I am planning a busy trip from France through Germany to Italy, Switzerland, ending in the Netherlands this summer. Two or three nights in each place. Does it make sense to buy Rick‘s snapshot books or the pocket guide or the larger whole country guidebook?
Posted by
Maryland
939 posts
All my guidebooks live on my iPad mini. Some folks use a Kindle. I would never carry that many whole or partial guides from any author.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
6042 posts
It depends on the places you are visiting. On the RS guidebook page,
https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks
For the guidebook you are interested in, if you expand the ”What’s Included”, it will show what is covered by the guidebook. I’d choose the one(s) that best line up with your destinations.
I also buy the kindle version rather than the actual book.
Posted by
The Heartland USA
9267 posts
On that page, under that "What's Included" link, there is another link that is "Is This the Right Book for Me?" that helps address the question. My view is that if you want the detailed info on logistics, "how to", and supporting info, the whole guidebook is best. If you already have hotels booked, and the transportation figured out, you can do with less.