Fodor's Germany 2002 : The Guide for All Budgets, Updated Every Year, with a Pullout Map and ColorPhotos

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Summary: Offers more insightful info than the competition
Review: Living in Germany and composing a loose travel book myself, I have seen quite a few in numerous languages, and for the more in-depth traveler who wants a bit more history and depth, this is the book to reach for. The only negative side is that it lacks the budget and student offerings that Lonely Planet gives, and is targeted at an older and richer audience.
But that also means you do not have to deal with the often superficial writing of other books on the market, namely Lonely Planet, that leave you still wondering what there is to offer in the place of your destination and sometimes are factually completely wrong when it comes to almost every nook and cranny of less explored East Germany.
But put against Lonely Planet, the information is much more accurate and reliable, and you can surely thank the editors for that.
The history is well described in each chapter, and the research as far as prices, map detail, and transportation routes is second to none. The best OVERALL English travel series on the market. The editors are really top class!