Europe is a smorgasbord of cultures, languages, cuisines, histories, art and architecture. However, look beyond the well-trodden museums and galleries and you'll find that Europe holds many unexpected
Written by the founder of Lonely Planet, asks the question "What makes a country evil?" and offers first-hand accounts of his travels in such rogue countries as North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Albania
Lonely Planet Knows the Indian HimalayaOur expert author, trekking the Indian Himalaya since 1970, will be your guide to some of the world's most awesome trekking. This book covers the region's top tr
Lonely Planet knows the Patagonian AndesThis vast, varied region is home to some of the world's great treks, with trails that take you through pristine forests to the rims of glaciers, under granite m
Cities represent civilization and human achievement: they are bubbling microcosms of virtues and vices, vanguards of technology and creative pursuits, incubators of traditions and melting pots of dive
More powerful than a fistful of euros, reaching further than a Eurail pass, this phrasebook is more entertaining than Eurovision! From the Mediterranean to Scandinavia, Turkey to Sweden, this is your
Get up close and personal with East Africa's incredible wildlife with this all-in-one safari guideThe hoofbeats of 500,000 wildebeests echo across the Serengeti Plains; a group of mountain gorillas lo
Lonely Planet Knows France. Idyllic countryside rides along tranquil canals, dramatic coastal routes atop rugged sea cliffs, demanding alpine climbs - France offers a wealth of great cycling experien
Get up close and personal with Southern Africa's amazing wildlife with this all-in-one safari guideCheetah and springbok race in a 100km/hour sprint to the death in the Kalahari; a vast grey mass of e
Lonely Planet knows Australia The coasts of the wide brown land are perfect for cycle touring, and we've chosen the best rides for every interest and ability level. It's a continent's worth of great
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Forget Japan's neon reputation. Away from the big cities, Japan is a hiker's wonderland and this guide has recommended routes for every abilit
Presents a guide to cycling in Great Britain, providing route descriptions, attractions, and terrain details, and includes information on bicycle maintenance and safety.
Mastify your life and open this book. We worked very hardly to get the fundas right and show you English as it's spoken in India. Take a journey from the early beginnings more than 400 years ago to wh
Voices woven through staccato rhythms lead you to a narrow alley. Laughter flows from beneath a door. It opens to a kaleidoscope of sound and color, led by an azmari singing a song of invitation. A wa
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher*A timely collection of 26 inspiring tales, The Kindness of Strangers explores the unexpected human connections that so often transfigure and t
Full of cultural tips and hints on local protocol, the South Pacific phrasebook will help you through situations ranging from visiting a New Zealand marae or enjoying one of Tonga's Heilala celebratio
Trekking in the hills of Southeast Asia - whether Vietnam or China, Laos through to Thailand, and beyond - will never be a complete experience if you can't meet and communicate with the locals, they w
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Chit-chat your way along the famous Silk Road with this broad-ranging phrasebook. And once you've made an effort to speak any of the native Ce
Cozumel is home to crystalline waters and colorful reefs, and boasts some of the best diving in the world. From Palancar Reef to the botanical wonderland of Tormentos, this book offers inspiration and