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Lonely Planet Western Europe (Paperback) (Paperback)
by Loretta Chilcoat, Reuben Acciano, Fiona Adams
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Whether you're planning a whirlwind tour of 12 European countries in three weeks or intending to stay awhile, Lonely Planet Western Europe will get you started out on the right foot. |
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Author: Loretta Chilcoat, Reuben Acciano, Fiona Adams
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Pub. in: February, 2005
ISBN: 1740599276
Pages: 1112
Measurements: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1.7 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA00916
Other information: 7th edition
ISBN-13: 978-1740599276
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Lonely Planet is always distinguished for it's fine guides, always recognized as one of the best ones and the first choice for backpackers. If you are certain that you are traveling only to Western Europe you must consider this guide seriously. Being regional allows the authors to put more detail per country than a "all Europe guide".
This guide has a great introduction of facts for the visitor, how to get there and how to move around. The "per country" information is extended (better than Let's go Europe), it first shows you the general look of the country and then explores city by city telling you what to see and do, budget places to stay and camping sites around. Even though the hostels listings are long, we'd recommend that you get an alternate source of hotels, since lot's of people traveling in Europe are carrying this guide and have the same listings as you do.
If you are looking for a guide that has a better coverage of European culture and history, you should consider Let's go Europe 2001.
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Whether you dream of lazing on golden Mediterranean beaches, exploring centuries-old Bavarian streets or nursing a pint in a snug Irish pub, Western Europe always inspires with its variety and volume of iconic attractions. With so much to choose from, this insightful and comprehensive guide enables you to find your perfect multi-country trip.
• BE IN THE KNOW - incisive history, arts and culture coverage takes you from ancient Greece and Rome to London's Tate Modern
• FIND YOUR WAY - inspiring highlights and itineraries, practical directories and grid-referenced maps help you plan your own Grand Tour
• DINE OUT - whether you crave fish & chips, perfect pasta or award-winning haute cuisine, our extended listings take you to the very best places to eat
• REST YOUR HEAD - handpicked sleeping options for every budget, including comfy cottage guesthouses, stylish modern hostels and elegant Georgian hotels
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-17 00:00>
This summer (2000) a friend and I traveled across Western Europe - Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Span and France. We only visited capital or major cities. I used Lonely Planet's Western Europe Guide and my friend used Lets Go Europe 2000. I assumed that since my book was exclusively on Western Europe it would have much more detailed information on the places we were visiting. However this was completely incorrect. Lonely Planet's Western Europe Guide was useless on the descriptions and information about tourist attractions in these cities whereas Lets Go was much better. Plus Lets Go had entries on many attractions that Lonely Planet did not even contained. Most importantly, Lonely Planet was hopelessly outdated. All the prices it suggested were incorrect and many restaurants recommended were closed. I got the feeling that they had not updated information recently. In contrast, Lets Go was much more up-to-date with accurate prices generally across the board. In short this reader recommends using Lets Go Europe 2000 over Lonely Planet's Western Europe Guide if a fellow traveler intends to visit the big cities of Western Europe.
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Renee Melchert Thorpe (MSL quote) , Amlapura, Bali, Indonesia
<2007-01-17 00:00>
Completely absent are good details about points of interest and restaurants, especially in sections for Florence, Venice, Oxford. Many authors means varied levels of expertise, so while the Barcelona section pointed us to some good, non-touristic restaurants, the Italy section was appalling.
Example: The only restaurants Florence has to offer the independant traveller, per this guide, are a handful of places with Japanese on the menu (dead give-away locals aren't wasting their lira there), overpriced... I was glad to have my Europe by the Back Door with me, or I'd never have found the good authentic places in my brief stay there. In Rome, the restaurant choices are simply glossed over (oh, they do get specific about where to find McDonalds).
Simply, the guide just wasn't enough for our five country, six week stay. Was so glad for the other guides I brought along. A waste & a shame. LP has spread itself too thin... they are great for Asian destinations (and I have blindly and happily used them for many Asian travels), only sporadically good for Europe. Paris LP is excellent, for example.
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A reader (MSL quote), Bavaria, Germany
<2007-01-17 00:00>
Extremely happy with Western Europe (from Lonely Planet). Glad my friend showed it & recommended it to me. I especially like the fact that it's very brief but includes many towns/cities. Not very comprehensive, but who wants to carry around a 5-volume of European cities? Sometimes, you happen to be in an area that you don't plan to visit, but would like to know if the area has anything to offer. And this book gives you such insight! Great in terms of having campsites of all the cities, as well as other reasonable accommodation. Highly recommend it to all. Wish I had found out about it sooner.
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A reader (MSL quote), Lawrence, KS
<2007-01-17 00:00>
I have taken several extensive (3+months) trips to Europe and, having used most of the major European travel guides in the past, I have always been impressed with the relative superiority of LP. I think what most unhappy reviews of these travel guides miss is that these books are all tailored to a very specific market, i.e. "Let's Go" is not for anyone over the age of 30 who wants a serious, non-party oriented European trip; Rick Steves' targets middle-aged and older travelers who need hand-holding because they have little or no experience planning and executing trips abroad; Fodor's is for older adults for whom money is not a real concern; and Lonely Planet is for budget-conscious backpackers of most ages who are looking to spend the least money possible and don't mind roughing it a bit to see the sights. Therefore, you are not going to find the best restaraunts/ hotels in LP, you are going to find the cheapest reasonable local resources that often have an unusual or quirky twist.
From my experience, the LP directions on traveling to/from places, finding train stations, airports, etc. are the most useful thing about the book and well worth the price. However, they don't publish train timetables and don't pretend to give that kind of info because it often changes. You can look that up online. That said, there are some flaws in the books as far as clarity in descriptions for a few point-to-point connections, which can be bit confusing. The book can only cover so much, though. All in all, I've had few hitches in using these guides and highly recommend them to other travelers.
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