Rick Steves Europe Through the Back Door 2016: The Travel Skills Handbook
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (629 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1631211757 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 784 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Rick produces a public television series (Rick Steves' Europe), a public radio show (Travel with Rick Steves), and an app and podcast (Rick Steves Audio Europe); writes a bestselling series of guidebooks and a nationally syndicated newspaper column; organizes guided tours that take thousands of travelers to Europe annually; and offers an information-packed websit
He shares his favorite off-the-beaten-path towns, trails, and natural wonders in his multi-page summaries of each country, introducing you to the real treasures of Europe. You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Europe in this full-color guidebook, including how to:Plan your itinerary and maximize your timePack lightand rightFind good-value hotels and restaurantsTravel smoothly by train, bus, car, and planeAvoid crowds and tourist scamsHurdle the language barrierUnderstand cultural differences and connect with localsSave money while enjoying the trip of a lifetimeAfter more than three decades of exploring Europe, Rick considers this travel skills handbook his life’s work. With this guidebook you’ll experience the culture like a local, spend less money, and have more fun.
About the AuthorRick Steves has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. With the help of his hardworking staff of 80 at Rick Steves' Europe, Inc.—in Edmonds, Washington, just north of Seattle—Rick's mission is to make European travel fun, affordable, and culturally broadening for Americans.. Rick produces a public television series (Rick Steves' Europe), a public radio show (Travel with Rick Steves), and an app and podcast (Rick Steves Audio Europe); writes a bestselling series of guidebooks and a nationally syndicated new
A must have for your trip to Europe! Virginia Gal If you're planning a trip anywhere in Europe, get this book as soon as you know you're going. It has info on literally everything you need to know, including accommodation recommendations, how to get there, how to travel once you get there, and most importantly, things you need to do before you go, like applying for visas, buying your Eurorail pass, etc,, reservations for attractions, etc.About 4-6 weeks before your trip, buy the Rick Steves guide for the specific country you plan to visit. My husband and I travel a lot, and Rick Steves' guides are my Bibles!. "Lors of useful information in an easy to read style" according to Amazon Customer. Easy to read, good advice and lindo. Every time we go to Europe we buy the Rick Steves books applicable to the area we will be visiting and every time his advice has been right onregarding best time to avoid crowds, cute villages to visit on the way, off the beaten path attractions. If you are spending thousands in a trip across the pond, you may as well add a another 20 or so dollars and ensure you get the best experience on your trip and that is what Rick Steves books do.Europe through the back door is kind of "getting the big picture" book, but has a really useful chapter on what are the mai. RePhilExcellent Guide Book! RePhil4905 Great book for anyone thinking of traveling Europe, especially if you're on a budget. This book has everything you need to know from the day you decide to take your trip, and will tell you the best, most reliable places to get the things you need. From documents (passports/visas), to transportation, to accomodations, to sightseeing, great restaurants and bars/clubs, etc. This book has all the info you need. On top of general information about Europe, it has detailed chapters on every country, so it's just as useful even if you're only going to 1 or a few countries.. 905 said Excellent Guide Book!. Great book for anyone thinking of traveling Europe, especially if you're on a budget. This book has everything you need to know from the day you decide to take your trip, and will tell you the best, most reliable places to get the things you need. From documents (passports/visas), to transportation, to accomodations, to sightseeing, great restaurants and bars/clubs, etc. This book has all the info you need. On top of general information about Europe, it has detailed chapters on every country, so it's just as useful even if you're only going to 1 or a few countries.