Third revised edition of a travel guide to Europe, aimed at those travelling on a budget, especially students and school-leavers. It contains advice on planning, packing, currencies and public transport and is illustrated with maps and cartoons.
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Louis CasaBianca, author of First-Time Europe, A Rough Guide Special, is a Bay Area native and graduate of U.C. Berkeley. A lifelong traveler, Louis backpacked extensively through the Western United States before entering Navy flight training in 1987. Qualifying as a Navy Diver soon afterwards, and then living, flying, diving, and traveling on five continents, Louis met Mark Ellingham of Rough Guides at the Book Passage Travel Writing Conference, and hatched the idea for First-Time Europe.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
If it is your first time, read this!,
By Kevin Desrosiers "veverka" (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rough Guide First-time Europe : Special (3rd Edition) (Paperback)
Buy this book if A) you are saving up for the "graduation trip to Europe," and B) you can admit to yourself that learning from someone's experiences can help you.I saw the author at a college travel seminar and decided he had told me enough travel. A week later I realized that I had lots of questions, so I bought the book. It is an easy read, and yes it might be full of some common sense advice, but I think it is definitely worth it. I went to Europe last summer and I can say that the info about the McDonald's bathrooms is true, and based on a friend's experience, knowing the difference between Florence and Firenze is key if you want to see Michealangelo's David. Even if you are traveling on a budget you will still spend quite a bit of money on your trip. The author's tips about packing light, keeping your gear safe, and how not to get ripped off will make this book worth while.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Absolutely loved it,
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This review is from: Rough Guide First-time Europe : Special (3rd Edition) (Paperback)
I took my first trip to Europe last summer, and I'm going again this spring. I can't imagine how I would have done it without this book, which I still use whenever I plan trip #2. For the person who has not traveled extensively, or who has never been to Europe, this book is an absolute must. When I was in Europe I met hundreds of people for whom traveling was the simplest thing in the world--they thought nothing about jumping on a train and visiting another country (or five) for a month or a summer. There is a huge network of trains, hotels and tourist offices to accommodate these travelrs, and I would never have known about it, or how to use it, or how much it would cost, without "First-Time Europe". If you are a teacher or a student or just someone who wants to go to Europe (and you should, it is INCREDIBLE) buy this book and go and you will understand what I mean.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Outstanding -- especially for first-time backpackers,
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This review is from: Rough Guide First-time Europe : Special (3rd Edition) (Paperback)
I am adding my comments in hopes of encouraging more people to buy this book. I returned from a month-long trip to Europe on the rails, and this book helped me to avoid some major pitfalls. Casabianca's style is warm, friendly, and (most importantly) concise. The information is well-organized and clearly laid-out, making it easy for you to get the information you need speedily or continue to browse through and enjoy the anecdotes. I found myself re-reading certain sections along the way. It was a great reference that helped me to feel more at ease about traveling alone. I had the insider's perspective with me every moment. Buy this book! Whether you are going in four months and are just beginning to plan or you are leaving in a week, this book will help make your trip more of a joy and less of a headache.
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