{"id":2045,"date":"2016-06-29T14:08:05","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T22:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.free-ebooks.net\/?p=2045"},"modified":"2016-06-29T14:10:52","modified_gmt":"2016-06-29T22:10:52","slug":"5-great-e-books-globe-trotting-travel-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.free-ebooks.net\/blog\/5-great-e-books-globe-trotting-travel-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Great E-Books from Globe-Trotting Travel Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2046\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.free-ebooks.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/travel-695573_960_720-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"travel-695573_960_720\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.free-ebooks.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/travel-695573_960_720-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.free-ebooks.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/travel-695573_960_720-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.free-ebooks.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/travel-695573_960_720.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Super-compatible travel companions can be hard to find, but when you connect with one it makes your travel experiences so much more rewarding and memorable. One of the best travel companions \u2013 and one that every reader will get along with just great \u2013 is an e-reader. In fact, unlike most travel companions, e-readers become more fun and more compatible the more time you spend with them. But what will you load onto your e-reader, to add that extra-special dimension to your road trip, voyage, backpacking trek, or whirlwind tour of destinations you\u2019ve always dreamed of visiting? Here are 5 wonderful resources to take this summer\u2019s travel, or any excursion you might have planned for now or in the future, to a whole new level of enjoyment.<\/p>\n<p><u>Rick Steves Italy 2016<\/u><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t yet know Rick Steves from his fabulously informative programs on PBS Television, you\u2019re in for a treat. He is an easy-going and highly knowledgeable travel journalist who creates very popular videos and DVDs of his travels \u2013 loaded with insider tips, history, and recommendations of what to do and see.<\/p>\n<p>From the beaches to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, Italy has it all. Steves traces Italian culture from Rome and Florence to Milan and Venice. Discover the villages of Tuscany and Umbria and the laid-back vibe of Cinque Terre. Shop at local market stalls, sip a cappuccino at an outdoor caf\u00e9, and visit local wineries and museums. Get t more from your visit with Rick\u2019s candid, humorous advice for getting the most value from hotels and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>The travel guide e-book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rick-Steves-Italy-2016-ebook\/dp\/B012277WKE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rick Steves Italy<\/a> is just one example, so if you have other destinations in mind, just browse around for his other e-books. He has too many to list, to all of the most well-known travel hotspots as well as to more off-the-beaten-trail places he\u2019s discovered and is enthusiastic to share.<\/p>\n<p><u>Lonely Planet London<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Lonely Planet is kind of an ironic name, because the publisher of travel guides makes sure that you never feel alone \u2013 even when traveling thousands of miles from home. The guide to London tells you what to see and what to avoid, and includes the following valuable features \u2013 all in Kindle e-book format.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full-color maps and pictures.<\/li>\n<li>Highlights and itineraries.<\/li>\n<li>Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local.<\/li>\n<li>Essential info like hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices.<\/li>\n<li>Honest reviews for eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, shopping, and nightlife.<\/li>\n<li>Cultural insights covering history, literature, and the arts.<\/li>\n<li>Tips and info that cover the West End, the City, the South Bank, Kensington &amp; Hyde Park, the East End and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lonely-Planet-London-Travel-Guide-ebook\/dp\/B01AMWVUPE\/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1465340910&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=lonely+planet+kindle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lonely Planet London<\/a> e-book even includes downloadable PDF and offline maps to help you save money on data and roaming fees, and there are many embedded links to related websites where you can get other information. But if London is not your cup of English tea, just check out the many other Lonely Planet guides available as e-books.<\/p>\n<p><u>Fodor&#8217;s Paris 2016 <\/u><\/p>\n<p>Fodor\u2019s is another world-class travel guide publisher, and their full-color <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fodors-Paris-Full-color-Travel-Guide-ebook\/dp\/B00TNDOZEM\/ref=pd_sim_351_2?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=51A07w8d8kL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_OU01_AC_UL320_SR240%2C320_&amp;refRID=KSDAH1C0JKKWPEY29S9Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kindle edition guide to Paris<\/a> is one of the best. Here is an excerpt from the marketing description:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cParis is an all-time top destination for travelers, and it&#8217;s easy to see the allure: the experiences \u2013 dining, shopping, museum-going, neighborhood strolling \u2013 are all legendary. This stunning full-color Fodor&#8217;s guide captures the best of the City of Light, from the masterful cuisine to the sweeping romance of the Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll enjoy more than 450 pages of travel guidance, and as is the case with some of the other books this blog covers, if this one isn\u2019t about your desired destination just check out all the other Fodor\u2019s travel e-books. They are all extraordinary, and available from Amazon and other convenient retailers.<\/p>\n<p><u>Inside USA&#8217;s Best Trips: 7 Amazing Road Trips <\/u><\/p>\n<p>Whether you are from the United States or not, Lonely Planet&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/USAs-Best-Trips-Amazing-Road-ebook\/dp\/B00IX6AKBW\/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1465341074&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=travel+guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inside USA\u2019s Best Trips: 7 Amazing Road Trips<\/a> is a content-rich book that guides you all over the USA like a local, to all of the amazing sites and destinations. The format of the book aids in making it so uniquely resourceful, because what you will find here was curated from seven other Best USA Trips books published by Lonely Planets. What you get here are the highlights, making it a kind of \u201cbest of\u201d book that includes the top travel recommendations to create a once-in-a-lifetime road trip across America.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what this great sampler covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Michigan&#8217;s Gold Coast (From <em>USA&#8217;s Best Trips<\/em>)Caribbean-blue lake vistas, surfing beaches, dunes, wineries, orchards, Dutch kitsch, French colonial outposts<\/li>\n<li>Zion &amp; Bryce National Parks (From <em>Southwest USA&#8217;s Best Trips<\/em>) Crimson monoliths, slot canyons, river walks, pioneer ruins, Old West kitsch, artisan galleries.<\/li>\n<li>Hudson Valley (From <em>New York &amp; the Mid-Atlantic&#8217;s Best Trips<\/em>). Breathtaking nature just beyond Manhattan, forested parks, historical sites, lavish Gilded Age mansions<\/li>\n<li>Florida&#8217;s Highway 1 (From <em>Florida &amp; the South&#8217;s Best Trips<\/em>) Fascinating history, dazzling white beaches, swamps and wildlife, colorful art-deco streets, Latin flavor.<\/li>\n<li>Pacific Coast Highways (From <em>California&#8217;s Best Trips<\/em>) Iconic beaches, stunning cliffs, redwood forests, seafood shacks, prime sunset-watching spots.<\/li>\n<li>Highway 101 Oregon Coast (From <em>Pacific Northwest&#8217;s Best Trips<\/em>). Quaint seaside towns, colorful tide pools, lighthouses, exhilarating ocean views.<\/li>\n<li>Coastal New England (From <em>New England&#8217;s Best Trips<\/em>) Fishing villages, historic mansions perched at ocean&#8217;s edge, whale-watching, maritime museums.<\/li>\n<p>Also, check out Lonely Planet&#8217;s European Best Trips guides to Italy, France, and Ireland and our Europe&#8217;s Best Trips: 3 Amazing Road Trips \u2013 for more road trip inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><u>How to Travel the World on $50 a Day<\/u><\/p>\n<p>For many years author Matt Kepnes, nicknamed \u201cNomadic Matt\u201d has helped travelers budget their excursions through this New York Times best-seller. His motto is \u201cNo money? No problem!\u201d and he has personal experience traveling around the world on a shoestring budget. According to Kepnes, the trick is to live the way the locals do \u2013 which is also a proven formula for delving deeper into a new place and culture to derive more meaningfulness and connection with new people in the places you visit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHow to Travel the World on $50 a Day\u201d reveals Nomadic Matt\u2019s tips, tricks, and secrets to comfortable budget travel based on his experience traveling the world without giving up yummy meals and cozy, safe accommodations. His advice covers everything from managing your money and avoiding bank fees to earning more frequent flier points and taking advantage of discount pricing at hostels and for tours and transportation. You can download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Travel-World-50-Day-ebook\/dp\/B00O4RHN4Q\/ref=sr_1_6?s=digital-text&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1465341074&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=travel+guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the book<\/a> at the Amazon Kindle store.<\/p>\n<p><u>Save Money for Travel While Reading for Free<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget that you can also load up your e-reader, laptop, tablet, iPad, or other device with hundreds or thousands of great titles, popular novels, timeless classics, and even audio books \u2013 without paying a penny. Just browse the genres on Free-ebooks.net, keeping in mind that the books are available in numerous languages. That allows you to have access to a personal reading library as you travel, and lets you practice learning a new language, which is one of the most important skills to help you derive more pleasure from traveling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Super-compatible travel companions can be hard to find, but when you connect with one it makes your travel experiences so much more rewarding and memorable. One of the best travel companions \u2013 and one that every reader will get along with just great \u2013 is an e-reader. In fact, unlike most travel companions, e-readers become more fun and more compatible the more time you spend with them. But what will you load onto your e-reader, to add that extra-special dimension to your road trip, voyage, backpacking trek, or whirlwind tour of destinations you\u2019ve always dreamed of visiting? Here are 5 wonderful resources to take this summer\u2019s travel, or any excursion you might have planned for now or in the future, to a whole new level of enjoyment. Rick Steves Italy 2016 If you don\u2019t yet know Rick Steves from his fabulously informative programs on PBS Television, you\u2019re in for a treat. He is an easy-going and highly knowledgeable travel journalist who creates very popular videos and DVDs of his travels \u2013 loaded with insider tips, history, and recommendations of what to do and see. From the beaches to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, Italy has it all. Steves traces Italian culture from Rome and Florence to Milan and Venice. Discover the villages of Tuscany and Umbria and the laid-back vibe of Cinque Terre. Shop at local market stalls, sip a cappuccino at an outdoor caf\u00e9, and visit local wineries and museums. Get t more from your visit with Rick\u2019s candid, humorous advice for getting the most value from hotels and restaurants. The travel guide e-book Rick Steves Italy is just one example, so if you have other destinations in mind, just browse around for his other e-books. He has too many to list, to all of the most well-known travel hotspots as well as to more off-the-beaten-trail places he\u2019s discovered and is enthusiastic to share. Lonely Planet London Lonely Planet is kind of an ironic name, because the publisher of travel guides makes sure that you never feel alone \u2013 even when traveling thousands of miles from home. The guide to London tells you what to see and what to avoid, and includes the following valuable features \u2013 all in Kindle e-book format. Full-color maps and pictures. Highlights and itineraries. Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local. Essential info like hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices. Honest reviews for eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, shopping, and nightlife. Cultural insights covering history, literature, and the arts. Tips and info that cover the West End, the City, the South Bank, Kensington &amp; Hyde Park, the East End and more. The Lonely Planet London e-book even includes downloadable PDF and offline maps to help you save money on data and roaming fees, and there are many embedded links to related websites where you can get other information. But if London is not your cup of English tea, just check out the many other Lonely Planet guides available as e-books. Fodor&#8217;s Paris 2016 Fodor\u2019s is another world-class travel guide publisher, and their full-color Kindle edition guide to Paris is one of the best. Here is an excerpt from the marketing description: \u201cParis is an all-time top destination for travelers, and it&#8217;s easy to see the allure: the experiences \u2013 dining, shopping, museum-going, neighborhood strolling \u2013 are all legendary. This stunning full-color Fodor&#8217;s guide captures the best of the City of Light, from the masterful cuisine to the sweeping romance of the Eiffel Tower. You\u2019ll enjoy more than 450 pages of travel guidance, and as is the case with some of the other books this blog covers, if this one isn\u2019t about your desired destination just check out all the other Fodor\u2019s travel e-books. They are all extraordinary, and available from Amazon and other convenient retailers. Inside USA&#8217;s Best Trips: 7 Amazing Road Trips Whether you are from the United States or not, Lonely Planet&#8217;s Inside USA\u2019s Best Trips: 7 Amazing Road Trips is a content-rich book that guides you all over the USA like a local, to all of the amazing sites and destinations. The format of the book aids in making it so uniquely resourceful, because what you will find here was curated from seven other Best USA Trips books published by Lonely Planets. What you get here are the highlights, making it a kind of \u201cbest of\u201d book that includes the top travel recommendations to create a once-in-a-lifetime road trip across America. Here is what this great sampler covers: Michigan&#8217;s Gold Coast (From USA&#8217;s Best Trips)Caribbean-blue lake vistas, surfing beaches, dunes, wineries, orchards, Dutch kitsch, French colonial outposts Zion &amp; Bryce National Parks (From Southwest USA&#8217;s Best Trips) Crimson monoliths, slot canyons, river walks, pioneer ruins, Old West kitsch, artisan galleries. Hudson Valley (From New York &amp; the Mid-Atlantic&#8217;s Best Trips). Breathtaking nature just beyond Manhattan, forested parks, historical sites, lavish Gilded Age mansions Florida&#8217;s Highway 1 (From Florida &amp; the South&#8217;s Best Trips) Fascinating history, dazzling white beaches, swamps and wildlife, colorful art-deco streets, Latin flavor. Pacific Coast Highways (From California&#8217;s Best Trips) Iconic beaches, stunning cliffs, redwood forests, seafood shacks, prime sunset-watching spots. Highway 101 Oregon Coast (From Pacific Northwest&#8217;s Best Trips). Quaint seaside towns, colorful tide pools, lighthouses, exhilarating ocean views. Coastal New England (From New England&#8217;s Best Trips) Fishing villages, historic mansions perched at ocean&#8217;s edge, whale-watching, maritime museums. Also, check out Lonely Planet&#8217;s European Best Trips guides to Italy, France, and Ireland and our Europe&#8217;s Best Trips: 3 Amazing Road Trips \u2013 for more road trip inspiration. How to Travel the World on $50 a Day For many years author Matt Kepnes, nicknamed \u201cNomadic Matt\u201d has helped travelers budget their excursions through this New York Times best-seller. His motto is \u201cNo money? No problem!\u201d and he has personal experience traveling around the world on a shoestring budget. 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