Advantages: packed full of useful info, great intro to the country Disadvantages: everyone else will be going to the places it recommends too
When I bought the Lonely Planet guide I knew very little about Croatia. I was still harbouring suspicions that it was a war-torn wasteland, although the Croatian Tourist Board claimed it was all beaches, sea, old building, dramatic landscapes and nudist c ...
Advantages: Colourful, informative Disadvantages: Not comprehensive enough for some.
...This fascinating and well put together book isn't just a list of cities, there are small sections covering the Past, Present and Future of cities in general, as well as maps of the continents marking the cities that have been included. Lonely Planet reade ...
Advantages: Beautiful, Amazing images, large and simply set out. Disadvantages: Perhaps a little pricey but look around for deals on the internet
This book is simply stunning. Perfect for leaving out on your coffee table for it's sure to impress as well as being highly engrossing! I could spend hours looking at this beautiful book and its super photographs. Laid out and divided into sections; each ...
Advantages: A must have for starting a journey Disadvantages: Carrying around books in your rucksack
There are travel books and there are travel books for tourists who have an abundant supply of money and only two weeks to spend it in, stay at expensive hotels and get a tour bus to wherever it is that their 'guide' suggests that they should visit.
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Advantages: Fantastic information about accomodation, Maps Disadvantages: Can be misleading
...I travelled around the majority of Morocco using this lonely planet. They are a very useful tool for any traveller. This book provides you with up-to-date information on hotels and entertainment. The maps allow you to find the best hotel for you at th ...
