Up-to-Date Guidebooks: 20 Tools for 4, 000 Experiences
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Date: 2020-08-10
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Who's to say that by the time Rick's Publisher prints and releases his new guide, that the information isn't already outdated. His followers would be much better off if he self-published, sold them off a website directly or monetized the content in another way. But then again, he might be sacrificing those nice fat advances and promotion that the Big Publishers give him.
Either way, what is clear are that guidebooks like his are going the way of the dinosaur. You can get much more up-to-date information for free on the internet.
This man really has to keep up with the times or unfortunately get left behind. I mean, he was still touting Travelers Checks until the mid 2000's despite the fact that ATM's that accept US Bank cards have been around in Europe since at least the 90's at much better rates and less hassle.
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Who's to say that by the time Rick's Publisher prints and releases his new guide, that the information isn't already outdated. His followers would be much better off if he self-published, sold them off a website directly or monetized the content in another way. But then again, he might be sacrificing those nice fat advances and promotion that the Big Publishers give him.
Either way, what is clear are that guidebooks like his are going the way of the dinosaur. You can get much more up-to-date information for free on the internet.
This man really has to keep up with the times or unfortunately get left behind. I mean, he was still touting Travelers Checks until the mid 2000's despite the fact that ATM's that accept US Bank cards have been around in Europe since at least the 90's at much better rates and less hassle.
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cloudtoground
Really interesting to see you at work updating your guidebook. I guess you do it all yourself, you must be incredibly busy updating and visiting new tourist spots. I won't be traveling to Vienna anytime soon, but I might get a hold of that 2018 guide. I am a big Bruegel fan and want to know about the museums. The book seems attractively priced. Maybe you could offer signed guidebooks for a slight premium.
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Really interesting to see you at work updating your guidebook. I guess you do it all yourself, you must be incredibly busy updating and visiting new tourist spots. I won't be traveling to Vienna anytime soon, but I might get a hold of that 2018 guide. I am a big Bruegel fan and want to know about the museums. The book seems attractively priced. Maybe you could offer signed guidebooks for a slight premium.
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wisperingbeard
Rick I really enjoy these behind-the-scenes glimpses at your work in progress. Please do more! Maybe a series of videos about your travel writing process, going from the most trivial things like the type of notebook you carry right on into how you record an emotional reaction to a particular work of art.
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Rick I really enjoy these behind-the-scenes glimpses at your work in progress. Please do more! Maybe a series of videos about your travel writing process, going from the most trivial things like the type of notebook you carry right on into how you record an emotional reaction to a particular work of art.
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Chris
Thanks Rick for all your hard work and investment! The information you provide, is worth it. You and your informative books (& web site) made our first trip to Italy, very easy and affordable. Every time we tell stories of the trip, we always refer your books and priceless information! Keep up the great work.
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Thanks Rick for all your hard work and investment! The information you provide, is worth it. You and your informative books (& web site) made our first trip to Italy, very easy and affordable. Every time we tell stories of the trip, we always refer your books and priceless information! Keep up the great work.
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Vivian
Isn't it great being your own boss and doing something that you love? I didn't imagine R. S. still writing guide books. I would think he has a ton of underlings doing the petty work for him, like fact checking and updating stuff. But he seems to love his job.
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Isn't it great being your own boss and doing something that you love? I didn't imagine R. S. still writing guide books. I would think he has a ton of underlings doing the petty work for him, like fact checking and updating stuff. But he seems to love his job.
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Wayne
Hi Rick. Was just on your website in the Britain and Ireland guide book section, and noticed that there's a book in that section covering Iceland. You may want to let someone in Edmonds know about that, probably tough for people to find where it is.
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Hi Rick. Was just on your website in the Britain and Ireland guide book section, and noticed that there's a book in that section covering Iceland. You may want to let someone in Edmonds know about that, probably tough for people to find where it is.
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David
Travel guides are great backups and for information. Dont be afraid to tuck it in your pocket for a while and get lost in a city or countryside. Sometimes you find your own unique memory along the way. Keepin on travellin
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Travel guides are great backups and for information. Dont be afraid to tuck it in your pocket for a while and get lost in a city or countryside. Sometimes you find your own unique memory along the way. Keepin on travellin
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mokokawi
Thanks for all you do Rick. the Internet websites aren't updated with everything, and I like a real book to hold, more than an ebook. look forward to more adventures
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Thanks for all you do Rick. the Internet websites aren't updated with everything, and I like a real book to hold, more than an ebook. look forward to more adventures
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Aiwu
Tourists are carrying smart phone more often than a guiding book. A Book is for reading at home, guide book is for traveling. Do you have ebook version?
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Tourists are carrying smart phone more often than a guiding book. A Book is for reading at home, guide book is for traveling. Do you have ebook version?
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