I’m pretty convinced all guidebooks found in big box bookstores are fairly comparable. Fodor’s is one of those basic standard guidebooks. If you are a backpacker with a backpacker budget, don’t bother purchasing, as most of Fodor’s readers are family oriented…or at least have enough money to do touristy things. However, I’m not out to completely knock Fodor’s I’ve used them a bit while just looking for general information.