Taipei In A Day Includes: Taiwan From A To Z, First Edition [Paperback]

Scott B. Freiberger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 2008

Taipei In A Day is the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide to thoroughly enjoy Taiwan. Discover relics and know where to stay and play by using the included maps, complete Taipei dining, hotel, museum, night market, parks, temple and pub guides. Active globe trekkers will appreciate the detailed Taipei Guide to Mountain Climbing. For a soothing spot of tea, find serenity at Tea Station. Names and addresses are also listed in Chinese, along with local phone numbers, so major attractions and interesting out-of-the-way locales around the island are readily found. Helpful communication tips, important vocabulary and useful phrases are at your fingertips. The encompassing "Taiwan From A To Z" section introduces local cues, customs and important cultural information so readers can be travelers rather than tourists. After reading Taipei In A Day you should be prepared for your visit, whether it spans a month, week, or weekend.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com; 1 edition (May 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1435703324
• ISBN-13: 978-1435703322
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #274,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Travel > Asia > Taiwan

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and entertaining travel prep!, August 23, 2008

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Jodi M. Shydlo (CT, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taipei In A Day Includes: Taiwan From A To Z, First Edition (Paperback)

A number of travel guides I've seen are really good at identifying places to see and how to get there, but they don't go into great (or amusing) detail about how to blend in with the culture. This book gives you both - great details about where to go and explicit and entertaining details about how to fit in and not make any social mistakes. For example, I have friends in Taiwan and it's nice to know what gifts are appropriate to give! And, I love the amusing stories, such as the one talking about how men and women compliment each other's looks. The story about the "handsome" guy on the train is pretty funny. :-) So, if you are taking a trip to Taiwan, read this before you go, or at least take it on the plane for good travel reading and preparation before you get there!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a lucky find for tourists..., June 20, 2008

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Scott Greenwald "ScottERock" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taipei In A Day Includes: Taiwan From A To Z, First Edition (Paperback)

great book. Wish I knew about it before a recent visit to Taiwan. My cousin showed me his copy after I got home from my trip because I was complaining about "crappy travel guides", which made my experience so different from his. I knew I wanted to visit a hot spring, for instance, but the book that I got, "Taiwan A to Z", didn't even list any. This book (the one my cousin used), Taipei In A Day Includes: Taiwan from A To Z", lists them along with hotels, restaurants, bars, etc. THIS is a book for tourists, but it includes much more, tidbits that you really SHOULD know when travelling to Taiwan. This book would have made my trip a lot more smooth, efficient, and more enjoyable in general. It sucks to be in your hotel room looking at a damned book about how you shouldn't give a clock to someone as a gift, wondering, "What am I going to do today... wish I brought my laptop!"

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Informative Guide Book, October 15, 2008

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Harriet S. Ozolins (Great Neck, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Taipei In A Day Includes: Taiwan From A To Z, First Edition (Paperback)

Taipei in a Day is the best country guide I have seen about Taiwan. This is a clearly written and informative travel book. The author offers detailed information about the country, culture and people that makes for some very interesting reading and travel preparation. I like the fact that different day trips are arranged for visitors, and the maps, site names and addresses are listed in both English and Chinese, which makes getting around very easy. It is obvious that the author has a passion for travel and for Taiwan. He goes into detail about fun things to do, not only in Taipei but also around the entire island, as well as in Taiwan's outlying islands. He provides helpful information about how to get around, what to see and where to dine. The bilingual names and addresses come in very handy for non-native Chinese speakers. The information is very up-to-date and the included Taiwan from A to Z encyclopedia is very informative. I also like the bilingual menu translations, the communication tips, the hiking, hotel and dining guides and the holiday information. While I have found most travel books to be quite dry, the author took the time to add interesting photos and illustrations as well as humorous commentary about the language and culture. I found the book very useful for Taiwan travel.