Rick Steves' Eastern Europe (Rick Steves) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Rick Steves, Cameron Hewitt
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 16355
Media: Paperback
Edition: 5th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 880
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 1566918510
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9781566918510
ASIN: 1566918510
Publication Date: March 6, 2008
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Product Description
Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best way to visit Etruscan caves in Central Italy's hill towns, shop for cheeses in Avignon's open-air market, or catch an accordion performance on Amsterdam's city streets? With Rick Steves’ Best of Europe, travelers can experience the best of everything Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland have to offer—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. America’s #1 authority on travel to Europe, Rick’s time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience.
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 Yeah for Rick Steves! June 23, 2008
I've traveled Europe with the advise of this man, and he's never let me down. Once again, a plethora of information. Can't travel without him!
Rick Steves' Eastern Europe Guide May 25, 2008
As always, this guide book of Rick Steves' was just what we needed during our recent trip to Prague, Vienna, and Budapest! Very easy to read, lighthearted, witty, funny, and yet very informative. Helped us decide where and when to see the sights in the cities. The book is a good buy!
Good book for the major cities March 30, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I enjoyed this book even though it missed some coutries we wanted to travel to, such as Romania. It was perfect if you want to visit the major attractions and major cities. The walking tour of Auschwitz and Krakow were fantastic. The information was up-to-date and detailed (such as how to use the Hungarian baths in Budapest). We also found the restaurants to be good as well. I recommed the book if you are doing a "whirlwind" trip of Eastern Europe (ours lasted just one month and was 6 countries). For more in-depth country info, you might need a more detailed country guide.
Another great guide from Rick Steves November 26, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've always been a big fan of Rick Steves' guides. This one is no different. It's not the best guide if you want to see everything in Eastern Europe, which most of us don't really have the time for anyway. That's why having the best picks at your fingertips is the best way to go.
my whirlwind "Eastern" European honeymoon October 9, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have never written a review for Amazon before but felt compelled to write this one after returning from my honeymoon in "mostly Eastern" Europe.
As another reviewer commented, this book is not so much about Eastern Europe as it focuses on areas mostly East of Vienna but doesn't cover much beyond Hungary. However, I purchased this book prior to my trip as I had seen many positive reviews of Rick Steves' guidebooks but had never used one by him before.
First, the biggest negative - I found Rick's writing to be patronizing and borderline obnoxious. I was almost put off this book because it was difficult to slog past his cynical humor and get to the meat of the matter.
However, this book still gets 4-stars because time and time again, my husband and I found valuable tips and information within this guidebook. We carried this one around with us and pored over it at cafes while the other books languished back in the hotel room. It is now dog-eared and travel-worn and will become a great addition to our honeymoon memorabilia.
Rick's book is full of highly accurate insider travel tips on everything from public transportation, to how to negotiate some tricky situations, to how to take advantage of great deals while avoiding the shady ones.
Bottom line is that if you can manage to get past the self-important tone of Rick's writing, you will find a treasure trove of information in this book.
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