Rick Steves
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Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers what they really need to know when traveling in Paris, Normandy, the Loire Valley, Burgundy, Alsace, Dordogne, the Alps, the Languedoc, and Provence? With "Rick Steves' France 2006", travelers can experience Rick's favorite destinations in France, from silky sand beaches on the French Riviera to Parisian street markets - economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, "Rick Steves' France 2006" includes opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights; friendly places to eat and sleep; suggested day plans; walking tours and trip itineraries; clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot; and Rick's newest "back door" discoveries.
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Eastern Europe including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia. Explore Eastern Europe's top cities, from the romantic spires of Prague and the steamy thermal baths of Budapest to charming Krakow and laid-back Ljubljana. Enjoy the imperial sights of Vienna and walking tours of exotic Dubrovnik. Then delve into the region's natural wonders: hike through the waterfall wonderland at Plitvice Lakes National Park, drive the winding road to the Julian Alps, and watch the sun dip slowly into the Adriatic from the Dalmatian Coast. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll learn which sights are worth your time and money, and how to get around by train, bus, car, and boat. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket."
Who but Rick Steves can tell travellers the best way to see Barcelona, the Basque Region, Madrid, Toledo, Salamanca, Andalucia, Sevilla, Arcos, Jerez, Granada, Gibraltar, and Morocco? With "Rick Steves' Spain 2008", travellers can experience the best of everything Spain has to offer, including tapas-hopping and cathedral visits - economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, this guide includes, opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights, friendly places to eat and sleep, suggested day plans, walking tours and trip itineraries, and clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot.
Travelers can count on Rick Steves to tell them what they really need to know when traveling in Vienna, Salzburg, and Tirol. Self-guided walking tours lead visitors to the Hofburg Castle and the magnificent gardens in Salzburg. Experience the culture like a local with a bike ride in the countryside or indulge in Viennese chocolate at Demel's Caf. With up-to-date advice on which sights are worth your time and money and suggestions on good-value hotels and restaurants, Rick Steves helps travelers get the most out of every day and every dollar.
With this guide, travellers can experience the best of everything Florence and Tuscany have to offer - economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, this guide includes maps and photos, opinionated coverage, suggested day plans, trip itineraries and more.
Rick Steves' Germany 2009 offers up the best of Deutschland, from the otherworldly castles of Bavaria to the rowdy beer halls of Munich. Rick covers the must-see sights of Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt, and also includes a healthy dose of little-known destinations in the Black Forest and Mosel Valley. With Rick's expert advice travelers can save time, money, and avoid the crowds. Float through Munich's countryside on a party raft, sample wine in the Rhine Valley, or take a wild ride on a lugeit's all possible with Rick Steves' as your guide.
Travel connects people with people. It helps us fit more comfortably and compatibly into a shrinking world, and it inspires creative new solutions to persistent problems facing our nation. We can't understand our world without experiencing it. Rick Steves Travel as a Political Act helps us take that first step.
There's more to travel than good-value hotels, great art, and tasty cuisine. Americans who "travel as a political act" can have the time of their lives and come home smarter with a better understanding of the interconnectedness of today's world and just how our nation fits in.
In the second edition of this award-winning book, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves explains how to travel more thoughtfully to any destination. With updated information on Europe, Central America, and Asia; an expanded discussion of the Middle East; and a brand-new chapter on the Holy Land that covers Israelis and Palestinians today, Rick shows readers how his travels have shaped his politics and broadened his perspective.
The royalties from the sale of this edition will be donated by Rick Steves to Bread for the World, a Christian organization working to end hunger around the world.
There's more to travel than good-value hotels, great art, and tasty cuisine. Americans who "travel as a political act" can have the time of their lives and come home smarter with a better understanding of the interconnectedness of today's world and just how our nation fits in.
In the second edition of this award-winning book, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves explains how to travel more thoughtfully to any destination. With updated information on Europe, Central America, and Asia; an expanded discussion of the Middle East; and a brand-new chapter on the Holy Land that covers Israelis and Palestinians today, Rick shows readers how his travels have shaped his politics and broadened his perspective.
The royalties from the sale of this edition will be donated by Rick Steves to Bread for the World, a Christian organization working to end hunger around the world.
Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best way to see Barcelona, the Basque Region, Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Salamanca, Andalucia, Sevilla, Arcos, Jerez, Granada, The Costa del Sol, Tarifa, Gibraltar, and Morocco? "With Rick Steves' Spain 2006", travelers can experience the best of everything Spain has to offer, including tapas-hopping and cathedral visits - economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, "Rick Steves' Spain 2006" includes opinionated coverage of both famous and lesser-known sights; friendly places to eat and sleep; suggested day plans; walking tours and trip itineraries; clear instructions for smooth travel anywhere by car, train, or foot; and Rick's newest "back door" discoveries.
With this guide, travellers can experience the best of everything Italy has to offer - economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, this guide includes maps and photos, opinionated coverage, suggested day plans, trip itineraries and more.
With this guide, travellers can experience the best of everything Switzerland has to offer - economically and hassle-free. Completely revised and updated, this guide includes maps and photos, opinionated coverage, suggested day plans, trip itineraries and more.
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in France.With this guide, you'll explore sleepy villages, romantic hill towns, and cosmopolitan cities, including Paris, Avignon, and Nice. Climb the Eiffel Tower, wander world-renowned museums, and dine at sidewalk cafes. Then escape to the sunny countryside, where you can explore castles of all shapes and sizes or pedal your way from village to vineyard. With its Swiss-like Alps, Italian-style Riviera, and Germanic Alsace, France offers Europe's greatest variety. A good vin rouge is never more than a stroll away.Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
Suggests lodging, food, and sightseeing highlights along with travel tips and cultural information.
Rick Steves' Pocket guidebooks truly are a "tour guide in your pocket." Each colorful, compact 280-page book includes Rick's advice for prioritizing your time, whether you're spending 1 or 7 days in a city. Everything a busy traveler needs is easy to access: a neighborhood overview, city walks and tours, sights, handy food and accommodations charts, an appendix packed with information on trip planning and practicalities, and a fold-out city map. Included in Rick Steves' Pocket Rome-- Sights: the National Museum, Palatine Hill, Trajan's Column, Market, and Imperial Forums, Baths of Diocletian, Appian Way, St. Peter-in-Chains, Pilgrim's Tour of Rome, Jewish Ghetto, and Capitoline Museums Walks and Tours: the Colosseum Tour, Roman Forum Tour, Night Walk Across Rome, Pantheon Tour, Vatican Museum Tour, St. Peter's Basilica Tour, and Borghese Gallery
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Scotland.
With the self-guided tours in this book, you'll saunter the Royal Mile of Edinburgh and explore the city's stirring hilltop castle, discover the wild beauty of the desolate Northern Highlands, and plumb the waters of mysterious Loch Ness. Hit the links on the world-class golf courses of St. Andrews. Drink whiskey in the village of Pitlochry. Become enchanted with brooding castles on the Isles of Iona, Mull, and Skye.
Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
With the self-guided tours in this book, you'll saunter the Royal Mile of Edinburgh and explore the city's stirring hilltop castle, discover the wild beauty of the desolate Northern Highlands, and plumb the waters of mysterious Loch Ness. Hit the links on the world-class golf courses of St. Andrews. Drink whiskey in the village of Pitlochry. Become enchanted with brooding castles on the Isles of Iona, Mull, and Skye.
Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you need to know to experience the Best of Europe. In this guide, Rick covers the best of England, France, Germany, England, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.You'll find a mix of big cities and inspiring landscapes, including:London, Paris, Rome, Venice, Florence, Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam, and BarcelonaThe Cinque Terre, Provence, the French Riviera, the Rhine Valley, and the Berner Overland Rick Steves Best of Europe features:Everything in full-colour,Dazzling photos and helpful planning maps.Best of Europe Itineraries,Suggestions for planning the perfect trip, based on Rick's expert advice for what's worth your time and what you can skip.Rick's Tips,Helpful hints for key sights and experiences, organized so you quickly learn what you need to know. You'll love how much these simple tips help make your trip smooth and stress-free!Authentic Experiences,Leave the tourist traps behind and enjoy real, cultural experiences and opportunities to connect with local people.Plus Practicalities,Essential eating, sleeping, and transportation information is neatly arranged to be ready when you need it.
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Belgium.With this guide, you'll ride bikes over cobblestone streets and embark on cruises through charming canals. Stop and smell the tulips as you hike past whirring windmills. Visit the ultramodern European Parliament. Explore beyond the cosmopolitan bustle of Brussels with trips to Ghent and Antwerp. When it's time for a break, sample fine chocolates or sip local beers,each served in its own distinctive glass.Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll get up-to-date recommendations about what is worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.This first edition guide replaces Rick Steves'snapshot Bruges & Brussels , ISBN 9781612382296.