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Ski the Alps, cycle along the Danube, tour Baroque abbeys, explore lakeside villages, or listen to a Viennese opera – Fodor’s Austria, 12th Edition offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor’s guide to ensure you don’t miss a thing.

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best – “Fodor’s guides are saturated with information.”

- We frequently update our Austria guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com.
- Unlike other travel books, Fodor’s guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you’re seeing the real Austria.
- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.

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In this lighthearted memoir by television’s former L.A. Law star, Tucker delve graciously into the rich lifestyle, cuisine and local wine of central Italy when he and his wife, actress Jill Eikenberry, make an impromptu purchase of a 350-year-old stone cottage in the Umbrian countryside. The Tuckers break away from the Bay Area to acquaint themselves with the Rustico, their new second home. Despite speaking limited Italian, they quickly befriend their expatriate and Italian neighbors and with them set out to celebrate the regional cuisine found in local trattorias, tavernas and the aromatic kitchens of new acquaintances. Language gaffes and the occasional couple’s spat is to be expected, as the Tuckers begin to re-evaluate their lives. The simplicity and heartiness of Umbria begins to feel more like home for them, and little by little the Tuckers let go of their more career-ambitious lives in the U.S. Jill’s revitalization of her theater career in New York becomes as much of an accomplishment as her taking art classes with 16 non-English-speaking Italian housewives. Tucker simply appreciates his relationships forged with Gloria, the owner of the local orta-frutta shop and the town’s butchers. Guileless narrative intertwined with generous descriptions of Italian fare make Tucker’s food memoir and travelogue a satisfying look into the good life. (July)
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Driving through Italy, television actors Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry and her young Korean^B assistant are seduced by the stately, relaxed pace of Italian life. Swapping their dream of a house in Provence for an Italian venue, they find a friend’s home for sale near Spoleto, and Tucker quickly seals a deal. The delights of Italian food awaken Tucker’s latent epicure. His determined compulsion to savor every edible raised on local farms ultimately obliges him to spend some serious hours at the local gym. Returning for a time to their California home, they want to share their love of Italian food by hosting a dinner party, but egocentric American friends can’t even gracefully accept this generous invitation, citing a catalog of dietary restrictions and food fears. Foodies will slaver and bristle with envy at the surfeit of pungently fresh truffles that appear at seemingly every meal. Mark Knoblauch
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Those Crazy Germans! gives you the inside scoop on the people and the culture so you can get the most out of your trip to Germany. Go beyond the stereotypes and get in touch with the Germans you never knew existed. Filled with practical travel tips and cultural insights, you’ll travel Germany like a pro.”

* Do you want to learn the history of a town or city without knowing anything more than its name?
* Do you want to know the tricks to navigating Germany’s Autobahns and railways so you travel like a native?
* Do you want to know Germans’ secrets for relaxation that you can easily and affordably enjoy as well?
* Do you want to learn about German beers and wines so you can order like a connoisseur?

Those Crazy Germans! takes you where the other travel guides don’t go. Through a combination of observations, tips and historical & cultural insights all written in a relaxed and cheerful style, this book takes you behind the scenes and introduces you to the Germany that the Germans know. Perfect for reading on the plane or train, Those Crazy Germans! is the fun way to get to know Germany.

* Learn how hundreds of years of traditions manifest themselves in modern day Germany.
* Learn the customs and quirks of German restaurants and hotels.
* Learn the insiders’ tips to Oktoberfest, Karneval and hundreds of other festivals so that you too can party like a native.
* Learn about Germany’s unusual do’s and don’ts.
* Learn how to see towns and cities the way the Germans see them.

Most travel guides give you the necessary “go here, see this”, “eat here, stay there” details, but are short on insight and cultural knowledge. Those Crazy Germans! bridges the gap by providing the essential and often unknown cultural insights and perspective that lets you truly experience the people and the country.

About the Author

Steve Somers is a self-proclaimed Germanophile. A lover of (nearly) all things German, Steve has been fascinated with Germany since his college days when he first began studying the German language. Steve has studied, worked and lived in Germany and traveled the country extensively, including places usually only frequented by Germans themselves. When not dreaming of Germany, Steve is professionally employed in the finance arena, having held a variety of corporate financial positions and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Steve is a graduate of Lehigh University and resides in suburban Philadelphia with his wife, Danielle and family.

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Whether you are planning to visit a city, a region or a country, DK’s foolproof ‘Eyewitness’ approach makes learning about a place a pleasure in itself. All the traditional guidebook subject matter is covered-descriptions of sights, opening times, hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, phrase books etc- but, with the help of specially commissioned illustrations and maps, DK makes essential information easy to access and quick to absorb. No other guides explain the history of a place as clearly in words and pictures. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides-the best guides ever created.

This beautifully illustrated Eyewitness guide shows the Netherlands as the land of contrasts that it is, from the Frisian Islands in the north to Zeeland in the south, with fine sandy beaches, picturesque villages and vibrant towns. Amsterdam is one of Europe’s great cities of art, and the 3-D aerial views are the perfect aid to exploring the city’s canals and squares, while cutaways and floor plans ensure you don’t miss anything in the major museums and churches. The guide also provides a wide-ranging selection of restaurants, shops and nightlife venues. Whether your interests lie in cycling the remarkably flat countryside, seeing Delft porcelain being made, or visiting the tulip fields or flower markets, this guide will help you to get the most our of your trip to the Netherlands.

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“Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers, Sunday Times Travel -…the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries, Global Travel -…full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas, Observer -…as useful as they are entertaining, Easy Jet Magazine -…offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world, New York Times.”

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Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.

Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include


* customs, values, and traditions
* historical, religious, and political background
* life at home
* leisure, social, and cultural life
* eating and drinking
* do’s, don’ts, and taboos
* business practices
* communication, spoken and unspoken


“Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers.” Sunday Times Travel

“… the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries.” Global Travel

“…full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas.” Observer

“…as useful as they are entertaining.” Easyjet Magazine

“…offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world.” New York Times

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This book describes 20 walking routes in the main mountain areas of Norway, ranging from the Far South to the Arctic regions. Chosen because they are of particular interest to the visiting walker, all trips described are accessible by public transport. Many of the mountain areas are close to one another, making it easy to connect different routes for a fortnight’s holiday. In Norway, you will find some of the most beautiful mountain landscape in the world. Unlike many of the alpine areas of Central Europe, these mountains are relatively free from crowds, and few roads criss-cross through this remote landscape. Providing an ideal setting for the walker, cairned routes twist through splendid scenery and link up with comfortable mountain lodges. You will meet a kind and proud people who will enthusiastically share with you there love for their mountains. Route descriptions, divided into daily segments, vary in length from a few days to over a week. Fact panels provide information on level of difficulty, base, maps etc. Introductory sections to each chapter detail unique information about each region and transport to the area. Summary tables, maps and route profiles illustrate the routes.

About the Author

Constance Roos was born in San Francisco, where she made her home and practised psychiatry. She received degrees from Stanford University and her MD from Case Western University. She was Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiaty at the University of California San Fransisco. Constance was an avid traveller, hiker and climber. She had explored and climbed in Africa, New Zealand, Bolivia, Mexico, Europe and Alaska as well as the western states.

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Nothing can make a trip to Italy more enjoyable and rewarding than a great dining experience—that is, of course, if you know what you’re ordering! This handy, pocket-sized guide helps you navigate Italian menus, in addition to steering you to some great Italian restaurants, bistros, cafes, wine shops, and food markets. Most of the book is a comprehensive menu reader, translating thousands of Italian words into English. There are also sections on restaurant etiquette, a pronunciation guide, English-to-Italian words and phrases, and descriptions of the many different kinds of eating establishments in Italy.

Reviews:

“…an opinionated little compendium…the right size for a traveler”—The New York Times

“A charming and whimsical guide…irresistible”—Chicago Tribune

“…a terrific primer for first time visitors…a pack-along must for the less-adventurous eater.”—Houston Chronicle

“…elegant”—Minneapolis Tribune

“…opening up the world of good eating with their innovative paperback series.”—Salt Lake Tribune

About the Author

Andy Herbach is a lawyer and professional travel writer.  He is co-author of Open Road’s ‘Eating & Drinking’ menu-translator guides to Paris, Italy, Spain, and Latin America, and is also the author of Open Road’s Paris Made Easy, Open Road’s Best of Paris, Open Road’s Best of Provence & the French Riviera, Europe Made Easy, Berlin Made Easy, and Amsterdam Made Easy.

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The perfect companion guide to Karen Brown’s Guide to France Hotels, this guide introduces you to the country’s wonderful bed and breakfasts. Meet the French and experience their exceptional hospitality in homes ranging from quaint farms to luxurious chateaux. Explore ancient towns’ history and culture or move beyond to the royal forests, romantic castles, rose-filled vineyards, and meadows of fragrant lavender. France is a bounty of tradition, culture and history-all waiting to be discovered. 14 Regional Countryside Driving Itineraries, Recommendations of over 150 charming Bed & Breakfasts

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Travel Rome – illustrated city guide, phrasebook, and maps. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. FREE general information chapter in the trial version.

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Table of Contents

General: About | Geography | Climate | Economy | Subdivision | Religion | Sleep | Cope | Stay Safe

Maps: City | Metro | Districts | Vatican City | Italy | Tyrrhenian Sea | Ancient: 7 Hills | Rome | Downtown

Phrasebook: About | Pronunciation | Vocabulary

Transport: About | Get In | Get Around | Metro | Termini Station | Ciampino Airport | Leonardo da Vinci Airport

Attractions: Must See | Events | Shopping

History: Overview | Roman Empire | Roman Mythology | Architecture | Sculpture

Ancient Roman Landmarks: Forum | Temples | Baths | Aqueducts | Arches | Columns | Obelisks | Walls | Appian Way | Via Salaria

Landmarks: Museums | Churches | Palaces | Fountains | Piazzas | Buildings & Structures | Bridges

By Area: Tiber Island | Roman Ghetto | Hills | Districts
Vatican City: Overview | History | Government | Geography | Demographics | Holy See | Culture | Transport | See & Do | Buy

Eat & Drink: Overview | Italian Cuisine | Places

Italy: Intro | Regions & Cities | Get in | Get around | Buy | Eat | Drink | Cope | Stay Safe | Stay Healthy | Respect | Contact | Get out from Rome