Rough Guide Travel Guides Series

The Rough Guide to Poland

by Jonathan Bousfield and Mark Salter

Published 30 May 2002

Up-to-the-minute accounts of all the sights from the fast-changing cities of Warsaw and Krakow to the laid back lakeside resort of Mazuria. Critical reviews of restaurants, bars and accommodation in every price range. Extensive coverage of the countryside from Slow'inski National Park's sand dunes to the alpine Tatra mountains, with practical advice on how to explore them.

Egypt

by Dan Richardson and Karen Lynne Anne O'Brien

Published 28 May 1992

This guide to Egypt includes all the practicalities one needs, from recommendations of the best-value hotels, restaurants and bars, to chartering a felucca or haggling in the bazaar. It features accounts of the Islamic monuments and pharaonic sites, with all the details one needs on how to visit them with a treatment of Egyptian culture, present and past. It gives descriptions of the routes and landscapes, from the classic journey down the Nile to the desert coast of the Great Sand Sea, and it details information on activities such as snorkelling and diving in the coral reefs, desert driving and camel trekking in the Sinai.

Moscow

by Dan Richardson

Published 27 July 1995

"The Rough Guide to Moscow" is the most up-to-date guide available to the Russian capital, regarded by many as Europe's wildest and fastest-changing city. Features include:

Bulgaria

by Jonathan Bousfield and Dan Richardson

Published 25 March 1993

This guide to one of Europe's least-known countries contains details on Sofia and other cities, Black Sea resorts, winter holiday destinations and the cultural heritage. It also contains a new section on eco-tourism, bird-watching, whitewater rafting, climbing, caving and mountain walking.

Scandinavia

by Jules Brown, Mick Sinclair, and Et Al

Published 25 March 1993

A guide to Scandinavia which covers Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It features in-depth accounts of all the main towns, critical reviews of accommodation, restaurants and bars, practical guidance on the great outdoors, and discussion of politics, architecture and the environment.

Romania

by Dan Richardson and Tim Burford

Published 27 July 1995

"The best.... So good that Romanians use it". -- Conde Nast Traveler

Romania offers a Latin culture in the heart of Eastern Europe and is one of the last great challenges of European travel. This new edition will find you a room in an unfamiliar town, guide you through the mountains of Transylvania, or take you to the wilds of the Danube Delta.

The Czech and Slovak Republics

by Rob Humphreys and David Charap

Published 25 March 1993

The most comprehensive handbook to these two fascinating countries is now in its fourth edition

Catch up on the latest from the Czech and Slovak Republics: punchy reviews of the best restaurants, pubs, and accommodations in every town; insider's accounts of Prague and Bratislava; and tips on everything from clubs to opera productions. New background articles address the Romanies, racism, and the Slovak/Romanian problem.

Prague

by Rob Humphreys

Published 30 July 1992

"The Rough Guide to Prague" is the most detailed handbook to the city's available, giving background on the sights plus all the information necessary to get the best out of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Features include:

Hungary

by Dan Richardson, Charlie Hebbert, and Et Al

Published 6 August 1992

A handbook to one of Europe's most fascinating countries. The features of this text include: coverage of Budapest; reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, in every region and for every budget; a discussion of all the sights and monuments; and background on diverse topics of interest.

St.Petersburg

by Rob Humphreys and Dan Richardson

Published 24 June 1993

St Petersburg is one of the loveliest cities in Europe, the former capital of the Tsars of Russia. Known throughout the Communist decades as Leningrad, Russia's traditional "window on the West" is now ripe for rediscovery following the break-up of the Soviet Union. This guidebook covers the city in great detail, guiding the visitor through problems and pitfalls and explaining how to arrange visa or private lodgings, how to get into the best restaurants, how to use a Russian bathhouse, and how to speed through the canals. It features detailed maps which mark all street names and metro stations. There is also coverage of imperial palaces and the surrounding towns of Novgorod and Vyborg.

Croatia

by Jonathan Bousfield

Published 28 September 2000

The Rough Guide to Croatia is the most comprehensive handbook to this spectacular destination. A 24 page full-colour section introduces Croatia's highlights, from the medieval city of Dubrovnik to the beaches of the Dalmatian coast. Throughout, there are discerning reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink - to suit any pocket. Finally, the Contexts section provides an authoritative background on Croatia's history, politics and culture.