Author Ted Brewer brings these two republics to life with authority. In Prague, readers will discover the historic churches, spires, and towers, its maze of medieval lanes, and its wide spectrum of architectural styles, untouched by World War II. He shows the famous Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square and helps travelers explore the old and new towns, the Charles Bridge, and the walkways along the Vltava River.
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Open Road's Czech & Slovak Republics Guide by Ted Brewer,
This review is from: Czech & Slovak Republics Guide: 2nd Edition (Open Road's Czech & Slovak Republics Guide) (Paperback)
Eastern Europe, once off limits to the West, has become a tourist mecca in the last decade. It has also become the focus of many travel guides, from the factual/impersonal Blue Guides and Michelin series, to the commercial/commonplace Fodor's/Frommers guides, to the Lonely Planet/Rough Guide user-friendly types. The Czech & Slovak Republics Guide by Ted Brewer falls in the latter category. Mr. Brewer is not afraid to state personal favorites in all categories-a method of guide-writing which I, personally, have found to be extremely useful in my travels. This guide, as all Czech/Slovak guides are, is very Prague-heavy. However, Mr. Brewer did devote over 100 informative pages to Slovakia-considerably more than many other guides of this area.The "Practical Information" sections for each town/city addressed are also extensive. And the "Finds & Favorites" box at the beginning of each new chapter bring focus to many items which the casual traveler might miss otherwise. This guide is definitely money well spent.
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Best Prague Guide I've seen!,
This review is from: Czech & Slovak Republics Guide: 2nd Edition (Open Road's Czech & Slovak Republics Guide) (Paperback)
After being escorted through the wilds and wilderness of Utah by Ted Brewer's guide a few years back, I made a note to look for him again on my next trip. When some friends and I went to Prague in December of last year I was pleasantly surprised to find his guide to the Czech/Slovak Republics. This guide distinguishes itself from most other guides by not containing much in the way of pictures. I was a little concerned at first, but discovered that this was actually much better, in that I didn't have any preconceived notions about what the castles and countryside was supposed to look like.Brewer brought a unique wit and insight into his Utah book, and its present here in this guide. Many books just present information, but Brewer gives out advice and personal recommendations which I generally found excellent. Prague can be a little overwhelming and his guideposts and instructions were a welcome lifeline. All my other friends brought different copies of various travel books, and I thought this one was clearly the best.
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