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Complemented by easy-to use, reliable maps, helpful recommendations, authoritative background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do, these popular travel guides cover in detail countries, regions, and cities around the world for travelers of every budget, along with extensive itineraries, maps with cross-referencing to the text, "Top 10" and "Top 5" lists, and other practical features.

This revised edition includes increased coverage of Buenos Aires, information on national parks, background on politics and culture, accommodation options for a range of budgets and a new section on outdoor activities in Patagonia. It also features coverage of the Falkland Islands.

Mit dem Lonely Planet Iran auf eigene Faust durch das vielleicht gastfreundlichste Land der Welt! ! Etliche Monate Recherche stecken im Kultreiseführer für Individualreisende. Auf mehr als 400 Seiten geben die Autoren sachkundige Hintergrundinfos zum Reiseland, liefern Tipps und Infos für die Planung der Reise, beschreiben alle interessanten Sehenswürdigkeiten mit aktuellen Öffnungszeiten und Preisen und präsentieren ihre persönlichen Entdeckungen und Tipps. Irans sagenumwobene Ruinen sind ein Geschenk an Kulturinteressierte, aber auch die wunderbare Landschaft -vom Hochgebirge bis zur Wüste- ist Grund für einen Besuch. Und wo schlafen und essen? Die Autoren haben eine Auswahl an Unterkünften und Restaurants zusammengetragen, für jeden Geschmack und Geldbeutel. Abgerundet wird der Guide durch Übersichts- und Detailkarten, ein Farbkapitel mit 16 Top- Sehenswürdigkeiten, Reiserouten, Hintergrundthemen wie Festivals & Events, Glaube und Religion, die iranische Küche und -damit Sie gut durchs Land kommen- einen Sprachführer. Der Lonely- Planet- Reiseführer ist ehrlich, praktisch, witzig geschrieben und liefert inspirierende Eindrücke und Erfahrungen. Für einen Individual-Urlaub im Iran sind Sie mit dem Lonely Planet im Gepäck bestens gerüstet. Willkommen in einem der kulturhistorisch interessantesten Ländern der Welt!

Looks at the geography and culture of Jordan and Syria, describes points of interest in each region, and recommends hotels, restaurants, and shops

Revised and expanded, this guide will help travellers discover the beauty and secrets of these largely forgotten islands. Unique wildlife, varied terrain and the remnants of French colonialism have combined to produce a feeling of suspense and mystery for travellers to these islands.

This comprehensive guide to England, Scotland and Wales covers all the great sights, but also takes you to less touristed places - quiet country lanes, untouched villages, dramatic coastlines and forgotten corners. 160 maps, including 12 colour maps of London extensive guide to London's cultural and historic sights, nightlife and shopping information on the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man comprehensive guide to British architecture, and glossary of architectural terms notes on British history, literature, theatre, film and music accommodation and eating options for every budget, from camping to historic homes, self-catering to the Ritz 26 pages of colour photographs details on public transport and self-drive options welsh language section

Featuring a background on Native American history and Wild West culture, this book explores the Rocky Mountains, with an emphasis on alternative routes through the mountains for those wishing to escape the beaten track. There is comprehensive coverage of getting around using local transport or doing it yourself. An entire section is devoted to outdoor activities.

Includes travel, lodging, restaurant, and sightseeing recommendations for travelers headed for the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir

Der große National Geographic Reiseführer bietet unvergleichliche Qualität, Praktikabilität und ansprechendes Design sowie Hunderte einzigartiger Fotografien. In allen Reiseführern finden sich detaillierte Beschreibungen und Informationen zu den meistbesuchten Zielen des Landes, ergänzt durch Erkenntnisse aus Geschichte, Kultur und dem gegenwärtigen Leben. Der Führer enthält zahlreiche farbige Fotografien, detaillierte farbige Karten, Rad- und Wanderwege, Ausflugsideen, die auf den Karten markiert sind, sowie umfassende Informationen für Besucher, einschließlich Angaben zu Hotels, Restaurants, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Freizeitaktivitäten.

A comprehensive travel guide covering Bali and Lombok, designed for all budgets. Features of the book include: a 32-page colour section on Bali's arts and crafts; extensive notes on arts, history and cuisine; details on diving and surfing; and a rundown of accommodation choices.

Now in its third edition, this guide to East Africa - covering Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Zaire - provides extensive political and cultural background on the region, as well as practical travel advice. Sections on flora and fauna, animal conservation and "environmentally-sensitive" wildlife-spotting are included, and the expanded safari section now includes exotic options, such as balloon and camel safaris.

Second edition of a travel guide first published in 1987. Contains valuable information for first-time and experienced travellers, including street maps, a potted history, advice on accommodation and transport, and recommended restaurants.

Die "Travel Survival Kits" von Lonely Planet bieten umfassende Informationen zu einem Land oder einer kleinen Gruppe von Ländern, einschließlich Reise- und Unterkunftsmöglichkeiten für verschiedene Budgets. Diese Reiseführer sind benutzerfreundlich und vermitteln praktische Reiseinformationen in einem lebhaften, unterhaltsamen Stil. Zu den Merkmalen dieser Reihe gehören: kulturelle und historische Hintergründe; detaillierte Karten von Städten, Dörfern und ländlichen Gebieten; Informationen zur Anreise und Fortbewegung; praktische Hinweise zu allen Aspekten des Reisens; Gesundheits- und Sicherheitstipps; Informationen zur lokalen Küche; Ratschläge zu Bräuchen und Etikette; wichtige Wörter, Phrasen und grundlegende Grammatik der lokalen Sprachen; sowie Ortsnamen, Restaurants und Hotels in fremder Schrift, wo zutreffend. Indien ist so weitläufig wie überfüllt, so opulent wie heruntergekommen und so üppig wie trocken. Dieser preisgekrönte Reiseführer enthält detaillierte und aktuelle Informationen, die Reisenden helfen, in diesem manchmal herausfordernden, aber beeindruckenden Land zu bestehen und ihre Reise zu genießen.

Fully revised and updated with dedicated trekking chapter by local trekking specialist, this is a comprehensive and informative guide on the history and environment of Turkey.

A third edition of a handbook in the TRAVEL SURVIVAL KIT series, which provides information for travellers to Kenya, including details of wildlife and geographical facts.

Still the only travel guide available to one of the most remote--yet fastest-changing--destinations on earth, this completely updated edition contains 46 maps, with map keys in Mongolian and English script, transportation and accommodation details, and background information on the history and culture of the region. 46 maps. color photos.

Provides information about the history, geography, people, culture, and climate of Nepal, and includes advice on transportation, accommodations, shopping, dining, and sightseeing

In addition to featuring hundreds of places to stay and eat for every budget, this guide provides a comprehensive cultural background to Mexico, including a colour arts and craft section.

From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money. Whether you've got plans for stepping out in Montreal or kayaking Desolation Sound, this comprehensive guide will get you there in style. This guide offers places to stay and eat for all budgets, extensive coverage of outdoor activities (from sailing to skiing), Canadian English and Canadian French language sections, plus background on history, culture, and politics. Sidebar highlights include information on whales, totem poles, the Acadians, the Grand Banks, and the National Film Board of Canada. Check out the special flora, fauna, and national parks feature. --Kathryn True

Updated second edition of a book first published in 1986. One of the TTravel Survival Kit' series, it contains information on visas, health, accommodation, trekking, transport, language, food, history, culture, geography, religion and politics. Includes maps, a glossary, index, and a list of useful phrases.

Thoroughly revised to provide the most up-to-date information available. With enthusiasm, wit, and a wealth of experience the authors go beyond the regular tourist routes and capture the diversity of China. "The best book for the nuts and bolts of independent travel in China".--San Francisco Examiner. Color photos.

The only complete guidebook to Cambodia, this new edition has the latest information on visas, safety and transportation, and maps. In addition, there are special sections on the history, art, and architecture of the legendary Angkor Wat and Khmer language and cuisine. color illustrations.

A guide to travel in New Zealand includes information on New Zealand's national parks, glaciers, hiking trails, and resort towns

This guide includes information on getting to Israel and getting around once there.

This travel guide to the Arab Gulf states contains information needed by visitors on any budget, including advice on getting there, accommodation, local cuisine, places to visit, language tips, and health and safety advice. This edition includes an expanded chapter on Oman.

Clear blue water, beautiful beaches, varied cuisine and rich cultural tradition make the 300 islands of Fiji a popular travel destination. This guide to Fiji, now in its third edition, contains information on where to stay and eat, and how to get around.

This updated travel guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei provides information for visitors on all budgets, including advice on getting there, accommodation, local cuisine, places to visit, language tips, and health and safety. This edition includes a guide to shopping and nightlife.

Die lokalen Reiseexperten von Lonely Planet enthüllen alles, was Sie wissen müssen, um ein mehrwöchiges Abenteuer in Polen zu planen. Entspannen Sie an den warmen Stränden von Sopot, erkunden Sie das Vorortgebiet Nowa Huta aus den 1950er Jahren und besuchen Sie den jüdischen Friedhof in Warschau. Dieser klassische Reiseführer ist vollgepackt mit umfassenden Reiserouten, Karten und wichtigen Tipps, damit Sie die Reise Ihres Lebens gestalten können.

Entdecken Sie Peru mit einem umfassenden Reiseführer, der monatelange Recherche und wertvolle Tipps für Individualreisende bietet. Auf über 600 Seiten erhalten Sie fundierte Hintergrundinformationen, Planungshilfen und detaillierte Beschreibungen der Sehenswürdigkeiten, einschließlich aktueller Öffnungszeiten und Preise. Der Guide richtet sich auch an Abenteurer, die abseits der üblichen Pfade reisen möchten. Peru bietet erstklassige Trekkingmöglichkeiten in den Anden und kulinarische Erlebnisse, wie Kochkurse in Arequipa, um die peruanische Küche zu erlernen. Kulturell Interessierte können den wenig bekannten Parque Nacional Manu erkunden, wo unkontaktierte Völker leben. Für jede größere Stadt gibt es Empfehlungen zu Unterkünften und Restaurants für jedes Budget. Der Reiseführer enthält zudem Übersichts- und Detailkarten, ein Kapitel zu den 20 Top-Erlebnissen, Informationen zum Trekking auf dem Inka-Trail, eine 3D-Ansicht von Machu Picchu, Reiserouten, umfassende Hintergrundinformationen sowie ein Glossar und einen Sprachführer. Der Reiseführer ist ehrlich, praktisch und humorvoll geschrieben und bietet inspirierende Eindrücke und Erfahrungen für Ihre Reise durch Peru.

This guide includes information on getting to and around Hong Kong, Macau and Canton.

Colombia is a land of the unknown and one of the wild frontiers of independent travel. This comprehensive guide is the essential resource to this country of contrasts. It's full of down-to-earth information about the wild cosmopolitan streets of Bogota comprehensive language section and glossary historical and cultural background details on transport, accomodation and places to eat for all budgets extensive coverage of all national parks with notes on trekking routees

With over 60 detailed maps, hundreds of recommendations on accommodations, and unvarnished coverage of the area's political history, this is essential reading for all travelers to Israel. The guide covers the important archaeological and biblical sites, provides a rundown on diving spots, trekking routes, and other outdoor activities, and offers a helpful guide to volunteer work throughout Israel. color.

Entdecken Sie Sri Lanka mit einem umfassenden Reiseführer, der auf monatelanger Recherche basiert. Auf über 300 Seiten erhalten Sie wertvolle Hintergrundinformationen, Planungstipps und detaillierte Beschreibungen der wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten, einschließlich aktueller Öffnungszeiten und Preise. Für Abenteurer, die abseits der üblichen Touristenpfade reisen möchten, gibt es zahlreiche Empfehlungen. Genießen Sie das Nationalgericht, ein köstliches Reiscurry, das in familiengeführten Guesthouses oft am besten zubereitet wird. Erkunden Sie die beeindruckende Tierwelt im Nationalpark Yala, wo eine Leopardensafari ein unvergessliches Erlebnis bietet. Für jeden größeren Ort werden Unterkünfte und Restaurants für verschiedene Geschmäcker und Budgets vorgestellt. Der Guide enthält zudem Übersichts- und Detailkarten, ein Farbkapitel mit 20 Top-Erlebnissen, praktische Informationen, farbige Themenkapitel zur Teeproduktion und zur kulinarischen Vielfalt Sri Lankas, Insider-Tipps, fundierte Hintergrundinformationen, inspirierende Fotos sowie ein Glossar und einen Sprachführer, um sich im Land zurechtzufinden. Ehrlich, praktisch und humorvoll geschrieben, bietet dieser Reiseführer inspirierende Eindrücke und Erfahrungen.

Detaillierte Informationen zu den wichtigsten Regionen und bekanntesten Zielen mit Angaben zu Sehenswürdigkeiten, Festivals und Events, Touren, Hotels und Restaurants in Thailand sowie Weiterreisemöglichkeiten, insbesondere für Individualreisende

A travel book that covers New Zealand from a-z facts about the country, facts for the visitor, getting around , and much more.

This is the eighth edition of Lonely Planet's "Australia", published as part of their "Travel Survival Kit" series. It covers the whole country from the top end to the tip of Tasmania, including Sydney and Melbourne, the Red Centre, Queensland rainforests and miles of beaches. The guide contains information needed for a visit on any budget: getting there and getting around (by bus, train, plane or four-wheel drive); history and culture; accommodation; local cuisine; places and times to visit; prices to pay; flora and fauna; language tips; health and safety advice; and maps. It includes a full-colour introduction to Aboriginal art and an extensive colour section on Australian flora and fauna. Notes on bush tucker, pub grub and modern cuisine are included, as are listings for surfing, white-water rafting, bushwalking and cycling. This book also contains a guide to Australian vernacular.

Whether you want to hit the beach, take to the surf, or submerge yourself in a hotspring, this completely rewritten and revised guide has it all, with the lowdown on sports, traditional arts, customs, ceremonies, ecology, and the flora and fauna of Fiji. Besides the requisite practical information and accommodation options, there is a helpful language section and essential details on transport between the islands.

Part of the appeal of Vietnam is the lingering French colonial ambience found in cities like Hanoi and Saigon. For those who want to discover a more traditional Vietnam, there is the verdant countryside of the central highland.

In good used condition. Great vacation planner.

The Karakoram Highway links China and Pakistan. Travellers can follow the Old Silk Road in the footsteps of Alexander the Great and Marco Polo, passing through stunning scenery. This travel guide describes treks and places of interest in the region, both along the Highway and off it.

From cosmopolitan Dakar to remote Timbuktu, this thoroughly revised guide to West Africa covers destinations on and off the tourist trail, accommodation, restaurant, and transporation options for every range of budget, cultural information, and more. Includes a useful language section with glossaries of frequently-used terms and a 32-page color section. 160 maps.

Includes a 16 page National Parks and Wildlife section. Sustainable travel options highlighted throughout, including community-owned businesses.

Despite changes brought about by perestroika and glastnost, the Soviet Union remains a country in a difficult and uncertain state of transition. Still, the USSR is at once safe enough for the most cautious tourist and exotic enough for the most adventurous traveler. This detailed guide covers all accessible parts of the Soviet Union.

From the northern city of Darwin on the country's Top End to the Outback regions around Ayers Rock and Alice Springs, this guide explores Australia's Northern Territory in all its rugged glory. In-depth advice on outdoor activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, camel riding, and fishing is included, plus background information on history, culture, politics, and lifestyles. Includes a special section on Aboriginal art and a color guide to the territory's ecosystems. 42 maps.

From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years, and as a result has experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money. With Lonely Planet Bolivia you'll find everything you need to know to explore Incan roads, climb Andean mountains, and eat well when it's fiesta time in the "Tibet of the Americas." Bolivia's diverse terrain ranges from the highest mountains in Latin America to lush jungles and low-lying savannas. Lonely Planet's Bolivia shares how to discover the best of the vibrant cultures that thrive in these diverse regions. The guide also contains updated trekking maps. --Kathryn True

A guide to travel in Central Africa, with tips on accommodations, food, sightseeing, customs, and more

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A new addition to Lonely Planet's regional guides series, The Southwest offers down-to-earth travel information for a wide variety of travel styles and budgets, first-hand insider tips from travelers who've "been there and done it, " in-depth information on regional foods, music, literature, indigenous cultures, and more. Photos, many in color.

-- extensive coverage of forests, parks and college towns-- handy highlights of each state, with sample itineraries-- hundreds of places to stay, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket-- tips on where to find the best clam chowder and seafood delicacies-- details on whale watching, skiing, hiking and sailing-- in-depth information on colonial history

Each of these three islands are melting pots of races, religions and cultures. This travel guide suggests visiting the Seychelles for the beaches, Reunion for the mountains and the alpine scenery and Mauritius for the people and culture.

The Philippines is a rare, magical place--home of exuberant festivals, exotic plants and animals, lush tropical gardens, active volcanos, and more. Now, Jens Peters reveals a wealth of wonderful places for travelers to visit in the Philippines. Peters offers more than 100 detailed maps, accommodation recommendations, plus a wealth of other information.

This guide provides up-to-date coverage of the new "Russia", along with information on border crossings and visa requirements. Tips and advice are given allowing hassle-free travel within the region.