Advantages: Useful in a different way to most guide books Disadvantages: None
Working in travel means I am always interested in things that will help me in my role and also generally want to know of new and interesting things to do and see. Because of this, I like to read travel guides occasionally and even if I already feel that I ...
Advantages: A book specifically focussing on this country Disadvantages: Hoplessly out of date only a year after publication
Whenever I travel, even if it’s for work rather than as a tourist, I like to have some sort of guide with me. I’m something of a guide book snob, and top of the list has to be the DK Eyewitness Guides. Unfortunately neither my last destination (Sierra L ...
Advantages: A good beginners guide to walking in Hertfordshire Disadvantages: Does not educate or challenge
The Pub Strolls series of books is published by Countryside Books, and covers 22 areas of Britain, from Devon to the Yorkshire Dales. Each Pub Strolls book is a slim paper back measuring 15cm by 21cm (just a little too large to fit into your poc ...