Rick Steves Europe through the back door, 2017 : the travel skills handbook

From the publisher: You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when planning a Grand Tour of Europe. In this guide, Rick covers the best of Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland. You'll find a healthy mix of big cities, small towns, and exciting regions, including: London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Prague, and BarcelonaRothenberg, Siena, Toledo, Hallstatt, and GimmelwaldProvence, the French Riviera, the Romantic Road, the Berner Oberland, and the Cinque Terre Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You'll learn how to find the right bus in Rome, an inexpensive crêpe in Paris, and which museums and sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket. You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you "really" need to know when traveling through Europe: Plan your itinerary and maximize your time ; Pack light--and right ; Find good-value hotels and restaurants ; Travel smoothly by train, bus, car, and plane ; Avoid crowds and tourist scams ; Hurdle the language barrier ; Understand cultural differences and connect with locals ; Save money while enjoying the trip of a lifetime. After more than three decades of exploring Europe, Rick considers this travel skills handbook his life's work. He shares his knowledge, experiences, and discoveries to help you make the most of your trip. With this guidebook, you'll experience the culture like a local, spend less money, and have more fun"--Page 4 of cover You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you "really" need to know when traveling through Europe: Plan your itinerary and maximize your time ; Pack light--and right ; Find good-value hotels and restaurants ; Travel smoothly by train, bus, car, and plane ; Avoid crowds and tourist scams ; Hurdle the language barrier Understand cultural differences and connect with locals ; Save money while enjoying the trip of a lifetime. After more than three decades of exploring Europe, Rick considers this travel skills handbook his life's work. He shares his knowledge, experiences, and discoveries to help you make the most of your trip. With this guidebook, you'll experience the culture like a local, spend less money, and have more fun" -- page 4 of cover