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published
September 28th 2007
(first published 1997)
by Avalon Travel Publishing
binding
Paperback, 800 pages
isbn
1566918618
(isbn13: 9781566918619)
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Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best way to see Rome, Venice, Florence, the hill towns of central Italy, the Dolomites, and the Amalfi Coas...more
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My favorite travel guide book series - especially for a first trip to a country. We've used his books as a starting point for all of our trips and recommend him to all travelers who want to see a little more than the obvious tourist sights.
GG Husak
Passeggiata: Strolling Through Italy
www.PasseggiataItalia.com
GG Husak
Passeggiata: Strolling Through Italy
www.PasseggiataItalia.com
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Read in May, 2008
This book, again, was awesome. We stayed in the most incredible "locandas" (locandi?) on his recommendations and ate at unbelievably good restaurants, and I felt really good about the cost. Not only are his restaurants and hotels clean, charming, centrally located, and well-priced, they come with friendly owners--we spent a lot of time just chatting with them. His reviews for sights to see and the amount of time to stay in each city were very helpful as well. Again, try to download...more
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This series has a great following among travelers and it was fun to meet up with other's from all over the country/world who were using his books as a guide! We loved his walking tour guides of Assisi and the Venice canal ride!
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Read in March, 2001
recommends it for:
anyone interested in travelling to Italy
Ah Rick! I had to include you somewhere. You are possibly my favorite author ever (definitely of travel books, but your books definitely out-rank a lot of others I've read from any genre!). You introduced the U.S. to the Cinque Terre. You taught us how to buy Tartufo in Piazza Navona. You explained to us how to avoid having babies thrown at us as elaborate pick-pocketing ploys. You showed us the wonders of Florence. I carried you around in my purse all over Europe. I just wish you wrote ...more
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Read in January, 2005
Wouldn't dream of going to this country without his latest guidebook. Definitely found some of our favorite meals thanks to him and loved his many tips.
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Read in June, 2009
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NPRrecommends it for: anyone who might want to go to Italy
I can dream at least! Right?! I still hope to visit Italy for a month next year as a graduation present to myself and Art...
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Read in June, 2008
We never would have survived without Rick!!!!!!
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Read in October, 2008
My only criticism of this book is that it made us a little afraid of Italy - He made it seem like every tourist in Italy gets pick-pocketed or otherwise taken advantage of. We almost skipped Italy because we were afraid of having our passports or wallets stolen. But we were brave and went and had no problems at all. I think if you're smart about things you really shouldn't have to worry much.
Otherwise, helpful as usual.
Otherwise, helpful as usual.
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Read in January, 2007
Not a big Rick Steves fan. His non touristy recommendations are very touristy. As in we went to one of his recommendations for out of the way restaurants, horrible food and service. And three other honeymooning couples from the US sitting near us, clutching his book. The out of the way locale he recommended did have beautiful hiking, but was filled with American tourists and pissed off locals.
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Read in June, 2005
This is the book that sparked my love affair with Rick Steves. Great tips, great recommendations, and indepth background on the sights. And there is that added perk of chuckling everytime I see another tourist (typically middle aged or above Americans) clutching the familiar trusty blue volume. Rick is my guiding star through Europe!
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With Rick Steve's guide to Italy and the Discovery Insight Guide, I have learned to see Italy from the locals, not tourists point of view. I am still packing too much but with Rick's encouragement I am getting better.
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I have the 2006 version and used it during my three months in Italy. I also referenced it during my 2 week trip last year and it's helping me plan my trip again in September.
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Read in January, 2003
Traveling is not complete with out Rick Steve's by your side! I wish he was my best friend. He made Cinque Terra much more interesting with his tales of pirates.
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Read in November, 2007
If you do any traveling-buy the Rick Steves guide-there are so many great tips in there. I will always use his guides from now on.
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recommends it for:
travellers
i love italy. i didn't get enough the first time and want to go back. so i continue to read about places not yet visited.
Read in March, 2008
using this to plan my next trip to Italy! Since I had so much luck with Rick on my previous trip to Italy
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Read in August, 2007
recommends it for:
Anyone traveling to Italy!
These books are really thorough and helpful , but also fun to read and dream about traveling.
Actually used the 2008 version of the book. Good info for traveling and planning.
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Read in June, 2006
rick steves is awesome. I planned my entire honeymoon with this book.
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Read in April, 2009
Great guidebook. And every American tourist in Italy had it!
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