 Rick
Steves' Best of Europe 2001 by Rick Steves
For
many independent travelers, Rick Steves is the god
of good travel. With his sharp wit, instinct for the
most memorable of "travel moments," up-to-date
research and advantageous frugality streak, Steves
has widely popularized what he calls a "back
door" approach to travel. "It's my job to
sift through mountains of time-sapping alternatives
and present you with only the best. You'll experience
the culture like a local, have a great time, and spend
less money," he promises in this edition, Rick
Steves' Best of Europe 1998. This guide provides
Steves's best sights and activities in Europe, places
to eat and sleep that are "heavy on character
and light on the budget," day-trip itineraries
combining must-see sights with lesser known finds,
understandable transportation instructions and very
user-friendly maps. According to Steves's "Back
Door Travel Philosophy," "experiencing the
real Europe requires catching it by surprise, going
casual ... a tight budget forces you to travel close
to the ground, meeting and communicating with the
people, not relying on service with a purchased smile."
He offers personally tested itineraries for "Europe's
best 70 days" and "best three weeks,"
provides an overview of logistical necessities, then
dives into his 29 "bests" for an unforgettable
European journey. (Amazon.com)
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