sarahiki Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Any suggestions? I'm buying a Michelin Green Guide for the region I'll be in, but I want an overall guidebook for France for when I visit Paris and other regions. It's been years since I've left the country and I just don't remember which guide I've preferred in the past. I will be on a pretty tight budget so I want a guidebook that will allow for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverartfox Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Any suggestions? I'm buying a Michelin Green Guide for the region I'll be in, but I want an overall guidebook for France for when I visit Paris and other regions. It's been years since I've left the country and I just don't remember which guide I've preferred in the past. I will be on a pretty tight budget so I want a guidebook that will allow for that.You might want to look at the guidebooks written by Rick Steves. Friends who go to Europe every year like them very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I second the Rick Steves recomendation. And he's all about keeping it "real" and saving money in the process.Last week he suggested forgetting Western Europe for now and go East instead. The East is changing so fast but it is still a great baragin compared to the west. France will always be there but Eastern Europe will never be the same. Check him out:http://www.chron.com/travel/moresteves.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahiki Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 I second the Rick Steves recomendation. And he's all about keeping it "real" and saving money in the process.Last week he suggested forgetting Western Europe for now and go East instead. The East is changing so fast but it is still a great baragin compared to the west. France will always be there but Eastern Europe will never be the same. Check him out:http://www.chron.com/travel/moresteves.htmlThanks... I will check out the Steves guide, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Don't forget that Lonely Planet was busted for plagiarism and no original research. I'm sure his sales are going to be on the decline for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahiki Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Don't forget that Lonely Planet was busted for plagiarism and no original research. I'm sure his sales are going to be on the decline for awhile.I hadn't heard that. Certainly undermines the credibility of that guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbarz Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Absolutely Rick Steves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Absolutely Rick Steves...and watch his shows...depending on what's airing, you may pick up some extra hints that might not be in the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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