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Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Rome (Irreverent Guides)

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I have been to Rome several times, and I am always looking for new places to eat, sleep, and shop. My friend bought me this book, and it's definitely refreshing. The Irreverent Guide to Rome tells you if a museum is worth visiting or if it's a tourist trap. I also like the way the book is laid out with brief, amusing headings. It's a guidebook, but it's also a fun read. I'm looking forward to carrying the Irreverent Guide with me on my next trip.

The book gives you a nice overview of the atmosphere etc. that makes it a fun read as you anticipate the trip. However the maps that I tried to use in Rome, were off by a few blocks each time - only a problem when you didn't have another source of information. This is a book that I'd suggest as your 3rd or 4th one to get - not the first one.

Apparently, the five years the author spent living in Rome gave her the perfect combination of local savvy without losing her American "sensibilities". Using this book is like going to visit your ex-pat best friend, who will ensure that your trip to Rome is the most memorable (and authentic) leg of your European tour.

As I browsed a bookstore looking for a travel guide to Rome, I came upon the Irreverent Guide and couldn't put it down in the aisle. I even recommended it to a fellow traveller also browsing the selection! As someone who has spent a lot of time in the Eternal City, I am a discerning reader, and this guide book was spot on with its descriptions of local Romans, on the mark when it came to the chic spots and unusually entertaining! It made me laugh out loud in public-- a tribute to its author, and is well worth every dollar!

This guidebook is great! Other guides will tell you what Italy is like. This one tells you what you'll like (or try to skip)about Italy. It's indispensible for American travelers who want the dish and don't want to waste their time visiting cheesy places and tourist traps. The author's views were refreshingly candid, humorous and knowledgeable.

This is a refreshingly frank depiction of Rome and the Romans who have developed such an amazing city. The smart mix of history and culture into witty yet truthful guidance definitely made me feel like more of an insider. This truly is more than just a list of what you can see and where you can stay, it is a guide for your travels.

Books has great tips and using it along with a more "traditional" guide is a great combination !

Particulary good on the restaurant tips.

A litle "too" focused on americans visiting Italy but ok.

I found it witty, informative and interesting. combining enough humor to keep you alert and enough information to satisfy your itinerary hunger I thought this was a great guide book for price and size! outfitted with conversions and maps the irreverent guide is one id suggest to anyone, even if they were only looking to brush up on most things roman!

Not your average guide book. As a New Yorker, the idea of looking like a tourist not only scares me, I think I am in fact alergic to it. This fabulous book endowed me with so much information that I was able to give others direction. I have traveled all through Europe. This guide book allowed me to know where I did, and didn't, need to go. Thanks...

My main guide book for a recent Rome trip was Rick Steves'. But the irreverent guide offered some additional info and provided some chuckles as well. I recommend it.