Rick Steves Europe Through the Back Door 2015: The Travel Skills Handbook

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Europe, including how to:

Plan your itinerary and maximize your time
Pack light-and right
Find good-value hotels and restaurants
Travel smoothly by train, bus, car, and plane
Avoid crowds and tourist scams
Hurdle the language barrier
Understand cultural differences and connect with localsSave money while enjoying the trip of a lifetime

After 30 years of exploring Europe, Rick considers this travel skills handbook his life€s work. He shares his favorite off-the-beaten-path towns, trails, and natural wonders. With this guidebook, you€ll experience the culture like a local, spend less money, and have more fun.