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Budget travel through Europe's heartland.
If you're planning to explore Central Europe without breaking the bank, this Lonely Planet guide is perfect for you. It's packed with practical tips for budget travel, covering essentials from accommodation to local attractions. The insights from 1995 might give a nostalgic contrast to the current travel landscape, allowing for a unique blend of past and present experiences.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780864422446
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Date of Publication: 1995-02-28
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.0
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Budget travel through Europe's heartland.
If you're planning to explore Central Europe without breaking the bank, this Lonely Planet guide is perfect for you. It's packed with practical tips for budget travel, covering essentials from accommodation to local attractions. The insights from 1995 might give a nostalgic contrast to the current travel landscape, allowing for a unique blend of past and present experiences.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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