Frommer's Gay & Lesbian Europe
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (894 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0028626400 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 704 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Whether it's obvious destinations like London or more foreign haunts like Berlin, Frommer's Gay & Lesbian Europe will get you to the heart and spirit of what is truly gay and lesbian in Europe today." —Judy Wieder, Editor in Chief, The Advocate We're Here. Find us online at frommers. We're Queer. And We're Looking for a Good Time. Inside You'll Find:Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.Candid reviews of the best hotels and restaurants in every price range—mainstream, gay-friendly, and all-out gay.The dish on queer sights, neighborhoods, and beaches, plus all the top attractions.Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.Shopping for everything from antiques to clubwear to "toys."The lowdown on the after-dark scene—opera, theater, bars and cafes, discos, saunas, and more.More than 60 easy-to-read maps.It's a Whole New World with Frommer's. Written in a fun, frank, and fabulous style by four travel writers who know all the ins and outs, Frommer's Gay & Lesbian Europe tells you everything you need to know about the 21 hottest cities and resorts. Europe is a gay adventure just waiting to happen
Queer Corners, his new novel inspired by the anti-gay-rights battles in Oregon, was published by BridgeCity Books in June 1999. This blue-eyed, salt-and-pepper-haired, boyish 33-year-old Chicago GWM has played tourist in his own town as the author of and/or contributor to Frommer's Chicago '99 and Frommer's Irreverent Guid
A Customer said This one goes to the used bookstore a too limited view. I bought this book on the strength of one of the authors, David Andrusia. His book from a few years ago, 'Gay Europe', was pithy, accurate, targeted, and brief. It was worth carrying along on my trips.This Frommer guide however, is annoyingly cute and politically correct. Interspersing the phrases 'queer' and 'gay and lesbian' throughout, along with constant 'jokes' and 'in' comments is tiresome. However, the biggest fault is the length and rambling text, and the monotonous 'gay' perspective on these great cities of the world. Must museums, restaurants, and every sight be seen in such . Good general overview croll This book provides a decent overview of the biggest cities and sites in Europe for the "family" traveller. It gives a nice description of these places, but not as much depth as I would have liked. For instance, only three cities in England were discussed (London, Manchester, and Brighton). It provides a nice, down to Earth, heads-up on what to expect and areas you might want to explore.If you're looking for cruisy places or sex clubs, this isn't the book you want. If you want touristy information from a gay perspective, then this is a good book to start planning your trip.. Europe Lite - Leave Home Without It A Customer As someone who travels to Euroland at least twice a year, and has lived there as well, trust me, you can skip this book - it is a dust-gatherer.Who was this written for - people who never travel or have never been abroad? How many more bland, predictable descriptions of London and Paris do we need, yet all slanted with the 'queer' and 'gay and lesbian' perspective?For instance, the section on Amsterdam again discusses poor Anne Frank's house - the 1000th such travel book write-up - but doesn't include any of the new 3-star hotels (mid-level range) on and near NZ Voorburgwal, by the gay
Until recently there was no good guide that catered to gay and lesbian tastes and needs. --Stephanie Gold. There's more to queer Europe than gay Paris. But there are also such issues as comfort levels and cultural expectations, finding gay-owned or gay-friendly establishments, meeting fellow gay travelers, and fraternizing with the locals. If you're heading to Paris, you might want to know about the rustic gay restaurant that looks like a French farmhouse (complete with dog napping in the corner). There's a lot of tongue-in-cheek cleverness here, with chapter headings like "London: The Queen's at Home," "The Czech Republic: Coming Out of the Past," and "Greece: Where It All Began." There's also sensitive and useful information about what's accepte