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Let's say you are a college-aged/young adult traveler. You are planning to take your first "big" trip to Europe. You want to go to different countries, take the trains, see the sites. You're planning to use a backpack so you can travel lightly and with skill for several weeks or months. You want to save money where it counts so you can get the most out of your trip. Besides visiting some of the usual tourist attactions, you plan to party and experience the nightlife as well. Well, my friend, this book is *made* for you. First, the "nuts and bolts" are covered thoroughly and clearly. The best way to get your passport, how to save money on airfares, how to make the best use of trains, what "hostels" are all about, detailed information on visas, money management, personal safety, what to pack...it's all in here. Second, the "gray areas" that matter are tackled. What is the marijuana and club scene like? What do you do if you get in serious trouble with the police? These topics are others are discussed openly from a unique and informed perspective. Third, the appendix includes additional tips and travel information, and a carefully-reseached listing of emergency and embassy numbers. (It is surprising how many books on the market have outdated information on these numbers!) There are many excellent travel-guides-to-Europe that tell you about museums, hotels, restaurants, etc. The problem is they fail to tell you how to really "get around". This is where Backpacking Through Europe comes into play as your "travel guru". We recommend that you pick up one of those books *and* Backpacking Through Europe. That's how to do it right!
Backpacking Through Europe Reviews
Backpacking Through Europe Reviews
| 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful  Disappointing and uninteresting, By This review is from: Backpacking Through Europe (Paperback) This book is extremely inadequate and a boring read. The information contained within can be found on the internet and other more interesting and more informational guides. It is not worth the price.Some of the information contained within seemed a bit on the shady side also. Such as advice on how to run away from non-government security people, and sneak illegally into hotels. Not recommended for travelers hoping to avoid trouble. There was just not enough good information contained within the book to make this a good buy. There are so many other good guide books out there that are of better value. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful  informative book, By This review is from: Backpacking Through Europe (Paperback) Good book. Lots of good info for the first time traveler on a budget. Plenty of useful phone #s and addresses. Good ideas and lots of unorthodox ways to save time and $. 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful  As of 2005, upt to date info for those on a budget, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Backpacking Through Europe (Paperback) This isn't the only book you'll need to make it through Europe but it should be one of the main ones you carry, especially since it is light, easily portable and full of valuable info, including:1. A list of recommended documents in addition to the necessary ones (passport, airline tickets). He makes sure to mention that any traveler should have 3 photocopies of the front pages of their passport (good security tip) a Hostel Card and an International Student ID card. Tons of lists of phone numbers for every situation, from getting a passport quickly to current websites for getting money saving rail passes. 2. Detailed lists of what to pack - geared to the BACKPACKER. Clearly, backpackers aren't going to want any extra weight and the author keeps this in mind. This section alone could avoid any extra hassle or frustration. 3. One scruple I had with this book. The author does give guidelines on "cramming" which is basically a way of staying at a hotel... Read more |
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