Tagged: guide-books

"Will the Real Arthur Frommer Please Stand Up?"

Almost as soon as Europe on 5 Dollars a Day was published, Arthur Frommer became a household name—but not a household face. It had to be that way. If hotels and restaurants knew who he…

The First of Our New "Easy Guides" Have Reached the Bookstores and Are Now on Sale--And Awaiting Your Reviews!

Earlier in the year, we chronicled the adventure known as "The Re-Launch of the Frommer Travel Guides"--a project occupying the lives of my daughter and myself on a…

10 Secrets to Making Museums and Zoos Fun for Kids of All Ages

Although we wish that we knew everything, our readers are often the best source for great information about destinations and tips for saving money. Here are ten pieces of advice from…

French Driving Basics: Kilometers, Roundabouts and $10 a Gallon Gas

The challenge was to rent a car in France, drive around for ten days and return with my sanity, marriage, and bank balance intact. It was a mighty task, but I was up for it. Despite…