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Rick Steves’ Books: The Only Way To Travel Europe

Rick Steves Books: The Only Way To Travel Europe

When we first went to Europe we were not sure how we were going to choose the right restaurants or do and see the right things.  My daughter told me all I would need to have was a Rick Steves travel book.  We were skeptical, but we listened and went out and bought one for Rome, Italy.

For the most part we started off by using Steves’ book to choose the restaurants we ate at, but one evening we forgot our book and did not want to go back to our apartment and get it – big mistake…..  The restaurant we chose looked really nice and it was right next to the Pantheon, but the food was bad and the wine was off.  A total waste of money.  From that point on we used Rick’s books to help us select all of our restaurants.

Rick Steves’ books are useful not only for restaurants, but for hotels and tours – he has never steered us wrong. The point is that Steves thinks like a tourist – what do I want to see here – how do I see it and experience it efficiently, safely, and enjoyably – what are the do and don’ts in each particular location, the customs, how to tip, even words and phrases in the local language – what are the best options available for sightseeing, museums, tours, etc., and how to book and reserve them. We get to visit landmarks, museums, synagogues and churches – all on the nicest walks – that would have remained hidden to us without Steves.

The travel tips Steves provides are invaluable.  In fact, my husband and I insist on studying Steves’ book for a given location before we set out on our trip.  This way we are prepared with a rough plan for how to have a rewarding experience and we get to learn about the history and significance of what we’ll see. Another great thing about the books is that he updates them frequently.

If you are traveling to Europe there is nothing more valuable in terms of ensuring that your vacation is the best it can be than to have your Rick Steves book for the particular country and/or city to which you are traveling.  We have used Rick Steves’ books on our trips to Ireland, Scotland, Brussels, Bruges, Prague, and Rome and he has always been right on. You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you need to know when you are traveling.  And as a bonus Steves’ writing is excellent and humorous as well!

To find out more about Rick Steves and his books, head over to his website, CLICK HERE …