# Timed European Travel Guides 36 Hours: 125 Weekends in Europe Plans Awesome Weekend Trips By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-10-15 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/36-hours-125-weekends-in-europe References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/travel/36-hours-125-weekends-in-europe.php) & [taschen](http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/lifestyle/all/06776/facts.the_new_york_times_36_hours_125_weekends_in_europe.htm) The New York Times has paired with Taschen to create 36 Hours: 125 Weekends in Europe. The book is basically an encyclopedia full of getaways and [weekend trips in Europe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acotar-switzerland-tour). The book uses beautiful imagery and [detailed schedules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripplanss) to help you plan the best possible time in Europe. The book is color-coded and organized into five different regions for easy navigation. An index at the back makes it easy to look up specific places on your trip as well. Each entry starts with an overview and then breaks down a 36 hour plan of action. Some of the larger cities have multiple 36 hour action plans that are geared towards different types of people. A [travel guide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waywise) that doubles as a coffee table book, 36 Hours: 125 Weekends in Europe is definitely worth a read. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized Travel Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or app that creates personalized travel itineraries based on individual preferences and interests. - **Visual-based Trip Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a visual-based trip planning tool that uses imagery and detailed schedules to help users easily plan their travel experiences. - **Multi-dimensional Travel Guides:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce interactive and multi-dimensional travel guides that provide comprehensive information, suggestions, and customization options for various types of travelers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Online Travel Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance existing online travel platforms with features that enable users to create personalized itineraries and access visual-based trip planning tools. - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate the publishing industry by creating interactive and visually appealing travel guides that merge the traditional book format with digital tools and platforms. - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile apps that offer comprehensive travel guides with multi-dimensional features, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Themed Book Recommendations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-reading-route.md) - [Hiking-Specific Travel Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-hikes-of-a-lifetime.md) - [Child-Forward Travel Planning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trip-jones.md) - [Chic Weekend Jaunt Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-72hour-backpack.md) - [Luxury Designer Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-guide-resorts.md) - [Travel-Friendly Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72hour-backpack.md) - [Personalized Itinerary Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-travel-planner-by-planify.md) - [Picturesque Cyclist Exploration Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-ride.md) - [Paris-Themed Solo Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-parisian-experiences.md)