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Don't cling to them
religiously, as many travellers do. They are not the bibles that they are made out to be,
and are often out of date before they are published. To get the most out of guidebooks...
use them sparingly for basic orientation, then discover the towns and cities on your own. 
The information in the
guidebooks on museums and places of interest are great when all other signs look foreign.
But when it comes
to hotels and restaurants, every one to their own taste and budget. Believe me, the gems are never
in black and white for all to see, and bargains rise in price with popularity.
The places are usually full with foreigners; us, the
travellers.
Wandering around on
your own,
you will find reasonably priced quality rooms;
and restaurants with tables, and a local ambiance.
Just because it isn't in the book, doesn't mean that you are entering
a hell-hole, or a den of thieves, more often than not, you will encounter a haven of
tranquillity that didn't see you coming.
Don't be a sad type who writes to say that it wasn't like you said in the book. Open your eyes, and explore for yourselves!
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