Lonely Planet Europe On A Shoestring
by China Williams, Reuben Acciano, Sarah Johnstone
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Author: China Williams, Reuben Acciano, Sarah JohnstoneEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-02
ISBN: 1740597796
Number of pages: 1324
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Book Reviews of Lonely Planet Europe On A Shoestring
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.
Summary of Lonely Planet Europe On A Shoestring
Can't choose between the northern lights in Lapland, fairytale castles in Transylvania, picturesque beaches on the Mediterranean coast or the bright lights of Paris and London? Then why not try them all! Written for backpackers by backpackers, this guide lets you go further, stay longer and pay less for a trip of a lifetime.. FIND YOUR WAY - inspiring itineraries and hundreds of maps help you plan your modern-day Grand Tour
. EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY - extended listings for cheap and chic sleeps, tasty budget eats, uber-cool bars and world-famous clubs, with hand-picked splurge suggestions
. BE IN THE KNOW - our culture coverage puts everything from ancient Greece to flamenco dancing in context
. SEE ANOTHER SIDE - discover wife carrying in Finland, cheese rolling in Britain and tomato fights in Spain with our lowdown on the strange world of Europe's festivals
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