The Rough Guide to Europe On A Budget Review

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(More customer reviews)I travel to Europe a couple times a year for business -without a corporate budget! I needed a guide book that would help me find reasonable places to stay and the main sites to see in various European countries during my trips. (I rarely go to the same city twice.)
The Rough Guides are GREAT guide books. They are not for the backpacker crowd like Lonely Planet tends to be, nor the rich. Rough Guides cater to that middle crowd - me. Their single country or city guides go into great detail on each location. Don't miss these guidebooks if you are traveling extensively in one country. However, that's too much for my 2-3 day visits. That's where the "Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget" comes in.
The Guide covers 30 countries and appears to be an update of the The Rough Guide to Europe 2006 (Rough Guide Travel Guides). It gives a brief history, tips on culture, hotel and dining recommendations. It lists details on the top sightseeing sites. The photos and maps are better than many other publishers' single-country guide books. On my recent trips I found I was just as informed as my colleagues who invested (weight being a larger consideration than cost) in a single country guidebook.
"The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget" has plenty of information for the business or limited time traveler. If you are going to spend a week in a country sightseeing upgrade to a single country guidebook.

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"The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget" is the ultimate guide to exploring this fascinating continent on a shoestring, with coverage of all the top sights, the clearest mapping of any guide and handy hints on how to save money. You can discover the highlights of Europe, from the vibrant capitals of London, Paris and Rome to the great outdoors, whether skiing in the Alps, hiking in the Tatras or surfing on the Portuguese coast. You can read about Europe's great attractions from the Sistine Chapel in Rome to the Aya Sofia in Istanbul. And with coverage of four new countries - Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Bosnia-Hercegovina, "The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget" is more comprehensive than ever before. You can find practical advice on travelling around Europe, whether by InterRail, Eurail or bus, and what to see and do in each country. With up-to-date descriptions of the best hostels and budget hotels in Europe, bars in Europe, cafes, cheap restaurants, and European shopping and festivals this guide is the budget-conscious traveller's must have item for European trips.

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San Francisco: A Cultural and Literary History (Cities of the Imagination) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this book in preparation for a trip to San Francisco and it really helped me understand so much about the city, from the Gold Rush right up to the dotcom boom and crash. I especially liked the use of quotes from old sources that illustrate not just the past but the present as well. Overall, the book is very engaging and well written, I'd certainly recommend it for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of San Francisco than mainstream guide books provide.

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The Rough Guide to Vancouver Review

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(More customer reviews)We enjoy traveling to Vancouver frequently and were looking for a guidebook that had more than just the typical lodging/eating options. I like this book because it has sections on hiking, children's activities, shopping as well as small sections on nearby destinations of Victoria and Whistler. I find it to be helpful as a quick reference for ideas of things to do.

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"The Rough Guide to Vancouver" is the essential companion to one of the world's most majestic cities with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions. From soaking up some high-speed ice hockey at a Vancouver Canucks game to admiring the cities glorious panoramas by sea plane, discover Vancouver's highlights inspired by dozens of color photos. Find detailed historical coverage of the must-see sights and practical advice on getting around the city whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops, cafes and restaurants for all budgets. "The Rough Guide to Vancouver" includes two full-color sections on Eating Out in Vancouver and The Great Outdoors with insider tips on spectating and enjoying the countless sports opportunities on offer all year round. Rely on expert insider tips on where to find comedy, theatre and live music, ideas for entertaining children plus details for excursions out of the city to Victoria, The Gulf of Islands, Whistler and the Sunshine Coast. Explore every corner of Vancouver with clear maps and expert background on everything from Pacific Rim cuisine to Vancouver's aboriginal cultures.Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to Vancouver".

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A Love Story Review

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(More customer reviews)This story could have been told chronologically in 100 pages or less as a BET Arabesque novel. I did not like the way it jumped back and forth from the past to the present. I lost interest very quickly.

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Scotland For Dummies (Dummies Travel) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am planning a family trip to visit my parents homeland. Scotland for Dummies has helped me to learn a great deal in a short time. I love the Stickers to highlight the places you want to go. The cheat sheets should prove valuable too.

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Enjoy sightseeing and shopping in bustling Edinburgh and Glasgow or explore unspoiled scenery and welcoming towns in the Hebridean Islands, Southern Scotland, Tayside, and the Northeast. Go from the Highlands to the Lowlands. Hike, canoe, or just relax at Loch Lomand. This friendly guide gives you the scoop on:
Edinburgh Old Town, with its intriguing winding alleyways
Accommodations that range from sumptuous 17th century hotel furnished with Gothic antiques to a secluded seaside escape, and from a 17th century laird's house to a sleek, modern and minimalist hotel
Enjoying a pint of lager in a rustic pub where the barmen wear kilts and you don't tip or touring distinctive distilleries
Cathedrals, castles and historic sites like the Calanais Standing Stones (the "Scottish Stonehenge"), Edinburgh Castle that holds the historic Stone of Destiny and Scotland's crown jewels, Doune Castle, made famous by the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Glasgow Cathedral
Storied golf courses such as Muirfield, Royal Troon, and St. Andrews in the country credited with developing the sport
Touring Sir Walter Scott's mansion, Abbotsford, with it's incredible library, relics, and mementos, or paying homage to poet Robert Burns at numerous sites
Shopping for everything from fine wool knits to Caithness glass paper weights to Edinburgh Crystal to tartans and kilts to Highland Stoneware

Like every For Dummies travel guide, Scotland For Dummies includes:
Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
What you shouldn't miss - and what you can skip
The best hotels and restaurants for every budget

Whether you're looking for fun nightlife or the legendary Loch Ness monster...whether you want to explore art galleries and museums or walk craggy seacoasts, this guide gives you the flavor of Scotland so enchantingly you can almost hear the bagpipes.

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The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Las Vegas: Secrets of Living the Good Life--For Less Review

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(More customer reviews)The cover says "secrets of living the good life for less". This is a list of businesses with their addresses and phone numbers. There are no secrets. Her tip for getting a good price on hotel rooms is "before you go, set aside an hour and call 15 or 20 casinos". Seriously?
For free entertainment in Las Vegas she includes computer classes at one of the local Libraries.
This book was in the trash less than an hour after receiving it. I am now dumber for reading it, she receives no points and may god have mercy on her soul.

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Living big-for less-in Sin City Living big in Sin City takes just the sort of big bucks that fewer and fewer folks have at their disposal these days, right? Think again. Las Vegas is full of free and ridiculously cheap stuff-one just needs to know where to look. Leave it to "The Cheap Bastard" to uncover all the ins and outs and exclusive bargains to be had, and to set forth the real deal with wit and humor. The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Las Vegas contains hundreds of ideas for living on the cheap without sacrificing necessities or luxuries. It shows:• How to gain free entrance to plays, films, concerts, and museums• Where to find free classes in anything from yoga to sailing• Where to find half-price meals and free, filling, scrumptious food• How to get a discount haircut, color treatment, manicure, or massage• When and where to find great furnishings in other people's trashWith The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Las Vegas, anyone-from students and recent graduates to frugal businesspeople, not to mention the country's millions of recession-weary annual visitors-can enjoy the good life . . . for less!

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The Rough Guide to Ireland (Rough Guide Ireland) Review

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(More customer reviews)This was the 3rd "Rough Guide" I've used, and in my opinion they are the best resources for travel to new countries. They not only cover the "standard" areas and sites in detail - including a good range of lodging and dining options - but also take you off the beaten track, exposing nice gems not covered in other books.
If you like to really EXPLORE a country, rather than find the next good shopping area or find the most economical place to sleep, this book and ALL of the "Rough Guides" are for you!

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Never Satisfied: How & Why Men Cheat Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this book last year in my ongoing attempt to understand the workings of the male mind. As I read the stories of the men interviewed for this book, I couldn't help but wonder why these men chose to put so much time and effort into being trifling. They concocted some really elaborate schemes to cover up their chicks on the side. I mean really, wouldn't have just been easier to remain single and unattached?
I have seen Mr. Baisden in person and heard him on the radio, and he is a dynamic speaker.
I appreciated how this book examined infidelity from the perspective of the cheating male. That's not something I've seen in print before. It definitely gave me some things to thing about it.
I've loaned this book to a couple of friends and we've all had pretty similar reactions. Mr. Baisden may not be a formal social scientist, but I enjoyed reading his anecdotes and observations nontheless. Sometimes, authors can become so steeped in academia that they lose the common touch. While this book is not likely to garner any awards, it's a worthwhile read for women, like me, who sometimes wonder what makes men do the things that they do.

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The book is a collection of interviews of men who havecheated. It examines how men are raised from childhood to beunfaithful and how parents play a large part in creating cheaters. Italso takes a hard look at the role of the other woman as well as thetolerant wives and girlfriends. Never before has a book dealt withinfidelity on such a realistic level. This is a book every woman andman should read!

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Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon, 7th (Insiders' Guide Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)I gave this book to my daughter who's moving to Portland; she told me the book has a wealth of information and she's enjoying it very much. Now she's spouting all sorts of unusual facts about the city, and she's eager to get there. She appreciates the useful information for someone who's moving to the city.

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Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information for this truly diverse city. Written by a local (and true insider), Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon offers a personal and practical perspective of Portland and its surrounding environs. In addition to the text being fully revised and updated, the 6th edition features a new cover treatment.

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Stage Fright: 40 Stars Tell You How They Beat America's #1 Fear Review

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(More customer reviews)The interviews are personal, revealing, engrossing, and sometimes astonishing. I was surprised to read Robin Williams still gets nervous. "Oh, totally", he says. Jason Alexander's most harrowing experience involved sleeping--yes, sleeping--on stage: "Lying on that bed, on that second story, on that Broadway stage--that combination literally scared me to death." There's more from Olympia Dukakis, Maya Angelou, Melissa Etheridge, David Brenner and others.

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Never before has the problem of stage fright been so eloquently examined; 40 interviews with some of the most highly-accomplished public figures shed light on this affliction, offering tips from their own experiences for overcoming it. Jason Alexander, Mose Allison, Maya Angelou, David Brenner, Peter Coyote, Olympia Dukakis, Richard Lewis, and many more sound off about their trials with stage fright, candidly discussing their fears and insecurities with life in the public eye and ultimately revealing the various paths they followed to overcoming them. Stage fright sufferers from all walks of life-whether a high school freshman nervous about an oral presentation or a professional baseball player with the eyes of the world on his bat-will find consolation by understanding the commonality of their problem, as well as helpful information to finally shed their inhibitions.

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Moon Colorado (Moon Handbooks) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was looking for a book that will take care of my summer trip to Colorado, and I did not find this book too helpful. It would have been more helpful if the book could highlight a few restaurants/hiking trails/points or shops worth visiting. It was my first time visiting Colorado, and it didn't mention anything about access road/trail closure in June.
If you didn't want to spend time doing extra search for your trip and just wanted to follow "the best" or "must visit" things on a guide book, this may not be adequate. Although it has good, general information on major cities and towns in Colorado, almost all of which you can find online. If you are looking for a guide book that has insider tips or detail information that make you say "I wish I had known", this book is probably not it.

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Insiders' Guide to Cape Cod & the Islands, 8th (Insiders' Guide Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)I used to go to Cape Cod as a child, and always loved it. This summer I am taking my wife and kids there, and cannot wait. I've been using this guide as one of my primary resources for planning the trip (with a lot of TripAdvisor to supplement). So far, I've really enjoyed the book, and it's been exceedingly helpful. It is broken down into manageable and easy to understand sections. I particularly liked the history section, which described the history of the Cape and individual histories for each of the towns; and the activities section, which described all of the fun things to do. The description of the hiking and biking activities was particularly helpful for me and my family. There are decent maps at the beginning of the guide which are useful for planning, but not necessarily navigation. It is interesting to note that many of the restaurant recommendations you find in the book are not necessarily in the top listings for TripAdvisor. I recommend comparing notes between the book and that website for current reviews on both restaurants and hotels (of course, I'd recommend that for any travel destination). Overall, I am very pleased with the guide, and recommend it for anyone travelling to the Cape.

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Nashville Chronicles: The Making of Robert Altman's Masterpiece Review

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(More customer reviews)For any fans of this film, and indeed, for its detractors also, this is a must have guide to learning more about the behind the scenes gossip. I am glad this book was not written/published until the 25th anniversary of the movie, as enough time has passed for an objective view of the film to be made. There is no denying that this is a powerful, interesting and even disturbing film. I am espcially pleased that a great number of the actors took part in this book. I have always wondered what happened to Ronee Blakley, (who played the fragile Barbara Jean to a T in the film). Do not miss this book if you love the film.

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You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: The Believer Book of Advice (Vintage Original) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm so glad I got this from the library, because it's just not funny, despite it's having some of the funniest people alive on its list of contributors. As other reviewers have noted, spend one minute reading random entries and you'll see just how bad it is.

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Frommer's Canada Review

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(More customer reviews)This guide is lacking too many things for me to perceive it useful. First, the pricing is not accurate. Even though it's claimed to be published this year, the prices for the hotels and restaurants were as much as 2 times off the values we encountered during the trip in June. Second, it has very little "cultural" component. The description of the cities is mostly devoted to the hotels and restaurants, which I find to be much easier to inquire about in the internet (plus, it's not very accurate, even forgetting about the weird prices, I mentioned earlier). Information on history and peculiarities of such the cities as Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto is presented on 2 pages and is quite boring and incomplete, compared to wikitravel, e.g.. Overall, even though it's written in a fine style and is pleasant in outlook, the book turned out to be completely useless during the travel and we couldn't avoid reading wikitravel + googling for hotels.

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Lost in the Funhouse: The Life and Mind of Andy Kaufman Review

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(More customer reviews)I've read this book and it is a gem. Having kept the flame of Andy's legacy alive on the World Wide Web for the past four years, I must say that I read this book with a little more of a critical eye than your average Andy Kaufman fan. Bill Zehme did not let me down and I am happy to have a copy of this fine book in my possession. Bill's biography is fascinating and sheer poetry.
I know that Andy's family loves the book because I've spoken to them and they've told me so. I don't think a writer can receive higher praise than to receive it from the immediate family of the subject.
This biography will stand the test of time and years from now will surely serve as the only comprehensive biography of Andy Kaufman. Zehme is the guiding light, the North Star when it comes to the life and times of Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman.
Thanks Bill, I wish the movie "Man on the Moon" would have had half the content, spirit and meaning of your fine tome.

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National Geographic Traveler: Washington, DC, 4th edition Review

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(More customer reviews)Before I got this book, I was expecting a lot from National Geographic, and as always, this book met my expectations. There is a bevy of good stuff between the two covers. Their advice is very extensive which cover many topics, it has suggestions, tips and points of view you've probably never heard from your friends before, the pictures work very good with the advice in this book, just like the Dorling Kindersley Washington, D.C. book, each attraction is sorted by neighborhood, the explanation of Washington, D.C.'s history and Washington today is very well said, the author gives plenty of attention to the places to visit just outside the District's borders. This book has virtually every beginner and intermediate detail I needed for my trip, plus a few interesting advanced ones.
Overall, if you are only staying a day or two in the nation's capital, this might be the only book you need, but if you're staying a little longer, I'd say your best choice for a second book would be the Unofficial Guide. It has perks this guide doesn't, and vice versa. The price you pay for this book on Amazon.com is well worth the great photographs and advice. It may also be helpful to get the free official visitor's guide from the visitor center either way. And I agree that this book does have information and interpretation not available on the internet.
Thanks, National Geographic!

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The relaunched National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are in tune with the growing trend toward experiential travel, providing more insider tips and expert advice for a more authentic, cultural experience of each destination. These books serve discerning, curious travelers and supply information and interpretation not available on the Internet.In response to the interests of today's traveler, the acclaimed National Geographic Traveler series includes exciting new editorial features, a contemporary redesign, and inviting new covers.

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