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You Do Not Need A Guidebook To Travel

Started by Gary Arndt · 10 months ago

Guidebooks often have out of date information

If you have been reading the news the last few days, you have probably come across the “scandal” about the Lonely Planet writer who wrote parts of the Colombia guide book without ever traveling to ... Continue reading »

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kevin
1 year ago

I don't like Lonely Planet that much anyway. I've read a few dozen, and most of them seem oriented towards traveling the cheapest way possible, from the cheapest lodgings to food to activities. Though I have flipped through travel guides in a library before traveling for some ideas, I wouldn't buy one (I guess I am cheap after all).

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Arjun
1 year ago

so true, ive been to india tons of times and often the guide books SUCK! Better to travel without em!

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Austin
1 year ago

I couldn't agree more. I think that the information you could gather on the Internet before a trip, combined with what you get from fellow travelers and locals is all you need for a fantastic trip.

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Nomadic Matt
1 year ago

I don't often use guidebooks for anything other than basic information and maps. For food and hostels, I usuaully just find them on my own or ask other people. But guidebooks can be helpful with maps and to give you a general idea of the city.

I just wrote about the airlines in the states. stop on by and take a look! How long are u in OZ for?

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Mark Evans
1 year ago

I think travel guides do have a place but mostly as pre-trip resources to give a better idea about where you're going. As you mention, one of the biggest problems with travel guides is too many travelers look at them as the gospel of what they have to do and see - as opposed to being a travel resource along with Web sites, advice from friends, travelers, and, most important, you own sense of adventure.

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