Hello lovely people – time for your weekly travel ramblings
from me!
This week I thought I might write about my travel bibles aka
the huge collection of Lonely Planet guides that litter my book shelves and are
only slightly getting out of control.
While it is not the most original travel item as usually
everyone has them and you can’t wander round a city or trek Matchu Pitchu
without seeing Lonely Planet guides stuck out the top of backpacks or being
desperately clutched when lost, I still love to get one.
The most I usually use my guide is actually in the planning
stages of my holiday. It is great to orientate yourself in an area, maybe see
where you might want to stay, even take some of the suggestions as to
accommodation from the book. I like to see what the guide suggests to do, and
then compare it to online suggestions, followed by then ignoring these ideas
completely and usually wandering around until I get lost.
For me, these travel guides are also a kind of souvenir in a
way, they are often aspirational as I have loads from places I haven’t been
yet, but they are also a reminder of where I have been. I know I sound very
airy fairy, but it’s true.
I also find they are a great conversation starter both at
home on my book shelf, and when you are out travelling, people are drawn to
them and it is a great way to get talking to fellow travellers, even when you
are on your own!
What is your favourite guide? Do you have any you would recommend?
Have a good week my loves!
Lots of Love, Kate xxx