I waited patiently for a Border's Reward coupon (when I didn't need one they seemed to come all the time but now nothing for several weeks!) and after work today I happily headed down to the book store to pick up my chosen guidebook, Lonely Planet's Italy (latest edition is 2008.) Research online is great but I do like to have a real book with me, especially one that covers everything. I have always liked Lonely Planet for Europe trips, and I was very happy with my Brazil guide as well. (For Central America, I think Moon Handbooks are better - especially the Nicaragua one which was written by a good friend!)
I have used Rough Guide and others in the past but feel that Lonely Planet's Italy guide is comprehensive and well researched. I am especially looking forward to reading the sections on the Trentino and the Alto-Adige; I trust LP to provide info for each little paese (or is it dorf up there?)
Comments (7)
Congrats on your book buy! I love going to bookstores to look at all of the guide books. My favorites are Lonely Planet, the Rough Guides, and the Cadogan Guides.
Posted by girasoli | April 1, 2009 7:11 AM
Posted on April 1, 2009 07:11
Way to go! I'm with you, I like having books too. I love reading a Venice guidebook on the plane on the way over, gets me psyched!
Posted by Annie | April 1, 2009 9:21 AM
Posted on April 1, 2009 09:21
I never enter Border's without a coupon either.
Your trip sounds great, by the way.
Posted by jgk | April 1, 2009 9:26 AM
Posted on April 1, 2009 09:26
Looks like a great guidebook! Like you, I get lots of info from the Internet, but I still love having a guidebook with me. (And I must confess, I just love reading them later as well -- there like a little souvenir!)
Posted by sandrac | April 2, 2009 12:36 PM
Posted on April 2, 2009 12:36
Finally an easy decision! *smile* The Lonely Planet series is one of my favourites.
Posted by Jerry | April 2, 2009 5:01 PM
Posted on April 2, 2009 17:01
Yes, Jerry, very true! :)
Sandra, I often read my guidebooks! The Nicaragua one I have probably read from front to back three times.
Posted by Chiocciola | April 2, 2009 5:23 PM
Posted on April 2, 2009 17:23
Great choice. I love guidebooks too!
Posted by Palma | April 2, 2009 8:22 PM
Posted on April 2, 2009 20:22