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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 915 EAN: 9781741045581 Edition: 7 ISBN: 1741045584 Label: Lonely Planet Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 440 Publication Date: April 01, 2007 Publisher: Lonely Planet Studio: Lonely Planet Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Strangely AnnoyedI have lots of guidebooks - and lots of Lonely Planets, for that matter. But despite the fact that they say they are for "independent travellers", I keep finding ridiculous reviews on restaurants and hotels, to the point where I've stopped using them. The History, Snapshot, and similar sections are great, but if you have a brain of your own - use it. Forget their restaurant and hotel recommendations, as I'm not even sure they visit the places. Sometimes they have history or comments ... Read More Rating:  - ReviewTypical of the Lonely Planet series, this book is full of interesting and necessary information. From sightseeing, to restaurants and accomodation, I found it to be a good help. It also gives a great insight into the history and culture of Korea, with a food chapter and a language chapter included. It's not the bible but I would definitely recommend this book to anyone going to Korea. You should also supplement it with stuff from the net or your local Korean tourist office etc. Rating: - (Not really a) Lonely PlanetLonely Planet produces some of the best guidebooks available, so it should come as no surprise that their book on Korea is complete, concise, and interesting. Pros: This guide book has it all, from Korean phrases and vocabulary, to fun getaways, trails off the beaten path and of course, lots of information on hotels and restaurants. Cons: Can't think of many, although Seoul needs its own book. (Which Lonely Planet makes, actually!) Also, my copy was slightly out-dated, (2004). ... Read More Rating:  - Lonely Planet Korea This book was a very comprehensive and honest guide to the country. It also included a section on North Korea and the possibility of travelling there. I found the information useful in order to decide where to go and the cost of living in Korea. Rating:  - Avoid at all costsI've used Lonely Planets for years. I like some more than others, and there's a few issues I have with the series, but they've always been a useful general guide to my travels. However this book is a new low and I can't recommend people away from it enough. Literally every single time I tried to follow the advice the book gave, the information ended up being incorrect or outdated or amazingly vague. A quick example is the Sa Rang Chae guest house in Gyeongju - it didn't give ... Read More 
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