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I’d recommend this Lisbon guide to anyone who likes having a little structure without overplanning a trip. I love that it brings together the key sights, local favourites and practical ideas in a compact format, while the folded all-weather map makes...
Top 10 Lisbon: Lists & All-Weather Map
I’d recommend this guide if Venice is on your travel list and you want to experience more than the obvious sights... especially if you prefer exploring a city with a bit of direction rather than figuring everything out as you go. What I like about Ri...
Rick Steves Venice (Rick Steves Travel Guide)
I’d recommend this guide if you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam or exploring more of the Netherlands and want a practical companion to take with you... What I like about Rick Steves’ guides is that they help you think beyond a list of famous sights. ...
Rick Steves Amsterdam & Netherlands Guide
I’d recommend this guide if you’re planning a trip to Nice or the French Riviera and want something practical without carrying a full-sized travel book around... What I like about a snapshot guide is that it gives you the essentials in a more managea...
Rick Steves Snapshot Nice & the French Riviera
I’d recommend this guide if you’re planning a trip to Barcelona and want a good balance between having a plan and leaving room to explore... Barcelona has so much going on - Gaudí architecture, neighbourhoods, markets, beaches, food and museums - tha...
Lonely Planet Barcelona (Travel Guide)
The World
I’d recommend this guide if you’re planning a trip to Mauritius and want something compact enough to keep with you while you explore... without carrying a bulky guidebook around. What I like about a guide like this is having practical information clo...