Croatia & Slovenia Guidebook
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Pretty good as it is, though the Dubrovnik section might be a little more extensive.
Tom Nelson in Minneapolis, MN USA 11/27/2011
Add Zadar It's worthy of a one day stop
Mike in Gig Harbor, WA USA 10/30/2011
Include a larger fold out map of the country.
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Mark Iris in Chicago , IL USA 10/23/2011
Spend more time in Zagreb. There are other things to see here. You say in your video that people skip it and then you don't do it justice.
David Krupski in Elkridge, MD USA 08/06/2011
In the Plitvica Lakes section, please provide a usable trail map. The routes on site are difficult to follow and 'investing in a map' is a waste of 25 kn. Also recommend starting from ST4 and hiking down following path E (not up, like the guidebook recommends). Recommend parking at Ulaz 2 (not 1) which saves you a 20 minute walk both ways. Adult entrance fee is 110 kn/person.
I took a digital picture of the trail map, you could use that in the form of a drawing. Let me know if you're interested.
Andras Cser in Lexington, MA USA 07/08/2011
The book is great. An excellent mix of history, suggested itineraries, and honest assessments of what is worth seeing and what can be skipped. One small point: on your feedback site, give the option of printing out the submitted feedback -- I put a lot of work into providing the feedback, and now I have no access to it. Alternatively, if you can send me my feedback via e-mail, this would be much appreciated.
Bob K. in Potomac, MD USA 07/02/2011
If traveling from Zagreb to Ljubjana, consider hiring a taxi, on the spot, who will drive you straight from the airport to your destination in Ljubjana for about 150 Euros--instead of going the Zagreb train station and going to Ljubjana by train. Only downside is missing Zegreb, but we only had @ an hour at the Zegreb Jelacic Square anyway by the time we dropped the car off, etc.
Larry Iversen in Bremerton, WA USA 06/27/2011
Make a large print version for those of us with aging eyes.
Cheryl McDaniel in Sandy, OR USA 06/12/2011
I would like more information on smaller towns we drove through, such as Slano.
Peggi Johnson in Vienna, VA USA 06/05/2011
Not available in the Canadian iTunes store? Please make this available.
Carol Green in Burnaby, BC Canada 05/25/2011
Keep in mind your growing European audience.
Mary Mure in London, England 03/28/2011
I think the book is excellent as is. We travel a great deal and when there is a Rick Steve's guidebook we adhere to it. You have the kind of information that allows the independent traveler to do his homework and travel very easily. I have found that the mechanics of the trip are the most difficult to know without the info contained in the book.People waste time and wander around. We met lots of people from Seattle and other places all of whom where carrying their copy of your book. My former boss, Paul Orcutt, works with you and met with us providing valuable information. We used Pepo quite a bit as well as Alma in Mostar. Both were terrific. Thanks so much. Joni and Dave
Joni Henry in Seattle, WA USA 10/26/2010
No suggestions - just want to say that I especially appreciated all the historical information. Thanks for your very helpful book!
Nancy Isaacson in Bloomington, IL USA 10/17/2010
The book was great. We used all of your restaurant recommendations, and the one time we veered off course, we regretted it!
Toni in Nyack, NY USA 09/12/2010
This book was great. We used it for our 5 week trip and there was so much to see and do. Thank you!!
J & G Grunau in Abbotsford, BC Canada 08/30/2010
Expand the phrases. Please include (for those of us trying to navigate non-English-speaking sobe providers): "friend," "mother" "father" "family" HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? (I'm shocked you didn't have that phrase in there) "single" "double" "text (or SMS, which they use rather than text)"
Gretchen Brown in Charlotte, NC USA 08/20/2010
I'm not sure I can offer any suggestions, everything we experienced thanks to your book was right on target. My husband and I enjoyed all of the history, both on WWI and Yugoslavia. Despite being educated, it made us both realize how ignorant we are about the world. This book gave concise historical explanations. Your accurate directions, both for driving and walking tours, are most appreciated.
Normally, I recommend your books to my friends. I am reluctant to recommend this one, I don't want this corner of the world to be discovered! My husband and I agreed (as well as our boys) that this was our hands-down favorite trip to Europe. I only wish we could extended our trip - there was simply too much to see. Guess that just means we'll have to go back.
Denise in Bozeman, MT USA 08/03/2010
There is a courtyard behind the Cathedral that the young, local, energetic population frequents from 10-12:30. Great place to have a drink after dinner and observe young people having fun and socializing. It is THE place to be from 10-12 in my opinion. Club Micro Barre and an Irish Pub generate loud music in the square.
Jason in Heil, OH USA 07/25/2010
We stayed in apartments the entire trip. One thing that I think you could mention in your book is that if you stay in apartments, you are on your own for things like toilet paper and bath towels will not be changed out daily. I was aware of this so it wasn't a problem, but we did hear others complain about a lack of towels and toilet paper.
Cameron Ratkovic in Newport, RI USA 07/16/2010
Get this restaurant out of the book!
Bartz Schneider in San Francisco, CA USA 05/17/2010
As a traveler who already lives in Europe, I am probably in the minority. However, we thought it would have been helpful to have a bit more detail on what is needed and what to expect when crossing the borders. For example, the book indicates that the drive from Dubrovnik to Kotor should take about 3 hours, however, it took us about 4 and a half including the delay at the border. In addition, there were several documents which we didn't have. The book says to tell your car rental agency where you are going so that they can make sure you have everything, but we actually drove our own car. Otherwise, a great book! We had yours along with Lonely Planet & then a German publication and we ended up using your book the most frequently.
Rose in Frankfurt am Main, Germany 11/04/2009
Include information on Zadar.
Gary Lingenfelter in Stanwood, WA USA 09/25/2009
Mention if you take the Montenegro tour with Atlas that does the hairpin turns on a huge tour bus, you might mention that this is not for those afraid of heights. Montengro Blue, stays down near the bay.
Pat Vinkenes in Arlington, VA USA 09/13/2009