Title: The Good and the Bad
Review: I came across Rick Steve from watching his shows on HDTV. This guide is the first book I bought from him, and while I like its narrative approach, it has the main drawback of turning you into an even less adventurous of a traveller. He PICKS the sites for you at the expense of skipping more interesting destinations.Case in point: there's nothing here on Portugal (what?!), Norway (fjord!), Sweden, and Eastern Europe. NOTHING. Dordogne, Wales, the Mezzogiorno, Swiss cities, and the French wine country? Crickets. And this is a 1350-page book!Positive things I'll say is when the destinations are discussed, it is done well. I find it a welcome contrast to the other guidebooks that mention an attraction and a one-sentence description--the Yellow Page entry style.So it's a balance you have to make. IF you agree with his choices, then grab this book, otherwise, whip out a notepad and head to the nearest bookstore then browse the different travel guides for ideas.
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