Daytrips London: 55 One Day Adventures by Rail or Car, In and Around London and Southern England [Paperback]

Earl Steinbicker (Author)

Book Description

Series: Daytrips London | Publication Date: July 21, 2004

Looking for a fresh approach to exploring England? Daytrips London does a masterful job of detailing 55 daytrips using that city as a base. Each one-day adventure is complete with a do-it-yourself walking tour, a detailed local map, full travel directions, restaurant & pub suggestions, background information, and a concise description of all worthwhile sights. There are also photos, a glossary of British terms and a menu translator, as well as a comprehensive index.

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About the Author

EARL STEINBICKER is a born tourist who believes that travel should be a joy, not an endurance test. For over 35 years he has been refining his carefree style of daytripping while working in New York, London, Paris, and other cities; first as head of a firm specializing in promotional photography and later as a professional writer. Whether by public transportation or private car, he has thoroughly probed the most delightful aspects of countries around the world — while always returning to the comforts of city life at night. A strong desire to share these experiences has led him to develop the “Daytrips” series of guides, which he continues to expand and revise. Recently, he has been assisting other authors in developing additional “Daytrips” books, further expanding the series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Hastings House / Daytrips Publishers; 7 Sub edition (July 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803820569
• ISBN-13: 978-0803820562
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,267,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only London and beyond guide I needed, June 2, 2005

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A. Huryn (Bothell, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daytrips London: 55 One Day Adventures by Rail or Car, In and Around London and Southern England (Paperback)

My husband and I traveled to London for a week and this was the only guide I took. It's the only one you'll need-- seriously. Whether you're there for a week or a month-- it's fantastic. It outlines manageable walking trips-- so you can choose to see what you want and skip what you want, without backtracking. It notes the best food in the area of the walking tour and offers really cool information about the sights in London, Bath, Rye, Dover, Stratford-Upon-Avon and many more! I cannot say enough good things about the book. It made us comfortable with public transportation (offering the best train routes to take to get where you're going). Just be aware that the prices for items and admission are not dead-on. They're close though!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable guide to towns in southern England., July 27, 2006

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Miles D. Moore (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daytrips London: 55 One Day Adventures by Rail or Car, In and Around London and Southern England (Paperback)

I used the seventh edition of "Daytrips London" on my English trip earlier this summer, just as I used an earlier edition on my trip ten years ago. Not once did this book ever steer me wrong. Earl Steinbicker has done a wonderful job in staking out the most beautiful walks and the most fascinating points of interest, both obvious and not-so-obvious. If it weren't for Steinbicker, my sister and I would never have known about the walk from the train station in Salisbury, across the River Nadder and down a beautiful footpath, with a sheep meadow to our right and breathtaking views of Salisbury Cathedral to our left, to a lovely 14th-century mill turned inn. We ate delicious food and watched children and dogs play on the banks of the river. At one point local farmers drove their pony traps into the water. It was a privileged glimpse into English village life as it has existed for centuries, and we saw it only because "Daytrips London" told us it was there. I can also vouch for the excellence of Steinbicker's tips on Cambridge, Canterbury, Rye and Hampton Court. If you plan to make a walking tour of English towns, I urge you to take "Daytrips London" with you.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem, December 23, 2003

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This review is from: Daytrips London: 55 One Day Adventures by Rail or Car, In and Around London and Southern England (Paperback)

This book is invaluable for planning train daytrips outside London or walking daytrips within London. Although I've explored London many times, I enjoyed having new routes I could follow that gave highlights along the way. I don't quite understand why the earlier reviewer would expect information regarding accommodations - this is a book offering sugestions for DAYTRIPS - it is not a general travel book.