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.Lonely Planet Africa
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by: Gemma Pitcher, David Andrew, Kate Armstrong

June 15, 2007

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.Playing Cards In Cairo
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by: Hugh Miles

April 29, 2008
Playing Cards in Cairo. ***** Five Stars. I LOVED this book. There are many boring books out there, both fiction and nonfiction, but this wasn't one of them. For me reading "Playing Cards in Cairo" was like reading an exciting novel; I didn't want to put it down.
Although it's real life, I was transported off to fantasy land, picturing myself living in Cairo, being an expat again, enjoying the palm, mango and rubber trees and the carefree lifestyle.
Having personally visited parts of the Middle East, including Iran. I can say that I did not encounter the type of fun and luxury that Hugh Miles experienced in the unique location of Zamalek, Cairo.
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.My Heart is Africa: A Flying Adventure
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by: Scott Griffin

February 02, 2006
Although I cannot deny the author is brave and adventurous, it is irritating to note that his facts are frequently mistaken, his romanticism cloying and his understanding of politics is oversimplified. He is obviously a skilled pilot and I recommend the book for other flying enthusiasts.
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.Rwanda, 3rd: The Bradt Travel Guide
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by: Philip Briggs

November 01, 2006
Janice Booth's Rwanda guide not only is the most updated travel guidebook on Rwanda, but it also goes culturally/historically where the other guidebooks do not go. I spent several weeks in Rwanda in 2003, finding almost all the information in other guidebooks almost completely useless or irrelevant. Due to the genocide, and subsequent arrival of international aid, the entire infrastructure of the country, especially Kigali, had changed, and so the nuts and bolts information of hotels, transport, and other practicalities found in the Bradt guide were of great use.
The personal relationship of the author with Rwandans made it easier for a post-war visitor to understand what the average Rwandan had been through, and the section on "giving back," and ... Read More:
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.Lonely Planet Morocco
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by: Anthony Ham, Alison Bing, Paul Clammer

February 15, 2007
Janice Booth's Rwanda guide not only is the most updated travel guidebook on Rwanda, but it also goes culturally/historically where the other guidebooks do not go. I spent several weeks in Rwanda in 2003, finding almost all the information in other guidebooks almost completely useless or irrelevant. Due to the genocide, and subsequent arrival of international aid, the entire infrastructure of the country, especially Kigali, had changed, and so the nuts and bolts information of hotels, transport, and other practicalities found in the Bradt guide were of great use.
The personal relationship of the author with Rwandans made it easier for a post-war visitor to understand what the average Rwandan had been through, and the section on "giving back," and ... Read More:
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.Lonely Planet East Africa
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by: Mary Fitzpatrick, Nick Ray, Tom Parkinson

June 15, 2006
I am a solo female traveler who has just spent three months in East Africa. Every traveler I met had this guide. I agree that it is the 'bible' of east africa. Travelling to this area you don't have much of a choice of travel guides and this gives good information on all the little villages, how to get around, how to survive a matatu.... all the visa infomation, cultural information.... everything you need to have an awesome trip.

I also recommend getting the Trekking East Africa guide if you plan on doing any trekking. It goes more in depth then just the East Africa guide and if you find yourself on a mountain you will want a detailed map, which the East Africa guide lacks.
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.Lonely Planet South Africa Lesotho & Swaziland
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by: Kate Armstrong, Becca Blond, Michael Kohn

November 15, 2006
I am a solo female traveler who has just spent three months in East Africa. Every traveler I met had this guide. I agree that it is the 'bible' of east africa. Travelling to this area you don't have much of a choice of travel guides and this gives good information on all the little villages, how to get around, how to survive a matatu.... all the visa infomation, cultural information.... everything you need to have an awesome trip.

I also recommend getting the Trekking East Africa guide if you plan on doing any trekking. It goes more in depth then just the East Africa guide and if you find yourself on a mountain you will want a detailed map, which the East Africa guide lacks.
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.National Geographic Traveler: Egypt 2nd Edition
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by: Andrew Humphreys

October 16, 2007
I am a solo female traveler who has just spent three months in East Africa. Every traveler I met had this guide. I agree that it is the 'bible' of east africa. Travelling to this area you don't have much of a choice of travel guides and this gives good information on all the little villages, how to get around, how to survive a matatu.... all the visa infomation, cultural information.... everything you need to have an awesome trip.

I also recommend getting the Trekking East Africa guide if you plan on doing any trekking. It goes more in depth then just the East Africa guide and if you find yourself on a mountain you will want a detailed map, which the East Africa guide lacks.
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.Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Capetown
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by: Paul Theroux

2004-04
As I read Theroux's book I became more and more angry. This well known travel writer has written a patronising and nostalgic book and which belittles and criticizes the people who gave him his story; the people of Africa. I too have travelled the length of Africa and met many wonderful people. Don't be put off Africa by Theroux's account; go there and see it for yourself. It will be an adventure you will never forget.
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.Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles
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by: Tom Masters, Jean-Bernard Carillet

October 24, 2007
As I read Theroux's book I became more and more angry. This well known travel writer has written a patronising and nostalgic book and which belittles and criticizes the people who gave him his story; the people of Africa. I too have travelled the length of Africa and met many wonderful people. Don't be put off Africa by Theroux's account; go there and see it for yourself. It will be an adventure you will never forget.
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