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Lonely Planet Journey Books
The Europe Book: A Journey Through Every Country on the Continent
Following in the theme of the bestselling The Travel Book comes The Europe Book, a focused celebration of the world's most culturally influential continent. It explores Europe in detail, and includes an evocative and in-depth look at each country. Full of arresting images and maps, this comprehensive coffee table book can also considered as an indispensable reference title.
255 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2008
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A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
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December 20, 2008
This 256-page full-color coffee table books takes the viewer on a whirlwind tour of 52 European countries, including Russia and those countries the old USSR would rather keep for itself, as well as some others that the new leader of France opposes inviting into the EC for reasons of religion.
Each of the countries has its own section, and the sections are divided into regions. There are maps, itineraries, and hundreds of photos with witty captions. For armchair travelers, each country has its “Random Facts” and lists of music, traditions, and cuisine. For those who plan to visit, there are lists of topical books, or those by native authors. And, while there is a written section on “Surprises,” surprises there are a-plenty just by gazing at the photos. How about how they rake barley for single malt scotch in Scotland? And, yes, there are a lot of castles in France, but some pretty nice skateparks as well. Salt is still harvested in rock pools in Malta, and Slovenia wins the contest for most outrageous spring costume. In Moldova, it’s possible to drive a car through the wine cellars, and in Iceland you can bathe in a thermal lagoon, drink cocktails served by a man in swimsuit and bowtie, and admire the industrial smokestacks all at the same time. Not necessarily “surprising”, but certainly of interest is the fact that no matter where we live, we enjoy the same things. Everywhere in Europe there are beaches and water slides, people swimming in seas, lakes, off piers, under power plant pipes, and among rusting steel. Just like home.
ForeWord Magazine
Each of the countries has its own section, and the sections are divided into regions. There are maps, itineraries, and hundreds of photos with witty captions. For armchair travelers, each country has its “Random Facts” and lists of music, traditions, and cuisine. For those who plan to visit, there are lists of topical books, or those by native authors. And, while there is a written section on “Surprises,” surprises there are a-plenty just by gazing at the photos. How about how they rake barley for single malt scotch in Scotland? And, yes, there are a lot of castles in France, but some pretty nice skateparks as well. Salt is still harvested in rock pools in Malta, and Slovenia wins the contest for most outrageous spring costume. In Moldova, it’s possible to drive a car through the wine cellars, and in Iceland you can bathe in a thermal lagoon, drink cocktails served by a man in swimsuit and bowtie, and admire the industrial smokestacks all at the same time. Not necessarily “surprising”, but certainly of interest is the fact that no matter where we live, we enjoy the same things. Everywhere in Europe there are beaches and water slides, people swimming in seas, lakes, off piers, under power plant pipes, and among rusting steel. Just like home.
ForeWord Magazine
January 26, 2009
Meh.
Lots of glossy pictures, but often not of the countries' best sites. Almost the equivalent number of pages given to Andorra and Liechtenstein as to Germany, Italy, and France. Stereotypical lists of the countries' strong points and highlights. Other than some pretty pictures, this is a dud.
Lots of glossy pictures, but often not of the countries' best sites. Almost the equivalent number of pages given to Andorra and Liechtenstein as to Germany, Italy, and France. Stereotypical lists of the countries' strong points and highlights. Other than some pretty pictures, this is a dud.
February 25, 2010
I'm thinking of how great this book would have been back in 2001, when I was an 18-year-old high school senior and I was planning out the big summer backpacking trip around the continent. It's a great pictoral tour through every single country, and the text is kind of cute, with little tidbits about local culture, things to watch out for (such as the fact that Hungarian is an incredibly difficult language to learn) and movie and book recommendations that will give you a better idea of what these countries are like. I was absolutely swept away by the pages on Albania . . . ach, Wanderlust.
February 6, 2009
A A beautiful coffee table book, with amazing photos of various European countries, along with some practical information about the countries, facts, and travel teasers. If you want to go to Europe but aren't sure where, check this book out. For me, it was a lovely book full of memories of places I've been.
August 1, 2012
It is a great guide which should be treated asan album - great photos and a historical approach to European countries presented make this Lonely Planet albmum one-a-kind. However, do not think of taking it with you while travelling, better used for a gift for someone needing inspirations about Europe travelling.
April 6, 2009
Another great addition to the series.
May 3, 2013
Fantastico.
August 4, 2016
Great overview, pictures, tidbits! A book for dreaming....
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