Let's Go Istanbul, Athens & the Greek Islands: The Student Travel Guide

by Harvard Student Agencies, Inc.

Overview

One straddles two millennia, the other, two continents: Athens and Istanbul number among the world’s oldest and most culturally rich cities. The cradle of democracy and the crucible of empires are inextricably linked to the past—Let’s Go Athens&Istanbul shows you how to embrace them in the present. With the help of our witty, wily student researchers, you'll learn the subtle difference between raki and ouzo, the intricacies of the Grand Bazaar, and the rules of the Athens Metro, as well as irreverent anecdotes about everyone from Athena to the Ottoman Emperor. From the Acropolis to the Hagia Sofia, let Let’s Go Athens&Istanbul be your guide to immersive, engaging travel.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781598809190
Publisher:	Let's Go, Inc
Publication date:	03/15/2011
Series:	Let's Go
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	248
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Every summer for the past 50 years, Harvard students have gathered together the bare necessities and set off with nothing but a backpack and some old-fashioned grit. Budget-conscious gourmets, nimble transit-takers, and die-hard bar-hoppers—Let’s Go Researchers have the time of their lives, so you’ll know exactly how to have the time of yours. As our veterans like to say, it’s more a lifestyle than a job. We’ve done it all—the good, the bad, the ugly, and the unforgettable—to bring our readers the most candid, witty, and irreverent travel advice available.