Lonely Planet Read This First

by Harding, Paul

• ISBN13: 9781864501360
• ISBN10: 1864501367
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

If you're planning a trip to Europe, then this is the book for you. Lonely Planet has been travelling around the world for more than 25 years -- our inside tips, practical advice and essential predeparture information will help you to get the most out of your travels.-- advice on arranging passports, tickets, visas and insurance-- tips on maximising your travel budget-- full-colour country maps with highlights and itineraries-- detailed profiles of every country in the region-- practical information on travelling safely-- loads of book, film and web site references-- Read This First: Europe is your essential predeparture tool for travel to some of the world's most nostalgic and evocative destinations.

Table of Contents

The Author	3	(4)
This Book	4	(1)
Foreword	5	(2)
Introduction	7	(2)
Planning	9	(34)
What Kind of trip?	9	(4)
Your Route	13	(5)
Thematic Trips	18	(4)
When to go	22	(5)
Researching Your Trip	27	(8)
Language	35	(1)
Work & Travel	36	(7)
Money Matters	43	(11)
Pretrip Expenses	43	(3)
Daily On-Road Costs	46	(3)
Money Carrying Options	49	(3)
Changing Money	52	(1)
Bargaining & Tipping	53	(1)
Passports & Visas	54	(10)
Passports	54	(3)
Visas	57	(3)
Other Paperwork	60	(4)
Tickets & Insurance	64	(10)
Your Ticket	64	(8)
Travel Insurance	72	(2)
Health	74	(14)
Before You Go	74	(4)
Travellers with Special Need	78	(1)
Everyday Health	79	(4)
Women's Health	83	(1)
Medical Services	83	(1)
Medical Problems	83	(4)
When You Return	87	(1)
What to Bring	88	(15)
Equipment	88	(7)
Clothing	95	(3)
Packing	98	(1)
Recording Your Trip	99	(4)
Niche Travellers	103	(6)
Senior Travellers	103	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers	104	(1)
Travellers with a Disability	105	(2)
Travelling with Children	107	(2)
Takeoff	109	(7)
Before You Fly	109	(2)
Departure Day	111	(2)
Surviving the Flight	113	(3)
Touchdown	116	(4)
Immigration	116	(1)
On Your Way	117	(1)
Your First Night	118	(1)
Coping with Jet Lag	118	(2)
Issues & Attitudes	120	(17)
Culture Shock	120	(2)
Avoiding Offence	122	(3)
Women Travellers	125	(1)
Ecotourism	126	(1)
Hazards & Safeguards	127	(10)
While You're There	137	(36)
Accommodation	157	(11)
Food	146	(3)
Drinks	149	(1)
Sightseeing	150	(3)
Shopping	153	(1)
Getting Around	153	(20)
Staying In Touch	173	(10)
Telephone	173	(3)
Post	176	(2)
Fax	178	(1)
Email	178	(3)
Media	181	(2)
Coming Home	183	(2)
Post-Holiday Blues	183	(1)
Making the Transition	184	(1)
Remembering Your trip	184	(1)
Albania	185	(6)
Andorra	191	(4)
Austria	195	(7)
Belgium	202	(5)
Britain	207	(11)
Bulgaria	218	(6)
Croatia	224	(7)
Cyprus	231	(6)
Czech Republic	237	(7)
Denmark	244	(7)
Estonia	251	(5)
Finland	256	(7)
France	263	(10)
Germany	273	(9)
Greece	282	(9)
Hungary	291	(6)
Iceland	297	(6)
Ireland	303	(7)
Italy	310	(9)
Latvia	319	(5)
Liechtenstein	324	(3)
Lithuania	327	(5)
Luxembourg	332	(4)
Macedonia	336	(4)
Malta	340	(5)
Netherlands	345	(6)
Norway	351	(6)
Poland	357	(7)
Portugal	364	(6)
Romania	370	(7)
Slovakia	377	(5)
Slovenia	382	(6)
Spain	388	(8)
Sweden	396	(5)
Switzerland	401	(6)
Turkey	407	(8)
Internet Addresses	415	(5)
World Heritage List	420	(6)
Glossary	426	(3)
Index	429