J. P Barry

I picked this book up thinking it would be more focused on the middle east (one of the first pictures is of a mosque in Cairo), but it turned out to be mainly about Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
I really enjoyed the book - it's dated, sure, and the tips Barry gives on how to get about and where to spend the night are probably worthless by now, but I really loved his descriptions. His style is very vivid, making you feel like you're actually traveling alongside him and seeing the beautiful landscapes and buildings. The lovely pictures add to this experience.
Definitely makes me want to visit the places he describes!… (more)