Lonely Planet Romania & Moldova
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- This book saved my #$%!
- When I was off to Romania . . .
- The best available tourist guide for Moldova
- What a nice book!
- Best for Moldova
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Romania & Moldova (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
Steve Kokker , and Cathryn Kemp
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ASIN: 174104149X |
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Enjoy picturesque castles in Dracula's homeland, breathtaking vistas in the Carpathian mountains, dynamic nightlife in stylish Bucharest and sun-drenched coastal resorts on the Black Sea. Get under the skin of Romania and Moldova with our compelling guide, the only one to cover both countries.
• HIT THE SLOPES, take to the air or head underground with our dedicated Activities chapter • EXPLORE Eastern Europe's "final frontier" of unspoiled countryside and pristine landscapes with the help of enticing highlights and itineraries • EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY - advice on where to find the best bars and bistros to tast Mamaliga and sample Tuica • TALK THE TALK with our practical, comprehensive language chapter • FIND YOUR WAY with over 60 detailed maps covering Transylvania to Transdniestr
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This book saved my #$%!.......2006-09-21
This book is great.
Last summer I took my first overseas trip in my life. Being a lazy American, I did no real research and I landed in Bucharest Romania with nothing to fall back on but the 3rd Edition of Lonely Planet's "Romania & Moldova."
I was supposed to meet a friend who was traveling from Russia, but long story short... I was not able to meet up with him until 5 days later. I did not have any travel itinerary but this book allowed me to make the most of those 5 days by myself.
After those first days on my own, I finally met my buddy in Budapest Hungary, but then we traveled back to Romania for another 5 days or so.
The information in this book made it possible for me to have the trip of a lifetime. The only thing wish I did differently was take a Romanian language book with me.
That said, this book was hands down an invaluable asset to me.
I used this book to visit Bucharest, Deva, Hunedoara, Sighisoara, Sibiu and Poienari. (Except for Bucharest
I did not know anything about these towns and cities but this book helped me find them)
Traveling in a country where I could not speak the language and very few people could speak English was a tough experience for me, but this book helped make my trip an awesome adventure.
If I every make it back to Romania, I will be taking this book with me!
When I was off to Romania . . ........2006-07-14
. . . I found there was very little available in guidebooks. However, the Lonely Planet people did a good job with this difficult country. I appreciated the concise information, and I suppose it is a miracle they gathered as much info as they did!
The best available tourist guide for Moldova.......2005-11-03
As mentioned by other reviewers, there is very little useful information in English for visitors to Moldova. Most of what one can find are overly negative (and overly biased) media reports and dry, "CIA Factbook"-type descriptions.
The Lonely Planet Guide skillfully fills in this information void, providing lots of useful tourist information and tips interspersed with perspectives on history/culture and some light humor. Although the book may at times appear too forgiving to a highly discerning Western tourist, the authors deserve high praise for their upbeat, the "glass-is-half-full"/"diamond in the rough" tone uncovering a region that has undeservedly received little positive coverage from the mass media.
What a nice book!.......2005-02-14
I am planninga trip to Romania and I bought this book to help. It is very good, vivid, easy to understand and it makes me wish I was already there!
Best for Moldova.......2005-02-08
There is not much to find about Moldova.
If you go there first time, like me, then its the best book you could wish for.
Lots of good tips and all you need to know..
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Romania & Moldova (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
Robert Reid , and Leif Pettersen
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1741044782 |
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Ponder whether Bucharest is the 'Paris of the East' at its own Triumphal Arch, p.76.<BR> <BR> Roam deserted stretches of sand where the Danube meets the Black Sea, p.308.<BR> <BR> Find out why the keys to 'Dracula's castle' are held by a New York architect, p.139.<BR> <BR> Enjoy a tipple at the winery where Russia's President Putin celebrated his 50th birthday, p.329.<BR> <BR> Two authors; 16 months in-country research; three car accidents; eight road trips slowed by jaywalking goats<BR> Fully updated information on Moldovan wineries and Transylvanian castles<BR> The only guidebook to cover Moldova and its autonomous regions of Transdniestr and Gagauzia<BR> Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the minute reviews, updates and traveller suggestions
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- LP are the best guides
- Lonely Planet always impresses me.
- Buy this if you have NO friends in Romania yet.
- A fantastic guide for an in-depth trip through Romania
- An Excellent Guide to Moldova
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Lonely Planet Romania and Moldova (2nd Edition)
David St. Vincent
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1864500581 |
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Discover the Wild West of Eastern Europe, where untouched medieval villages, vampire legends, dramatic peaks and unspoiled forests await you. This indispensable guide helps you explore these diverse, culturally rich countries. <ul>
63 detailed regional, city and hiking maps </li>
coverage of skiing, mountain biking, bear-watching and caving </li>
accommodation options, from royal palaces to wilderness cabins </li>
where to eat, drink and be entertained </li>
practical Romanian language guide </li></ul>
Customer Reviews:
LP are the best guides.......2003-12-08
The previous review is slightly mistaken about the area this book covers. The reason they dont have Transylvania mentioned on the cover is because the book covers Romania and also the seperate country of Moldova. So none of the regions of Romania are mentioned on the cover and the title as shown is accurate. Anyway, the book is great, I travelled around in the company of a Moldovan who was also impressed by the book. The only places it falls down are the details, and I can forgive this as the country is changing rapidly as it heads towards membership of the EU.
I thoroughly recommend this book, and indeed any in the Lonely Planet series.
Lonely Planet always impresses me........2003-08-04
This book came in handy during my entire stay in Romania. It also pointed out little known monuments. This is definitely a comprehensive book on many levels...I wonder why they left out Transylvania on the cover though.
Modern Day Romania is comprised of the former country Romania, Moldovia, and Transylvania.
This book is chocked full of information. This book is not intended to be a phrase book and it's entire emphasis is the unique sentence structure that the Romanian language requires.
I was there because one of the books I authored was translated into Romanian by the Sibiu Monetary Financial Commodities Exchange.
Buy this if you have NO friends in Romania yet........2002-12-03
I found the author's tone supercilious and condescending, and the people I met and places I visited MUCH more warm and inviting than this book would suggest. The only place I found people a little "snotty" in the whole country was Bucharest - and they were nicer than the average Manhattanite, that's for sure! Your ideas about poverty and wealth WILL be challenged, your sense of humor will be expanded and thoroughly spanked, and if you don't try to buy everything that isn't for sale (or haggle over already [low] prices) you'll be amazed at how generous people are, too. Yes there are tourist traps galore, with inflated prices and rotten service, but not nearly as many as in say, the average coastal town in Maine.
A fantastic guide for an in-depth trip through Romania.......1999-03-17
After having spent two weeks last summer as well as several small ventures in and out of the country in the fall, I have to say that this guide is by far the best one to use for travels throughout Romania. There are a few inconsistencies here and there regarding buses, restaurants and hotels (most notably price-wise...quite forgiveable), but overall the book is extremely well put together and informative. I had the Rough Guide for Romania throughout my travels, but I always found myself using LP's guide instead. The only thing I would recommend for an improvement is the inclusion of a few more "off the beaten path" areas such as the Csango enclave in Moldavia and the Kalotaszeg region in Transylvania (the brief mention of the Kalotaszeg is rather insubstantial), as well as the oft-ignored Danubian town of Braila, which has a very pleasant and attractive town center. Perhaps it could use more expanded sections on Wallachia and Moldavia as well, since Transylvania is by far the most covered region in the book (an understandable decision, though it sometimes seems as though coverage of other areas is too skimpy in comparison). Regardless, for the first edition of the guide, LP has done an excellent job, and I'm sure the next edition will see a few more additions to fill out the book.
An Excellent Guide to Moldova.......1998-09-30
The guide section on Moldova is exceptionally helpful and accurate. It can be depended upon for correct and accurate information. A couple latebreaking items of information: The Wam's burger outlet is now closed. McDonalds has opened in Chisinau. The current enxchange rate is L4.58 = US$1. The exchange rate for the currency of Transdniestr (the Kupon) is now 846,000 Kupon = US$1.
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Lonely Planet Hungary & Romania video (Videos)
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