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Discover Thailand Uncover Bangkok's best street stalls or enjoy skyscraping gourmet dinners. Climb aboard a long-tail boat and island hop to your own isolated beach paradise. Get soaked at Songkran, the Thai celebration that becomes the world's biggest water fight. Trek off the beaten path in remote Isan to watch a rare solar alignment at an ancient Angkor temple. In This Guide: Ten... (more)

Lonely Planet Egypt (Lonely Planet Egypt, 5th ed)

Lonely Planet Egypt (Lonely Planet Egypt, 5th ed)

by Virginia Maxwell

The voracious energy of Cairo, the grandeur of Luxor's monuments, the laid-back vibe of Dahab and the remote beauty of the Western Desert oases: Lonely Planet's bestselling guide to Egypt packs in more treasures than Tutankhamun's tomb. MEET THE PHARAOHS - an illustrated Pharaonic Egypt chapter by world-renowned Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher brings the ancient rulers to life CRUISE THE NILE - for... (more)

Lonely Planet China (Lonely Planet China (Spanish))

Lonely Planet China (Lonely Planet China (Spanish))

by Chris Taylor, Robert Storey, Nicko Goncharoff, Michael Buckley, Joe Cummings

Walk the watchtowers at Badaling, where President Nixon once said, 'this is a great wall,' p. 163 Knock back a shot of Confucius baijiu firewater in Qufu, hometown of the sage, p. 218 Find out how a local farmer first uncovered the Army of Terracotta Warriors, p. 428 Perfect your Monkey Offers Peach strike at Wudang Shan, birthplace of taichi, p. 481 12 authors and 483 days of in-country... (more)

Lonely Planet Scotland

by Neil Wilson

Scotland's patchwork of sweeping mountains and lochs, craggy coastline and lively towns deserves to be explored and savoured. Walk in the footsteps of historical heroes, soak up culture in Edinburgh and catch live music in Glasgow. Go beyond bagpipes and haggis clichés with our expert authors, and get the insider view with this bestselling guide. FIND YOUR WAY - easy-to-use maps, pre-planning... (more)

Lonely Planet Cambodia

by Nick Ray

Angkor Wat is just the beginning. If you want to dig deeper into the real Cambodia, this guide is your key. Unlock the mysteries of the sacred temples, share the Mekong with endangered dolphins, and eat with pythons and cobras by your side. With Lonely Planet, you'll have the adventure you always dreamed of. • EXPERT RESIDENT AUTHOR - providing the best insider tips and tricks • UNBEATABLE ACCURACY -... (more)

Lonely Planet India (Lonely Planet India)

Lonely Planet India (Lonely Planet India)

by Bryn Thomas, Simon Richmond

Remarkable, bewildering, totally irresistible - India offers a million different experiences, all at once, all the time. If you seek spiritual enlightenment, the thrill of scaling the mighty Himalaya, or the buzz of a modern hypermetropolis - or if you just want to lie on a tropical beach and count cows - discover the sensory overload that is India with this topselling guide. • REST EASY in the best... (more)

Lonely Planet Berlin

by Andrea Schulte-Peevers

Brassy, bold and beautiful in its austerity, Berlin is a sexy temptress that will ensnare you with her infinite riches; she's a creative genius that will amaze you with ideas and trends uniquely her own; she's a hotbed of hedonism, feasting passionately on the bountiful buffet of life; and, above all, she's a clever chameleon, endlessly adaptable and thriving on change, almost persuing it like a drug.... (more)

A Year of Adventures: Lonely Planet's Guide to Where, What And When to Do It

A Year of Adventures: Lonely Planet's Guide to Where, What And When to Do It

by Andrew Bain

A Year of Adventures is the inspirational planning tool to take you all around the world in pursuit of adventure. Discover a whole range of extraordinary experiences, including hiking in New Zealand, diving with sharks in South Africa, ballooning in Switzerland and storm watching in Alaska. Choose from over 100 activities in 130 countries, some to challenge you, some to enjoy at a leisurely pace, and... (more)

Lonely Planet Unpacked

by Jennifer Brewer

Every traveller has a horror story to tell: lost luggage, bad weather, illness or worse. In this lively collection of travel disaster tales, Lonely Planet writers - Tony Wheeler among them - share their worst moments of life on the road. From Kenya to Sri Lanka, from Brazil to Finland, from the Australian outback to India, these travellers have encountered hurricanes, road accidents and nasty parasites. Suzanne... (more)

Drive Thru America

by Sean Condon

Beware, beware: pop culture junkie Sean Condon is on the road again. From New York to San Francisco, Sean investigates the legendary people, places and TV programs that sustained him through his difficult pre-pubescent years. Can he survive the channel-switching, the miles of highway, the country & western radio, the all-you-can-eat fast-food bargains? In Drive thru America Sean Condon behaves unwisely,... (more)

Urban Photography

by Richard I'Anson

RICHARD I'ANSON is the author of Travel Photography, the first book in this series. His photographs have been published worldwide in magazines including Wanderlust, Escape and Conde Nast Traveller. His work also appears in more than 300 Lonely Planet titles. o Cityscapes and aerials, architecture and interiors, public art and life on the streets o Taking both classic and original views of... (more)

Lonely Planet on the Edge: Extreme Travel (Journeys Series)

Lonely Planet on the Edge: Extreme Travel (Journeys Series)

by Cecil Kuhne, Permissions, Random House Inc (US)

Travel is the basis of true adventure, and a thirst for adventure lies at the heart of the most memorable travel. Venturing where no one has ever gone before, pushing your body to its limits in the harshest natural environments, or having to adapt, physically and mentally, to the demands of an alien culture: such moments bring both ourselves and our world into focus like nothing else. Lonely Planet On the Edge ... (more)

Lonely Planet People Photography: A Guide to Taking Better Pictures (Lonely Planet Travel Photography)

Lonely Planet People Photography: A Guide to Taking Better Pictures (Lonely Planet Travel Photography)

by Michael Coyne

Internationally renowned photographer Michael Coyne shares over 25 years of experience photographing people around the world in a guide that will help you find and capture the portraits you've always wanted. This is the perfect guide for everyone with a special interest in people photography who wants to take their pictures to the next level. • Packed with tips and techniques for taking great portraits in a... (more)

Lonely Planet Taiwan

by Andrew Bender, Julie Grundvig, Robert Kelly

Ilha Formosa, the 'beautiful isle', is a modern society steeped in Chinese heritage, a land of tropical islands and mountain retreats, neon-lit noodle bars and teeming night markets. Whatever you crave - a soak at a hot spring, a temple-hopping itinerary - this is the only guide that puts it all in one book. From the practical to the inspirational, let us connect you with Taiwan. • BE INSPIRED by itineraries... (more)

Lonely Planet 2007 Bluelist (Lonely Planet General Reference)

Lonely Planet 2007 Bluelist (Lonely Planet General Reference)

by Jay Cooke, Heather Dickson

Bigger and better than before! The new Lonely Planet BLUELIST 2007 is here and it captures the best in travel - a collection of trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead. Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by the Lonely Planet community of authors, staff and travellers, and covering every country in the world, this year's edition is a selection of the best... (more)

Lonely Planet Argentina Uruguay and Paraguay (Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, 4th Ed)

Lonely Planet Argentina Uruguay and Paraguay (Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, 4th Ed)

by Danny Palmerlee~Sandra Bao~Andrew Dean Nystrom~Lucas Vidgen, Andrew Dean Nystrom

Tackle the tango in a Buenos Aires milonga. Bite into the world's most heavenly beef. Gallop with gauchos across the Pampas. Better and cheaper than ever, Argentina beckons! Grab the top-selling, tried-and-true guide and prepare for a thrill ride across enchanting cities, lush jungles and windswept plains, over Patagonian glaciers...to the tip of the world. • FIND YOURSELF - navigate the country with 90+... (more)

Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, Eighth Edition

Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, Eighth Edition

by Stan Armington

Everest, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Machhapuchhare, Makalu - a roll call of inspiration awaits trekkers in the Nepal Himalaya. Discover its famous peaks and unique culture in this authoritative guide by one of the region's most experiences trekkers. 22 new contour maps for major trekking areas, supplemented with the author's GPS data detailed trek notes covering the popular routes and little-visited... (more)

Lonely Planet Laos (Country Guide)

by Joe Cummings

Welcome to Laos, Southeast Asia's best-kept secret. Now choose your adventure: follow the path of the mighty Mekong River through remote and pristine wilderness, marvel at mysterious ancient relics at the Plain of Jars, or head to the hills to experience the unique culture of a highland village. Whatever your Laos inclination, it's all here, packed between the pages of this inspiring guide. • FIND THE FUN -... (more)

Lonely Planet Road Trip Lake Michigan (Road Trip Guide)

Lonely Planet Road Trip Lake Michigan (Road Trip Guide)

by Jim Dufresne

Escape to the "Michigan Riviera," home to historic lighthouses, sophisticated art colonies and the best beaches in the Midwest. Starting just outside Chicago, our handy guide follows the east shore of Lake Michigan to the tip of "the mitten," and then on to Mackinac Island. Climb a giant sand dune, browse antique shops or pick your own blueberries. Whether you're looking for a family vacation or a romantic... (more)

Lonely Planet Road Trip: Blue Ridge Parkway (Lonely Planet Road Trip)

Lonely Planet Road Trip: Blue Ridge Parkway (Lonely Planet Road Trip)

by Loretta Chilcoat

Wind your way along the spectacular Blue Ridge Parkway, America's favorite scenic drive. Explore 469 miles of canopied forests, rolling farmland and towering alpine peaks, with stunning vistas around every turn. Hike to hidden waterfalls, spot wildlife and discover Appalachian culture. From Waynesboro, Virginia to just outside Cherokee, North Carolina, our handy guide reveals all the highlights of this twisty... (more)

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