With the explosion in guide book publishing, there is an increasing availability of specialized guides for remote destinations. Besides general guides to a country, region or city, there are trekking guides, rail guides, architectural guides, museum and art guides, hotel guide s, food guides cultural guides and gay guides. When choosing a guide book, look for ones written by people who travel the way you do, or have the same interests or general budget. Access Guides These straightforward, upscale guides are arranged by neighborhood or area, for the ease of planning. The information in these guides is almost encyclopedic.
Detailed information covers history, culture, walks and museums.
Also includes background information on food, language, religion, etc. There is very little practical information. The Guide to Madagascar is classic, as are their backpacking guides to Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru. Cadogan Guides Highly detailed and practical guides. The city guides are made up of a series of excellent walks.