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.Istanbul: Memories of a City
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by: Orhan Pamuk

April 06, 2006
An unusual and insightful guide to what remains for many a mysterious city. At the same time, a personal memoir that is wry, moving, and original. I feel as though I now have a good friend to whisper in my ear as I navigate the streets of Istanbul, no longer clueless.
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.European Rail Timetable Independent Traveller's Edition. Summer 2008 (European Rail Timetable): Summer 2008 (European Rail Timetable)
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by: Thomas Cook Publishing

June 01, 2008
just got bk after 5 wks interrailing and i used this quite alot. Its quite bulky and heavy and thought b4 travelling... do i really need it? shall i just use the internet or go to stations to ask about schedules? well, it comes ito its own when you arrive somewhere, dont like it and want to go somewhere else, gives your more freedom. you can usually find the train time you want from this 'bible'. not all routes are listed, but unless your travelling around tiny, small rural villages, this wont matter.
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.DON'T RUN, Whatever You Do: My Adventures as a Safari Guide
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by: Peter Allison

October 04, 2007
Well written and funny in places, but not that dissimilar to other books in this genre.
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.Naples and the Amalfi Coast (Eyewitness Travel Guide)
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from: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd

February 01, 2007
Beautifully printed and clearly set out. Used this for a trip to the Amalfi coast and it highlighted some hidden gems to explore. Also included some good restaurant listings and tips. Excellent coverage of all areas, including Pompeii and Vesuvius.
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.The Rough Guide to the First-Time Around the World - Edition 2
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by: Doug Lansky

March 30, 2006
I got this book while I was thinking about doing some travelling, it is full of usefull information and is clearly organised. I found it a good read even if you weren't planning on a trip.
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.A Walk in the Woods
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by: Bill Bryson

July 01, 1998
I'm not a big reader and had never before read a Bill Bryson book but was bought this for Christmas by my parents. I took it with me on holiday as essential beach reading and as soon as I started it, found it VERY hard to put down.

Bryson's writing style is easy to read and extremely entertaining whilest being factual and informative.

I have now started to read his 'Down Under' book and am quick becoming a big Bill Bryson fan!
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.Vietnam (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
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by: Nick Ray

August 01, 2007
What is it about Lonely Planet? Like a rash, their guides are everywhere - sometimes in the most unwelcome of places. Nicely packaged and handy they may be, but they are often woefully inaccurate and incomplete. This is no exception. Cutting and pasting a few paragraphs about history and culture, this really skims the surface of a fascinating country, and leaves many fascinating places out. If you're a twentysomething Australian back-packer, then this book will probably make you very happy; if you're more discerning, and looking to explore the country's lesser known areas and learn more about its culture (and if you're interested in accuracy), then I would go for the infinitely better Rough Guide.
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.Living and Working in Dubai
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by: Pippa Sanderson

August 06, 2007
I found this book giving an equal good versus bad account. It took off my rosey sunglasses I had on regarding how Dubai works. I can now look forward to going to Dubai with eyes wide open without being made a fool off or being taken advantage of regarding things I did not know.
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.1000 Places to See Before You Die
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by: Patricia Schultz

September 29, 2003
Like some of the other reviewers, I was disappointed that there was so much of the book devoted to the US at the expense of some truly magical places in the world.

I agree that the photography is quite old fashioned (but that's not what the book is about) and I was disappointed by the heavy bias towards fancy hotels - if you're in a fancy hotel - you could quite possibly be anywhere in the world so there's little point in travelling there! The fancy hotels that have a bit of history / literary connections are quite interesting and if I'm ever in the vicinity she might have convinced me to pop in for a (cheap!) beer.

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.A Year in Provence
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by: Peter Mayle

June 01, 2000
I've avoided this book until now because I remember the fuss about it at the time and experience has taught me that bestsellers are to be approached with caution, if not actually burnt. But my prejudice was entirely wrong - it's wonderful. Truly funny (I laughed aloud more than once) and written beautifully. The style Mayle uses - you'll recognise that amiable observer thing at once - is an oldy but a goody and he's much more elegant than Bill Bryson.

What's also interesting is the fact it's twenty years old now, which makes me wonder how much Provence has changed and whether the book is as much a slice of late eighties life, a historical piece, as the people in the book themselves.

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