New Zealand travel guide Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet New Zealand travel guide

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Glide through turquoise waters past pods of orcas in Bay of Islands; try black-water rafting in astonishing Waitomo Caves; watch the ground breathe steam in volcanic Rotorua; and hit the slopes in Queenstown and Wanaka – all with your trusted travel companion.

- Colour maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Coverage Includes: Auckland, Bay of Islands & Northland, Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula, Taupo & the Central Plateau, Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty, the East Coast, Wellington & Around, Marlborough & Nelson, the West Coast, Christchurch & Canterbury, Dunedin & Otago, Queenstown & Wanaka, Fiordland & Southland.

Fodor's Essential Ireland

Whether you want to explore Ireland’s iconic coastal scenery, visit the Cliffs of Moher or the Ring of Kerry, or experience the thriving arts and music scene in Dublin, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Ireland are here to help! 

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Fodor’s Essential Ireland 2021 with Belfast and Northern Ireland guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. 

UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON Dublin, Kerry, Clare, Galway, Cork, Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Aran Islands, the Ring of Kerry, The Giants Causeway, the Wild Atlantic Way, Killarney, Connemara, Trinity College, Dublin’s museums, the Book of Kells, Dingle, Donegal, Irish Castles and Monasteries, Irish Design, Irish Festivals and events, and more. 

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Splash around in the Blue Lagoon's with Lonely Planet Iceland travel guide

Lonely Planet Iceland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Splash around in the Blue Lagoon's geothermal water, catch a glimpse of the celestial Northern Lights, or take a boat trip among the icebergs -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Iceland and begin your journey now!

Lonely Planet Iceland travel guide

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Inside Lonely Planet's Iceland Travel Guide:

- Colour maps and images throughout

- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, politics, landscapes, wildlife, literature, music, cinema, art, architecture, customs, cuisine.

- Free, convenient pull-out Reykjavik map (included in print version), plus over 37 maps

Covers Reykjavik, the Westfjords, the Highlands, North Iceland, East Iceland, South Iceland, the Golden Circle, Southwest Iceland, the Eastfjords, Akureyri, Hunafloi and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Iceland, our most comprehensive guide to Iceland, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Check out Lonely Planet's Pocket Reykjavik -  Lonely Planet Best of Iceland - Lonely Planet's Scandinavia guide - Lonely Planet Iceland's Ring Road - DK Eyewitness Top 10 Iceland: 2020

Road trip through the Lofoten Islands

E10, Lofoten Islands (Norway) Photo © Chris Raven

Touring Scandinavia by car, the Raven brothers photograph the stunning E10 highway in summer which crosses the Lofoten Islands in north east Norway.

Photography by The Raven Brothers

Brightly painted wooden fishing villages, dramatic rocky mountain peaks and a connection to the ocean that will have you wishing you never had to return to the nine to five, there are few places in the world more naturally spectacular and unspoilt than the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway. 

True Stories of Real Events: Best Books in 2021

A great selection of true life stories were published in 2020. Check out our top picks!

1. This Is Chance! by Jon Mooallem (Random House)

- Alaska earthquake true account with a journalist at the centre who broadcast to the frightened citizens of Anchorage.

2. Paying the Land (Jonathan Cape) by Joe Sacco

- The culmination of Sacco’s reportage on the Dene peoples of the Northwest Territories of Canada, and in particular their relationships with industry in their region. 

3. Labours of Love: The Crisis of Care (Granta) by Madeleine Bunting

- Interviews capturing kindness and compassion

4. When Time Stopped by Ariana Neuman (Simon & Schuster)

- Uncovering the truth of her fathers Holocaust story.

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Road & Rail: 5 Classic Travel Writers

Certain authors and books have the edge, discover five classic writers who travelled by road and rail.

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1. Jack Kerouac

- On the Road is a 1957 novel by American writer Jack Kerouac, based on the travels of Kerouac and his friends across the United States. It is considered a defining work of the postwar Beat and Counterculture generations, with its protagonists living life against a backdrop of jazz, poetry, and drug use.

2. Jenny Diski is an English writer. She had a troubled childhood, but was taken in and mentored by the novelist Doris Lessing. She wrote Stranger on a Train: Daydreaming and Smoking.

2 John Steinbeck

- Travels with Charley: In Search of America is a 1962 travelogue written by American author John Steinbeck. It depicts a 1960 road trip around the United States made by Steinbeck, in the company of his standard poodle Charley.

3. Bill Bryson

- Best-selling travel writer Bill Bryson. Down Under, A Walk in the Woods, Neither Here Nor There, Notes from a Small Island. The daddy of humorous travelogues.

4. Paul Theroux

- Paul Edward Theroux is an American travel writer and novelist, who wrote The Great Railway Bazaar.

5. The Raven Brothes

- British twin brothers, Simon and Chris Raven. The travel writing duo are best-known for the epic road trip classic Driving the Trans-Siberian.

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Stroll the Walk of Fame with Moon Los Angeles travel guide

From the glittering Pacific Ocean to charming neighborhoods and towering skyscrapers, Los Angeles is a kinetic cultural melting pot.

Moon Los Angeles

Explore the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps, or follow one of our self-guided neighborhood walks

See the Sights: Stroll the Walk of Fame and see Grauman's Chinese Theater, browse hipster boutiques in Silver Lake, or take surfing lessons on Venice Beach. Listen to the classics at the stunning Disney Concert Hall, stroll the quirky Santa Monica Pier, or go back in time at the stunning Getty Villa

Get a Taste of the City: LA is a melting pot of incredible cuisine: think perfect soup dumplings, kogi tacos, and the best mole you'll find outside Oaxaca

Bars and Nightlife: Relax over a craft beer in trendy gastropubs or discover vibrant nightclubs and hidden speakeasies featuring innovative and classic cocktails

Trusted Advice: LA transplant Halli Jastaran Faulkner shares her love of this bright, sprawling metropolis

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The Raven Brothers Take off with Hike, Drive, Stayin' Alive!

Hike, Drive, Stayin' Alive!

By The Raven Brothers

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Out of shape and unprepared, The Raven Brothers return to the road in a collection of ten quests to travel to their dream destinations against all odds! After two decades pioneering new routes across the globe, you would expect the authors of 'Driving the Trans-Siberian' to be hotshot explorers, with a sixth sense and an ability to survive in almost any situation. Think again! With virtually zero knowledge of the workings of the internal combustion engine and very limited skills of wilderness survival, Simon and Chris struggle into their hiking boots and power across three continents by river, tarmac and trail.

Venture to the top of Norway, cruise the road to Damascus, hike the Camino trail into Spain’s Wild West, row the Ganges, explore Frida Kahlo’s world in Mexico City, hangout with the dead in Sicily’s eerie catacombs, crawl deep inside Bolivia’s notorious silver mine, seek lions in Gujarat, wellness in Berlin and journey into the Naga Hills where tribal kings still rule.

Noted by Lonely Planet for their talent to portray an “accurate view of what to expect”, 'Hike, Drive, Stayin’ Alive!' signals a return to the duo writing “buttock clenching” travel comedy with the first in a series of candid stories of adventure by The Raven Brothers.

Explore Italy with these 9 Top Travel Guides

Discover these exciting destinations with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to soak up the atmosphere in Naples' Centro Storico, gaze out at the views from Ravello or kick back in seaside Sorrento, The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.

The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast

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- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.

- Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Naples' Quartieri Spagnoli or grasp the layout of historic Herculaneum without needing to get online.

- Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.

Moon New Mexico

From hiking sandstone canyons to chowing down on southwestern cuisine, fall under the spell of the Land of Enchantment with Moon New Mexico.

Moon New Mexico

*Focused coverage of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Navajo Nation, Las Cruces, Carlsbad, and more

With Moon New Mexico's practical tips and local know-how, you can find your adventure.

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