guide book
Tourist's printed helper
A guide book, usually written as one word (guidebook), is a book of information about a place, designed for travelers or tourists.
It typically contains practical details about accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and transportation, along with maps and historical or cultural background.
We bought a guide book to Paris before our trip.
Guide books may also cover activities or subjects rather than destinations: a guide book to birdwatching in the Northeast.
Compact reference guide
- manualWritten instructions for use
- encyclopediaComprehensive subject-matter collection
- compendiumCondensed reference collection
- directoryFile system container
almanac · primer · glossary · index · appendix · reference · how-to · instructions
Planned sequence of destinations
- mapsGeographic visual representations
- routesPaths for travel
- destinationsPlaces one travels to
- landmarksDistinctive, recognizable locations
attractions · sightseeing · backpacking · excursions · hostels · transportation · phrasebook · Lonely Planet
Collective social practices
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
- museumsInstitutions preserving cultural artifacts
- galleriesSpaces for displaying art
- monumentsStructures commemorating notable achievements
festivals · souvenirs · locals · history · architecture · traditions · heritage · temples
Marked outdoor paths
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
- natureInherent quality or disposition
camping · national parks · topography · terrain · elevation · flora · fauna · birdwatching
handbook
Compact reference guide
- manualWritten instructions for use
- encyclopediaComprehensive subject-matter collection
- compendiumCondensed reference collection
directory · almanac · primer · glossary · index · appendix · reference · how-to · instructions · overview
itinerary
Planned sequence of destinations
- mapsGeographic visual representations
- routesPaths for travel
- destinationsPlaces one travels to
landmarks · attractions · sightseeing · backpacking · excursions · hostels · transportation · phrasebook · Lonely Planet · Rick Steves
culture
Collective social practices
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
- museumsInstitutions preserving cultural artifacts
- galleriesSpaces for displaying art
monuments · festivals · souvenirs · locals · history · architecture · traditions · heritage · temples · markets
trails
Marked outdoor paths
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
nature · camping · national parks · topography · terrain · elevation · flora · fauna · birdwatching · wilderness
guide bookwinging it
Proceeding without preparation
getting lost · flying by the seat of your pants · trial and error · improvisation · flying blind