If you're the kind of traveller who lets someone else do all the pre-holiday work, and you just show up at the airport with a toothbrush and your passport, then the concept of research may seem a little foreign to you. But those in the know, know: an adventure abroad can be all the better for a little insider knowledge. For example, if your partner tells you they're looking up Hotels in Side Turkey on the Internet, imagine being able to say, "Ah yes, I read about that in the Lets' Go, darling - er, let's go!" Even if you only read fiction, there are plenty of opportunities to glean at least a little information on your proposed destination. Here are a few Books on Turkey that will help make you an armchair expert.