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"I Came, I Saw, I Drank Cocktails and Judged Other People"

Advantages: Occasionally she writes something insightful and authentic
Disadvantages: If I had to travel with this woman I would get locked up for violence.

Free and worth exactly what I paid A couple of months ago I discovered that membership of the Amazon ‘Prime’ scheme entitles Kindle owners to use the ‘Kindle Owners’ Lending Library’. This means that anyone who pays for the fast delivery scheme calle ...

koshkha 18.02.2013 · Read full review
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Review of I Come Alone - Michelle J Coote

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There's a very good reason the guides don't tell you these things

Advantages: Occasionally mildly amusing
Disadvantages: Often factually incorrect, poorly edited and mostly just moaning and whining

A Different India for Each Visitor I first went to India more than 15 years ago and I’ve been back many times since for holidays and for business trips. I’ve been all over the place but I still wouldn’t claim that I ‘know’ India be ...

koshkha 15.02.2012 · Read full review
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Review of India: All The Parts Other Travel Books Leave Out (Kindle Edition) - Phillip Donnelly

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Thelma and Louise - with Claws

Advantages: A real story of love and affection
Disadvantages: If you hate cats, steer clear

When the going gets tough, the tough get going Bereavement is a great catalyst for change. It makes us stop and reconsider what we want from life and in the case of a sudden loss, that sense of 'do it now' urgency is enhanced. Claire de Vries lost her ...

koshkha 22.07.2011 · Read full review
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Review of I And Claudius - Clare De Vries

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Be culture smart if you can!

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 ...

frankiecesca 15.12.2011 · Read full review
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Review of Ireland- Culture Smart! - John Scotney

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