How can we put tourist guides in the same category as literary inspiration for travel, when they are a source of inspiration in their own right and often more concrete?
We must first classify travel inspiration sources into several categories, and guides are a distinct type, not a sub-part.
For example, a detailed guide on the castles of the Loire can create a desire to travel without any fictional influence, thanks to its photos and practical information, which is not the case for a book.