Moto Europa: The Complete Guide to European Motor Travel [Paperback]

Eric Bredesen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1996

Motoring is now generally considered to be the cheapest way to travel Europe. And as Arthur Frommer once said, 'No one has seen Europe who has not travelled in it by car'. But...without the new "Moto Europa", you will spend way too much money, waste time, suffer unnecessary hassles, and jeopardise your safety and security. "Moto Europa" is carefully designed to complement other guides, and it covers all of Europe.

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Amazon.com Review

So you've heard that driving in Europe is expensive, terrifying, and simply lousy with red tape. It ain't necessarily so, says Eric Bredesen, author of Moto Europa. In fact, if you know what you're doing, automobile travel can be the best way to experience the continent. Bredesen wrote this book after he spent three months touring Europe in a car--it is, he says, the guide he wishes he'd had, a guide that "walks you step by step through the decisions you need to make, a guide that presents a reasonable amount and type of information in an easy to follow format.... " You won't find hotel or restaurant recommendations in Moto Europa--Bredesen leaves that kind of information to other guidebooks. What you will find is plenty of information about renting, leasing, or buying a vehicle in Europe, how to insure it, how to pack it, and what kind of documents you'll need for each country you intend to visit. There's a chapter devoted exclusively to the challenges of driving in the British Isles and another on alternative accommodations.

In addition to the wealth of information in these chapters, Bredesen includes several appendices that cover subjects such as questions renters should ask, what to do in case of an accident, a motorist's phrasebook, and more. Armed with Moto Europa, even the timidest driver can have a positive experience motoring through Europe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 317 pages
• Publisher: Seren Pub; 3rd edition (March 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964148838
• ISBN-13: 978-0964148833
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,362,152 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic travel guide, May 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Moto Europa: The Complete Guide to European Motor Travel (Paperback)

This is easily one of the best travel guides I've ever come across. If you plan on travelling Europe by car, you would be crazy to not get this book. Even if you don't plan on driving, it is still a wise investment because of all the other travel information that it contains. It is well written and very informative. The author also makes a great case on why you SHOULD travel Europe by car. This book is a must have for European travellers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide to european travel - the best I've seen., October 6, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Moto Europa: The Complete Guide to European Motor Travel (Paperback)

This guide provides a wealth of information, and I agree with its premise that traveling Europe is best done via automobile. I also thought the physical make-up of the book was excellent. It was created in a way that allowed one to open to a page, and the book would stay open. This sounds of little benefit, but I was constantly referring to it as it lay on the passenger seat while I drove. Traffic signs, language translations, local customs - everything was covered. I loved the introduction detailing his first trip to Paris - funny stuff! He also addresses the myths associated with European driving. Buy it! You won't regret it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Moto Europa: The Complete Guide to European Motoring, June 11, 2000

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Kathryn L. Courter (San Diego CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moto Europa: The Complete Guide to European Motor Travel (Paperback)

This book was fabulous! I loved the fact that pictures of street signs were depicted in the book - which helped before we came upon them to know what they meant. I also liked the specifics on speed limits (and what repercussions to expect with traffic violations!)and other traffic laws that change at every border. We even used it to drive in Eastern Europe and were pleased with the accuracy of the author's information. I agree that motoring through Europe is the only way to go; the freedom is unbelievable! I'm disappointed to learn that this book - which seems to be the only one of its kind - is out of print.