Rick Steves' Europe through the Back Door 2002: The Travel Skills Handbooks for Independent Travelers by Rick Steves

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Synopsis

This no-nonsense series has won a legion of loyal travelers with its practical tone, easy-to-read maps, and impeccable recommendations. Drawing on decades of travel and tour guide experience, Rick Steves specializes in helping readers avoid tourist traps, stick to a budget, befriend locals, and enjoy the most authentic experience possible. Each guide includes informative, funny, and sometimes even inspirational advice. The series focuses mainly on European destinations and offers great sample itineraries. Rick Steves' Guides are especially known for pointing out unique cultural attractions, from museums and galleries to historic sites and hard-to-find local hangouts.

Biography

Rick Steves is on a mission: to help make European travel accessible and meaningful for Americans. Rick has spent 100 days every year since 1973 exploring Europe. He's researched and written 24 travel guidebooks and hosts the public television series Rick Steves' Europe, now in its seventh season. He also organizes and leads tours of Europe and offers an information-packed website (ricksteves.com). Rick lives in Edmonds, WA, just north of Seattle, with his family.