Really helpful small guide book
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I can't imagine how anyone could give this guide less than 5 stars.  It made me want to pack my bag and go to Porto immediately.  Really useful list of 55 things to do there with all the detail necessary.  Thank you to the author!
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I am really loving this little book as I do the planning for our upcoming trip to Peru. This book gives many more details of some places in and around Lima, Cusco, and Macho Pichu than some of the larger guide books that cover Peru as a whole.
I also have the Moon guide on Peru and the DK Eyewitness guide to Peru, both of which I also like, but this is a great supplement. It gives some great descriptions of ruins and museums and places to see, notes how long it might take to view such a place, various methods of getting to places and the average time it takes via each one, and all sorts of valuable information. We will be bringing this book with us on our travels, and we like to travel as light as we can. I have many pages flagged with little colored sticky flags, color coded for dining, places of interest, etc.
An example of a great find via this book is the Mercado de San Pedro, a public market in Cusco that isn't mentioned in other books and sites I have looked at. This is a traditional market, not really for tourists, and this book says it is often missed by tourists. Yet, it is, I am guessing here, having not been there yet, that it will give a good view and feel of what a traditional and real market is like for people living there and using them for their everyday trading and living. This is what I want to find and see and experience. What is Peru like? Not what is the tourist industry there like.
The book gives some sample itineraries based on if you have a week or two or whatever, as most do. And it lists things such as weather and currency and the like.
4476851
I find all of Rick Steve's guides to be very helpful for the traveler (not the tourist) who wants to see the world from a local's perspective.
4778397
I was planning to hike the camino this summer and got this book in preparation. It is a great little guidebook and hopefully will not be too outdated by the time I actually get to use it. Frequently, I will pick it up at night before bed and read a random section describing the route and sights along the way. There is an app, but I like having the book.
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I loved this little book! It makes me want to visit Ireland! So many times the big book people leave out the "little details" which can help prevent our trip from being a disaster. I love how Marifran provides you tips based on her actual experiences. She gives suggestions from beginning to explore Ireland through reading books about it and getting all excited before you leave, onto which size car to rent, what kinds of food to expect, things you won't easily have access to and more! I know if I visit Ireland or have friends who do, I will recommend they read this little gem. I felt much more relaxed about travel after reading this book!
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This is a great little guide book for teenagers offering many tidbits of advice in language that is not boring or too far above their heads. It was a quick read, which means that my teen niece may actually read the whole thing. I think I'll be buying copies for all my teen nieces and nephews.
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We just returned from 5 weeks in France.  We used this book thoroughly to plan our itinerary and took it along for reference as we traveled.  The format is easy to navigate and the comments very helpful.  Our trip primarily was focussed on visiting lesser known places than the big ticket places and this was very helpful.  Also used a website called France This Way to find small villages and towns.  A good combination for planning an extended visit to France, or many small trips.
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We just returned from our trip to Italy and this book came in handy. We used it primarily for the tips for the different regions & exhibits we were visiting. The walking tours and exhibit tours were very helpful and informative. We downloaded Rick Steves app to go along with the book tours.

I also like how he gave advise on ways to save time and money on your trip. His website is also very helpful with tips. We actually used his site to purchase all of our train tickets before we left for Italy.

I would suggest following Rick Steves advice and tear up the book. We did not go to every city in the book so there was no need to bring an almost 400 page book. So, I cut out each section like he advises in the book. Then, we left the at the AirB&Bs we stayed at for the next guests to use. It was a great way to lighten our load as we went.
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while preparing for a 2 weeks trip through Cambodia, I have been reading everything I can find online and in regular, tree-books. Some are certainly better than others, but this little Lonely Planet guide to Siem Reap and the Angkor region is terrific. It has hotel, dining and activity suggestions beyond just the temples in the area. Good maps of the town and market areas as well. And of course, all the standard info on getting to and from and around the massive temple complexes in the region. There are some practical nuggets of advice and information with regard to shopping, seeking a legitimate massage, where to find different types of food and the like. Plus this book is literally pocket size, so it can be tossed into a handbag without adding real bulk.

***************UPDATE AFTER TRIP TO CAMBODIA***************************************

This book was a gem on our 2 week trip through Cambodia in May 2013. Fit right in a pocket on my small day bag and was easily referenced for tips, directions, and info any time and any where. The information was accurate and correct 98% of the time. Great little travel guide for planning and use on the actual trip!
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I used this guidebook last year during my honeymoon. The most impressive thing about it is the amount of photos. It helped my wife and me navigate around the gorgeous terrain of Provence with ease. Most notably, the restaurants, which I've written about in my food and travel blog[...]

It's small and compact, making it easy to take with you in your camera bag, or backpack. I will use it again and again.
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This short read was a helpful guide to the in and out of Cancun.  I understand the book better now that I'm back from my trip. Having never been to Cancun the book was quite informative on the little things that could be missed.
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There's a lot of information packed in to this small book. I'm a native Californian, but that doesn't mean I don't need extra help when traveling. This book is for the Pacific Coast Highways which I'm familiar with, of course. We can all look at our GPS, but it's nice to have a good old fashioned map at times. A pull out map is included along with help on planning your trip, road trip ideas and destination information. There are suggestions for places to eat, sleep, highlights and don't miss sections. Recommended.
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I found this book very helpful with the planning part of my trip. Some sections were more helpful than other but that is the way of most books. Overall it was really helpful.
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Wonderful little book in a very convenient format.  We use it as often as we can get up there.  Originally, we just checked out a copy from the library, but decided we had to have our own copy because it's so useful.  The authors clearly have been on all these trails, and in many areas their advice has helped us find the right trail amid the maze of others.
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I love these little guides and this one is no exception. They are informative, beautiful, and pocket-sized. Though it doesn't have every species you will find, it does give interesting natural history tidbits on the ones that are included.
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great little book
i purchased this guide book as gift for my friends who plan to visit my home country. It contains lot of pictures and history, and we love how colorful it is. It might not be the most detailed guide book, but it is decent enough for first time visitors
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This little book was the most useful one we used in our recent trip to RMNP! We had more comprehensive guides that really weren't as useful or as easy to use as this book. It lists all the must-see dayhikes, plus enough others to give you plenty of options. It is very descriptive and clear, and gives you a good reference.  It also includes a section on best winter hikes. Its small size also makes it easy to take along with you in your pocket or pack.