Comments on: Are guidebooks really worth anything?

By: Pedro Carmo Oliveira

Pedro Carmo Oliveira — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:19:00 +0000

In reply to 1dad1kid.

Thanks 🙂 That is actually simular to my modus operandi !
Cheers

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By: 1dad1kid

1dad1kid — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 01:34:00 +0000

In reply to Pedro Carmo Oliveira. I rarely book in advance, but if I know it is a busy area or during busy season I do sometimes book with one via the Internet for a short time and then check out other places once we get there. Just depends. Since I prefer an apartment-type situation, we do sometimes book a couple of days via AirBNB or something like that as well beforehand. If it is a low tourist reason or slow season, we often just try our luck when we get there. Your backpacking trip sounds awesome!

By: Pedro Carmo Oliveira

Pedro Carmo Oliveira — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 14:20:00 +0000

Great post! When I was 21 yrs old I crossed Eastern Europe with my backpack all the way from Vienna (Austria) until Ankara (Turkey). I actually took 2 guidebooks with me… never used them, gave them up to someone who would actually make a good use for them. I love the *ask the locals*, so f*cking true!!

One question: booking hostels/hotels, I usually never plan those, what’s your thoughts on this ?

By: 1dad1kid

1dad1kid — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:14:00 +0000

In reply to Krista. They definitely add some weight. Of course, now they are available in digital format, too.

By: 1dad1kid

1dad1kid — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:13:00 +0000

In reply to Kirsty. Yes, children definitely . . . encourage going with the flow. LOL

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By: Krista

Krista — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:12:00 +0000

Good question! I use guidebooks in advance of going to a destination, to get a feel for the history, culture, and highlights. I stopped taking them a few years back – just too heavy!

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:12:00 +0000

I like a combination of both – I like being reasonably clued up on a place before I get there but once I arrive I tend to ask for local advice and go more with the flow – especially with 2 kids – you’ve got to go with the flow!!

By: 1dad1kid

1dad1kid — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:56:00 +0000

In reply to Raghav. Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for commenting, Raghav.