I'm preparing for my second trip to Amsterdam, so when reviewing guidebooks for this second trip, I have some idea of the places the guidebook is discussing.

Fodor's Gay Guide to Amsterdam is the best of the many guidebooks I've reviewed. It is well organized, and Andrew Collins communicates in his writing how this exciting city really is, a vibrant wonderful place with endless things to see and do, for anyone, gay or straight.

If you're looking for a good guide to make your trip a success, then this is the guide for you.

I work in a specialty beer store, where we sell domestic and imported beers and assorted paraphernalia. I'm also responsible for ordering the beers, and I've found this book, along with Michael Jackson' book on the same subject, to be essential tools in studying Belgian beers. Tim Webb and his associates have obviously put a lot of work into understanding these very distinctive beers, and whenever I've tested their perceptions against my own, I've been amazed at their consistency and good sense.

It's a book even the guides use to get more information about the objects in groeninghe. It gives all information about the inside of the museum, including beautifull photography (no need to buy postcards anymore) but also gives a intresting point of view to the building groeninghe itself.

This is a "must have" book for visitors to Holland I only wish I had owned this book from day one, or even before I came to Holland. Its format is very clear and easy to follow and I can imagine I shall be dipping in and out of it for a long time to come. Part I, the main section, is dedicated to sightseeing, museums and amusement centres. Each of the twelve provinces is given a separate chapter. At the beginning of each there is a small useful map showing main towns, major roads and the borders of the provinces. These do help the geographically challenged (like me) to become more familiar with the layout of this relatively small country.

An introduction to the history and folklore of each province makes interesting reading. Every chapter, with its extensive coverage of museums, galleries, historic sites, cities, towns, villages and picturesque countryside, definitely gets the message across that there is more to Holland than Amsterdam.

Part II, entitled "Living in Holland" provides a wealth of information, advice and contact addresses. It covers the culture, gives an insight into "the system", education, sports and entertainment. It also includes a useful calendar of yearly special events. This section provides the newcomer not only with a vast array of specific information, but also presents it in a very practical manner, clearly written by someone with a close understanding of Dutch life. It is without a doubt an excellent aid to the newcomer, to help them settle quickly into this unique little country.

This books really tells it like no other guide book. I would recommend it above Let's Go and others. It thoroughly reviews the ups and downs of hostelling in these countries. Obviously, the main attractions are the cities of Brussels and Amsterdam, and it covers the hostels there superbly, but if you want to explore the real local towns of these countries and you want to do it on a budget, this book describes the lesser known areas of these countries which you can see by staying at hostels. No other guide book lists every hostel available to the independent traveler. It's loaded with social criticism as well. And it's funny!

Forget Rick Steves, his books are for older folks. If you're young and hip, you'll enjoy these far more!

This slender book (only 95 pgs.) is easy to travel with and is very helpful for travel in Brussles. It is a large and to me was a daunting city, but this book did serve as a valuable guide. In the book, 13 different itineraries are presented which makes the city much more managable. There are also sections about the history and culture of Brussels, shopping, eating out, nightlife, and practical information. Another nice feature is a detailed map that highlights all the major attratctions! If you plan to spend time in Brussles with nobody to guide you but yourself (as was my case), then I highly reccommend this book. Happy Travels!

i want the idea of the architect(victor horta), that design this buildings(maison du peuple) and style of the buildings and biogarafy of the buildings and architect and the most reasons that horta buit this buildings in this style and model.

The author clearly shows how determined and well-led soldiers could achieve the goals set for them. Although Dancocks does not enter the into the wider strategic issues, he demonstrates that the Allies could win tactical victories, which is what Liddell Hart and others have denied since the war. The battle was costly to the Canadians, but it was a victory and the Germans suffered much more than their attackers.

This book was endlessly useful duirng my spring break trip to amsterdam. The hotel it reccommended was cheap and friendly and it guided me to the best sights and coffeeshops! it was much better than Lonely Planet - I couldn't find anything in that guidebook. Esp. good for student and young travelers.

We stayed in Amsterdam for just two days en route back home to Canada, but without this guide, we'd have been lost. It's thin and light, but there's a small wealth of information crammed into it. Of course, if you're staying Amsterdam longer, invest in a more in-depth guide. But we're returning later this year, and it's definitely coming along for the ride - the fold-away maps are worth the price alone.