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From romantic cities steeped in history to the stunning slopes of the Alps, get to know this exciting slice of Europe: with Rick Steves on your side, Eastern Europe can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Eastern Europe you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Eastern EuropeRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from the cobbles of bustling Bratislava, to country roads winding through the Julian Alps, to the striking chapels and cathedrals of Prague's Castle QuarterHow to connect with culture: Bask in the energy of Krakw's Main Square Market, sample local wines from Hungarian vintners, or soak in the steamy thermal baths in BudapestBeat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insightThe best places the eat, sleep, and relaxSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and historic museumsDetailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the goUseful resources including a packing list, phrase books, historical overviews, and recommended readingOver 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you downComplete, up-to-date information on the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, and Slovakia, plus side trips to Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and RomaniaMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Eastern Europe.
About the Author
Guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves is America's most respected authority on European travel. Rick took his first trip to Europe in 1969, visiting piano factories with his father, a piano importer. As an 18-year-old, Rick began traveling on his own, funding his trips by teaching piano lessons. In 1976, he started his business, Rick Steves' Europe, which has grown from a one-man operation to a company with a staff of 100 full-time, well-travelled employees at his headquarters in Washington state. There he produces more than 50 guidebooks on European travel, America's most popular travel series on public television, a weekly hour-long national public radio show, a weekly syndicated column, and free travel information available through his travel center and ricksteves.com. Rick Steves' Europe also runs a successful European tour program. Rick Steves lives and works in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington. His office window overlooks his old junior high school.
