Europe on a Shoestring: Big Trips on Small Budgets (Lonely Planet)
by Craig Mclachlan, Damien Simonis, David Else, Duncan Garwood, Leif Pettersen, Neil Wilson, Oliver Berry, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Tim Richards, Tom Masters
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Author: Craig Mclachlan, Damien Simonis, David Else, Duncan Garwood, Leif Pettersen, Neil Wilson, Oliver Berry, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Tim Richards, Tom MastersEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-11-01
ISBN: 1741048559
Number of pages: 1284
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Book Reviews of Europe on a Shoestring: Big Trips on Small Budgets (Lonely Planet)
Book Review: Strictly for budget travelers/backpackers
Summary: 3 Stars
This guide does exactly what it advertises--assists those who are traveling on a budget. Personally, this was my backup guide for filling in the blanks regarding local nightlife. It gives a great idea where to unwind after a day of seeing the sights and covers a wide range of establishments. It also gives a very broad overview of attractions, cathedrals, museums, etc.
This is certainly not the guide that I would use for doing the serious tourist thing (sights are limited) or for finding the higher than two star establishments to sleep or eat--hostels, shared bathrooms, and roach motels are well represented. For the person who would rather jam a stick in their eye than stay in a hostel, there are some great 2 star recommendations that served me well in several places. The rooms were small yet cheap with TV, bathroom/shower, and (in some cases) complimentary breakfast.
My experience is also that cheap eats are not the best way to experience the local cuisine. This guide seems to cover mostly bar food, cafeteria grub or Asian noodle joints. I very rarely used the restaurant recommendations in this guide. The maps are somewhat cluttered with places to eat, sleep, see, embassies, post offices, police stations, etc all on one page.
In summary, decent overview of what each city has to offer, good reference for 2 star lodging, great nightlife section. More discriminating travelers will want to supplement this guide with maybe the Eyewitness/Fodors series for more upscale digs, better food.
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