10 Survival Guides for Adventurous Destinations - Lonely Planet

There are certain destinations on Planet Earth that you may long to visit, but for some reason you may feel unnerved. Here at ETG, we believe that with careful planning and research you can visit almost any country, and with the right information will have a trouble free trip. Check out our list of 11 survival guides for countries we recommend you visit, that will guarantee an adventure of a lifetime.

10 Survival Guides for Adventurous Destinations


1. North Korea (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the North Korea chapter from Lonely Planet’s Korea guidebook.


2. Ethiopia, Djibouti & Somaliland - Understand Ethiopia & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Ethiopia Today, Ethiopia's History, Ethiopian Culture, Ethiopian Cuisine, Ethiopia's Environment, Survival Guide, Ethiopia Directory, Ethiopia Transport, Health and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Ethiopia, Djibouti & Somaliland guidebook.


3. Nicaragua - Understand Nicaragua & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Nicaragua Today, History, Nicaraguan Way of Life, Arts & Architecture, Land & Wildlife, Directory A–Z, Transport and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Nicaragua guidebook.

4. India - Understand India & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the India Today, History, The Way of Life, Spiritual India, Delicious India, The Great Indian Bazaar, The Arts, Sacred Architecture, India’s Wildlife & Parks, The Landscape, Scams, Women & Solo Travellers, Directory A-Z, Transport, Health and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s India guidebook.


5. Brazil - Understand Brazil & Survival Guide (Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Brazil Today, History, Life in Brazil, Brazilian Rhythms, The Beautiful Game, Cinema & Literature, Flavors of Brazil, The Natural World, Directory A–Z, Transportation and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Brazil guidebook.


6. China - Understand China & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the China Today, History, People of China, Religion & Beliefs, Chinese Cuisine, Arts & Architecture, China's Landscapes, Martial Arts, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport, China by Train, Health, Language and Glossary chapters from Lonely Planet's China guidebook.


7. Cuba - Understand Cuba & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Cuba Today, History, The Cuban Way of Life, Literature & the Arts, Mu-sic & Dance, Landscape & Wildlife, The US & Cuba, Directory A–Z, Transportation and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Cuba guidebook.


8. Understand Oman, UAE, Arabian Peninsula & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula Today, History, The Culture, Hajj: the Ultimate Traveller's Tale, Islam, Flavours of Arabia, The Natural Environment, Safe Travel, Directory A-Z, Transport, Health and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula  guidebook.


9. Guatemala - Understand Guatemala & Survival Guide (Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, culture and wildlife to flights, public transportation, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travelers, traveling with kids and travelers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.


10. Laos - Understand Laos & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Laos Today, History, People & Culture, Environment, Directory A–Z, Transport and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Laos guidebook.


11. Panama - Understand Panama & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Panama Today, History, The Panamanian Way of Life, Music, Arts, Land & Wildlife, Directory A–Z, Transportation and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Panama guidebook.