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3 unusual facts about Arthur Frommer


Guide book

Arthur Frommer, an American soldier stationed in Europe during the Korean War, used his experience traveling around the Continent as the basis for Europe on $5 a Day (1957), which introduced readers to options for budget travel in Europe.

John Wilcock

In 1960 Wilcock wrote the first of several travel books for Arthur Frommer, Mexico On $5 a Day, following up with guides to California, Greece, Japan, and India.

RocketShip Tours

He founded $5-A-Day Tours in partnership with Arthur Frommer of Frommer's fame.



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