No comments about Rome (Granta City Guides).

No comments about Malta Gozo & Comino, 4th (Country & Regional Guides - Cadogan).

No comments about Fodor's See It Venice, 1st Edition (Fodor's See It).

2 comments about A Day in the Life of Italy: Photographed by 100 of the World's Leading Photojournalists on One Day, April 27, 1990 (Day in the Life).

1. This collection of large photographs of the people and places in Italy is absolutely stunning. The photos include not only the popular landmarks but also the people, their families, and is able to portray more than just the "touristy" part of Italy.

   It is a shame that it is out of print! It is the perfect "coffee table" book!




2. This collection of large photographs of the people and places in Italy is absolutely stunning. The photos include not only the popular landmarks but also the people, their families, and is able to portray more than just the "touristy" part of Italy.

   It is a shame that it is out of print! It is the perfect "coffee table" book!

No comments about Fodor's See It Florence and Tuscany, 1st Edition (Fodor's See It).

No comments about Italian Hours.

1 comments about Dolce Far Niente: Sweet Doing Nothing: A Journey through the Italian Countryside.

1. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I know the author's wife & it was interesting to me to read about them in a book. It is an excellent travel book.

3 comments about Europe in a Motorhome: A Mid-Life Gap Year Around Southern Europe.

1. total lack of infomation for others thinking of doing the same thing.



2. This book is a good example of a travel dairy, while obviously not intended as a "how to" book there are nevertheless many hints and tips offered to the observant reader wishing to undertake a similar journey. But don't buy it if you expect step by strep instructions on motorhoming in Europe - if you need that much instruction perhaps you should stay at home.
   
   Having undertaken a similar journey myself I enjoyed the opportunity to remember and reminisce which the descriptive style of this book offers. Scattered with personal opinions and observations which lift it beyond a mere "travel brochure" I found it an enjoyable and easy read - recommended.
   
   Just a small last point, it's a pity that the photos on the author's web site are too small to appreciate.



3. This book gives you the real inside story of what its like to up sticks, with your children, and take a gap year travelling through europe together. Alongside useful information about cities and local areas you also have the ups and downs, that are sometimes very funny, the good and the bad times, and the people you could meet, which all comes with daily travel. A list of campsites is also included. Don't expect this book to tell you 'how' to take a gap year with your family - just read what happens to this family when they do! Further independent reviews can be seen at Amazon.co.uk

2 comments about Karen Brown's Italy: Bed & Breakfasts and Itineraries 2006 (Karen Brown's Italy Charming Bed and Breakfasts).

1. Someone I met at a business meeting recommended this book to me. We booked 2 out of our 4 hotels out of Karen Brown's books and they were great! We booked a low cost place which was small, but cute, super clean and the staff were fabulous and we booked a 4 star place which was just unbelievable (Castelletto di Montebenichi). We were not nearly as pleased with the two places we booked through another source so we will use Karen Brown for all hotels next time!



2. You know, this book seemed to have lots of promise, but from the B&B's we chose to stay at on our trip to Italy, the dreamyness was not always quite as nice as indicated in the book.
   
   Overall, I rate it a 4 for exploring a different perspective to italy and suggesting routes and trips as well as offering a fun travel perspective.

No comments about Insight Guides Smart Guide Venice (Insight Guides Smart Guides).