Annotated Bibliography*: Travel Guides

Costa Rica 2006. New York, 2006: Fodor's Travel Publications. This classic guide has sections on trip planning, the regions, the culture, and other travel suggestions and insights, including contacts and resources, and where to stay and eat. (AB)

Culture Smart! Costa Rica. Jane Koutnik. Graphic Arts Books. 2005. This guide series offers insights into the culture and society and includes: how to avoid culture shock, attitudes and values of the natives, historical and political background, religion/customs/traditions, leisure/social/cultural life, dos/don'ts/taboos, body language, hospitality/food/drink, giving and receiving gifts, business briefing, and language and communication. (AB)

Culture Smart! India. Nicki Grihault. Graphic Arts Books. 2003. This guide series offers insights into the culture and society and includes: how to avoid culture shock, attitudes and values of the natives, historical and political background, religion/customs/traditions, leisure/social/cultural life, dos/don'ts/taboos, body language, hospitality/food/drink, giving and receiving gifts, business briefing, and language and communication. (AB)

CultureShock! A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette Hong Kong. Portland, OR, 2005: Graphic Arts Books. In this series, each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette, and linguistic help along with advice on adapting to the local environment and how to get the most out of your travel experience. (AB)

CultureShock! A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette Japan. Portland, OR, 2005: Graphic Arts Books. In this series, each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette, and linguistic help along with advice on adapting to the local environment and how to get the most out of your travel experience. (AB)

CultureShock! A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette Korea. Portland, OR, 2005: Graphic Arts Books. In this series, each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette, and linguistic help along with advice on adapting to the local environment and how to get the most out of your travel experience. (AB)

CultureShock! A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette Shanghai. Portland, OR, 2005: Graphic Arts Books. In this series, each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette, and linguistic help along with advice on adapting to the local environment and how to get the most out of your travel experience. (AB)

CultureShock! A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette Tokyo. Morimoto-Yoshida, Yuko. Portland, OR, 2005: Graphic Arts Books. DS896.5.M575 2005 Located in the abroad section of the library. A guide for anyone wishing to delve into the heart of Tokyo, it contains insights into local culture and traditions, advice on adapting into the local environment, linguistic help and how to get the most out of your travel experience. (AB)

dos & don'ts in Hong Kong. Mary Leong, Colin Storey. Thailand: Book Promotion and Service Co., 2005. This helpful guide is quick to read and to the point. In addition to general dos and don'ts, chapter headings include: food and dining, shopping, entertainment and media, births, deaths, and marriages. A "General Information" section includes useful phone numbers and Web sites, climate, and useful words and phrases. (AB)

Exploring Japan. New York, 2005: Fodor's Travel Publications. What to see, where to stay, where to eat, the basics of getting there and getting around for travel to Japan. Contains sights, history and anecdotes with practial tips and full color maps and photos. (DS805.2.F634 2005) AB

In the Know in China: an Indipensable Guide to Working and Living Abroad. Jennifer Phillips. Random House, 2001. Like a short course in cross-cultural awareness, this book is designed to help business people and their families navigate life in another culture. The book is divided into nine sections covering general background information on China, an overview of Chinese culture, cross-cultural issues, everyday life, and an introduction to the essentials of the Chinese language. An audio "Living Language" cd is included with essential phrases in Mandarin Chinese. (AB 402/1)

Japanese Society. Nakane, Chie. Berkley, CA: 1998, University of California Press. The author provides analysis of the historic social structure of Japanese society. These explorations include the nature of the Japanese corporation as well as the whole Japanese society. (HN723.N31513 1972) AB

Kyoto: Seven Paths to the Heart of the City. Diane Durston. Kodansha America, 2002. This guidebook features the photographs of Katsuhiko Mizuno and provides detailed maps and suggested routes for walking tours of seven historic neighborhoods, where the customs and traditions of this ancient capital city have survived, in spite of the modern world. Among them are the world-famous geisha quarter, the kimono textile neighborhoods, the sake-brewing area of Fushimi, and the tea-growing region of Uji. (DS897.K83 D858 2002) AB

Living and Working in Australia: A Survival Handbook. David Hampshire. London, England: Survival Books, 2001. Comprehensive and entertaining information from sources both official and unofficial, including the personal experiences of the author, his friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances. Includes appendices with useful addresses and phones, further reading, and measurement conversions.(AB 701/1)

Living and Working in Italy: A Survival Handbook. Nick Daws. London, England: Survival Books, 2001. To quote the editor, David Hampshire, this "is a comprehensive handbook on a wide range of everyday subjects and represents the most up-to-date source of general information available to foreigners in Italy. [It is] a practical and entertaining look at life in Italy." (AB 304/1)

Living and Working in Switzerland: A Survival Handbook. David Hampshire. London, England: Survival Books, 2002. Comprehensive and entertaining handbook on a wide range of everyday subjects from sources both official and unofficial, including the personal experiences of the author, his friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances. Appendices include useful addresses and phones, further reading, clubs and organizations, glossary, measurement conversions, and a simple map.(AB 307/1)

Living, Studying, and Working in Italy: Everything You Need to Know to Live la Dolce Vita. Travis Ward and Monica Larner. Henry Holt, 2003. Written for the American expat, this book focuses on the practical side of living, studying, and working in Italy, down to the details. Though not a travel guidebook, the authors include personal stories, advice, and lists of organizations and contact information in each of the three categories. Appendices include practical information on political parties, media, police, holiday and cultural events, and other everyday conversions. (AB 304/2)

Morocco. Lonely Planet. 7th ed. Feb. 2005. Acomprehensive guide punctuated with gorgeous photographs. The inside front cover is a quick reference; chapters cover "getting started", itineraries, history, culture, environment, arts & crafts, food & drink, as well as each of the country's regions. At the end of the guide there is a directory followed by sections on transport, health, world time zones, language, a glossary, and an index. (AB)

Seoul. Lonely Planet: 2006. A comprehensive guide to the city of Seoul, South Korea. Chapters include: city life, arts & architecture, food & drink, history, sights, walking tours, eating, entertainment, shopping, sleeping, excursions, a directory, language, plus an index and maps. (AB)

Uganda. The Bradt Travel Guide. 4th ed. Philip Briggs. Globe Peqot Press: 2003. Use this book for information on the history, culture, natural history and conservation of Uganda; getting there, getting around, and other practical information; traveling in and around Kampala; and communicating in Swahili. Contains 45 maps and town plans. (AB)

*This bibliography represents selected resources in the CWS collection.