Travel Book Descriptions, Guidebooks

Dave has read & reviewed most of the following books - they appear here in alphabetical order. To send a book to Dave for review, please email email him or send it to the address listed here.

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Title	Author	Description
International
Going Dutch in Beijing	Mark McCrum	An often entertaining tutorial on how to behave when abroad. Many examples of how one thing may be perfectly fine in your home country but will be considered offensive or rude in other countries. Each chapter covers specific topics such as what not to say, business trips, customs, clothing & much more!
Europe
Europe from a Backpack	Mark Pearson	First person told stories of travel in Europe. Includes specific recommendations, tips and tricks. Some are quite humorous! Geared for the budget travelers. These are true stories told by fellow travelers who have been to many places in Europe. Each section of the book is separated into stories from specific countries.
Italy from a Backpack	Mark Pearson	First person told short stories of travel in Italy - stories by backpackers for backpackers. Includes specific recommendations, tips and tricks. Geared for the budget travelers. Each section of the book is broken down into specific locations within Italy. This is a must read for budget travelers planning a trip to Italy!
London, IDEO Eyes Open	Fred Dust	A travel book like no other! Physically its almost a 6"x6" square with pages bound with 6 metal rings with a flexible strap to hold the book together when finished reading. Each page is a "snapshot" within London containing a paragraph and several photos of a specific place, attraction, unique restaurant & more. All items are very experiential in nature and some are not the typical items you will find in a mainstream travel guidebook.
Spain from a Backpack	Mark Pearson	First person told short stories of travel in Spain - stories by backpackers for backpackers. Includes specific recommendations, tips and tricks. Geared for the budget travelers. Each section of the book is broken down into specific locations within Spain. This is a must read for budget travelers planning a trip to Spain!
North America
Complete Idiot's Guide to Hawaii	Corey Sandler & Michael Roney	Hawaii from A to Z. Great suggested itineraries, tips from locals, private homes rent, how to avoid the tourist traps and its exorbitant pricing and much more! Tons of attractions, restaurants and activities for all types of travelers. The content is laid out very nicely.
Las Vegas, Moon Handbooks	Rick Garman	Las Vegas is cool for all types of travelers and this guide put out by Moon Handbooks reveals all that this shimmering city has to offer. It is packed with info about hotels, restaurants, casinos, maps you name it! Nice accompanying photos are displayed of select locations. Suggested itineraries are also provided. A must read for anyone planning a trip to Vegas!
New York, IDEO Eyes Open	Fred Dust	A travel book like no other! Physically its almost a 6"x6" square with pages bound with 6 metal rings with a flexible strap to hold the book together when finished reading. Each page is a "snapshot" within New York containing a paragraph and several photos of a specific place, attraction, unique restaurant & more. All items are very experiential in nature and some are not the typical items you will find in a mainstream travel guidebook.
San Francisco City Guide	Lonely Planet	Part of Lonely Planet's "City Guides", this 376 page guide to San Francisco is highly detailed and includes a very nice pull out map, calendar, neighborhood spotlights, a highlights section and much more. San Francisco packs an amazing amount into its 7x7 square mile area and so does this book. A must have for anyone planning a trip to this unique city.
Seattle City Guide	Lonely Planet	Part of Lonely Planet's "City Guides", this 376 page guide to Seattle is highly detailed and includes a very nice pull out map, calendar, neighborhood spotlights, a highlights section and much more. This guide brings you insights from locals as well as travelers and is a must visit for anyone planning a trip to the "hub" of the Pacific Northwest. Also good information for attractions outside of the city limits.

- National Parks
Banff, Jasper & Glacier	Lonely Planet	This, the one book in Lonely Planet's new National Park series that covers Canadian parks (Banff & Jasper), is a well presented in depth guide to these two parks as well as Glacier. The focus of the National park series is outdoor activities and Lonely Planet does not disappoint with their detailed itineraries, hiking options, adventure options, and family friendly trips. Banff & Jasper are among the most inspiration parks in the Canadian National park system.
Grand Canyon National Park	Lonely Planet	Lonely Planet's new National Park Grand Canyon is a well presented in depth guide to the Grand Canyon. In depth coverage of both the North and South Rims. The focus of the National park series is outdoor activities and Lonely Planet does not disappoint with their detailed itineraries, hiking options, adventure options, and family friendly trips.
Yellowstone & Grand Teton	Lonely Planet	Two superb icons of the American Park system are covered in one book. Lonely Planet's new National Park Yellowstone & Grand Teton is a well presented in depth guide to these parks. The focus of the National park series is outdoor activities and Lonely Planet does not disappoint with their detailed itineraries, hiking options, adventure options, and family friendly trips.
Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon	Lonely Planet	Three extremely popular California located National Parks are covered in one book. Yosemite has all the name recognition but Sequoia & Kings Canyon also have superb outdoor beauty. The focus of the National park series is outdoor activities and Lonely Planet does not disappoint with their detailed itineraries, hiking options, adventure options, and family friendly trips.
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