Romania & Moldova (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) (Paperback)

by Steve Kokker (Author), Cathryn Kemp (Author) "Students of European history know the scene well, an image of the continent as it once was: a bucolic paradise of rolling fields tended by..." (more)
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Best for curious and independent-minded travelers' --Wall Street Journal
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Product Description
Enjoy picturesque castles in Dracula's homeland, breathtaking vistas in the Carpathian mountains, dynamic nightlife in stylish Bucharest and sun-drenched coastal resorts on the Black Sea. Get under the skin of Romania and Moldova with our compelling guide, the only one to cover both countries.

• HIT THE SLOPES, take to the air or head underground with our dedicated Activities chapter • EXPLORE Eastern Europe's "final frontier" of unspoiled countryside and pristine landscapes with the help of enticing highlights and itineraries • EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY - advice on where to find the best bars and bistros to tast Mamaliga and sample Tuica • TALK THE TALK with our practical, comprehensive language chapter • FIND YOUR WAY with over 60 detailed maps covering Transylvania to Transdniestr

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Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 3 edition (July 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 174104149X
• ISBN-13: 978-1741041491
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #613,792 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romania the beautifull, November 23, 2004

By	Teodor Dornea "Teo" (Fairbanks,AK USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

To be upfront with people I'm originally from Romania and thus know a lot about the culture and places. I bought the book to see what somebody else has to say about my home country and I loved it. If you are new to Romania, maybe you don't know where it is, maybe you just heard about it, or something than definately buy the book to see what it's all about. Romania as described here is an "exotic" country with many traditions and fantastic places but not enough visitors.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Guide to ROmania, February 7, 2008

By	Rimon A. Toma - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Romania & Moldova (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) (Paperback)

I bought this book in 2007 for my 2008 trip to Romania. I was impressed. I was on this trip with my girlfriend who is a native Romanian and live in Romania. Still, the book showed us stuff she wasn't aware of. And in the cities outside Bucharest the book was really specific and perfect. If you follow what is written in this book, you will enjoy this trip 100% and will be using your time effciently.
I have to admit, this book saved us when we were stuck in Sibiu trying to figure out how to go to the next city. Also is has very accurate maps..

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved my #$%!, September 20, 2006

By	R. Cottrell (Philly, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is great.

Last summer I took my first overseas trip in my life. Being a lazy American, I did no real research and I landed in Bucharest Romania with nothing to fall back on but the 3rd Edition of Lonely Planet's "Romania & Moldova."

I was supposed to meet a friend who was traveling from Russia, but long story short... I was not able to meet up with him until 5 days later. I did not have any travel itinerary but this book allowed me to make the most of those 5 days by myself.
After those first days on my own, I finally met my buddy in Budapest Hungary, but then we traveled back to Romania for another 5 days or so.

The information in this book made it possible for me to have the trip of a lifetime. The only thing wish I did differently was take a Romanian language book with me.
That said, this book was hands down an invaluable asset to me.
I used this book to visit Bucharest, Deva, Hunedoara, Sighisoara, Sibiu and Poienari. (Except for Bucharest
I did not know anything about these towns and cities but this book helped me find them)

Traveling in a country where I could not speak the language and very few people could speak English was a tough experience for me, but this book helped make my trip an awesome adventure.
If I every make it back to Romania, I will be taking this book with me!