About
We've been to these cities.
More than once. More than twice.
Before You Go exists because the best travel knowledge doesn't appear in standard guidebooks.
It lives in the timing. In the back street
three minutes from the famous temple where the food is better and the prices are honest.
In the cultural context that makes a stone garden mean something instead of just looking nice.
We write what we know — the opening times that are actually accurate, the sights that are worth the crowd and the ones that aren't,
the restaurants that have been serving the same dish for a hundred years.
Local knowledge. Packaged for travelers.
That's all we do.
Testimonials
— Verified purchaser
" The guide I wish I'd had on my first trip.
I've been to Kyoto three times.
This is the first time I felt like I understood it. "
Camille
"You won't need to be glued to your smartphone researching unfamiliar places anymore."
Photo Gallery: Landscapes of Japan
Sensoji Temple
Blue Pond in Biei
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter,
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your travel guidebooks available as physical books?
No.
All travel guidebooks sold on this website are digital eBooks. No physical books will be shipped.
They are designed to be viewed on smartphones, tablets, and other devices, so you can carry and use them easily while traveling without adding extra luggage.
What format are the eBooks provided in, and how can I access them?
All eBooks sold on this website are provided in PDF format.
After your purchase, you will receive an email containing both a PDF download link and a link to read the eBook directly in your web browser.
You can either download the PDF to your device and open it with any standard PDF reader, or use the browser link to read it online without downloading the file.
The PDF version is compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android devices, Mac, Windows PCs, Kindle devices via PDF transfer, and other devices that support PDF files.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept PayPal and all major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
All transactions are processed securely at checkout.
