While I've had my Guide for some time, an upcoming international trip, in light of the events of 9/11/01, make rereading Mike's recommendations a MUST. Your personal safety and wellbeing, both home and abroad, are greatly enhanced when you follow his advice.
As an experienced international traveler (32 countries, 3 times around the world) this book reveals numerous "Blinding flashes of the obvious". Mike's "Tell it like it is" approach makes using this pocket sized volume both simple and straightforward.