Over 200,000 18-24 year olds take a gap year every year, and the numbers are growing yearly. In this up-dated edition, Tom Griffiths provides essential information on: money and finances; packing; parents; health and emergencies; safety; going solo; going with a friend; hitch-hiking; and coming home. It also includes tips, hints, checklists, useful contacts and expanded sections on travelling to Islamic countries.