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The Rough Guide to Scandinavia 8 (Rough Guides) Review

The Rough Guide to Scandinavia 8 (Rough Guides)
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This book makes learning about Scandinavia, as well as what to see and do once you're there, worth every penny. It's well organized and engaging in a way some travel books are not. The pictures and information are so user-friendly, and so helpful, you're ready to pack your bags and leave for the airport. The maps are clear (both the regional maps and the city maps) and vibrant, as are the photos. If you're interested in the history of Scandinavia (and/or its disparate countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland), there is plenty of information about a part of the world whose history is not as homogenous as you might think.
This isn't the only travel book about Scandinavia, but it sure seems to be one of the better ones. It's a little more expensive for a paperback but well worth it for all you get. As of this writing, the 8th edition of the book came out in July 2009, so the information is still relatively current. And the fact that there have been 8 editions means they've both had a chance to get it right as well as find out what readers think.
Highly recommended.

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The Rough Guide to Scandinavia is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Scandinavia has to offer. Discover the varied and exciting countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.Whether witnessing the unforgettable sight of the Aurora borealis, riding a husky sleigh through Lapland's silent snow covered forest's experiencing a night in the Icehotel in Sweden or scoffing Danish pastries in their home territory, the Rough Guide to Scandinavia makes sure you make the most out of this incredible collection of countries. Packed with detailed, practical advice on what to see and do in Scandinavia this guide provides reliable, up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Scandinavia, recommended Scandinavian restaurants, and tips on everything from shopping to festivals for all budgets. Featuring detailed coverage on a full range of attractions; from whale watching in Norway and saunas in Finland, to riding the Inlandsbanan Railway in Sweden and experiencing the Argus nightlife in Denmark, you'll find expert tips on exploring Scandinavia's amazing attractions with authoritative background on Scandinavia's rich culture and history.



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All About Cruising: Prepare Yourself - Equip Your Boat - Plan Your Escape - Live Your Dream Review

All About Cruising: Prepare Yourself - Equip Your Boat - Plan Your Escape - Live Your Dream
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Very practical and written in an easy-to-read style. We've done local cruising, but I wasn't sure what I should be concerned about for our upcoming cruise to the Caribbean in '01 or '02. I now know what classes I personally need to attend, that my time at the gym is a good investment in my safety, I don't need to know how to tie every blasted knot known to mankind, windvanes are worth looking at, what goodies to put on my Christmas and birthday list(!),what to bring for sail repair, medicine, etc. Since I'm usually in charge of food for short cruises, Anna Gleckler's notes on preserving cheese, bread, juice and eggs without refrigeration AND making jerky and corning beef were, well, things my mother didn't teach me and I probably wouldn't have thought to ever ask her! I just feel more at ease and I anticipate that in the next year or so that I will be better prepared if I act on the advice in this book. I plan to re-read it every six months or so to make sure I'm working on those things (health, reading, education) to make our trip the best it can be.

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This book is for all the people who yearn to escape society'sweb and follow their cruising dreams. It is written by a veteranvoyager with generous contributions from his first mate, Anna. Theauthor shows how to break free from shore and set your course fordistant landfalls. He describes the adjustments necessary to live acruising lifestyle.Anna discusses personal relationships and lifeaboard a small cruising boat. It runs the gamut-from finding theproper boat, to tying the proper knot, to cooking and provisioning, tocheck-in procedures and finances, to medicine and communications, todinghies and heavy weather, to pirates and guns. Few texts are as userfriendly or as well grounded in practical and essential cruisingadvice. A definitive guide for offshore and coastal cruising. Good forcruising powerboats too. 150 photos and graphics.

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