Travel to Europe

Rick Steves' Best of Europe 2007 (Rick Steves)

Format: Paperback
Author: Rick Steves
ReleaseDate: 08 August, 2006
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Rating:

Essential Book for Europe travel
It had all the places I wanted to go, including how to get there (metro, train, bus, car), when to go, and how much it cost. This book was great. Only a few places had outdated information, like prices, but it was close enough. The only disappointment I found in the book was that it did not include anything about Munich, Germany. Munich, in my opinion, was one of my favorite cities and had so much to see and do, and beer to experience! That not withstanding, this book had all the right information. Buy it an use it!.

The Good and the Bad
This guide is the first book I bought from him, and while I like its narrative approach, it has the main drawback of turning you into an even less adventurous of a traveller. I came across Rick Steve from watching his shows on HDTV. He PICKS the sites for you at the expense of skipping more interesting destinations.

Case in point: there's nothing here on Portugal (what?!), Norway (fjord!), Sweden, and Eastern Europe. NOTHING. Dordogne, Wales, the Mezzogiorno, Swiss cities, and the French wine country? Crickets. And this is a 1350-page book!

Positive things I'll say is when the destinations are discussed, it is done well. I find it a welcome contrast to the other guidebooks that mention an attraction and a one-sentence description--the Yellow Page entry style.

So it's a balance you have to make. IF you agree with his choices, then grab this book, otherwise, whip out a notepad and head to the nearest bookstore then browse the different travel guides for ideas. .

good travel guide
Also useful for those who have limited stay at each destination since Rick Steve ranks popular sites into categories of must-sees to additional sites to see if time permits. Helpful guide for the budget travellers. I got a free city map at Rothenburg, Germany from one of the souvenier shops there for just carrying the book. So definitely perks included.

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