Rick Steves
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1244 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 21 cm + 1 folded color map.
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English
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"From the beaches to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, Italy has it all. With this book, you'll trace Italian culture from Rome's Colosseum to Michelangelo's David to the bustling elegance of Milan. Experience the art-drenched cities of Venice and Florence, explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum, and learn how to avoid the lines at the most popular museums. Discover the villages of Tuscany and Umbria and the lazy rhythms of the Cinque Terre....
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637 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 21 cm + 1 folded-out map.
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English
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Wander rustic towns, emerald valleys, lively cities, and moss-draped ruins: Experience Ireland with Rick Steves by your side. Inside Rick Steves Ireland 2020 you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip through Ireland. Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Rock of Cashel and the Ring of Kerry to distilleries making...
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vii, 399 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm
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English
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Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Contemplate the mysteries of centuries-old stone circles in England, dangle from a cliff in the Swiss Alps, and hear a French farmer's defense of foie gras. With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100...
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1057 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 21 cm + 1 folded-out map.
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English
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Walk the Camino de Santiago, run with the bulls in Pamplona, or relax on Barcelona's beaches: with Rick Steves on your side, Spain can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Spain 2019 you'll find: -- Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to Spain; -- Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites; -- Top sights and hidden gems, from El Escorial and the great mosque of Córdoba,...
48) Rick Steves Rome
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617 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 21 cm + 1 pull-out map
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English
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A series of self-guided tours around the city of Rome including the Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Basilica, and the ancient ruins.
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409 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 21 cm.
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English
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"Learn how much time to spend in each place, how to travel smoothly between them, and which side trips are worth adding. Focus on the top sights, explore the most characteristic neighborhoods, dine on the best local cuisine, and stay in good-value hotels. Use Rick's tips to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps. The Best of England means experiencing its Old World romance and New World excitement for yourself." --
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519 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 21 cm + 1 pull-out map (folded)
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English
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Presents a travel guide to Prague and the Czech Republic, with recommendations for lodging, restaurants, events, tours, and sightseeing highlights, along with travel tips and cultural information.
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1 videodisc (240 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Includes all 8 half-hour Rick Steves' Europe TV shows on Eastern Europe, airing from 2000 to 2012. The shows featured are: Prague and Czech Republic; Czech Republic Beyond Prague; Poland: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw; Budapest; Croatia; Best of Slovenia; Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips; and Surprising Bulgaria.
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1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Includes all 6 half-hour Rick Steves' Europe TV shows on Italy's great cities, produced from 2000 to 2009: Venice (serene, decadent ans till kicking), Venice side trips (the best of Veneto), Melan and Lake Como, Florence (City of art), Caesar's Rome, Rome (baroque, after dark), Naples and Pompeii.
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16 videodiscs (NTSC, approximately 57 hours) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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This set includes every one of Rick's half-hour TV shows plus his highly-acclaimed hour-long TV specials on Iran and Christmas in Europe, as well as bonus extras including outtakes, Rick's first TV show from 1989, with "European travel skills" and "Travel as a political act" lectures.
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Following Rick's self-guided tours, you'll experience the wonders of East and West in this fascinating city- the capital of two great empires. Explore one of the world's largest domed churches, haggle with merchants in the exotic Grand Bazaar, and discover the secrets of the sultan's harem in Topkapi Palace. Wander through monumental mosques, shop along sophisticated avenues, and watch whirling dervishes in action. Cruise the Bosphorus for a quick...
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374 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 20 cm
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English
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This book picks up where crowdsourcing leaves off, covering the flashpacker skills you need for spur-of-the-moment trips to Europe's top destinations. Book cheap flights online, find rooms at AirBnB, and catch a ride with Uber. Head to the most popular hostels for a ready-made, real-life social network. Learn which cities match your interests and which can be easily combined for a longer trip.