Scotland travel guide - 10th edition by Lonely Planet

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Scotland travel guide

Scotland has many treasures crammed into its compact territory – big skies, ancient architecture, spectacular wildlife, superb seafood and hospitable, down-to-earth people. Sip the water of life, whisky, in an ancient pub, trace the trails of the clanspeople fleeing Glen Coe, or play a round in St Andrew's, golf's spiritual home; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Scotland and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Scotland Travel Guide:

- Full-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 - castles, lochs & mountains, islands, literature, food & drink, museums, culture, wildlife, the land

- Free, convenient pull-out Edinburgh map (included in print version), plus over 50 colour maps

Coverage Includes: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Highlands & Islands, Inverness & the Central Highlands, Orkney & Shetland and more

Curator: Neil Wilson

Writers: Sophie McGrath, Andy Symington

Croatia travel guide - 10th edition by Lonely Planet

Download the Lonely Planet Croatia travel guide - 10th edition

Croatia travel guide - 10th edition

If your Mediterranean fantasies feature balmy days by sapphire waters in the shade of ancient walled towns, Croatia is the place to turn them into reality.

Take the cable car up Mt Srđ for a view over majestic Dubrovnik, traverse the exquisite watery world of Plitvice Lakes National Park, sample the best of regional food in Istria.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Croatia 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

- Honest review 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 - Croatia Today, History, The Croatian Mindset, Architecture, the Natural Environment, The Arts Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version)

Coverage includes: Zagreb, Inland Croatia, Istria, Kvarner, Northern Dal-matia, Split, Central Dalmatia, Dubrovnik, Southern Dalmatia and more

Curator: Peter Dragicevich

Writers: Anthony Ham, Jessica Lee

Review: Pocket Rough Guide Las Vegas travel guide

Review: Pocket Rough Guide Las Vegas travel guide

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The Pocket Rough Guide to Las Vegas is an indispensable guide to the ever-changing entertainment capital of the world.

Themed itineraries and the Best of Las Vegas section will help you find the right balance between hedonism and relaxation, while detailed listings give you the low-down on Sin City's no-holds-barred nightlife, the Strip's vibrant dining scene, theme parks and off-beat attractions, and of course how and where to gamble. All the sights, accommodation, casinos, restaurants, shops and bars are pinpointed on full-colour maps in each chapter, and there's also a handy pull-out map to help you find your way around this dizzying city.

The Pocket Rough Guide to Las Vegas gives you an honest and opinionated view on what's on offer on the Strip, downtown and further afield - and in case all the neon lights and late-night shows get a bit too much, it also lets you know how to make a quick getaway from this entertainment oasis into the deserts, and as far as stunning natural and man-made wonders like the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam.

By Greg Ward

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REVIEW: The Rough Guide to Taiwan travel guide

REVIEW: The Rough Guide to Taiwan travel guide

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A land of sublime mountains, verdant forests, gushing rivers and rustic hot-spring resorts, where spellbinding scenery stands in stark contrast to faced-paced, modern cities - Taiwan will surprise and charm you. This fully updated Rough Guide has all the insider tips and practical info you'll need to make the most of this small yet enticing island, whether you're sampling local cuisine at Taopei's buzzing night markets, riding the waves at Daxi or visiting indigenous tribes at Alishan National Scenic Area. Discover this fascinating destination with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to sample oyster omelettes at Keelung Night Market, catch some waves at Kenting National Park or marvel at the National Palace Museum’s fabulous art collection, The Rough Guide to Taiwan will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.

Taiwan's Top 10

1. Toroko National Park

2. East Coast National Scenic Area

3. Hakka Food

4. Aboriginal Culture

5. Kinmen

6. Hot Springs

7. Kenting National Park

8. Festivals

9. Chung Tai Chan Monastery

10. Cross-Island Highways

Inside the Rough Guide to Taiwan travel guide

– 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 Taipei’s elaborate grid network or Tainan’s ancient streets without needing to get online.

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

– Things not to miss – Rough Guides’ rundown of Taiwan’s best sights and experiences. Itineraries – carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.

– Detailed regional coverage – whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Taipei; Tainan; Meinong; Kinmen; Lugang; Lanyu; Matsu Islands; East Rift Valley; Alishan National Scenic Area and East Coast National Scenic Area. Attractions include: Taroko National Park; Kenting National Park; Chung Tai Chan Monastery; Sun Moon Lake; Yushan; National Palace Museum; night markets and hot springs.

– Basics – essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, and more. – Background information – a Contexts chapter devoted to history, Taiwan’s indigenous peoples, religion, arts and culture, books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

Authors: Simon Foster, Stephen Keeling

Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Taiwan.

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Review: The NEW Rough Guide to Sri Lanka

The NEW Rough Guide to Sri Lanka

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"One of the world's great islands, Sri Lanka has it all. In one trip, you can watch whales off palm-fringed beaches, track leopards in lush rainforests and hike through the hill country to verdant tea plantations. Get an insight into Sri Lanka's culture by exploring Buddhist monuments, clambering over colonial forts and indulging in its flavoured cuisine."

The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka is the definitive travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Sri Lanka has to offer. Get the low-down on one of the worlds most beautiful islands, with in-depth coverage of Sri Lanka's superb beaches, magnificent wildlife, verdant tea plantations and majestic Buddhist remains.

The guide includes practical information on getting there and around, plus reviews of the best Sri Lanka hotels, from serene oceanside Ayurveda retreats to atmospheric colonial-era tea estate bungalows, and Sri Lanka restaurants, bars and Sri Lankan shopping for all budgets.

Whether you plan to explore the ancient ruins of Sigiriya, wander amid Ella’s verdant tea plantations or explore the cave temples of Dambulla, The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.

Top 10.

1. Cricket
2. Adam's Peak
3. Big Buddhas
4. Galle
5. Yala National Park
6. World's End
7. Rice and Curry
8. Birds
9. Kataragama
10. Anuradhapura

REVIEW: Lonely Planet Paris travel guide

REVIEW: Lonely Planet Paris travel guide

Paris travel guide

Paris' monument-lined boulevards, museums, classical bistros and boutiques are enhanced by a new wave of creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. Stroll through the iconic cityscape, marvel at the abundance of museums bursting with masterpieces and savour the moment at a Parisian brasserie.

Lonely Planet writer Catherine Le Nevez explains why she loves Paris. "Paris' grandeur is inspiring, but what I love most about the city is its intimacy. Its quartiers (quarters) are like a patchwork of villages, and while it's one of the of the world's major metropolises - with all of the culture and facilities that go with it - there's a real sense of community at the local shops, markets and cafes that hasn't changed since my childhood. Yet because every little 'village' has its own evolving character, I'm constantly discovering and rediscovering hidden corners of the city."

Paris Top 10

1. Eiffel Tower

2. Arc de Triomphe

3. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

4. Louvre

5. Parisian & Dining

6. Musée Rodin

7. Specialised Shopping

8. Musée d'Orsay

9. The Seine

10. Sacre-Coeur

Inside Lonely Planet’s Paris:

- 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: Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, Louvre, Les Halles, Montmartre, Le Marais, Ménilmontant, Belleville, Bastille, Ile de la Cité, Ile St-Louis, Latin Quarter, St-Germain, Les Invalides, Montparnasse, and more.

Get to the heart of Paris and begin your journey now!

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England travel guide - 10th edition by Lonely Planet

Download the Lonely Planet England travel guide - 10th edition

England travel guide - 10th edition

This green and pleasant land, this sceptred isle, this crucible of empire and pioneer of parliamentary democracy: England is eccentric, exhilarating and endlessly intriguing. Puzzle the mysteries of Stonehenge, wander Oxford’s ancient cobbled lanes, or drink in the gorgeous view from a Lake District peak.

Inside Lonely Planet’s England Travel Guide:

- Full-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

- Honest review 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 - England Today, Histo-ry, Food & Drink, English Architecture, The English Landscape, Arts, Sporting England, Real Ale, Football, Rugby, Shakespeare, Theatre, Brexit

- Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 87 colour maps

Coverage includes:London, Canterbury, Southeast England, Oxford, the Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol, Southwest England, Cambridge, Birmingham, Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Peak District, The Lake District, Newcastle, Northeast England and more

Scotland's Highlands & Islands - Northern Highlands & Islands (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Download the Lonely Planet Scotland's Highlands & Islands - Northern Highlands & Islands (PDF Chapter)

Scotland's Highlands & Islands - Northern Highlands & Islands (PDF Chapter)

Scotland’s vast and melancholy soul is here: an epic land with a stark beauty that indelibly imprints the hearts of those who journey through the mist and mountains, rock and heather. It’s simply magical.

- drive one of Europe’s most spectacularly scenic road trips, the North Coast 500

- gorge on fresh, succulent seafood in delightful Ullapool, with its picture-perfect har-bour

- dip your toes in the water at some of the world’s most beautiful beaches in the Western Isles around Harris

Coverage includes: East Coast, Strathpeffer, Tain, Bonar Bridge & Around, Lairg & Around, Dornoch, Golspie, Helmsdale, Caithness, Helmsdale to Lybster, Wick, John O’Groats, Mey, Thurso & Scrabster, North & West Coast, Thurso to Durness, Durness, Dur-ness to Ullapool, Ullapool, Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh, Kyle of Lochalsh, the Great Glen, Skye, Kyleakin (Caol Acain), Broadford (An T-Ath Leathann), Armadale & Sleat, Isleornsay, Elgol (Ealaghol), Cuillin Hills, Minginish, Portree (Port Righ), Dunvegan (Dun Bheagain), Duirinish & Waternish, Trotternish, Raasay, Outer Hebrides, Lewis (Leodhais), Harris (Na Hearadh), Berneray (Bearnaraigh), North Uist (Uibhist A Tuath), Benbecula (Beinn Na Faoghla), South Uist (Uibhist A Deas), Barra (Barraigh).

REVIEW: Lonely Planet Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks travel guide

REVIEW: Lonely Planet Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks travel guide

Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks travel guide

With fierce granite mountains brooding over high-altitude lakes, the Sierra Nevada is an exquisite topographic barrier enclosing magnificent natural landscapes and an adventurer’s wonderland. Lonely Planet Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Go fishing in Yosemite Valley; canoeing and kayaking in Mammoth Lakes, or horseback riding in King's Canyon; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Michael Grosberg explains why he loves the Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. "When city life gets claustrophobic, the Sierra Nevada national parks beckon me. Whether driving down Kings Canyon Scenic Byway or hiking a mountain trail, the scale appears otherworldly, like being in an Albert Bierstadt painting or a CGI version of the American West. On the eastern side, where the desert meets snowcapped peaks, the road and the landscape seem endless and the contrast feels liberating. Being in the backcountry, whether in a national park or other wilderness area, my thoughts become effortlessly meditative as the rhythm of my pace and the challenge of the terrain are the only concerns."

Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks' Top 10

1. Sping Waterfalls

2. Tuolumne Meadows Tioga Road

3. Climbing Half Dome

4. Giant Forest

5. El Capitan

6. Mt Whitney the John Muir Trail

7. Kings Canyon Scenic Byway

8. Bodie State Historic Park

9. Mariposa Grove

10. Yosemite High Sierra Camps

Inside the Lonely Planet Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Travel Guide:

- User-friendly 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, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations

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

- Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, conservation

- Over 42 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout

- Useful features - Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight Hikes

Coverage Includes: Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, King's Canyon Point, Badger Pass, Wawona, Tuolumne Meadows, Hetch Hetchy, Sierra National Forest and more

Curator: Michael Grosberg

Writers: Jade Bremner

Get to the heart of Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and begin your journey now!

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REVIEW: Lonely Planet Great Smoky National Park travel guide

REVIEW: Lonely Planet Great Smoky National Park travel guide

Great Smoky National Park travel guide

Get back to nature among mist-shrouded peaks, shimmering waterfalls and lush forests in the great American wilderness. Lonely Planet’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike on the mother of all footpaths, the Appalachian Trail, cycle through the beautiful, historic valley of Cades Cove, and learn how early settlers made ends meet at the Mountain Farm Museum – all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Regis St Louis explains why he loves the Great Smoky National Parks. "I have fond memories of coming to the park as a young boy and experiencing the wonderment of nature for the first time: thundering waterfalls, towering trees that reached high into the sky and fern-lined streams full of salamanders. Years later, after returning with my own children, I realised these biologically rich forests have lost none of their magic. The Smokies have so many different facets - from the hundreds of miles of hiking trails to the myriad cascades and breathtaking mountaintop views - it's hard not to be filled with wonder after a trip here."

Great Smoky Mountains National Parks' Top 10

1. Clingmans Dome

2. Appalachian Trail

3. Mt LeConte

4. Newfound Gap Road

5. Waterfalls

6. Cades Cove

7. Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

8. Alum Cave Bluffs

9. Cataloochee

10. Rafting the Pigeon River

Inside Lonely Planet’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park:

- 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 - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Coverage Includes: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, around the park: Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and more

Curator: Amy C Balfour

Writers: Kevin Raub, Regis St Louis, Greg Ward

Get to the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and begin your journey now!

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REVIEW: Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

REVIEW: Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

Connect with the mystery and mysticism of southern Utah in this fantastic and wild landscape of sand, stone and sky. Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon& National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike the Cable Mountain trail in Zion, ride a horse or mule through Bryce or go swimming or tubing in Zion's Virgin River; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Greg Benchwick explains why he loves the Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks. "The desert of southern Utah has a magic to it that ignites the imagination and the soul in a way no other place on earth can. When I come to Utah's national parks, I skip, I jump, I explore with the same fire, creativity and energy I had as a boy. Its my spiritual home, and I'm certain that somehow in the cosmic scheme of things, I was born from the vast, stark and beautiful land of towering sandstone cliffs, azure skies, mesas, prickly-sharp plants and soft red sand."

Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks' Top 10

1. Angels Landing

2. The Narrows

3. Mountain Biking in Moab

4. Las Vegas

5. Fairyland Loop

6. Canyonlands

7. Fiery Furnace

8. Canyoneering

9. Capitol Reef

10. Highway 12

Inside the Lonely Planet Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks Travel Guide:

- User-friendly 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, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations

- Focused on the best - hikes, drives, and cycling tours

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

- Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservation

- Over 65 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout

- Useful features - Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight Hikes

Coverage Includes: Zion National Park, St George, Snow Canyon State Park, Cedar City, Glendale, Bryce Canyon& National Park, Red Canyon, Panguitch, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and more

Curator: Christopher Pitts

Writers: Greg Benchwick

Get to the heart of Zion & Bryce Canyon& National Parks and begin your journey now!

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REVIEW: New Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton travel guide

REVIEW: New Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton travel guide

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With its raging geysers and howling wolf packs, Yellowstone stands as one last pocket of a wild, primeval America. 

Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spot wolves and grizzlies in Lamar Valley, watch geysers erupt in Old Faithful and Upper Geyser Basin, or get out on the water in a kayak or canoe at Jackson Lake.

Lonely Planet writer Carolyn McCarthy explains why she loves Yellowstone & Grand Teton. "I've seen a wolf pack claim a bounding pronghorn, watched grizzly shake off after his alpine swim, and logged long backcountry miles to see peaks lapping to the horizon. At a time when the natural world is facing serious pressure, the Greater Yellowstone region remains one of the last intact ecosystems of the northern hemisphere. This is the great American wilderness. See for yourself - it's nothing short of sublime. yellowstone and the Tetons are nature as it is meant to be: both powerful and restorative."

Yellowstone & Grand Teton Top 10

1. Wildlife-Spotting in the Lamar Valley

2. Old Faithful Upper Geyser Basin

3. Paddling the Teton's Alpine Lakes

4. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

5. Backpackingthe Tetons

6. Museum of theRockies

7. Climbing the Grand Teton

8. Grand Prismatic Spring

9. Moose-Watching

10. Skiing Jackson Hole or Big Sky

Inside the Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks Travel Guide:

- User-friendly 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, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations

- Focused on the best - hikes, drives, and cycling tours

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

- Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, conservation

- Over 47 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout

- Useful features - Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight Hikes

Coverage Includes: Yellowstone National Park area, Mammoth Country, Roosevelt Country, Canyon Country, Lake Country, Norris, Geyser Country, Bechler Region, Grand Teton National Park area, Jackson and more

Curator: Bradley Mayhew

Writers: Carolyn McCarthy, Christopher Pitts

Get to the heart of Yellowstone & Grand Teton with this trusted guide and begin your adventure now!

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REVIEW: New Lonely Planet Seoul travel guide

REVIEW: New Lonely Planet Seoul travel guide

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Fashion- and technology-forward but also deeply traditional, Seoul mashes up palaces, temples, cutting-edge design and mountain trails, all to a nonstop K-Pop beat.

Lonely Planet’s Seoul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk along the long-buried Cheonggyecheon stream, wander the labyrinthine streets of Bukchon Hanok Village and try some lip-smacking local cuisine at Gwangjang Market – all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Philip Tang explains why he loves Seoul. "Seoul sparkles with design magic. I'm bewitched by the fancy threads of Apgujeong with its angles all in the right place, but the real heart-stealer is the city's knack for fashioning a hanok into a cutting-edge makgeolli hang-out, or a palace into the moonlit dining hall where I feasted on royal cuisine. I'll peer across Gangnam's slinky skyscrapers from the quiet of a sky-high temple, or scoff kimchi tacos in green spaces converted from oil tankers and highway overpasses, which might suggest NYC or Tokyo. Yet every temple eave, hotteok and K-Indie tune reminds me, I'm in Seoul."

Seoul Top 10

1. Bukchon Hanok Village

2. Changdeokgung

3. Gwangjang Market

4. NSeoul Tower Namsan

5. Lotus Lantern Festival

6. Hongdae

7. Seoul City Wall

8. Cheong-gye-cheon

9. Dongdaemun

10. The DMZ

Inside Lonely Planet’s Seoul:

Full 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, religion, cuisine, politics

Coverage Includes: Myeong-dong, Gangnam, Apgujeong, Dongdaemun, Itaewon, Insa-dong, Yongsan-gu, Jung-gu, Hongdae, Sinchon, Edae, Yeouido, Namsan, Gwanghwamun, Jongno-gu, Jamsil, Daehangno, Seongbuk-dong

Curator: Thomas O'Malley

Writers: Phillip Tang

Get to the heart of Seoul with this trusted guide and begin your adventure now!

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REVIEW: The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget

REVIEW: The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget

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Mystical ancientwonders, jaw dropping natural marvels, dazzling tropical beaches and the world's most exhilarating street party: South America is an independent traveller's dream, a vast and fascinating continent of countless highlights and truky epic journeys. From the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu to the modern metropolis of Buenos Aires, this fully updated Rough Guide shows you how to have the time of your life without blowing your budget. Got a sense of adventure? Let's go.

South America's Top 10

1. Inca Trail, Peru

2. Carretera Austral, Chile

3. Valparaiso, Chile

4. Historic Centre, Salvador, Brazil

5. Cusco, Peru

6. The Pntanal, Brazil

7. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

8. Amazon Basin, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru

9. Pisco Sours, Chile and Peru

10. Asuncion, Paraguay

Discover this dazzling continent with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to sample the street food at Paraguay’s Mercado 4, spot a giant turtle in Ecuador’s Galápagos, or strut your stuff in Brazil’s Carnaval parades, The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way -without blowing your budget.

Inside the Rough Guide to South America on a Budget:

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 Brasilía’s airplane-shaped network or Cusco’s ancient streets without needing to get online.

Stunning images – a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.

Ideas – Rough Guides’ rundown of South America’s best sights and experiences.

Itineraries – carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.

Detailed regional coverage – whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way.

Areas covered include : Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Ecuador; The Guianas; Paraguay; Peru; Uruguay; Venezuela.

Attractions include : Cañón de Colca, Peru; Easter Island, Chile;Iguazú Falls, Argentina; Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia; The Amazon, Brazil; ThePantanal, Brazil; Kaieteur Falls, Guyana.

Basics – essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, and more.

Background information – a language section to help you get by in Spanish and Portuguese

Authors: Steph Dyson, Nick Edwards, Sara Humphreys, Daniel Jacobs, Anna Kaminski, Stephen Keeling, Shafik Meghji, Sorrel Moseley-Williams, Todd Obolsky, Daniel Schechter, Iain Stewart, Madelaine Triebe and Chris Wallace

Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget

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REVIEW: The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget

REVIEW: The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget

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Perfect beaches, jaw-dropping islands, smoking volcanoes and sizzling food: Southeast Asia is an alluring and affordable destination that offers months of adventure. Whether you're zooming through Bangkok on a tuk-tuk, exploring the ancient temples of Angkor, discovering remote villages in Myanmar or diving the reefs of Borneo, this fully updated Rough Guide will help you make the most of this incredible region. Packed with budget tips, itineraries and insider reviews for the ultimate trip.

Rough Guide intrepid authors have trekked, cycled and snorkelled from Bali to Myanmar, seeking out the best-value guesthouses, activities and restaurants. In-depth reviews of budget accommodation and eating are combined with some choice “treat yourself” options allowing you to rough it in a beach hut one minute or kick back in a hip bar the next. Easy to follow transport advice and budget tips are combined with unrivalled background on all the things you simply can’t miss, whether you’re beach-hopping in Bali, exploring the ruins of Angkor Wat or venturing to the stilt-villages of Myanmar’s Inle Lake. Make the most of your Asian adventure with The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget.

Covers: Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong & Macau, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

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REVIEW: New Lonely Planet Malta & Gozo travel guide

REVIEW: New Lonely Planet Malta & Gozo travel guide

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Malta packs glorious variety into its small archipelago. You’ll find prehistoric temples, fossil-studded cliffs, hidden coves, thrilling scuba diving and a history of remarkable intensity. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Malta & Gozo, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Wander prehistoric temples, fossil-studded cliffs and hidden coves; explore an underwater world with a scuba diving or snorkelling trip; and discover a history of remarkable intensity. All with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Brett Atkinson Malta explains why she loves Malta & Gozo. "Malta is the Mediterranean's most surprising destination. I love exploring the Knights of St John's improbable historic fortress of Valletta, but also discovering the city's cosmopolitan restaurants, bars and galleries. Malta's coastline conceals coves perfect for swimming, and after an afternoon at the beach I look forward to meals packed with the influence of Malta's history and geography. Across on Gozo, massive churches rise from sun-caressed landscapes, and I like hiking clifftop paths past historical monuments to concealed bays. All this and more, an easy day trip from anywhere in the country."

Malta Top 10

1. Valletta

2. Hal Saflieni Hypogeum

3. II-Kastell

4. St John's Co-Cathedral

5. Mdina & Rabat

6. Blue Lagoon

7. Secret Coves

8. Vittoriosa's Backstreets

9. Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Temples

10. Diving

Inside Lonely Planet’s Malta & Gozo:

- 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, religion, cuisine, politics

Coverage Includes: Valletta, Marsaxlokk Victoria, Mdina, Dwejra, the Blue Lagoon, San Blas Bay, Gozo, Comino, Sliema, St. Julian’s, Paceville, the Dingli Cliffs, and more

Curator: Brett Atkinson

Get to the heart of Malta & Gozo with this trusted guide and begin your adventure now!

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REVIEW: The Rough Guide to Great Britain

REVIEW: The Rough Guide to Great Britain

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Viking knees-ups, crumbling castles and dizzyingly diverse cities: for a small place, Great Britain packs a lot in. The long history of these islands is visible around every corner, in ancient stone circles and genteel seaside resorts, soot-blackened sites of Victorian industry and cutting-edge modern art galleries. Great Britain is full of surprises, and this fully updated Rough Guide will lead you down twisting alleyways, along precipitous coast paths and over heather-strewn moorland to find the very best it has to offer.

Great Britain's Top 10

1. The Gower Peninsula

2. Hampton Court Palace

3. Stonehenge

4. The Lake District

5. West Highland Railway

6. Whale-And-Dolphin-Watching

7. Southwold

8. Whitby

9. Oxford and Cambridge Colleges

10. The British Museum

Inside the the new Rough Guide to Great Britain

– 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 medieval lanes of York or Bath’s Georgian streets without needing to get online.

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

-Things not to miss – Rough Guides’ rundown of Britain’s best sights and experiences.

– Itineraries – carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.

– Detailed regional coverage- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way.

Areas covered include: London and the southeast; the Cotswolds; Bath, Bristol and the southwest; East Anglia; the Midlands and the Peak District; Leeds, Manchester and the northwest; Yorkshire; Newcastle and the northeast; Cardiff and South Wales; Snowdonia; Edinburgh and the Lothians; Glasgow and the Clyde; the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Attractions include: Hampton Court Palace; Oxford’s colleges; the Eden Project; Manchester’s Northern Quarter; Hadrian’s Wall; the Lake District; Portmeirion; Welsh castles; Edinburgh Festival and the West Highland Railway.

– Basics – essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals and events, sports and outdoor activities.

– Background information – a Contexts chapter devoted to history and film, plus recommended books.

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REVIEW: Lonely Planet Provence & the Côte d'Azur travel guide

REVIEW: Lonely Planet Provence & the Côte d'Azur travel guide

Provence & the Côte d'Azur travel guide

Whether you’re cruising the clifftop roads, sunbathing on the beaches or browsing the weekly markets, Provence and the Côte d’Azur are sexy, sun-drenched and seductive.

Lonely Planet’s Provence & the Côte d’Azur is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Try local cheese and wine in hilltop villages overlooking lavender fields, relax on the beaches of St-Tropez and try your luck in Monaco’s famous casino.

Lonely Planet writer Oliver Berry explains why he loves Provence & the Côte d'Azur. "For me, the pleasure of Provence is its variety. In just a single day you can have a whole holiday's worth of experiences: breakfast on the beach, a morning exploring Nice's old town, lunch at a country auberge, an afternoon touring the hills, a vineyard visit, an early-evening shot of pastis, a game of pétanque and then an unforgettable sunset over the foothills of the Alps. It was the first place in France I ever visited (at the tender age of two), and I've been coming back ever since. Somehow, I cant stat away for long."

Provence & the Côte d'Azur's Top 10

1. Marseille

2. Provencal Markets

3. The Luberon

4. The Camargue

5. Avignon

6. Arles

7. Gorges du Verdon

8. Aix-en-Provence

9. Les Calanques

10. St-Tropez

Inside Lonely Planet’s Provence & the Côte d’Azur:

- Full 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, religion, cuisine, politics

Coverage Includes: Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, the Camargue, Arles, Nice, Monaco, Menton, Cannes, St-Tropez, Toulon, Avignon, Hill Towns of the Luberon, Haute-Provence, Southern Alps, and more.

Get to the heart of Provence & the Côte d’Azur and begin your journey now!

REVIEW: The Rough Guide to Croatia

REVIEW: The Rough Guide to Croatia

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Foaming waterfalls, roman architecture, edgy urban culture: Croatia is a country that offers it all. As an increasingly popular destination, Croatia retains an authentic character with its crumbling palaces, idyllic islands and, undoubtedly, the best nightlife in the Adriatic. Plus, there's a plethora of eccentric bars in Dubrovnik. Taste biscuits and sweets in Korcula, take in the maritime panoramas from Vis’s Mount Hum or head to the Museum of Broken Relationships and sailable seas are what you're after, then it's time to start planning your trip with this fully updated Rough Guide.

Croatia's Top 10

1. Plitvice Lakes National Park

2. Pula Amphitheatre

3. Sunsets in Zadar

4. Hvar The Island

5. Museum of Broken Relationships

6. Sea-Kayaking

7. Čigoć

8. Šibenik

9. Walking Dubrovnik's Walls

10. Kornati Islands

Features of The Rough Guide to Croatia:

Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for every step of every kind of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Zagreb; Inland Croatia; Istria; the Kvarner Gulf; Northern Dalmatia; Split; the south Dalmatia coast; the southern Dalmatian islands; Dubrovnik.

Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides’ trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to Croatia.

Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clear numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Hvar, Rovinj and many more locations without needing to get online.

Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including Plitvice Lakes National Park’s sequence of foaming waterfalls and turquoise lakes and Zadar’s muddle of architectural styles, from Romanesque churches to Corinthian columns to glass-fronted café-bars.

Things not to miss: Rough Guides’ rundown of Hvar, Istria, Dubrovnik and Zagreb’s best sights and top experiences.

Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences.

Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more.

Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into Croatia, with coverage of history, music and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

– Covers: Zagreb, Inland Croatia, Istria, the Kvarner Gulf, Northern Dalmatia, Split and the south Dalmatian coast, the southern Dalmatian Islands, Dubrovnik and around.

Author: Jonathan Bousfield

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REVIEW: The Rough Guide to the Netherlands

REVIEW: The Rough Guide to the Netherlands

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This compact, but remarkably varied country offers myriad attractions, from its historic and innovative capital to the charming villages of the south and the pristine woods and sand dunes of its national parks. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the unrivalled art collections of the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, explore Delft’s pretty canals and historic streets or admire the sculptures in Hoge Veluwe National Park, sample its laid-back cafe culture or enjoy a stroll through the kaleidoscopic Keykenhof gardens, this fully updated Rough Guide tells you all you need to know and will show you the perfect places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.

Top 10

1. Amserdam Noord and the eastern Docklands

2. Indonesian Food

3. Cycling

4. Giethoorn

5. Texel

6. Den Haag the Hague

7. Rijksmuseum

8. Maastricht

9. Keukenhof Gardens

10. Hoge Veluwe National Park

Inside the Rough Guide to the Netherlands:

-Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for every step of every kind of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Zuid-Hollandand Utrecht, the north and the Frisian Islands, the eastern Netherlands, and the south and Zeeland.

-Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides’ trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to the Netherlands.

-Meticulous mapping: always full colour, with clear numbered, colour-coded keys. Navigate Zuid-Holland, the eastern Netherlands and many more locations without needing to get online.

-Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including picturesque Overijssel and the striking urban landscape of Amsterdam Noord.

Things not to miss: Rough Guides’ rundown of Amsterdam, the Hague, Haarlem and the Frisian Islands’ best sights and top experiences.

-Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences.

Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more.

Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into the Netherlands, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

Authors: Martin Dunford, Magdalena Helsztynska

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REVIEW: New Lonely Planet Barcelona city guide

Lonely Planet Barcelona city guide

Barcelona city guide

Lonely Planet’s Barcelona is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Savour the best of New Catalan cuisine, yell for your team at Camp Nou stadium, and crane your neck at the weird and wonderful architecture of La Sagrada Familia. Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture and a world-class drinking and dining scene.

Sally Davies I've lived all over Spain, and there is no part that does not have something unique to offer, but when i first came to barcelona i was charmed not only by its medieval splendour, endless beaches and spectacular architecture - all of which is amply documented - but by its countless eccentricities. by its fibreglass giants, who stroll the streets seemingly regardless of the occasion. by its fire-breathing dragons, skittering perilously through the crowds. by its peculiar language, its folk dancing, its human castles. and somehow, without ever really meaning to. i found i had made it my home.

Barcelona's Top 10

1. La Sagrada Familia

2. New Catalan Cuisine

3. Museu Picasso

4. Modernista Architecture

5. Camp Nou

6. Mercat de la Boqueria

7. Strolling la Rambla

8. La Catedral

9. Nightlife in Sant Antoni

10. Magical Montjuic

Inside Lonely Planet’s Barcelona:

- 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, cuisine, politics
- Over 30 maps for easy navigation

Coverage Includes: La Rambla, Barri Gòtic, El Raval, La Ribera, Barceloneta, La Sagrada Família, Gracia, Park Güell, Camp Nou, Pedralbes, La Zona, Montjuïc, Poble Sec, Sant Antoni, and more

Get to the heart of Barcelona and begin your journey now!