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"Maybe one day all guides will be like this" Evening Standard "The new travel must-haves" Daily Telegraph "Discerning travelers rejoice!" Conde Nast Traveller "A minor Bible" New York Times "Excellent guides for stylish travellers" Harpers & Queen "Irresistible" Quintessentially Magazine "Insight into what's really going on" Tatler
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I found this title an invigorating departure from the standard Rough Guide and Lonely Planet guides all too often treated with a religious reverence by their zealous readership. Quite simply, travelling need not be rough, nor lonely. The 'Hedonist's' catalogue and this author in particular are certainkly imbued with such an ethos.
In this edition the joyous vibrancy of a bustling city is entertainingly captured by an author who is sympathetic to his subject matter whilst knowing well what the foreign eye seeks. Argentina's hardships may have been tourism's gain, but what we are presented with is a celebration of a city and country with a natural sense of style and coolness umatched elsewhere. I developed a real flavour of what to expect when I got there and found the book captured the ambience and character of the place exactly. Beyond that, as a resource it is hugely benificial. Every taste is catered for with clubs, restaurants and attractions being offered by the bucket load.
Further, the edition is beautifully punctuated with many photagraphs which, when read on the dreary 9.17 from Doncaster to Hull on an October mroning, seriously whet the appetite for what lays ahead. In a nutshell: go to BA. But make sure you go with this book.
In this edition the joyous vibrancy of a bustling city is entertainingly captured by an author who is sympathetic to his subject matter whilst knowing well what the foreign eye seeks. Argentina's hardships may have been tourism's gain, but what we are presented with is a celebration of a city and country with a natural sense of style and coolness umatched elsewhere. I developed a real flavour of what to expect when I got there and found the book captured the ambience and character of the place exactly. Beyond that, as a resource it is hugely benificial. Every taste is catered for with clubs, restaurants and attractions being offered by the bucket load.
Further, the edition is beautifully punctuated with many photagraphs which, when read on the dreary 9.17 from Doncaster to Hull on an October mroning, seriously whet the appetite for what lays ahead. In a nutshell: go to BA. But make sure you go with this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Hg2 Buenos Aires was exactly what I was looking for. Of the three guides I took with me to the city, this one never left my side. Aimed at the more discerning traveller, the detail of some of the entries really impressed me. To the extent that I was able to choose a bar or club depending on what day of the week it was. It was surprisingly accurate as well.
Also of note, because of the chic design, taking the dust-cover off, you can carry this guide book with you and not look like an idiot tourist swamped with unsightly literature.
I really would recommend this guide to anyone, even backpackers. This city is so reasonably priced, that anyone can profit from the cities more glamorous destinations as suggested by Hg2.
My only concern is that Buenos Aires is notoriously difficult to navigate as it is so rigidly grid plan. Another guide book such as an Eyewitness guide is also necessary, even just for the use of its more detailled street plan.
Well done Charles, some excellent research. You must have had fun writing it.
Also of note, because of the chic design, taking the dust-cover off, you can carry this guide book with you and not look like an idiot tourist swamped with unsightly literature.
I really would recommend this guide to anyone, even backpackers. This city is so reasonably priced, that anyone can profit from the cities more glamorous destinations as suggested by Hg2.
My only concern is that Buenos Aires is notoriously difficult to navigate as it is so rigidly grid plan. Another guide book such as an Eyewitness guide is also necessary, even just for the use of its more detailled street plan.
Well done Charles, some excellent research. You must have had fun writing it.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Finally a guide book that tells you about places to stay that arent "cheap and cheerful" or infested with cockroaches. not everyone wants to bargain hunt in filthy markets and Hedonists Guide to Buenos Aires tells you wherre to stay and where to go out if you're looking for the best. its well written and humerous.
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