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The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

Childrens Toy Shop > Travel > Guidebook Series
by: Tony Pinchuck, Barbara McCrea, Donald Reid, Gregory Mthembu-Salter

July 01, 2008

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The Rough Guide to USA (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

Childrens Toy Shop > Travel > Guidebook Series
by: Greg Ward, Jeff Dickey, Sam Cook, Nick Edwards, Tim Perry

April 26, 2007
It would seem almost impossible to write a one-volume travel book on the USA but somehow Rough Guides has managed it in style.

I would usually hesitate to spend more than £15 on a paperback but this is so detailed and well-written I find myself returning to it again and again.

These days it's probably easier to use online resources when choosing accommodation but as a pithy guide to resorts and for planning trip itineries, this Rough Guide is invaluable.

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South American (Footprint Handbooks) (Footprint Handbooks) (Footprint Handbooks)

Childrens Toy Shop > Travel > Guidebook Series
by: Ben Box

August 31, 2008
I travelled extensively throughout South America for almost a year with the 2008 version. While not essential, it does come in handy from time to time.

Strengths:

- Far, far better than the ubiquitous Lonely Planet (all South American editions), which is a complete waste of space for all but the most nauseatingly banal style of travelling.
- Introduces some places a little off the beaten track.
- Gives approximate journey times and transport-company names between many locations.
- Rugged construction.

Weaknesses:

- Tries to do too much (see suggestion below).
- Could be more concise. For example, too much space is wasted waffling on about 'pleasant' (reality: dull) cathedrals. ... Read More:

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Great Motorcycle Journeys of the World

Childrens Toy Shop > Travel > Guidebook Series
by: Colette Coleman

August 01, 2008
A book for bikers (or wannabe bikers) who are looking for more than just a trip to the coast or pub of a weekend. Well written, entertaining, and above all inspires the desire to want to do one of the trips described. Great photos, simple maps and descriptions of each trip, most based on the authors personal experiences so well informed.

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London Pub Walks (Camra)

Childrens Toy Shop > Travel > Guidebook Series
by: Bob Steel

February 19, 2006
I own one of the pubs listed, the George and Devonshire, in Chiswick. It is the oldest pub in Chiswick, built some time prior to 1657, and we still trade in the original building. However, Bob Steel commits the cardinal error of not checking his facts by casually stating the the pub is s '20th century re-build', which would appear to be obvious nonsense to anyone who has actually visited the place! If Bob Steel did not visit the George and Devonshire, which is Casque Mark accredited for the quality of our real ale, how many other pubs included in the book were also not visited?

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Dry Store Room No. 1: The Secret Life of the Natural History Museum

Childrens Toy Shop > Travel > Guidebook Series
by: Richard Fortey

January 07, 2008
This more than just a description of a museum. This is also a journey into the history of the natural sciences and a part biography as well. Well illustarted, Richard Fortey describes an institution that is trying hard (and succeeding if the new Darwin Centre is any guide)to move with the times, make science accesible to the public, yet has more going on behind the scenes than we could ever give credit.

Anyone who lives in or visits London should pay more than one visit to this marvelous place, and thanks to this book they will be well briefed as to what goes and has gone on there.

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Road Trip USA: Cross-country Adventures on America's Two-lane Highways (Moon Handbooks Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America's Two-Lane Highways)

Childrens Toy Shop > Travel > Guidebook Series
by: Jamie Jensen

March 31, 2006
My wife and I found this a very useful book for our 6-week road trip around the US in 2007. Initially we found it useful in the planning stage - the book suggests itineraries for 11 road trips, with small maps and descriptions of all towns/cities on the route, together with accommodation, places to eat and roadside attractions. When you are faced with the whole of the US to visit, we found it helpful to have these suggestions as a starting point. You don't have to follow them - we ended up stitching together parts of three different routes from the book and doing some of our own things as well. (We also used the Rough Guide and found that a large-scale road atlas was a must as well.)

When we travelled along the suggested routes we used the book throughout the ... Read More:

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Norway (Lonely Planet Country Guide)

Childrens Toy Shop > Travel > Guidebook Series
by: Anthony Ham, et al

May 23, 2008
Found the book a very handy reference for the journey - interesting and well written, with a good deal of practical detail, great value recommendations. Excellent coverage of both cities and more remote areas. The author's own fascination with the country is very contagious. Highly recommended.

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Travel with Kids (Footprint Handbooks)

Childrens Toy Shop > Travel > Guidebook Series
by: William Gray

November 09, 2007
Like a lot of people we used to travel a lot before having kids. Now with children aged one and three we've been trying to work out the best way to holiday as a family i.e. how the kids can be happy, we can get a well deserved relaxing break, and we can have fun as a family. Not an easy thing to do. I've picked up a few of these books and they've never really got the balance right, they're either not practical enough, or they're so practical they take the fun out of the idea travelling with young a family.
This book gets it just right. It's beautifully produced, which makes it a pleasure to read. The advice and guidance is full of practical stuff, but delivered in a way that's meant to give you the inspiration and confidence to get on and book that trip.
I've just booked ... Read More:

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Travel Photography

Childrens Toy Shop > Travel > Guidebook Series
by: Steve Davey

September 30, 2008
Like a lot of people we used to travel a lot before having kids. Now with children aged one and three we've been trying to work out the best way to holiday as a family i.e. how the kids can be happy, we can get a well deserved relaxing break, and we can have fun as a family. Not an easy thing to do. I've picked up a few of these books and they've never really got the balance right, they're either not practical enough, or they're so practical they take the fun out of the idea travelling with young a family.
This book gets it just right. It's beautifully produced, which makes it a pleasure to read. The advice and guidance is full of practical stuff, but delivered in a way that's meant to give you the inspiration and confidence to get on and book that trip.
I've just booked ... Read More: