Advantages: real life romance, dreamy desriptions of France Disadvantages: You want to read on...and now you can in the sequel!
The Olive Grove is written by Carol Drinkwater, a British actress, and the book describes her real adventures. She meets a frenchman, Michel, and they decide to buy an Olive Grove together deep in the heart of France. The reader travels with her as she ab ...
Advantages: Mentions places of interest which you might otherwise miss, cheap too. Disadvantages: Written in 2003/2004 so some prices / information might be slightly outdated
In June 2007 my husband and I took a fly drive holiday to California. Being the kind of person who’s almost anal in their preparation for any holiday, I started scouting around for books to take with us months beforehand.
This was one that I bought, I ...
Advantages: good overview over the main attractions Disadvantages: bus times and prices inaccurate
-------------------- I'm using the 6th edition, published in August 2007. -------------------- Laos is definitely my favourite country, travelling or living there. My initial plan was to spend there one week, basically just a quick stop on my way to Viet ...
Advantages: Deciding where to go Disadvantages: Decing what to do when you get to these places
I used the Laos Lonely Planet and found my way around the country and had a fab time (see my review on Laos). As any guide book, you can only use them as a guide. I know this may sound obvious, but what I mean is that you cannot follow them religously ...
Advantages: Fantastic information about accomodation, Maps Disadvantages: Can get too caught up with recommendations
Another great book for the Lonely Planet series. The book provides you with plenty of maps and hotel information to enable you not to get lost in a new town or hustled by any of the local touts. Although the people of Laos are generally very friendly, ...
