Aimed at intelligent and imaginative travelers of all ages and budgets, Footprint travel guides are synonymous with discovery and adventure. Each one assumes the journey-taker wants to escape the crowd and still experience the spirit of each country.
-- "A Foot in the Door" summarizes the highlights of a trip, the characteristics of a country, and what to expect
-- "Essentials" is a comprehensive survival inventory -- what to do in the event of a snakebite or what a shake of the finger may suggest
-- "The Travel Zone" explains a locale in terms of its history and background, points the reader to sights in and around the area, and includes full listings and directories of services
-- Footprint's fully indexed maps in both color and black and white are designed by its own cartographic team
-- Lively, enlightening, respectful prose by writers who are hip to what's happening
-- Compact size designed to fit into the traveler's pocket or bag
-- Special travelproof construction with sturdy polyurethane binding that resists heat, humidity, and cold
-- Offers an unrivaled introduction to this region's cultural diversity and historic wealth
-- Provides full details on the dozens of former palaces and country homes that have been converted into wonderfully atmospheric hotels
-- Includes a handy phrase section with all the basics and a special section on food and drink
