Lonely Planet Austin, San Antonio, & the Hill Country [Paperback]

Sara Benson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lonely Planet Austin, San Antonio, & the Hill Country | Publication Date: January 2004

- the best source for exploring the 'Heart of Texas'- weird and wonderful insiders' advice for making the scene in eclectic, artistic Austin- special section on Austin's live music scene, from country to blues to indie, including information on South by Southwest (SXSW)- details on San Antonio's historic missions, the Riverwalk area and, of course, the Alamo- day trips to rustic Hill Country towns like Luckenbach, Johnson and Fredericksburg

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 1St Edition edition (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740595564
• ISBN-13: 978-1740595568
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,062,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

After graduating from college in Chicago, Sara jumped on a plane to the West Coast with just one suitcase and $100 in her pocket. She landed in San Francisco, and today makes her home on the central California coast. She also spent three years living in Japan, after which she followed her wanderlust backpacking around Asia for almost a year before returning to the USA, where she has worked as a teacher, a journalist and a national park ranger. She is an all-seasons outdoor enthusiast.

The author of 50 travel and non-fiction books, Sara's writing has featured in national and international newspapers and magazines, including online content for the Los Angeles Times, National Geographic Traveler and Jetsetter. Sara has written for travel guidebook publishers including Lonely Planet, Frommer's, Compass American Guides (Fodor's), Wilderness Press and Countryman Press.

Her top-three favorite countries (so far, that is) are Nepal, Morocco and Cambodia, but Iceland, Namibia and Vietnam are next on her must-see life list. Back in the USA, her favorite places to hang out include California, Hawaii, Las Vegas and just about any national park. And her most memorable travel experience? Falling off a camel at the edge of the Sahara Desert.

To hear more about Sara's travel adventures, visit her blog at http://indietraveler.blogspot.com or her website at www.indietraveler.net. You can also follow her on Twitter (@indie_traveler) or with her digital iPhone & iPad travel app, Viva Las Vegas, Baby! (www.sutromedia.com/apps/viva_vegas).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, August 2, 2006

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Lars Carlberg (Trèves, Allemagne) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Austin, San Antonio, & the Hill Country (Paperback)

After seeing the one-star review after my purchase, I was afraid I'd made a mistake, for I bought the book as a gift for someone and several weeks later another for myself out of curiosity. But I disagree having received my copy. I grew up in San Antonio and studied at UT-Austin. So, I'm acquainted with both towns as well as the Hill Country. Although I've yet to delve into it, the author seems to have done her homework and knows the ins and outs, the places to go, the eateries and so on. I would recommend this.

8 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes Less is More, July 16, 2006

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B. Rad - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Austin, San Antonio, & the Hill Country (Paperback)

The Lonely Planet guide books typically provide an indispensable resource for an eager traveler ready to explore. Unfortunately LP's Austin, San Antonio and Hill Country handbook falls flat, offering little more than the occasional groan. This reference rides on empty and awkwardly over explains basic information to the point of abstraction. For instance, fruit cobbler was described as a, "pudding-like pastry dessert that resembles smashed pie". The whole book is written in such a tone. The text does not flow and is full of pointless jargon that simply fills out line. One could compare this guide to an empanada, flakey and full of filler.