Travel Books Make Great Gifts

Some say the age of travel books is coming to an end. After all, you can get the same (and probably more current) information online, print out what you need and stash it in your luggage. But I'm not sure that procedure is always the most effective way to go. On many trips, you encounter opportunities for which you did not plan. It can be helpful to have a travel book at your fingertips. In the same way, authors raise issues in book chapters that might not pop up during online searches. Travel books can also jump-start your planning and enthusiasm for that next adventure. So consider 10 books that make great gifts for budget travelers. There are links to reviews of each title, and all of them can be purchased online.