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Penang Food & Culture Trip Pack

Plan three practical days with the 16-page printable PDF and HTML companion. Standard US$4.99; Philippines or India residents US$2.49; Malaysia residents US$3.49.

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NEW · FREE PRINTABLE · ENGLISH · OCTOBER 2026

International Travel Safety: Quick Checklist

Four printable pages covering essential pre-trip checks, travel-health preparation, practical on-the-road safety and an emergency contact worksheet. A research-based 2026 companion to John Gentry’s original 2015 travel-safety book, with links to official U.S. State Department and CDC guidance.

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Travel Tips That Could Save Your Life — 2026 practical reader edition — ExploreTraveler, John J. Gentry, Sr.

FREE 2026 EBOOK · ENGLISH + ESPAÑOL

Travel Tips That Could Save Your Life

15-page updated, condensed practical edition of John Gentry's 2015 travel-safety book. Covers preparation, food and water, personal awareness, technology and first aid, with official reference links.

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Español — Descargar PDF gratis (15 páginas)

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Taiwan: Food, Culture & the Coast — ExploreTraveler reader cover, John J. Gentry, Sr.

NEW · FREE 2026 TAIWAN EBOOK · ENGLISH

Taiwan: Food, Culture & the Coast

17-page curated ExploreTraveler reader adapted from our original Taiwan manuscript. Discover food markets, tea, regional travel, coastal landscapes, cultural experiences, and four printable planning worksheets. Historic observations are clearly distinguished from current travel guidance.

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Luxury Without the Price Tag — 2026 planning adaptation — ExploreTraveler, John J. Gentry, Sr.

NEW · FREE 2026 EBOOK · ENGLISH

Luxury Without the Price Tag

Our updated 17-page planning edition helps you compare hotels, resorts and cruises using real quotes rather than outdated offers. Includes an eleven-chapter framework and practical checklists.

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Lujo sin pagar de más — edición práctica 2026 — portada de ExploreTraveler, John J. Gentry, Sr.

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Lujo sin pagar de más

Guía práctica de 14 páginas para comparar el costo total de hoteles, resorts y cruceros, con listas de verificación y preguntas antes de reservar. Adaptación abreviada y revisada del manuscrito original de 2025; no presenta tarifas en tiempo real ni reseñas de visitas nuevas.

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NEW · WORK & TRAVEL · FREE 6-PAGE ENGLISH PDF

Work & Travel Income Readiness Workbook

Explore lawful remote work, freelancing and digital products, then check your real costs and test a 30-day plan. Based on ExploreTraveler's archived work-and-travel writing; no guaranteed earnings.

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Penang Food Passport — ExploreTraveler, John J. Gentry, Sr.

Penang Food Passport

Seven-page PDF including the cover, with links to seven original Penang food videos and articles, ingredient questions, tasting notes and a flexible food-day worksheet.

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Travel Budget & Backup Plan — ExploreTraveler, John J. Gentry, Sr.

Travel Budget & Backup Plan

Seven-page PDF including the cover, for estimating trip costs, documenting quotes, adding a reserve and preparing offline emergency details.

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FILIPINO / TAGALOG · 6 PAHINA

Pilipinas: Gabay sa Pagpaplano ng Biyahe — Tagalog — ExploreTraveler, John J. Gentry, Sr.

Pilipinas: Gabay sa Pagpaplano ng Biyahe

Libreng gabay para sa Leyte, Samar, Bohol at iba pang kuwento. May ruta, badyet at mga dapat tiyakin bago mag-book. May 6 na pahina, kasama ang pabalat at pahina ng mga larawan.

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Penang Food & Culture Trip Pack

16-page English PDF plus an HTML companion: three area-based day plans, route cards, food questions and a MYR budget worksheet.

US$4.99 standard
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Digital Nomad First-Base Workbook — ExploreTraveler workbook cover, John J. Gentry, Sr.

Digital Nomad First-Base Workbook

20 printable English pages to compare bases, plan a workweek, check accommodation and connectivity, track costs and review a trial stay.

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Travel Tips That Could Save Your Life — 2026 practical reader edition — ExploreTraveler, John J. Gentry, Sr.
Cover shown: the free, condensed 2026 practical reader edition.

English · Original edition

Travel Tips That Can Save Your Life!

Original historical edition preserved. A condensed, updated 2026 practical reader edition is now free: see the 2026 edition and download.

Luxury Without the Price Tag — 2026 planning adaptation — ExploreTraveler, John J. Gentry, Sr.
Cover shown: the free, shorter 2026 planning adaptation.

English · 2025 original manuscript

Luxury Without the Price Tag

The original 2025 manuscript is preserved. The revised, shorter 2026 reader edition is free in English and Spanish: view the current promotional editions.

Consejos de viaje que podrían salvarte la vida — portada de ExploreTraveler, John J. Gentry, Sr.
Portada de la edición práctica abreviada de 2026.

Español · Edición práctica de 2026 · PDF gratuito

Consejos de viaje que podrían salvarte la vida

Edición práctica actualizada y abreviada de 15 páginas. No es el manuscrito original completo. Preparación, comida y agua, seguridad personal, tecnología y primeros auxilios, con fuentes oficiales.

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A new workbook for working while traveling

Our 20-page Digital Nomad First-Base Workbook adds practical comparisons, a weekly planner, accommodation questions, a budget review and repeatable worksheets. See what is inside and get the free starter kit.