Rick Steves Europe Through the Back Door 2017

We have several of Rick Steve's books, but this one has practical and helpful information.

Great book that makes you want to go to Europe the moment you buy it. I have trusted Rick Steves books with all my travel to Europe.

Rick Steves is a total nut job wacko (I met him once in one of his recommended hotels in Paris!), but this is hands down the greatest travel advise I can possibly imagine. The Rick Steves style of travel is not for everyone (my mother-in-law for example) but by using the advise in this book, most people should have a fabulous European vacation. This book is filled with great advise to successfully plan and enjoy a trip to Europe without the fuss of an organized bus tour. Meet locals, enjoy great food, and stay at charming little hotels on a suprisingly inexpensive budget.This is a must read for anyone who is even thinking about traveling overseas independently. Going to Europe independently (either solo, as a couple, or small group) is by far the best way to see Europe in all its pretentious, snobbish, dirty, crowded, smokey, rude, elitist, and hyprocritical, yet beautiful, fun, friendly, historic, great-tasting, exciting, and romantic charm.**NOTE** This not a travel guide with suggested hotels, restaurants, etc. but rather a travel skills handbooks; how to find a hotel room, make your way around a European train station, or order a meal at a "No English spoken" restaurant. His series of guide books dedicated to individual countries are also worth checking out has yet to steer us wrong on three trips around Europe.

Everytime I open a Rick Steves book or turn on an episode of his travel show, I know that I am in for a fun, entertaining, and informative presentation. Steves is a travel writer for the common man. He doesn't go into the trendy, touristy destinations. He likes to take his readers into places that they may have never have heard of before. And most of the places he reviews are affordable and accessible. No "lifestyles of the rich and famous" here, just fun and adventure. If you are planning a trip to Europe, I highly recommend that you check out this book. Even the price of the book is more affordable than many rival guides.