Arthur Frommer, the travel guidebook author and founder of the Frommer's brand, has died at age 95 from complications of pneumonia. Frommer revolutionized travel for Americans with his 1957 guidebook, "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day," which made international travel accessible and affordable. The book, updated annually until 2007, has sold millions of copies since its initial publication.
Born in 1929 in Virginia, Frommer began writing his first travel book for US soldiers overseas while serving in the Army in Germany in the 1950s. His 1957 guidebook—which coincided with the rise of jet travel that made trips to Europe more feasible—emphasized budget-conscious travel, advising readers to avoid first class, use public transportation, and save money in other ways.
The Frommer's brand has grown to include more than 130 active titles covering destinations worldwide, as well as podcasts, a radio show, and other media. See Frommer’s most memorable travel destinations here.
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