Hello, I'm heading to Spain, Egypt and the Benelux countries. How does the new Rick Steves History & Art compare to the old Mona Winks? I still have my 1997 version with the chapters not ripped out from these countries. Should I buy the new 101 for an update and the info on Egypt? Thanks, Dan
Posted by
Honolulu/Seattle, HI/WA, USA
2787 posts
Since RS supports this web site, go ahead and splurge and buy the new book. Then you would have 2 books to take notes from.
Posted by
OP
Las Cruces, NM, United States
136 posts
Thanks for the information. I bought several RS books for this trip like always.
Posted by
OP
Las Cruces, NM, United States
136 posts
Thank you, Kent. I will do a better job of researching past questions in the future. In the meantime I will pick up a copy of Europe 101!
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
"How does the new Rick Steves History & Art compare to the old Mona Winks?"
I assume when you say "new History & Art" you're referring to Europe 101? Europe 101 and Mona Winks have distinctly different coverage and purposes: Mona Winks is simply a compilation of many of the self-guided tours from Rick's city and country books; whereas Europe 101 has a different purpose and broader coverage (which have been previously discussed here in some detail).