- Paperback: 390 pages
- Publisher: Not for Tourists; 6 edition (4 Dec 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0981559174
- ISBN-13: 978-0981559179
- Product Dimensions: 18.3 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
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- #23 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > United States > States > Washington, D.C.
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Take an A-Z, mix it with a Lonely Planet and throw in all the things a guide book should NEVER say and voila, you get the Not for Tourists Guide" - The Observer a most useful book for visitors, full of imaginative advice on shops, sights and restaurants - and jampacked with invaluable maps" - The Mail on Sunday "The new must-have resource (the Yellow Pages are so over)." - Chicago "...an answer to a prayer." - CBS Newsradio " - for people who don't want to be seen carrying a guidebook." - The New Yorker " - a series of guides designed to make you feel like a local." - CNN "NFT books keep you from looking like that most loathed of public figures: the guy with the map." - Men's Journal " - sleek, black, concise - " - Men's Journal "Survival handbooks for natives --various
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Not for Tourists guidebooks are map-based, neighbourhood by neighbourhood guides designed to lighten the load of already street-savvy residents, commuters, business travellers, and yes, tourists too. Each map is marked with user-friendly icons identifying the services and entertainment centres that you look for as you make your way through town: everything from post offices, car parks, restaurants, bars, DIY stores and gyms to information on hotels, airports, public transport and parks. Whether you're a seasoned resident, a returning visitor, relocating, or someone who is completely new in town, Not for Tourists guidebooks help you make the most of your time in the city, while you're in it.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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27 Oct 2010
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I bought this book upon relocating to DC because, while living in Philly for school, people would constantly tell me that I needed NFT. Ultimately, I used this for little more than a Metro map reference in my first month in DC.
In my opinion, what makes this "not for tourists" is the fact that the authors spend a good amount of time railing against local government and tourists. Apparently, that gives them carte blanche to do a really lazy job on the rest of the book. For instance, neighborhood maps with local businesses (coffee, gyms, nightlife, restaurants) provide only a symbol denoting what category the business falls under, not which specific one you're actually looking at (e.g., a martini glass denotes a bar, but in the Adams Morgan area the map is littered with martini glasses; it's left to the reader to uncover which one pertains to the bar you're attempting to reach). Wouldn't a number system have been the logical route? Also, "reviews" or "descriptions" (whichever they are) of points of interest are limited to 2 to 10 word blurbs. I can't imagine anyone basing a decision on such limited information. These are only two of my larger critiques.
In sum, as an avid traveler who has read through many tourist books, I struggle to see what niche NFT fills (unless you really want to know what time your local post office closes). Lonely Planet covers pretty much the same areas, and does so in much better detail. I can do without the pokes at bumbling tourists (which would be just as pertinent if I were a visiting tourist myself). Do yourself a favor and stick to LP or Google for the best information on a city. I am forever done with NFT.
In my opinion, what makes this "not for tourists" is the fact that the authors spend a good amount of time railing against local government and tourists. Apparently, that gives them carte blanche to do a really lazy job on the rest of the book. For instance, neighborhood maps with local businesses (coffee, gyms, nightlife, restaurants) provide only a symbol denoting what category the business falls under, not which specific one you're actually looking at (e.g., a martini glass denotes a bar, but in the Adams Morgan area the map is littered with martini glasses; it's left to the reader to uncover which one pertains to the bar you're attempting to reach). Wouldn't a number system have been the logical route? Also, "reviews" or "descriptions" (whichever they are) of points of interest are limited to 2 to 10 word blurbs. I can't imagine anyone basing a decision on such limited information. These are only two of my larger critiques.
In sum, as an avid traveler who has read through many tourist books, I struggle to see what niche NFT fills (unless you really want to know what time your local post office closes). Lonely Planet covers pretty much the same areas, and does so in much better detail. I can do without the pokes at bumbling tourists (which would be just as pertinent if I were a visiting tourist myself). Do yourself a favor and stick to LP or Google for the best information on a city. I am forever done with NFT.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Not worth the space on the bookshelf
18 Mar 2011
As a native of the area, I have to say this is a disappointing book, at best. I've seen short magazine articles that had more (and better) content on great coffee shops, cool boutiques, interesting neighborhoods, and local services. As other reviewers have noted, descriptions are virtually useless, and the suggestions are thin, at best. For a new transplant, sources like the Washington City Paper, the Washingtonian, or even a smart phone app like Yelp have better, more current content. Not recommended.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Terrible Book - Completely Unhelpful
8 Feb 2011
I'm going to keep this short. This book is confusing in its layout and provides almost no useful information aside from what you could easily find using Google Maps or Yelp. Perhaps this would be useful if you've never heard of / have zero access to the internet. Hint: there's free wifi on the National Mall, at the FCC, and in your local Starbucks. Thanks but no thanks. Cool cover / size though.
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