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.A Year in the Merde
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by: Stephen Clarke

May 02, 2006
Sadly, this is a book that falls victim to misleading advertising. The title and book description would lead one to assume this to be a travel memoir about our hero's experiences trying to get a chain of British tea rooms off the ground in France.
If you buy, or as I (fortunately) did, borrow the book from your library it won't take you long to come to the conclusion that in an attempt to make the book saleable and "real" the thing is written less as a travel memoir and more as a sexual misadventure. For, in truth the main recurring theme of this book is the narrator's failed attempts to bed women...any women...women he barely knows and for whom he doesn't care.

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.Czech: Lonely Planet Phrasebook
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by: Richard Nebesky, Lonely Planet Phrasebooks

March 01, 2007
It's true what they say; the natives are more friendly when you make an effort!

I have purchased a variety of language guides for a number of languages (Czech, Italian, French, German), and I have always found the LonelyPlanet phrasebooks to be the best. Their size makes them very portable and discrete, they are very well organized, and have good, easy to use 2-way dictionaries for when you're in a pinch. They also don't take themselves too seriously, and include sometimes laughable - though potentially very useful - sections on things like clubbing, and "intimate" times. The guides claim to be "more essential than socks (and lighter on the nose)." I think this sums them up nicely.

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.Madrid (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
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by: DK Publishing

January 15, 2007
I use this guide for a 4 days Madrid visit. Ive found it most useful in preparation of what to visit and what to eat once I get there. It also give me a lot of background in terms of what to expect for the dining hour, culture, and how to spend my evening.

What I really like about this guide is the map (both the city map and street by street map) attached. I also like how the guide divided Madrid into 4 major areas and how it pinpointed major attraction which ease your pressure if you have little time in your hand (2-2 days). The guide also covers the most basic historical background and interesting fact that you need to know as a tourist.

The guide is without its flaws however. First disturbing flaw is that - it happen that the ... Read More:
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.Bringing Tuscany Home: Sensuous Style From the Heart of Italy
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by: Frances Mayes, Edward Mayes

October 05, 2004
Gives me a glimse of the kind of life in Italy, I have always have wanted to experience.
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.Michelin the Green Guide Paris (Michelin Green Guides)
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by: Heather Stimmler-Hall

February 28, 2007
Recommended by my French professor, I leaned heavily upon the expertise of the Michelin Green Guide during my first trip to Paris. The guide proved its worth over and over again. Despite the abundance of tourist guides for Europe and the vast expanse known as the Internet, this particular guide deserves a special place in your travel bag because:

It is thorough. Every detail you wanted to know - and some you could not imagine - can be found in this Guide. Architecture? History? The nearest bus stop? It's all there. Unlike most tourist books, the Green Guide covers ALL OF PARIS. You will find every big and little neighborhood arranged in alphabetical order.

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.Portugal (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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by: DK Publishing

January 31, 2003
This travel book was great when traveling throughout Portugal. Had lots of information on what to do and see. The pictures are great.
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.Michelin Ireland/Irlande (Michelin)
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from: Michelin Travel Publications

February 28, 2007
My husband, who has a fondness for detailed maps, absolutely adores this map of Ireland. Compared to the other ones we looked at, it was by far the largest and most detailed, showing the most towns and cities and roads on one map. Other maps only show you main cities and main roads and the color coding can be distracting. This map is clear and has a very extensive legend showing places of interest and historical sites.

We are using this map to plan our trip to Ireland. It's tacked up on the wall so as we look through travel guide books, we can find the locations on the big map and plan our driving trip accordingly.

As for using this map while actually in Ireland remains to be seen. I doubt the size will lend itself to ease of use (unfolding ... Read More:
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.Berlin (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
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by: DK Publishing

March 20, 2006
First of all, be warned that this book is a "2006" edition, which probably hasn't been updated since 2000 (see review by Marco). I got the book being aware of the issue, and treated it as a source of ideas of what to do and see around Berlin (it being my first time in the city). In this capacity, I enjoyed the book immensely. It gives great background on Berlin, and supplies plenty of ideas for what places to go to, and what to notice when there.

You just cannot rely on the listed opening hours to build your itineraries, so if you have a place you *must* visit, double-check its hours on the web (example: nowadays Potsdam palaces are open from 10am-6pm April to October, and 10am-5pm Nov to March). However I never felt being "confused" or "misled" by directions ... Read More:
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.Michelin France: Provence/Alpes/Cote d'Azur (Michelin Maps)
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from: Michelin Travel Publications

January 31, 2006
Our family recently spent a week touring Provence in a rental car. This map was absolutely invaluable to us - all roads from the large autoroutes to the more rural "departmental" roads are clearly indicated. The mileage/travel time chart was also extremely helpful in planning our day trips. We had several maps with us, but by the end of the second day this was the only one we used.
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.McCarthy's Bar: A Journey of Discovery In Ireland
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by: Pete McCarthy

March 03, 2003
Fantastic account of an Englishman's desire to be Irish. Hilarious.
The account link's historical fact with whimsy and is soul searching at the same time. It captures the essence of the Irish Pub.
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