabled him to explore and survive in the most dangerous places on earth.
In The Survival Guide for the Adventurous International Traveler, Podell shows how to prepare for rugged trips: how to lay out a reasonable itinerary and route, select equipment and supplies, and pack for a combination of maximum self-sufficiency and maximum mobility. He explains all the steps needed to get in physical condition for these long and arduous journeys, how to safeguard your health from all manner of medical threats, how to outwit the bandits and bad guys you are likely to encounter, and, in those rare moments of relaxation, how to get the best deal on souvenirs.
About the Author :
ALBERT PODELL has been an editor at Playboy and three national outdoor magazines and written more than 250 freelance articles. He was co-leader of the Trans-World Record Expedition and co-author of Who Needs A Road, an adventure classic still in print after nearly five decades. He holds a B.A. in government from Cornell, was the graduate fellow of the Committee on International Relations at the University of Chicago, and received a law degree from New York University. He lives in New York and is an all-around outdoorsman skier, boarder, mountaineer, climber, camper, hiker, biker, archer, angler, surfer, kayaker, scuba diver, windsurfer, long-distance swimmer, and vegetable gardener."
Review :
I tell my students to live life fully, and Al Podell's "tour de force," described in fascinating detail in this wonderful book, shows that he has done just that.--John Sexton, president, New York University, on Around the World in 50 Years
Like "Crocodile Dundee" produced by Monty Python and directed by Woody Allen.--Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet, on Around the World in 50 Years
Podell's passport would be a more fascinating read than many a thriller... A great book by an even greater traveler.--Peter Allison, author of Whatever You Do, Don't Run, on Around the World in 50 Years
Swashbuckler, philosopher, humorist, Al Podell has lived, and written, a splendidly rollicking adventure.--Trevor Morrison, Dean, New York University School of Law, on Around the World in 50 Years
The fastest and most thrilling adventure book ever.--Tracie Max Sachs, five-time World Cup speed-skiing champion, on Around the World in 50 Years
This fascinating book is filled with adventurous curiosity and constant drama, and written with delight, humor, and compassion.--James Fulton Hoge, Jr., former editor of Foreign Affairs and publisher of New York Daily News, on Around the World in 50 Years
Advance Praise for "Around the World in 50 Years
Podell's passport would be a more fascinating read than many a thriller... A great book by an even greater traveler. Peter Allison, author of Whatever You Do, Don't Run, on Around the World in 50 Years
Like Crocodile Dundee produced by Monty Python and directed by Woody Allen. Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet, on Around the World in 50 Years
Albert Podell travels the world having more hair-raising misadventures and harrowing escapes than Indiana Jones. Around the World in 50 Years sets a new standard for adventure travel books. Will Lutwick, author of Dodging Machetes
The fastest and most thrilling adventure book ever. Tracie Max Sachs, five-time World Cup speed-skiing champion, on Around the World in 50 Years
Swashbuckler, philosopher, humorist, Al Podell has lived, and written, a splendidly rollicking adventure. Trevor Morrison, Dean, New York University School of Law, on Around the World in 50 Years
I tell my students to live life fully, and Al Podell's tour de force, described in fascinating detail in this wonderful book, shows that he has done just that. John Sexton, president, New York University, on Around the World in 50 Years
This fascinating book is filled with adventurous curiosity and constant drama, and written with delight, humor, and compassion. James Fulton Hoge, Jr., former editor of Foreign Affairs and publisher of New York Daily News, on Around the World in 50 Years
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Podell's passport would be a more fascinating read than many a thriller... A great book by an even greater traveler. Peter Allison, author of Whatever You Do, Don't Run, on Around the World in 50 Years
Like "Crocodile Dundee" produced by Monty Python and directed by Woody Allen. Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet, on Around the World in 50 Years
Albert Podell travels the world having more hair-raising misadventures and harrowing escapes than Indiana Jones. "Around the World in 50 Years" sets a new standard for adventure travel books. "Will Lutwick, author of Dodging Machetes"
The fastest and most thrilling adventure book ever. Tracie Max Sachs, five-time World Cup speed-skiing champion, on Around the World in 50 Years
Swashbuckler, philosopher, humorist, Al Podell has lived, and written, a splendidly rollicking adventure. Trevor Morrison, Dean, New York University School of Law, on Around the World in 50 Years
I tell my students to live life fully, and Al Podell's "tour de force," described in fascinating detail in this wonderful book, shows that he has done just that. John Sexton, president, New York University, on Around the World in 50 Years
This fascinating book is filled with adventurous curiosity and constant drama, and written with delight, humor, and compassion. James Fulton Hoge, Jr., former editor of Foreign Affairs and publisher of New York Daily News, on Around the World in 50 Years"
Advance Praise for "Around the World in 50 Years
""Podell's passport would be a more fascinating read than many a thriller... A great book by an even greater traveler." --Peter Allison, author of "Whatever You Do, Don't Run
""Like "Crocodile Dundee" produced by Monty Python and directed by Woody Allen." --Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet
"Albert Podell travels the world having more hair-raising misadventures and harrowing escapes than Indiana Jones. "Around the World in 50 Years" sets a new standard for adventure travel books." --Will Lutwick, author of "Dodging Machetes
""The fastest and most thrilling adventure book ever." --Tracie Max Sachs, five-time World Cup speed-skiing champion
"Swashbuckler, philosopher, humorist, Al Podell has lived, and written, a splendidly rollicking adventure." --Trevor Morrison, Dean, New York University School of Law
"I tell my students to live life fully, and Al Podell's "tour de force," described in fascinating detail in this wonderful book, shows that he has done just that." --John Sexton, president, New York University
"This fascinating book is filled with adventurous curiosity and constant drama, and written with delight, humor, and compassion." --James Fulton Hoge, Jr., former editor of "Foreign Affairs "and publisher of "New York Daily News"
