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Baltic Capitals (Book)

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"This book contained nothing that I could not get on-line for free. I consider this to be a complete waste of money." www.HomeIsAway.com great Vocation or Holiday House to Exchange in Estonia.

"Definitely the best regional guide that I've found. As someone who often travels to Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius, I really appreciated the fact that there was so much well-researched information all in one place. I've just about worn out my copy." This book has supper information about Estonia. So take it with you when you Exchange a Vacation Apartment in Estonia.

"This book has good all-around coverage of the three capitals, but where it really shines is in describing history/culture/architecture. Rather than reciting dry facts, this book really makes the past come alive and also gives a real sense of what these countries are like today as they transform. The authors' passion for their subject is infectious. And a lot of thought has gone into this guide - The Riga section even has a little map just to identify each of the Art Nouveau buildings!
Each section of the book includes brief firsthand accounts from those who were in these cities at critical times in their history. (The reminiscences from a former German resident of Kaliningrad are remarkable.) I've spent the most time in Tallinn but have also visited the two other Baltic capitals and this is definitely the book to use." Why not buy this book, and read while on your Alternative Holiday in Estonia. It would be so usefull when you Exchange a Alternative Holiday Property in Estonia.

"It's amazing how fast things change in the Baltic region. This update on the original is therefore very welcome. The four contributors obviously have their own passions as they write about their favourite Baltic capital. Excursions to castles, parks and open-air museums that are outside the cities but easily assessible are also included. The colourful individual characters and varied histories of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius become clear through the pages of the book, which are spiced up with anecdotes from eyewitnesses of recent events. This and Bradt's other travel guides to the Baltics are the best and the most reliable to be found. Let's hope we don't have to wait too long for the third edition." This book has great information about Estonia. So take it with you when you Exchange a Alternative Holiday Apartment in Estonia.

"I used this book last year when visiting Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn, therefore it is difficult to comment on the Kaliningrad guide.

Trying to use this book as a solo guide to the capitals was near enough impossible. The maps have little detail and are highly in-accurate and there is not much of a restaurant guide either. However, the book does acknowledge this fact and points you in the direction of suitable accompanyments.

Having said that, it contains very useful background information on the cities, including histories. These are often cleverly integrated into wlaking tours around the cities that are very helpful, especially in the maze of streets in the old towns. There are plenty of good ideas for excursions and some good shopping guides.

All in all it is a very good book for the independent, non-tour guided traveller. It would have been extremley difficult to get by without, even though it needed a little extra to help it along. Buy!" Before exchanging a Vocation or Holiday Villa in Estonia, I would read this book.

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Estonia (Bradt Travel Guides S.) (Book)

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"This book was neither a satisfactory travel guide nor history/cultural guide to Estonia. While trying to be both, it was neither. I was looking for more specific information that a tourist would need for visiting Tallinn and the countryside, ie ferry information, shopping, more on accommodation.Also the quality of the publication (paper & graphics) was very disappointing. I found the Lonely Planet Guide to Scandinavia & the Baltic States to be more helpful and certainly of a much better quality" This book has a wealth of information on Estonia, well worth reading if you exchanging a Holiday House in Estonia.

"Although a previous review criticised this book for not helping with the shopping, there are those of us who can negotiate these things on our own, or who went to Estonia armed also with more touristy guides for those matters (such as the fine "In Your Pocket" series). The Bradt Guide to Estonia, however, is for those of us who wish to know more about the history, culture, and especially the natural history of a place before we travel, that we may arrive informed. Indeed, not many travel guides even touch on a region's natural history, but this one does more than that, and also has some good stories that prepare the traveler. It's good reading." Relax with this book when on Vacation in Estonia. It would be so handy when you Exchange a Vacation Villa in Estonia.

"This excellent guide is one of the best. Even the very fine guides from the 90s have out of date infomation that this volume rectifies. I appreciate the book's scope and practicality. The new color photos add a great deal. Next time in Estonia this one is coming along." A wealth of information about Estonia, a great book if you are thinking about exchanging a Holiday Holiday property in Estonia.

"This book adequately covers all the main towns and areas of interest for the independent traveller, although nothing is dealt with in too great detail. Rather a flimsy book in that respect. Very clear town maps and good itinerary suggestions. Some more pictures would have been nice. I would have liked to see more info on the People, Food and Modern life, rather less of History, which is by far the most comprehensive section of the book. Rough Guide fans will like the layout and tone of this book, those of us who prefer Lonely Planet will be less impressed. It is, nevertheless, a useful guide if you're planning a trip to Estonia" A wealth of information about Estonia, a great book if you are thinking about exchanging a Holiday Holiday property in Estonia.

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Lonely Planet Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (Book)

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"The authors managed to stuff everything you need to know in a relatively small book. I have been in the Baltics three times and know Latvia quite well, but this book will enrich my next trip (the relatives and locals can only do so much).
I recommed it." Before exchanging a Vacation Casa in Estonia, I would buy this book to guide you round the local areas in Estonia.

"I've used this guide to travel from Estonia to Lithuania via Latvia, and I can assure that the coverage of those countries is absolutely great. The stories included in the book are simply juicy drops of culture, and surely they capture your interest and push you to get more deeply in the history of those sites you are visiting. No matters where you go, you will find the essential information and much more than that. This guide worth the money." This book has wonderfull information on Estonia, well worth reading if you exchanging a Alternative Vacation Villa in Estonia.

"This guide is too politically correct and does not face up to the Holocaust, a historical event that engulfed the Baltic States during WW ll and which contnues to resonate with passion, and which is virtually ignored in terms of visitor information." Before exchanging a Holiday Apartment in Estonia, I would buy this book to guide you round the local areas in Estonia.

"Having found so little in the way of information about the Baltic States we were very reliant upon this book when travelling in Estonia. For the most part we found the book very reliable, although the maps were not particularly brilliant - the Tallin map being crammed onto one small page." If you are thinking about exchanging a Vacation Properties in Estonia, I would buy this book to take with you while in Estonia.

"Not really the type of book you can dip into, hard to find what you want, highlighted summaries/tips aren't really the useful bits, layout is squashed in two columns and maps are likewise small. Those comments apply to all Lonely Planet books though, and I haven't been able to find much else on this region." Before exchanging a Vacation Villa in Estonia, I would read this book while in Estonia.

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Footprint Tallinn: Pocket Guide, First Edition (Book)

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"A perfect pocket guide to the beautiful pocket sized city of Tallinn.

This guide book provides a comprehensive section on all of the sights of Tallinn with enough to keep any visitor busy. This book's major strength is in it's Sleeping and Eating & Drinking sections giving excellent recommendations on hotels, restaurants and bars for any trip.

Essential reading!" This book has fantastic information about Estonia. So take it with you when you Exchange a Alternative Vacation Apartment in Estonia.

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A Hedonist's Guide to Tallinn (Book)

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"I thought that buying a hedonists guide would be a good bet for a lads holiday in Tallinn, but this book is 80% about museams, buildings and restaurants, which is all well and good but hardly fitting with the word 'hedonist'. I assumed it would give some uselful info about the price of drinks and meals - one of the key pull factors for Eastern European citie - but no, none at all. It skims over adult clubs in a couple of pages with very little real detail. This is more a general guide to Tallinn rather than a 'hedonists' guide." Before exchanging a Alternative Vacation Cottage in Estonia, I would buy this book to guide you round the local areas in Estonia.

"I got this book, 24 Hours in the City and Footprint Tallinn and this was the pick for those seeking out the best that Tallinn has to offer. This is "hedonist" as a pursuer of pleasure rather than a consumer of sex, drugs and rock'n'roll and it does what it says on the tin (although it points you in the direction of sex, drugs and rock'n'roll as well if that's what you're after).
It doesn't have the background info, getting around etc that Lonely Planet or Rough Guide does which is fine if you're just going for a weekend and want to make the most of your time there.
The book includes loads of great stuff on the best/most interesting bars, restaurants, clubs, hotels, tourist sights, etc including pretty good "Top 10" or "Top 5" lists, and the venues are helpfully numbered and mapped. There's more listed than you could hope to do in a weekend (and I tried) but the book's descriptions of the places I went to were very accurate." Before exchanging a Alternative Holiday Cottage in Estonia, I would read this book.

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Identity in Formation: Russian-speaking Populations in the Near Abroad (Wilder House Series in Politics, History & Culture) (Book)

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"This is a carefully researched, thoughtful and well-written examination of the Russian speaking population in the "near abroad" since the break up of the Soviet Union. While my experience is largely with Lithuania, his discussion of the Russian speaking population in Estonia and Latvia seemed insightful. As a minor criticism, or perhaps more as a term of reference for readers, I should note that Laitin seemed more sympathetic to the diaspora Russians than to the local populations. His discussion of Baltic events struck me as distinctly pro-ethnic Russian, although not outrageously so. Persons with Baltic ties may disagree with some his views, but they will still find them interesting." Relax with this book when on Alternative Holiday in Estonia. It would be so handy when you Exchange a Alternative Holiday Cottage in Estonia.

"This is a carefully researched, thoughtful and well-written examination of the Russian speaking population in the "near abroad" since the break up of the Soviet Union. While my experience is largely with Lithuania, his discussion of the Russian speaking population in Estonia and Latvia seemed insightful. As a minor criticism, or perhaps more as a term of reference for readers, I should note that Laitin seemed more sympathetic to the diaspora Russians than to the local populations. His discussion of Baltic events struck me as distinctly pro-ethnic Russian, although not outrageously so. Persons with Baltic ties may disagree with some his views, but they will still find them interesting." This book has best information about Estonia. So take it with you when you Exchange a Vacation Apartment in Estonia.