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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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VINE VOICE on October 28, 2013
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This book is very well done! It is chock full of information you can use when travelling (when I say chock FULL I mean it)! You would probably want to copy and condense the pages you need before going! This isn't the size to fit neatly into a bag! It is 2 inches thick, 1250 pages, and is 5 X 8. It is also fairly heavy and is on good paper! There's a very small section of pictures at the beginning (which are great pictures, by the way, otherwise no pictures. There are, of course, good maps! They do a good job of covering all necessities in here. (if you are going to more than one or two countries, you would probably just need to make room for this whole book!)
Will give a rundown of most of what is included:
Countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Netherlands, Belgium/Luxembourg, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia/Hercegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, Moldova, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Scandinavia, France, Spain, Portugal, Britain and Ireland.
Listings: Sights, Beaches, Activities, Courses, Tours, Festivals/Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking, Entertainment, Shopping, Information and Transport.
Symbols: Telephone numbers, open hours, parking, non-smoking, air-conditioning, internet/wifi access, swimming pool, vegetarian selection, English language menu, families, pets, bus, ferry, metro, subway, tube, tram, train.
The contents has a listing of the different cities included for each country. Listing of exchange rates for each country, which includes: Australia, Canada, Euro, New Zealand, Japan, UK and US.
Info on biking, hostels, homestays, farmstays, guesthouses, camping and visas.Read more ›
Will give a rundown of most of what is included:
Countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Netherlands, Belgium/Luxembourg, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia/Hercegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, Moldova, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Scandinavia, France, Spain, Portugal, Britain and Ireland.
Listings: Sights, Beaches, Activities, Courses, Tours, Festivals/Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking, Entertainment, Shopping, Information and Transport.
Symbols: Telephone numbers, open hours, parking, non-smoking, air-conditioning, internet/wifi access, swimming pool, vegetarian selection, English language menu, families, pets, bus, ferry, metro, subway, tube, tram, train.
The contents has a listing of the different cities included for each country. Listing of exchange rates for each country, which includes: Australia, Canada, Euro, New Zealand, Japan, UK and US.
Info on biking, hostels, homestays, farmstays, guesthouses, camping and visas.Read more ›
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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VINE VOICE on November 26, 2013
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Lonely Planet’s latest Europe on a Shoestring is a good starting point for the traveler interested in exploring the European continent. This book covers the highlights of Europe, suggesting itineraries for those interested in a Mediterranean vacation, a Scandinavian adventure or one in the heart of the continent.
The authors offer the sights to see in every country (including some that may be surprising like the surfing area in Munich) and includes the hours of museums and costs. Since this book focuses on seeing Europe cheaply there are pensions, hostels and hotels listed for the traveler which will not break the bank. Also included are beaches, nightlife, and info on the modes of transport in each country.
Especially helpful is a short history of the country located in each section along with an overview of the people and the current government. I found this travel guide to be easy to read although more pictures would be nice. This is not a family friendly guide, not that families could not use this book and find bargains; no this guide is geared for the single traveler or perhaps a group of travelers who are exploring Europe. Actually this is the kind of book I would recommend to those college students and recent grads who are contemplating a backpacking tour in Europe. (I used a Lonely Planet Guide years ago when I traveled through Europe and found it very useful.) This book is thick and heavy so it might be better utilized as a planning tool before you leave, particularly if backpacking, but if you have the room, take it with you. It will save you time and money in every country.
The authors offer the sights to see in every country (including some that may be surprising like the surfing area in Munich) and includes the hours of museums and costs. Since this book focuses on seeing Europe cheaply there are pensions, hostels and hotels listed for the traveler which will not break the bank. Also included are beaches, nightlife, and info on the modes of transport in each country.
Especially helpful is a short history of the country located in each section along with an overview of the people and the current government. I found this travel guide to be easy to read although more pictures would be nice. This is not a family friendly guide, not that families could not use this book and find bargains; no this guide is geared for the single traveler or perhaps a group of travelers who are exploring Europe. Actually this is the kind of book I would recommend to those college students and recent grads who are contemplating a backpacking tour in Europe. (I used a Lonely Planet Guide years ago when I traveled through Europe and found it very useful.) This book is thick and heavy so it might be better utilized as a planning tool before you leave, particularly if backpacking, but if you have the room, take it with you. It will save you time and money in every country.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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VINE VOICE on October 29, 2013
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We are just starting to discover the joys of European travel and are eager for tips on how to do this in a more economical manner. So I wanted to LOVE this book. Really.
I'll start with saying this book covers pretty much all of Europe, including countries that are not in most American's minds when they think of a European vacation (e.g. Estonia, Albania, Bosnia, Serbia). The countries aren't treated equally however: Russia(27 pages)has far less attention and detail paid to it than Belgium (36 pages).
I will focus on Paris, since that's the area I know the best. I was surprised to see some things that I think are a terrible value (the Paris Visite pass) listed as a good idea. The Paris Museum Pass was also suggested, however whether it's a good deal depends solely on just how many museums you want to cram in to 2/4/6 days - I have not found it to be a good deal because my family can really only enjoy one museum a day. The information on the Navigo Decouverte is incomplete - it's really only a good deal if you will be in Paris on Monday or Tuesday, as the weeklong pass *always* starts on Monday. If you will be in Paris from Thursday to Wednesday, the Navigo Decouverte is not going to be a good deal for you. For some reason, this guide book lists September and October as ideal times to visit Paris - and they are, if you want to pay a premium for hotels. August is actually one of the best times of year to go to Paris for the budget conscious - you can get hotel rooms for about half what you would pay in September or July. Sites are also significantly less crowded - especially in late August. It used to be that Paris went on vacation in August - many shops, restaurants and bakeries were simply closed for the month.Read more ›
I'll start with saying this book covers pretty much all of Europe, including countries that are not in most American's minds when they think of a European vacation (e.g. Estonia, Albania, Bosnia, Serbia). The countries aren't treated equally however: Russia(27 pages)has far less attention and detail paid to it than Belgium (36 pages).
I will focus on Paris, since that's the area I know the best. I was surprised to see some things that I think are a terrible value (the Paris Visite pass) listed as a good idea. The Paris Museum Pass was also suggested, however whether it's a good deal depends solely on just how many museums you want to cram in to 2/4/6 days - I have not found it to be a good deal because my family can really only enjoy one museum a day. The information on the Navigo Decouverte is incomplete - it's really only a good deal if you will be in Paris on Monday or Tuesday, as the weeklong pass *always* starts on Monday. If you will be in Paris from Thursday to Wednesday, the Navigo Decouverte is not going to be a good deal for you. For some reason, this guide book lists September and October as ideal times to visit Paris - and they are, if you want to pay a premium for hotels. August is actually one of the best times of year to go to Paris for the budget conscious - you can get hotel rooms for about half what you would pay in September or July. Sites are also significantly less crowded - especially in late August. It used to be that Paris went on vacation in August - many shops, restaurants and bakeries were simply closed for the month.Read more ›
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