Lonely Planet Jordan and Syria: A Travel Survival Kit

by Damien Simonis and Hugh Finlay

Book Overview

A detailed travel guide to Jordan and Syria including 40 maps and a series of walking tours around Damascus and Aleppo. The book provides notes on the historical, cultural and political background of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0864421729
• ISBN13: 9780864421722
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Length: 267 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Full of useful information

Some of the world's earliest civilizations thrived in what are now Jordan and Syria, and it is therefore not surprising that hundreds of historical and archaeological sites are to be found in the region. This book offers in-depth coverage of the main sites along with clearly written practical information on everything else travelers need to know about to help them make the most of their visit: historical, cultural, and political notes, a helpful language section, a detailed glossary, maps, photos, and accommodation and restaurant listings. Be sure to read the book before you go, and bring it along with you.An ideal complement to the above guidebook is Sonia Uvezian's fascinating and highly informative "Recipes and Remembrances from an Eastern Mediterranean Kitchen: A Culinary Journey through Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan." This landmark volume should be required reading for anyone who plans to travel to the region or who is simply interested in its history, cooking, and culture.

Tells it like it is

In general the Lonely Planet series is by far the best travel quide set that I have ever used. You can discover out of the way places or you can go to the places where everyone goes. For those people who truly want to have an adventure and experience the culture of the people and the country, Lonely Planet is the way to go!