Lonely Planet Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest (Travel Guide)

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Lonely Planet Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Join in the festivities at Munich's Oktoberfest, step into the Schloss Neuschwanstein fairytale castle, or hike among the mythical Berchtesgaden Mountains; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Munich, Bavaria and the Black Forest and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest Travel Guide:

• Colour maps and images throughout
• Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including culture, history, religion, sports, art, literature, cinema, music, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, and beer
• Over 39 neighbourhood maps
• Useful features - including Walking Tours, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Travel with Children
• Coverage of Munich, Bavaria, Stuttgart, the Black Forest, Salzburg, Around Salzburg, Nuremberg, Baden-Baden, Freiburg, Franconia, Regensburg & the Danube, the Swabian Alps, Birnau, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest, our most comprehensive guide to Munich, Bavaria and the Black Forest, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.

• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Germany guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or Lonely Planet's Discover Germany, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Marc Di Duca, and Kerry Christiani.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Comprehensive. The only guidebook you will need.
By Peggy Skerda
We usually carry two or three guidebooks on our trips. After reading this one before our trip, we decided it was the only one that we would need, and that proved to be the case. The walks were easy to follow, and the restaurant recommendations were right on. With time for only one side trip, we chose Regensburg, based on this guidebook, and we didn't go wrong. I would especially recommend this to first-timers.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Great travel guide
By John C
Very informative. One of the only German travel guides that we could find that had information on Stuttgart. We used the book to plan our 3 day side trip to Stuttgart last month.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Great Travel Book
By JeriWB
As with most Lonely Planet guides, this one did not disappoint. From possible itineraries to the history of Munich and the Black Forest, this travel title provides many options for a visitor to choose from. I also like how the series now incorporates the use of more color now. As far as I am concerned, an app or an eBook still can't substitute for the ability to thumb through and mark the pages of a printed travel guide.

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Advantage Disadvantage

A neighborhood bookie peddles athletes to college coaches and develops a sport betting operation centered on high school games. He recruits an accomplice to execute his last bet, one that could set them up financially for life but is fraught with danger. The Chicago Police investigate the greedy gamblers who might try to manipulate a high school basketball playoff game. A chance meeting between the father of a mediocre student-athlete and the bookie puts in motion a sequence of events transforming the player into a Division 1 prospect using unorthodox basketball training methods. Corrupt adults, who selfishly engage in risky and exploitive behaviors, surround the athlete: gangland profiteers, win-at-all-cost coaches, greedy street agents, shoe company representatives, college recruiters, disloyal lovers, and others. Advantage Disadvantage examines the motivations that drive the surrounding adults to corruption, betrayal, and greed.

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Riveting Tale of Dreams and Deceit
By David Shapiro
Advantage / Disadvantage is a cleverly interwoven tale of High School athletes who are unwittingly taken in by the sleezy characters that cling to the periphery of organized sports, and profit from them by means of greed and deception.

This book was eye - opening and shocking, and at other times touching and surprising - but never was it boring. The characters inspired hope as well as loathing, and made me think that High School athletics might not be as simple and innocent as we are led to believe. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. I can't wait for the sequel. Well done, Mr. Jaffe!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
high school sports unveiled
By Dennis Batchelder
Yale Jaffe's "Advantage Disadvantage" weaves a plot around the money, politics, economics, and dreams of high school basketball.

Advantage/Disadvantage is the name of a con that a bookie has strung together with the help of a sports writer. But that's just one small piece of the book: Jaffe spins his story not only through their points of view, but also through the eyes of a player's parents, a referee, a newpaper editor, and a coach. He shows us snippets of their lives and puts them all together in this fascinating tale of the ecosystem that supports high school sports.

The characters who most grabbed my attention were Jamal and Marcus, the basketball team captain and his father. I enjoyed following their lives and watching both of them grow and overcome their obstacles.

I learned a ton of stuff about how the athletic systems work. Jaffe took me to jail, up and down a referee ladder, through summer leagues, and around coaching career dreams. If you're interested in seeing the guts of how high school sports work in a big city, you'll enjoy this book.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
Behind-the-Scenes Basketball Thriller
By S. Chang
Advantage Disadvantage is a nail-biting, behind-the-scenes pass into the world of high school sports and the people who make and break it. Set in Chicago, its innately urban backdrop is full of distinctly Windy City landmarks. This is the perfect read for sports fans that love an insider's view...an insightful and deliciously-sinful plot full of twists and turns. You'll find the perfect blend of bravery, betrayal and who-done-it adventure in this vividly penned thriller.

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We All Go Traveling by

This rhythmic I-spy journey to school through various landscapes is the perfect introduction to colors, modes of transport, and of course, music! The jaunty text, Siobhan Bell s colorful hand-stitched illustrations and the accompanying Music CD by popular singer Fred Penner are sure to get children singing along happily. The I-Spy theme encourages reader/listener interaction, while the cumulative, repetitive text helps build sequencing skills. We All Go Traveling By is ideal for read-aloud and music and movement activities.

"Even the youngest children are sure to join in with the many repetitions in this upbeat I-Spy themed verse." --Chicago Parent

Sheena Roberts is an established figure in the world of children's music, having published a multitude of different songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers. She grew up in a fishing village in Scotland, but now lives on London. Sheen enjoys tai chi, music and playing the piano. Siobhan Bell produces bespoke pieces and creates her trademark bright colours by purchasing sheets at charity shops and hand-dying them. She has also illustrated Ship Shapes for Barefoot Books. Siobhan lives in Somerset with her young son. Fred Penner has been entertaining children and adults alike for more than twenty years. A native of Manitoba, Canada, Fred has worn many hats- from folk-rock singer, television host and home video star to children's book author, UNICEF Canada spokesman, husband and father or four!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
A must-have!
By Jan K. Yates
This is a wonderful book for children, and a great find for teachers. It has predictable, rhythmic text, a cumulative series of vehicles (always a favorite), fun sounds to make, and neat pictures. The toddlers I work with and the first graders my daughter teaches all love it. The CD with Fred Penner is a real treat, too!

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Fun to Go
By bee
My two-year-old loves this book as well as the music CD that accompanies it. The illustrations are colorful and engaging, and the song (sung by Winnipegger Fred Penner) is catchy and easy to learn. I recently recommended that our preschool purchase a copy.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Fantastic
By Sherlyn Heng
The illustrations are very interesting and the song is really catchy. The whole family is now fans of Fred Penner. It's not only for the kids, you'll even sing it to yourself in the bathroom. We are going to get more sing a long titles sung by him.

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Sweet Serendipity

Sometimes you need to let go of the past in order to open your heart for the possibility to love again. Not every marriage is perfect. Rebecca knew she’d have to make some sacrifices. What she didn’t realize is that it would cost her, her heart. After nearly twenty years of marriage and one heart break after another, will she find the strength to let go and move on? Will she allow herself to love again? Rebecca lived everyday with the same routine of caring for the kids, the house, and her husband Jack. Until one night she finds Jack with another woman, and Rebecca’s world falls apart. With the encouragement of her two closest friends, Rebecca realizes that she can find the happiness she deserves. Ethan is an artist who lost his will to paint. When he meets Rebecca, he once again finds the inspirations he had been longing for. He knows that she has built walls around her, but he’s determined to break them down brick by brick to prove to her that she is worthy of being loved. This is a heartwarming story of friendship, love, and overcoming tragedy to find that there is always a new beginning.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
One of my favorite books from this author!!
By Jimie M. C.
This was a fascinating story about Rebecca and the roller-coaster ride that she experiences in her marriage and in life. In order for her to find peace and happiness she must over come heartaches and hard times in her life. She has been so hurt in her life that she thinks that every man will end up hurting her. She meets the handsome Ethan and questions herself about her feelings for him. I LOVE how Jenna Pizzi includes real life situations(illnesses/loss)in her books! It really brings her story to a whole other level! I recommend this book to anyone and everyone that loves a wonderful romance!
Just an FYI, you will laugh, cry, and be angry along with the characters in this book. You may even feel all these emotions at once!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
I wish there was a 1/2 star rating.....great story
By vea
I loved how the author blended the different characters together and the extended family. This book is so representative of the world today as families are emerging and blending.

The evolving love story was amazing...... The lead characters have a lot of emotional baggage to deal with before ALL can move forward in a positive way. The end resulting family is not just modern, but realistic and it makes you feel like your part of the extended family.

I bought this book after a free read by the author.... Great investment!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
I Loved This Book!
By Joan C.
Sweet Serendipity was so true to life and heart ache in our modern world. What would we do without extended families today? Rebecca was my ideal in the heroine roll dealing with each of life's tragedies thrown her way, while Ethan was the perfect caring hero in every way. While crying and loving my way through this book I even cried for Jack. This book drew both tears of sadness and tears of joy.

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Lonely Planet Estonia Latvia & Lithuania (Multi Country Travel Guide)

Nobody knows Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania like Lonely Planet. Our 5th edition has all you need to plan a trip to these three fascinating countries - lose yourself in medieval Tallinn, test your adrenalin-sport limits in Gauja National Park, or party with the locals in festival-heavy Vilnius.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Features interviews with locals, including the former president of Latvia.
Includes full-color sections featuring highlights and the best outdoor activities
Unique Green Index for easy reference to the most sustainable options.

The most comprehensive guide to the area, with a chapter on Russia's noncontiguous Kaliningrad region, this guide combines background information, cultural insights, and information on practicalities. Outdoor activities range from stork spotting to bobsledding and bungee jumping.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Best for curious and independent-minded travelers' --Wall Street Journal

LONELY PLANET aims to cater for every independent traveller, whatever the destination, whatever the style of travel and whatever the phase of the journey.

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55 of 60 people found the following review helpful.
No improvement upon the old edition
By Andrius Uzkalnis
The best thing about this edition is its stunningly beautiful cover. It goes downhill from there.
The previous edition (was it around 1995?) was really, really very good; ahead of everyone in the business. I wrote a glowing review at that time. Since then, the countries have moved on at an amazin pace, but LP did not manage to catch up.
Cultural information is still good (and that is the area where fewest changes were needed). It is not as good with practicalities: the book is full of small inaccuracies - money, costs, payment options, transport information all suffer from lazy, complacent research.
Another sad fact is that the authors seem to draw upon their one-off impressions: waiters tipping themselves by not giving you the change, what's that about? Credit cards accepted in "main cities and towns" - well, hello, when did you last go to any of the countries? These things go on and on.
As for "Getting There" information, one wonders which planet are Lonely Planet researchers living on. Has anyone told them about the Internet? About cheap offers from the airlines? How long can continue with their ridiculously irrelevant drivel about bucket shops and courier flights?
A good thing that can be said about this Lonely Plant is that it is not of trademark "bleeding-heart" variety and that anti-American propaganda still has not found its way into it. You will have to get the Iceland guidebook if you want some of the most bitter, biased and unwelcome LP campaigning.
Overall, it seems like Lonely Planet is cutting costs, and the most recent thing that they have chopped off is proper research and verification. This is unfortunate, for the start was really good.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
Accurate, detailed and competent
By Andrius Uzkalnis
In common with our Lonely Planet publications, the book is extremely strong on research and honesty; the latter sometimes can border with cynicism, but then I do not see anything wrong with this. It is perhaps a good idea to have realistic expectations.
For getting around, lodging and day-to-day needs, the book is superb (although upon arrival, you will also want to buy one of locally published "In Your Pocket" guides - these remarkable and inexpensive magazines are in the league of their own).
Unless you already know a lot about the history and spirit of the Baltic states, you may long for some more pictures and articles where timetables and opening times are NOT mentioned. In this case, Baltic States by Insight Guides can be recommended as a supplement - but by no means as a substitute.
The Baltic countries, which do not have a streamlined and shrink-wrapped tourist industry, are a destination where a Lonely Planet guide is needed, whatever your budget. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are friendly and well-developed, but even premium-paying customers can seldom expect to be steered through their holiday or business trip without a bit of understanding how things work. This book is a perfect tool fitting this purpose.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
By far the best guide to Lithuania
By A Customer
I am a fairly frequent visitor to Vilnius, and can confirm that this is by far the best guide to Vilnius and the rest of Lithuania, whether as to culture, history, or current attractions. (Leaving aside, of course, the invaluable Vilnius in Your Pocket which you should buy at the airport). I haven't been to Tallin since 1993, but the Estonian section seemed very good too. The Vilnius section of the competing Let's Go Guide to Eastern Europe is riddled with errors.

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Slenderman (Emma Frost Mystery) (Volume 9)

Ever heard of Slenderman?

They say he is always there. They say he is always watching. A tall guy in a suit and tie, with no face, and arms like tentacles. Some say he is an online myth; others will go very far to prove he is real, so far that they might even kill for him.

Fanoe Island is busy with the mayoral election coming up, when suddenly, the sitting mayor is found killed. Rumors tell that a faceless man dressed in a suit and tie did it. In Emma Frost's house that she inherited from her grandmother, a box of letters is found that tells a story from a long time ago. A terrifying story revealing a painful chapter in the life of her own family half a century ago.

Slenderman is a spine-chilling mystery from the bestselling author Willow Rose. It is the ninth in her Emma Frost-series.

Other books in this series:

• Itsy Bitsy Spider (Emma Frost#1)
• Miss Polly Had a Dolly (Emma Frost#2)
• Run Run as Fast as You Can (Emma Frost#3)
• Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die (Emma Frost#4)
• Peek A Boo I See You (Emma Frost#5)
• Tweedledum and Tweedledee (Emma Frost#6)
• Easy as One Two Three (Emma Frost#7)
• There's No Place like Home (Emma Frost#8)
• Where the Wild Roses Grow (Emma Frost#10)

Willow Rose is an international best-selling author. She writes Mystery/Suspense/Horror, Paranormal Romance and Fantasy. She is inspired by authors like James Patterson, Agatha Christie, Stephen King, Anne Rice, and Isabel Allende. Willow Rose lives on Florida's Space Coast with her husband and two daughters. When she is not writing or reading, you'll find her surfing and watching the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

Books by the author:
 
Mystery:

Rebekka Franck-series:

• One, two ... He is coming for you (Rebekka Franck #1)

• Three, Four ... Better lock your door (Rebekka Franck #2)

• Five, Six ... Grab your crucifix (Rebekka Franck#3)

• Seven, Eight ... Gonna stay up late (Rebekka Franck #4)

• Nine, Ten ... Never sleep again (Rebekka Franck#5)
• Eleven, Twelve ... Dig and Delve (Rebekka Franck#6)
• Thirteen, Fourteen ... Little Boy Unseen (Rebekka Franck #7)

Emma Frost-series:

• Itsy Bitsy Spider (Emma Frost #1)
• Miss Polly had a dolly (Emma Frost #2)
• Run run as fast as you can (Emma Frost#3)
• Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die (Emma Frost #4)
• Peek A Boo I See You (Emma Frost#5)
• Tweedledum and Tweedledee (Emma Frost#6)
• Easy as One Two Three (Emma Frost#7)
• There's No Place like Home (Emma Frost#8)
• Slenderman (Emma Frost#9)
• Where the Wild Roses Grow (Emma Frost#10)

Jack Ryder-series:

• Hit the Road Jack (Jack Ryder #1)
• Slip out the Back Jack (Jack Ryder #2)
• The House that Jack Built (Jack Ryder#3)

Horror:

• Rock-A-Bye Baby

• Nibble, Nibble, Crunch

• Eenie, Meenie

• Humpty Dumpty

• Edwina 
• Chain Letter 

Paranormal:

• Beyond (Afterlife #1)

• Serenity (Afterlife #2)

• Endurance (Afterlife #3)

• Courageous (Afterlife#4)

• Savage (Daughters of the Jaguar #1)

• Broken (Daughters of the Jaguar #2)

• Song for a Gypsy (The Wolfboy Chronicles)

• I am Wolf (The Wolfboy Chronicles)

 
Connect with Willow online:
willow-rose.net
facebook.com/willowredrose

twitter.com/madamwillowrose

goodreads.com/author/show/4804769.Willow_Rose

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Slenderman
By Carolyn A. Swafford
When I read the title, and realized that it was about the character who had been introduced to the world this past summer by the violence of teens seeking to gain his favor, I knew I had to read the book. I was not disappointed in the well researched and intriguing plot of the story. I found it impossible to put down until it was finished. Once again, I am impressed with the writing of this author, and would highly recommend this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
WOW! JUST STARTED READING SERIES FROM NO #7
By Mikala Rated
What an exciting series by this author! Better to read from first as ongoing mystery, never ending excitement: edge of your seat suspense and horror. A different type of "Old Mother Hubbard" nursery rhymes that will scare the bejesus out of you. Emma's life as an author constantly revolves around the craziness that she is usually front and center of. Including her two kids: a teenage daughter and young gifted son who has a unique form of autism; and her police officer boyfriend. Very exciting and leaves you breathless for the next adventure that is surely to come. Never lets up and can sure get your adrenalin going. Well developed characters and book series with lots of demented individuals, twists, turns and mayhem. Highly recommended. Thank you Ms. Willow Rose!! Can't wait for more Emma Frost; cakes and chocolate too!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Good (24 Hour or Less) Read
By Isys
Pretty good. This series has been hit or miss with me, but this book (#9) turned out pretty darn good. I like how part of the plot is set back in the 50s/60s, which makes for diversity. How many present days murders can be on Fanoe Island (without clearly being a book and contrived)? I like how the author referred to the States and referred to a current urban legend. This author always seems to amaze me, just when I thought she was getting formulaic, she always has a twist.

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Lonely Planet West Africa (Multi Country Travel Guide)

Experience the best of West Africa with Lonely Planet. With our 7th edition you'll discover the varied landscape of this fascinating region - take a slow boat to Timbuktu, camp under the Sahara's starry skies, hike through ancient Dogon Country, discover Cote d'Ivoire's cosmopolitan Abidjan and kick-back on Ghana's palm-fringed beaches.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Essential safety information provided throughout
Unrivalled activities and courses information for the whole region
Green Index to make your travels ecofriendly

…Lonely Planet, the intrepid traveler's bible...' --Los Angeles Times, April 2005

Who We Are
At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travellers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large.

What We Do
* We offer travellers the world's richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages.
* We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are.
* When we update our guidebooks, we check every listing, in person, every time.
* We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent.
* We challenge our growing community of travellers; leading debate and discussion about travel and the world.
* We tell it like it is without fear or favor in service of the travellers; not clouded by any other motive.

What We Believe
We believe that travel leads to a deeper cultural understanding and compassion and therefore a better world.

LONELY PLANET aims to cater for every independent traveller, whatever the destination, whatever the style of travel and whatever the phase of the journey.

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful.
From a returned Peace Corps Volunteer
By Jason Chance
This book is practically the bible for W. Africa travel. I lived and worked in W. Africa for 3 years (2 years as a Peace Corps volunteer) and I never went anywhere without consulting LP. The information is as accurate as anything out there. It offers you suggested itineraries and "off the beaten path" suggestions as well as the traditionally touristy destinations. Many parts are less objective than other parts and the writers tend to harp on corruption. But W. Africa is a pretty corrupt place in general. If you don't like the editorial sections, skip 'em, the info you need is still there.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
Decent info, but presented awkwardly.
By James S. Dodds
This is an adequate guide, but was disappointing in a few areas. Firstly, it is not geared to someone making a comprehensive West Africa trip but rather reads like a collection of individual country guides. It's OK if you are going to just fly in a hang out in a single country, but information about planning cross border itineraries is very thin. There could be better integration for the area.

Secondly, using the maps and references to them is a bit taxing. Place names that would likely be obsure to the reader are presented in the text without specifying country or area; the only way to figure out where or how is to scan maps randomly for some idea of specifically where they are talking about. Place names are often referred to with different spellings, or more colloquially, in the text than on the maps, making finding them once again a tiring guessing game. There is a lack of consistency. Beyond that, the maps are small and lacking in detail. In other words, you can sort it all out, but this guide makes you work harder than you should have to. You get the feeling that it was written by people who assume you already know the area well, and that it needed to be proofed once more.

I agree with the accusations of ethnocentrism mentioned previously, but I've grown used to it in LP guides, and in a way appreciate seeing the author's predjudices up front.

Use this guide and you'll have a fine trip, I think, but you'll spend too many hours wrestling logistic details from the text when you could be perusing the fun stuff.

I use LP, Rough Guide, and Moon guides alternately when I travel. Actually, I usually buy all three, study them all before departure, and take the one I think is most useful. I have not found any one brand to be consistently better or worse, it varies by area and author. In this case I think the Rough Guide is much better. It very neatly addresses all my reservations above, and with a better layout.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
Good Job!
By A Customer
I spent several weeks travelling through Ghana, Cote D'Ivoire and Senegal in late 1999. it was the first time i had ever travelled alone and this book served as my primary companion. although i didn't always agree with the ratings of particular establishments (especially in Cote D'Ivoire), I found it to be very well researched and handy to have both for its quick maps and background information on the countries. I also purchased the Rough Guide to West Africa, b/c I am a big fan of their series, but the Lonely Planet guide was by far the best for this region. Keep in mind that the political situations in these countries change so abruptly that you still need to be prepared for anything. For example, there was a coup d'etat in Cote D'Ivoire while i was there. I still had a tremendous time on my trip, and i know that lonely planet deserves some of the credit.

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Germany (Country Travel Guide)

Nobody knows Germany like Lonely Planet. From Alpine villages to Berlin's clubs, Moselle Valley vineyards to Heidelberg's historic buildings and beer quaffing to sausage savoring, this 6th edition gives you all the information you need to enjoy the best of Germany.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Top insider tips on a perfect day in Munich, Hamburg's harbor sound and Berlin's eclectic highlights
Detailed itineraries help you get the most out of your trip
Unique Green Index picks out the top sustainable travel options

It's an enormous place with overwhelming tourist options. Smack in the middle of Europe, Germany's got the Bavarian Alps, windswept North Sea islands, the Black Forest and the castle-dotted Rhine. And there's Berlin, a city where you could easily spend all your vacation and not see a tenth of what it has to offer. Germany has history aplenty, an enormous variety of museums, cosmopolitan sophistication and rural quaintitude, camping, beer gardens, and music of all kinds. In short, Germany is the kind of place where a guidebook makes all the difference.

Lonely Planet covers the country diligently and entertainingly, leaving nothing out. With maps of all 16 states, over 35 city maps, and a fold-out transportation map to Berlin, the daunting becomes comfortable. There are the background chapters on history, government, climate and ecology, the people, the arts, society and language, and a big fat chapter covering all the necessary details of visas, money, Web sites, electricity, festivals, health, and accommodations for special needs, plus how to get there and how to get around once you've arrived. Then for every city and burg, Lonely Planet provides the stuff a traveler needs to know, all about where to stay, eat, sight see, shop, and play. And scattered in and among the guiding text are little nuggets of interest, telling the stories of witches and warlocks, Bertolt Brecht, Marlene Dietrich, and the sad tale of Queen Caroline. Not prohibitively large, Lonely Planet's guidebook packs enough into its pages for 100 good trips. --Stephanie Gold

As usual the guidebook standard is set by Lonely Planet-- Outside

Who We Are
At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enabling travellers to connect with the world for their own benefit and for the benefit of the world at large.

What We Do
* We offer travellers the world's richest travel advice, informed by the collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in 37 countries and fluent in 70 languages.
* We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and the different for travellers wherever they are.
* When we update our guidebooks, we check every listing, in person, every time.
* We always offer the trusted filter for those who are curious, open minded and independent.
* We challenge our growing community of travellers; leading debate and discussion about travel and the world.
* We tell it like it is without fear or favor in service of the travellers; not clouded by any other motive.

What We Believe
We believe that travel leads to a deeper cultural understanding and compassion and therefore a better world.

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77 of 85 people found the following review helpful.
Be careful-is this really what you need?
By A Customer
I travel a lot and compare guides a lot. I have used and enjoyed other Lonely Planet guides for other countries successfully. This one was a real disappointment. It is thorough, but does not really teach you to prioritize your time, or compare routes. It is intensely geared towards rail and bus travelers, but many things in Germany are worth renting a car to see--in which case the book will not cover those areas at all. Hotels chosen by the book will be in relation to train stations--which aren't always either a good deal or a restful place to stay. Add that to the fact it's heavy, and you'll be shlepping a lot of useless information unless you're spending the whole year there...

80 of 89 people found the following review helpful.
Sarcasm Mars Otherwise Useful Book
By Tom Burke
This lighthearted and otherwise sound book is tripped up by its occasional harsh treatment of some German areas or cities, in particular those in the former East Germany. Case in point is Frankfurt/Oder which is an historic, former East German city that sits across the Oder River from Poland.
In both this book and a similar one on Berlin by Lonely Planet, the writers appear to go out of their way to bash Frankfurt/Oder with petty criticisms ranging from the architecture to the people. I made a day trip to check out Frankfurt/Oder after reading such a review, thinking to myself that it can't be as bad as the writers at Lonely Planet say. My experiences were much the opposite, with friendly and helpful people, a charming downtown with picturesque streetcars, and a panoromic view of Poland across the Oder River from a walkway. Is it as charming as, say, Heidelberg or Bamberg? No, but it is very East German in contrast.
Take some of the advice with a grain of salt in this book and go with an open mind to enjoy the uniqueness of East German life before it disappers.

40 of 43 people found the following review helpful.
Informative, but biased
By Sarah L. Goralewski
Overall, I found Lonely Planet's guide more informative and definitely more accurate than Let's Go's. However, I must thoroughly agree with other readers--the book does a severe injustice to Eastern Germany. While Eastern and Western Germany are once again one country, they continue to be very different in many respects. LP judges Eastern Germany with very Western German eyes, not recognizing the fascinating history and culture that lies within this region. Lonely Planet--improve your Eastern Germany section!
Also, more information could be included about Germany's various Nature Parks. While they don't rival the National Parks of the states, they are beautiful nonetheless and offer tons of opportunities for exploring.

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Lonely Planet Discover Germany (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Discover Germany is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See storybook castles arise from the Bavarian forest, raise a stein to an oompah band in a Munich beer garden, and take in the vibrant Berlin arts scene; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Germany and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Discover Germany:

• Full-colour maps and images throughout
• Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
• Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, food, drink, and more
• Free, convenient pull-out Berlin map (included in print version), plus over 35 colour local maps
• Useful features - including Walking Tours, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Travel with Kids
• Coverage of Hamburg, the North, Frankfurt, the Rhineland, Berlin, Dresden, the East, Bavaria, Munich, Stuttgart, the Black Forest, and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Discover Germany , our easy-to-use guide, is perfect for travellers who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer. Filled with inspiring and colourful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best.

• Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Germany guide.
• Looking for a guide for Berlin or Munich? Check out Lonely Planet's Berlin guide or Munich, Bavaria & the Black Forest guide for a comprehensive look at all these cities have to offer.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Kerry Christiani, Marc Di Duca, Anthony Haywood, Daniel Robinson, and Ryan Ver Berkmoes.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

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'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Lonely Planet's Discover Germany - A Great Guide Book
By Mark
Lonely Planet Discover Germany (Full Color Travel Guide) is a great new guidebook from Lonely Planet. It is written in a direct style. It is organized in sections to cover different regions of the country, with sub-sections on specific cities and landmarks. And each section includes high level maps and quality photographs to bring the content to life.

It's hard to use a lot of guide books while travelling. Most of the ones that are comprehensive are a little too large and unwieldy. And on the opposite end of the spectrum, many of the more concise guide books have great color photos but don't give you nearly enough information for your trip. This book is kind of a good balance between those two extremes. It is packed with details and tons of high quality photographs, but it is edited down enough to make each section easy to use.

As an added bonus, a more detailed fold out map of Berlin is included in the back. For those who plan to make Berlin the center-point of their trip, this will come in handy.

CONCLUSION

This is a very useful guide book that is well thought out and full of good information. It brings to light parts of the country that most Americans rarely see, allowing you to prepare for your trip regardless of how far off the beaten path you want to go. And while it is not thin, it is a good size to easily fit in most purses and travel bags. Recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Lonely Planet in full colour!
By C
This is a pared-down version of the classic Lonely Planet guide to Germany that is in bluescale. What it lacks in depth and amount of information is made up for with glossy full colour pages of photos and a pull out map of Berlin tucked into the backcover.

Cons:
- Pull-out map is only of Berlin. This assumes that everyone in the English-speaking world goes to Berlin first and foremost rather than other cities in Germany. This is simply not the case. One of the main German airport hubs is Frankfurt and offering a map of that city may be more useful for the frequent traveler. Munich is also the center of Oktoberfest activities and a map of it and surrounding Bavaria might be better for the sightseeing tourist. While 90% of tourists traveling to France are Paris-bound, there are no corresponding overwhelming tourist statistics for Germany (Berlin).
- Not quite as in-depth as LP's classic bluescale series
- Not quite as much information as LP's classic bluescale series.

Pros:
+ Full colour photos are nicer to look at.
+ Full colour photos on glossy pages make it easier to get excited about a destination or activity. A plus when introducing a favourite German destination to a travel buddy.

Recommended for those that like the more adventurous spirit of Lonely Planet Guides (as compared to Fodor's or Frommer's), but prefer to have a more concise guide and less options to be confused by. This guide is comparable to LP's classic series but there is less of it in a prettier package.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Inferior to Eyewitness Travel & Baedeker Guides, LP basic series
By Eugene Tenenbaum
The world of travel guides is dominated by two giants: classic, illustrated in color, very detailed Baedeker (since 1839), and more exclusive, profusely illustrated in color, detailed Eyewitness Travel Guides. Lonely Planet (LP) resembles more Baedeker, but Baedeker is better published and handier, has clearer layout and better maps, and its plastic wallet cover holds the guide and map protected in all weather.

The LP Discover series is - as this relatively thin ISBN 1742201199 Germany - in full color, but less detailed than the Baedeker, the Eyewitness, or the LP basic series. It has more illustrations than the Baedeker, but fewer than, and not as good as, the Eyewitness, which is 1 inch longer and thus less handy, but has excellent flexible vinyl bindings, greater number of details, superior layout, graphics, clarity, and - in general - the quality of being a souvenir\memento.

The content of approx. 29 pages of the book is shown by the Amazon.com's "LOOK INSIDE!" function. What cannot be seen is that the LP Discover series including the Germany has covers laminated only outside. For the record, the LP basic series has text detailed comparably to the Eyewitness, however it is not as profusely illustrated and mostly only in 3 colors: black, white, and blue, except a few dozens of pages with photos in full color printed on low quality paper, but still superior to the LP Discover series.

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Boy and the Travelling Cheese (Volume 1)

It is a heartwarming story about sharing and an adventure-filled book with gorgeous illustrations. It’s the perfect bedtime story for your little nugget.

"A boy receives a wonderful gift from his grandpa -- the biggest wheel of cheese he's ever seen! But with hungry visitors coming from far and wide, will he get to taste it before it disappears? Perfect for ages three and up." -BookBub

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Dreams, Generosity, Adventure, and Cheese
By Kate
The Boy and the Traveling Cheese by Junia Wonders is a story in picture-book form about a boy who wants to eat well so he can grow up big and strong in order to have adventures like bigger people have. A special gift from his grandfather helps him learn generosity, sharing, and other things along the way! Does the fulfillment of his dreams really depend on eating and growing, or is it something else? A fun and encouraging story for small children delightfully illustrated by Devin Meir.

The title of this book and the bright illustration on the cover attracted me to it. I had never heard of the author or illustrator before, but now I will look for other books by them to read to my grandchildren!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Loved the story
By I. Garcia
My little one really enjoyed the story. It is perfect for a toddler, he enjoyed the pictures. Some of the words were a little big for him, but I explained them and he still enjoyed the story.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
A Sweet Book
By Amazon Customer
My 4 year old said "that was a sweet book" as soon as we finished it for the first time. A cute book about the adventures of a boy and his giant cheese!

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