Is there a way to download onto computer or phone, the walking tours outlined in various RS books? We purchased the "Provence and the French Riviera" book. As all RS books, it is filled with great information and helpful hints. It includes walking tours for many cities, such as Nice or Avignon, with very specific information (maps, where to start, end, timing, what you are seeing, etc.). Is the same information available in digital format - without having to purchase another e-book? I found nothing online. The free APP only includes audio tours for Paris, but no other French cities. It would be helpful to actually use these guides via phone, or even by printing in advance, without having to carry the book. I know some rip their books to do this, but we prefer to keep them whole.
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
16722 posts
Well, this is no help but I just bite the bullet and get the e-version. I used the paper copy for planning and then get the e-version before I travel. I can look at it on my Kindle app either on my iPhone or iPad Mini.
Posted by
Denver, CO
869 posts
You could take pictures of the walking tour pages in the book, and then pull them up on your phone - would that work?
Posted by
Virginia, USA
6478 posts
If you only have the hard copy book, you could just photocopy the pages and bring a hard copy. Or you could do as the previous poster suggested and take a photo of the pages. Or you could scan the pages into a pdf.
Posted by
Washington, DC USA
854 posts
In recent years, I pretty much only buy ebooks. I can then access them on any of my devices. For reading in my hotel or on a plane or train, I prefer my ipad and for waling around I use access the guidebook on my phone. Rough Guides offer a free ebook if you purchase a hardcopy of their books but that doesn't help you with RS books. Interesting that you mentioned the RS Provence & French Riviera book -- I found that one to be one of the most useful (for my needs) of various RS books I have used over the years.