Approach Guides are cultural travel guidebooks that explore the history, art and architecture of Italy, India, China, Turkey, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Instead of simply listing dates and facts, Approach Guides take an in-depth look at key sites and explain how political, cultural and religious influences contributed to their overall development.
Each guide takes a detailed look at a destination-specific theme (such as the Architecture of South India) and reveals the historical and artistic connections that exist among seemingly disconnected sites. By placing your travel experiences into context, Approach Guides give them greater meaning and set you on a path to your own discoveries. You might just come home with a wanderlust you never knew existed!
“What started as one couple’s travel notes aimed at filling in the gaps in guidebooks has become ApproachGuides.com — a menu of downloadable travel guides that cover cultural and historical
topics of interest to thoughtful travelers.”
Jen Leo. Read the complete review.
Read our story, the Approach Guides philosophy, and our blog. Check out our most frequently downloaded guides.
Why Approach Guides?
- Gives history meaning. Instead of simply listing dates and facts, Approach Guides give history meaning by examining the linkages among profiled cultural sites.
- Complements standard guidebooks. While traditional guidebooks cover “everything”, Approach Guides focus on specific cultural topics and are rich in historical, artistic, and religious context.
- Organized for quick reference. All guides follow an easy-to-read, bullet-point format, so you can process the information quickly and don’t miss anything.
- Affordable. Approach Guides range in price from $3.99 to $5.99 and are backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee, so you can afford to stock up on cultural itineraries.
- “Green” travel guide. Approach Guides are delivered as PDF files, allowing you to leave your bulky travel books at the hotel. Freedom from your guidebook makes you more the traveler and less the tourist.
- Travel with local, in-country operators. To aid you with your travel planning, Approach Guides has just launched a free and totally independent resource for local tour operator, guide, and driver recommendations. See our listings.
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