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Do you really need to buy that guide book?

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There was a time when a good, chunky guide book was a traveler’s best friend.  I am not sure if we can affirm that anymore. Let’s face it.  The world of the printed word has changed enormously during the last couple of years.  E-books, audiobooks and all those smartphones applications are affecting the way we consume information.  Even big bookstores like Borders are disappearing. That is why I am asking, are we at a moment where it is possible to travel without a guidebook? I still use guidebooks to plan my trips and often buy more than once per trip.  The thing is that I don’t feel like I am getting a fair amount of value for my money anymore.  Every day I am relying more and more on the free travel information found on the Internet.  And I am talking about top-notch, professional information. In this post, I aim to share the free of charge travel planning sites I heavily use.  I believe these web pages can help anybody to plan a fantastic trip.  Common, take a look.  Who knows? Y...