Lithuania (Bradt Travel Guide)

I'm taking to these Bradt guides. As a dedicated Rough Guide reader, I have to say that these books impress me. There's something to the Bradt guides that other guides lack, and it's hard to put your finger on it. They're not glossy photo essays, and they don't include finely detailed maps. I think it's the depth of the writing that convinces me. You can tell that these books aren't packed with ill-informed "facts" or airline magazine history. You can tell that the authors aren't just blowing smoke.This book covers Lithuania like the winter rain. The historic, cultural and literary contexts are superb. The listings are exhaustive and accurate. The "sites" are deep, not limited to tourist traps in Vilnius. The book covers all the cities and towns for cultural tourists, and covers interesting natural sites for eco-tourists. It's a complete picture, and you'll learn something too.My only complaints are relative lack of photography (even less than a Rough Guide) and a seemingly intentional neglect of Czeslaw Milosz, the great Polish poet born and raised in (what was then) Polish Wilno.

lithuania is very beautiful place to visit but i never been there

This is really the only complete travel book on Lithuania available. Complete coverage of the whole country. I especially liked the History chapter and the Further Reading Appendix. I always like to read up on the history of where I'm going and this book is an outstanding resource. The Where to Stay sections were large and useful.My only complaints are that this book could use color maps instead and more detailed transport sections. I would have liked it to list the estimated travel prices and travel times in a table. Actually, I wish most travel guides would have a table summarizing everything from hotels, restaurants and transport but most travel guides don't do that.

This book was very helpful and addressed more things than I had hoped. It got down to the necessities of day to day living, traveling and dealing with the culture, in a concise manner. We lived in central Europe previously in the 90s and found this much more helpful than any of the books that were available at that time. I'd recommend it if you're planning a trip to or an extended stay in Lithuania.

This travel guide is totally out of date, e.g., it states that the currency is the Lita when in fact Lithuania is part of the European Union and uses the Euro. Amazon should not be selling this travel guide.

great

There's no question that this is the guidebook to get for a trip to Lithuania. As another reviewer mentioned, the coverage of the rest of the country besides Kaunas and Vilnius is wonderful.It is worth pointing out, however, that this guide has hardly been updated since the 3rd edition. The additions are mostly in the culture/history section and the Vilnius section. In the coverage of the rest of the country, most passages are copied over verbatim. As an easy example, the back cover of the 3rd edition says:"The beauty of Lithuania and the hospitability of its people guarantee an unforgettable trip for any visitor. The Old Town of Vilnius, the country's capital, offers a striking and exuberant mix of Gothic and baroque architecture. Spend relaxing days exploring its cobbled lanes, and atmospheric evenings in its colorful bars. Or head for the coast and the wild dunes- a delight for the lover of nature."From the back of the 4th edition:"The enigmatic beauty of Lithuania and the hospitality of its people guarantee an unforgettable trip. The Old Town of Vilnius, a likeable and cosmopolitan capital, offers an exuberant mix of Gothic and baroque architecture. Wander its cobbled lanes before emerging for an evening in a vibrant bar. Alternatively, head for the beach resorts and the wild dunes- a delight for the lover of nature."So in the new edition you find out that Lithuania's beauty is enigmatic and that the bars are vibrant, not just colorful. Again, this warning applies only to people who either already have the 3rd edition, and want to upgrade (this is what I did), or people who have an opportunity to buy the 3rd edition cheap and don't know if they'll be missing out. You won't be. If you don't have any guide for Lithuania, though, this is certainly the one to buy.

Am using this informative book right now!

A very useful and compact book. While it does not centre or focus on Kaunas, which is where I stayed, it provides a wealth of useful information about the city.The information on the museums, galleries, churches and architecture was accurate and not overwhelming. It rightly pointed out that the city is not an architectural jewel although it has some fine (particularly Art Dec/nouveau) buildings.Restuarants and coffe bars were described well and helped me to eat out in some lovely places with excellent food. The guide could have given some indication of price ranges which always helps the traveller select where to eat; and also indicate that wine is a little more expensive than you might expect. One or two of the eating establishments mentioned were now closed - but things change!Overall a pleasing, well written and honest description of a lovely city.

This is a clear, concise, well-written guide. Sadly, it is the latest printing available at March 2017 but quite out of date for some areas. The history, culture and broad descriptions are all balanced and helpful. It is a very readable book and well layed out, so easy to refer to. Other guides were less in-depth and had Lithuania only as one part among the other Baltic countries, so you were carrying a whole book for only a quarter of its content; even less if visiting only part of one country.I would buy Brandt Guides again, in future.

well set out. divides the country into areas so it can be followed more easily. a lot of history a few good pictures, could do with a bit more of what the modern day backpacker wants --like walks and more on the national parks. satisfactory

Well written, informative and very comprehensive

If you want to know much more deeper about Lithuania you must buy this book. The explanation about every edge of Lithuania is fantastic :) Highly recommend :)