The advantages and disadvantages of the Internet and guidebooks for a traveler. Thank you for tcorr The internet has in the past few years become the most popular alternative to guidebooks. However, there are some reasons why printed handbooks will always remain a better alternative, despite the cost issues and any possible inconveniences. It is known that guidebooks get outdated with time as opposed to the Internet information . In addition, the data provided there might be limited and biased. Finally, they cost a lot and it is sometimes inconvenient to carry around a heavy book. On the other hand, we can easily find hotels, restaurants, museums using modern smartphones and laptops. You can even read the necessary information about a historic building or listen to an audio guide thanks to the modern technology. Although some people believe guidebooks will disappear, the net may not be so effective. First of all, printing out pages from the Internet and carrying them around can be less convenient than one printed book. Moreover, there is no guarantee the web will function properly in any location. Also, the weak point of the Internet is that although it is an unlimited source of information, a lot of this is unchecked and contains a lot of advertising, which means you cannot trust it. To sum up, I would like to say that although the Internet is a valuable source of information, in the future guidebooks will still be used as they provide all the checked information in one place. It may be wise refer to both when planning a trip, get information from a guidebook and then cross check on the Internet.