Library Now • Summer 2019

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Travel

The Library System offers great resources to help you plan your trip and have a great experience.

Current travel guides for various destinations in the US and other countries Digital copies of travel guides that can be accessed by and downloaded onto your mobile device (wifi or data service is not needed to view these items once they have been downloaded) Online resources like Mango Languages or CultureGrams—great for learning about the history, culture, or language of your travel destination—free with your library card via greenvillelibrary.org/learning-center

Travel Guides Each guidebook publisher has its own style and tone. Find one that suits your travel needs.

DK Eyewitness: Highly visual and colorful, with lots of photos and maps Fodor’s: Written by locals, information is organized geographically as well as thematically Frommer’s: Great for lower-budget travelers Lonely Planet: Feature unusual destinations for a variety of budgets Moon: Geared toward travelers who enjoy an independent travel experience with lots of outdoor exploration Rick Steves: Filled with practical tips with a focus on European travel Rough Guide: Britain-focused and published, offers an insider's perspective which provides context for historical sites Summer 2019 // LIBRARY NOW

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