Explore ghostly Pompeii with Lonely Planet Southern Italy travel guide

Italy’s peeling, sun-bleached south is the country at its most ancient, soulful and sensual. Down here, the ruins are older, the lunches longer, and the landscapes wilder and more intense. Lonely Planet is your passport to Southern Italy, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Southern Italy travel guide - 5th edition

Hike along the Amalfi Coast, explore ghostly Pompeii, and launch into Naples’ hip bar scene and culinary riches; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Cristian Bonetto describes why he loves Southern Italy. "Southern Italy is like the Slow Food of Travel. While much of Europe marches to an increasingly homogenised beat, this corner of the continent dances to its own hypnotic tune. Melancholy folk songs still fill the air, eyeshadow is applied thick and bright, and hearts are proudly worn on sleeves. Many of my fondest travel memories have been formed here: epic Sunday lunches to the sound of Pino Daniele; hot winds whistling through ancient temples; quiet swims in milky blue waters. I might hail from the north, but my heart belongs to the Mezzogiorno."

Chicago - Gold Coast (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Gold Coast has been home to the wealthiest Chicagoans for over a century. Sights-wise, the 360° Chicago observatory and Museum of Contemporary Art are the top atten-tion-grabbers.

Chicago - Gold Coast (PDF Chapter)

- get high by soaring up in the 20mph elevator to the 96th-floor Signature Lounge for tall drinks and sparkling views

- maps

- peruse the Museum of Contemporary Art’s avant-garde paintings, sculptures and videos by day,
then stick around for an experimental performance in the theater at night

- transport

- ogle Astor Street, the genteel mansions where Chicago’s rich and powerful have lived since the 1880s

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.

San Francisco - Nob Hill & Russian Hill (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Summit San Francisco’s twin downtown hills and you’ll discover everyone’s heads are in the clouds – billionaires and penniless poets, rock stars and rock-star chefs, urban hikers and spiritual seekers. Just follow your own bliss and watch the Bay Bridge lights twinkle.

San Francisco - Nob Hill & Russian Hill (PDF Chapter)

- see San Francisco as the Mexican muralist maestro did – a fascinating work in progress – at the Diego Rivera Gallery

- maps

- see North Beach unfurl below you like a magic carpet from Vallejo Street Steps, hovering between the Bay Bridge and downtown skyscrapers

- transport

- leap off the Powell-Hyde cable car to photograph Lombard Street’s famous switch-backs

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Shopping.

Vancouver & Victoria - Downtown & West End (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Vancouver’s bustling heart occupies an ocean-fringed peninsula that divides into three: the grid-pattern city center of glass towers fanning from the intersection of Granville and West Geor-gia Sts; the West End’s well-maintained residential streets; and Stanley Park, Canada’s finest urban green space.

Vancouver & Victoria - Downtown & West End (PDF Chapter)

- stroll or cycle the winding perimeter pathway of Stanley Park Seawall for incredible views of the forest-fringed ocean

- maps

- spot the multiple ocean- and transport-themed motifs on the exterior of Marine Building, an art-deco skyscraper masterpiece, then duck inside to peruse the grand marble lobby

- transport

- nose around the antique-lined rooms of handsome Roedde House Museum, an evocative reminder of well-to-do yesteryear Vancouver

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & Activities.

Dublin - Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Grafton St and its surrounding precinct are a flexible feast of activities and sights, but it’ll take you two days to even begin to do them justice – and much longer to get to the heart of this part of the city.

Dublin - Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

- bask quietly in the aesthetic glow of the magnificent collection at Chester Beatty Library, one of the finest museums in Ireland

- maps

- stare in wonderment at the colourful pages of the Book of Kells, the world’s most famous illuminated gospel, before visiting the Old Library’s majestic Long Room.

- transport

- enjoy a sunny, summer afternoon on the grass of St Stephen’s Green, where Dubliners come to rest, romance and remind themselves of what makes life worth living

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & Activities.

Explore the Great Masurian Lakes with Lonely Planet Poland travel guide

Picturesque cities such as Kraków and Gdańsk vie with energetic Warsaw for your urban attention. Elsewhere, woods, rivers, lakes and hills beckon for some fresh-air fun. Lonely Planet is your passport to Poland, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Poland travel guide - 9th edition

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Explore the nightlife of Kraków’s Kazimierz, learn about the country’s history in Warsaw’s museums; and stroll Gdańsk’s medieval lanes all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Simon Richmond describes why he loves Poland. "Family and friends connections first brought me to Poland, nearly 30 years ago. Even in those more challenging times I remember being impressed by the country's effort to rebuild itself, as witnessed in the amazing reconstruction of Warsaw's Old Town and the preservation of historic locations such as Krakow and Gdansk. today, Poland is one of Europe's economic star performers. Creative energy is abundant in the urban areas, but progress hasn't come at the expense of the beautiful countryside, which, for adventurous travellers, remains a playground of forests, beaches and mountains."

Montreal & Quebec City - Old Montreal (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

On the edge of the St Lawrence River, Old Montréal is the city’s birthplace, composed of pic-turesque squares, grand old-world architecture, galleries, shops and eateries – and a dense concentration of camera-toting tourists.

Montreal & Quebec City - Old Montreal (PDF Chapter)

- soak up the beautiful craftwork and soaring architecture of the city’s spiritual jewel, Basilique Notre-Dame

- maps

- take in a circus performance, river cruise, or waterfront stroll at the Vieux-Port de Montréal

- transport

- get your bearings amid heritage architecture and a monument to Montréal’s founder in Place d’Armes

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & Activities.

Get lost in the lanes of Rhodes’ Old Town with Lonely Planet Greek Islands travel guide

The Greek islands ignite the imagination and satisfy the soul with a history laced in mythical tales and told through ancient, sun-bleached ruins.

Greek Islands travel guide - 11th edition

Lonely Planet is your passport to Greek Islands, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Get lost in the lanes of Rhodes’ Old Town, enter the otherworldly caldera of Nisyros Volcano, and sample your way through the freshest Cretan cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Kate Armstrong describes why she loves the Greek Islands. "Greek island hopping is thrilling. Sure, the exhilaration comes in discovering each island's 'best' tiny beach cove and off-the-radar turquoise waters, but it's far more profound than that. Every time I disembark a ferry, it's like encountering a new country: the aromas of wild herbs the sage of Ikaria, (the thyme of rugged Kalymnos), the taste of a Tyropita (cheese pie) on Alonnisos, the blue and white churches of Sifnos, the streetscapes of Nisyros, the archaeological treasures of Crete. and then there's the proud, welcoming islanders themselves."

Experience the elegant Acropolis with Lonely Planet Greece travel guide

Hedonists rejoice! Ancient ruins piercing blue skies, the balmy Aegean lapping an endless coastline, and a culture alive with passionate music and wonderful cuisine – Greece is all this and much more. Lonely Planet is your passport to Greece, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Greece travel guide Lonely Planet

Experience the elegant Acropolis, regal on its hilltop, the soaring pillars of rock at magnificent Meteora and Ancient Delphi lit by the early morning sun; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Simon Richmond describes why he loves Greece. "Greece was one of the first countries that I visited in my youth. Like many European travellers, I was drawn by its ancient culture, sunny skies, azure seas and general affordability. On arrival I also discovered that Greek cuisine was superb - all those fresh, healthy ingredients! - that its mountainous landscape meant you could downhill ski as well as water ski around islands, and that the locals were a super friendly and sociable lot. Nothing has changed on all those scores. Greece remains the perfect holiday destination."

Enjoy Galway’s tuneful streets with Lonely Planet Ireland's Best Trips

Your main reason for visiting? Most likely to experience Ireland of the postcard. Lonely Planet is your passport to Ireland’s Best Trips, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Ireland's Best Trips Lonely Planet

Explore Dublin’s rich Georgian heritage, Connemara’s patchwork of country roads, and Galway’s tuneful streets and inviting pubs; all with your trusted travel companion.

Ireland - Dublin (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

A small capital with a huge reputation, Dublin’s mix of heritage and hedonism won’t disappoint. Beyond the city limits, County Dublin’s villages have, for the most part, retained their distinct character despite being largely absorbed into the suburban conurbation.

Ireland - Dublin (PDF Chapter)

- take in the Book of Kells and stunning Old Library on the grounds of Trinity College

- maps

- bask in the glow of the magnificent Chester Beatty Collection

- transport

- explore layers of Dublin’s history in the restored Georgian buildings on Henrietta Street

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Malahide, Dalkey, Howth.

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Swim in the Blue Lagoon with Insight Guides Iceland

Iceland offers not only a wealth of natural wonders, from glaciers to geysers, but also a rich mine of history and literature.

Insight Guides Iceland (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Iceland is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Northern Lights, Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon, and cultural gems like Puffin-spotting on the coast at Borgarfjorour-Eystri, Vik and Latrabjarg, the attractive harbour at Heimaey, and the spectacular Geysir, which gave its name to all the world's geysers.

Iceland Top 10

1. Northern Lights

2. Blue Lagoon

3. Reykjavik

4. Heimaey

5. Whale-Watching

6. Puffin-Spotting

7. Geysir and Gullfoss

8. Jökulsárlón

9. Þórsmörk

10. lsafjorour

Swimming and seafood, art and archipelagos with the New Rough Guide to Croatia

The Rough Guides Croatia travel guide

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 and quirky art in Zagreb to take in, too. If rustic cuisine and sailable seas are what you're after, then it's time to start planning your trip with this fully updated Rough Guide.

Croatia travel guide

Discover Croatia with this comprehensive, entertaining, ‘tell it like it is’ Rough Guide, packed with exhaustive practical information and our experts’ honest independent recommendations.
Whether you plan to taste biscuits and sweets in Korcula, take in the maritime panoramas from Vis’s Mount Hum or head to the Museum of Broken Relationships, The Rough Guide to Croatia will show you the perfect places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.

Croatia Top 10

1. Plitvice Lakes National Park

2. Pula Amphitheatre

3. Sunsets in Zadar

4. Hvar: The Island

5. Museums of Broken Relationships

6. Sea-Kayaking

7. Čigoč

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

Navigate through Rome’s historic treasures with Lonely Planet's NEW Italy travel guide

Home to many of the world’s greatest works of art, architecture and gastronomy, Italy elates, inspires and moves like no other. Lonely Planet is your passport to Italy, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Click HERE to buy the Lonely Planet Italy travel guide

Navigate through Rome’s countless artistic and historic treasures, travel the skinny streets and waterways of Venice, and tour Tuscany’s undulating landscape of cypress trees and olive groves; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Nicola Williams describes why she loves Italy. "Italy won me over many moons ago - and when the nearby shores of Lake Geneva became home a decade ago my heart sang. suddenly, Il Bel Paese was an easy motor from home through the Traforo del Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc Tunnel), ushering in chic ski flits to Courmayeur, city breaks in Venice and Milan, foodie weekends hunting white truffles and exploring fine reds in Piemonte, family road trips with the bambini to tuscany. Umbria, Sicily and Puglia in the hot south...Wildly diverse, soulful, passionate and deeply earth-driven, this country's extraordinary variety never fails to thrill and inspire."

Italy Top 10

1. Eternal Rome

2. Virtuoso Venice

3. Touring Tuscany

4. Ghostly Pompeii

5. Amalfi Coast

6. Murals & Mosaics

7. Tackling the Dolomites

8. Mighty Masterpieces

9. Devouring Emilia-Romagna

10. Neapolitan Street Life

Gaze in awe at the Sistine Chapel ceiling with Lonely Planet's NEW Rome city guide

A heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and charismatic cities. Lonely Planet is your passport to Rome, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Click HERE to buy the Lonely Planet's Rome city guide

Feel the drama at the Colosseum, gaze in awe at the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and feel small under the vast dome of the Pantheon; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Duncan Garwood describes why he loves Rome. "As much as its obvious beauty, what I love about Rome are its details: the cobbled lanes and hidden corners, the towering pine trees and vivid colours, the aroma of freshly ground coffee wafting out of cafes. the city's streets and piazzaz are an endless source of entertainment to me, even after almost two decades of living here, and I still get a kick out of seeing places I read about as a schoolkid. I'm also a big fan of roman cuisine, and there's little I love more than a long lunch at a favourite trattoria."

Rome Top 10

1. Colosseum

2. Vatican Museums

3. Pantheon

4. Museo e Galleria Borghese

5. St Peter's Basilica

6. Via Appia Antica

7. Trastevere

8. Roman Forum

9. Trevi Fountain

10. Piazza Navona

Explore the Osa Peninsula with the Insight Guides Costa Rica

Amid the turmoil that often characterizes Central America, Costa Rica is a land more at peace with itself and nature.

Insight Guides Costa Rica (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Costa Rica is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Punta Uva, Manuel Antonio National Park and Tortuguero Canals, and cultural gems like the Osa Peninsula, the remotest and most biodiverse area of the southern Pacific, the Museo del Oro Precolombino, Central America's largest treasury of ancient gold artifacts, and the picture-perfect Arenal Volcano.

Costa Rica Top 10

1. Tarrazú Coffee

2. Tarrazú  Uva

3. Manuel Antonio National Park

4. Tortuguero Canals

5. Canopy Tour

6. Osa Peninsula

7. San José Museums

8. Las Pailas Trail

9. Arenal Volcano

10. Resplendent Quetzal

Ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad with Insight Guides USA: The South

The romance of the south has not gone with the wind - instead, there's a fresh breeze of creativity blowing.

Insight Guides USA: The South (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, Insight Guide USA: The South, is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of the Southeaster States, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Nashville, Richmond, Carolina, Charleston, Memphis and cultural gems like Civil War sites and NASA centres.

USA: The South Top 10

1. World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta

2. The Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, Alabama

3. US Space and Rocket Center Museum, Huntsville

4. The Robert Johnson Cross Roads, Mississippi

5. New Orlean's French Quarter

6. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, North Carolina

7. Central High School, Arkansas

8. Shenandoah Caverns, Virginia

9. Beale Street, Memphis

10. The Spoleto Festival, South Carolina

Explore Tierra de Fuego with Insight Guides Chile & Easter Islands

From searing desert heat to sub-antarctic chills, with volcanoes, lakes, and geysers along the way, the natural world makes its presence strongly felt in Chile.

Insight Guides Chile & Easter Islands (Travel Guide eBook)

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, Insight Guide Chile and Easter Island, is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Chile, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine, Easter Island, Tierra de Fuego and the Colchagua Wine Valley, together with hidden cultural gems like the chucrches of Chiloe.

1. Atacama Desert

2. Valparaiso

3. Volcán Villarrica

4. Vorres del Paine

5. Chile's Southern Fjords

6. The Churches of Chiloé

7. The Colchagua Wine Valley

8. Tierra del Fuego

9. Palacio de la Moneda

10. Easter Island

Visit the Montserrat Volcano Observatory with Insight Guides Caribbean: The Lesser Antilles

Stay a while in the sunny Caribbean and you will discover a rainbow of cultures and a rich and exciting history.

Insight Guides Caribbean: The Lesser Antilles (Travel Guide eBook)

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to the Caribbean is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Pitons, Harrison's Cave and the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, and cultural gems like the delightful Frigate Bird Sanctuary in Barbuda, the nesting place for thousands of stunningly gorgeous birds, the 17th-century British fort at St Kitts & Nevis, which offers stupendous views from its perch on a volcanic plug, and the unforgettable experience of night-time turtle watching at various sites including Dominica, St Lucia and Trinidad.

Caribbean: The Lesser Antilles Top 10

1. Pitons, St Lucia

2. Harrison's Cave, Barbados

3. Kurá Hulanda Museum, Curaçau

4. Montserrat Volcano Observatory

5. Frigate Bird Sanctuary, Barbuda

6. Brimstone Hill Fortress, St Kitts & Nevis

7. The Baths, Virgin Gorda, BVI

8. waitukubuli trail, dominica

9. Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua

10. Night-Time Turtle Watching

See Basilica di San Marco lit by the setting sun with Lonely Planet Venice & the Veneto city guide

Imagine the audacity of building a city of marble palaces on a lagoon – and that was only the start. Lonely Planet is your passport to Venice & the Veneto, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Venice & the Veneto city guide

See Basilica di San Marco lit by the setting sun, feel the drama at Opera at Teatro La Fenice, or shop for creations of Venetian artisans; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Paula Hardy describes why she loves Venice & the Veneto. "My love of Venice begins with the lagoon in which it stands. Although often overlooked, this 550-sq-km shallow bowl is as great a marvel of engineering as San Marco's golden domes. Every palace and every person is reflected in its teal-coloured waters, creating the mirage-like double image that lends the city its magical quality. Not only has it inspired the extraordinary physical fabric of the city and countless creative and technological inventions, but it also shapes the unconventional and creative spirit of all who reside here. Therein lie possibilities barely imagined in other cities."

Venice & the Veneto Top 10

1. Basilica di San Marco

2. Palazzo Ducale

3. Tintoretto's Heaven on Earth

4. Opera at Teatro la Fenice

5. Gallerie Dell'Accademia

6. La Biennale di Venezia

7. Basillica di Santa Maria Assunta

8. Venetian Artisans

9. Padua's Scrovegni Chapel

10. Verona

Explore Quebec City with Insight Guides Canada

Charles Dickens once described Canada as a land of "hope and promise" Today it is that and more a land of exuberant cities, breathtaking scenery, and diverse cultures.

Insight Guides Canada (Travel Guide eBook): (Travel Guide with free eBook)

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Canada is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Quebec City, Niagara Falls and Stanley Park, and cultural gems like the Polar Bear Capital, the spectacular Cabot Trail and the biggest rodeo in the world, the Calgary Stampede.

Canada Top 10

1. Québec City

2. Polar Bear Capital

3. Niagara Falls, Ontario

4. Québec City Winter Carnival

5. T. Rex Discovery Centre

6. The Cabot Trail

7. Stanley Park

8. The Aurora Borealis

9. Calgary Stampede (July)

10. Signal Hill, St John's, Newfoundland

Hit boutiques and bars in Gastown with Lonely Planet Vancouver & Victoria city guide

Explorable neighborhoods, drink-and-dine delights, and memorable cultural and outdoor activities framed by striking vistas – there are endless reasons to fall for this ocean-fringed metropolis. Lonely Planet is your passport to Vancouver & Victoria, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Vancouver & Victoria city guide

Hit boutiques and bars in Gastown, stroll along tree-fringed Stanley Park Seawall, and stock up on picnic supplies at Granville Island Public Market; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer John Lee describes why he loves Vancouver & Victoria. "Forest trails, tiny hummingbirds and sunset-hugging beaches framed by ocean and mountain panoramas. I moved here 20 years ago, but I've never taken my eyes off Vancouver's unwavering natural charms. For me, it's this breathtaking backdrop that sets the glass-towered metropolis apart. But I'm still an urban lad and I've also enjoyed watching Vancouver become a grown-up city. From adventurous dining to thriving arts and culture, this young West Coast community keeps moving forward - and I don't just mean the delicious craft-beer scene (although, personally, that really helps)."

Vancouver & Victoria Top 10

1. Gastown

2. Stanley Park Seawall

3. Granville Island Public Market

4. Craft Beer

5. Grouse Mountain

6. Capilano Suspension Bridge

7. Chinatown

8. Asian Dining

9. Vancouver Art Gallery

10. Main Street

Visit the Gothic castle of Trakai with Insight Guides Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, each with its own strong individual identity and rich culture, are lands of vibrant capitals, exquisite architecture, pristine beaches and unspoilt rural landscapes.

Insight Guides Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Tallinn Old Town, Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation and Palmse Manor, and cultural gems like the imposing Gothic castle of Trakai, set on Lake Galve, the medieval fortress of Kuressaare on Saaremaa and the extraordinary Amber Musem in Palanga.

Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Top 10

1. Tallinn Old Town

2. Palmse Manor

3. Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

4. Gauja National Park

5. Art Nouveau, Riga

6. Saunas

7. Saaremaa

8. Trakai

9. The Curonian Spit

10. Amber Museum, Palanga

See the iconic landscape of Connemara with Insight Guides Ireland

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Ireland is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Giant's Causeway, Glendalough and the Glens of Antrim, and cultural gems like the iconic landscape of Connemara, the ancient tombs and rich flora of the Aran Islands, and the Rock of Cashel, a dramatic cluster of romantically ruined stone buildings dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries.

Insight Guides Ireland (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Ireland Top 10

1. The Giant's Causeway

2. Glendalough

3. Georgian Dublin

4. The Glens of Antrim

5. The Wild Atlantic Way

6. Connemara

7. Traditional Irish Music

8. The Burren

9. The Aran Islands

10. The Rock of Cashel

Enjoy the Palace of Versailles with Insight Guides France

It's capital may be one of the world's most celebrated cities of culture and a hard act to follow, but France's visitor appeal goes well beyond the charms of pairs.

Insight Guides France (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to France is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Paris, Mont-St-Michel and the Dordogne, and cultural gems like the extravagant Palace of Versailles, the pretty medieval towns of the Lot valley, and the beautiful Provence region, an inspiration for artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso.

France Top 10

1. Alsace

2. Versailles

3. Champagne

4. Mont-st-Michel

5. The Dordogne

6. Loire Valley Châteaux

7. Medieval Gems

8. Provence

9. Paris

10. French Cuisine

Catch live music in Portland with Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest travel guide

Lush forests, a pristine coastline, outrageously good food, crisp microbrews, and music and art galore – Pacific Northwesterners have it good and they don’t mind sharing. Lonely Planet is your passport to Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest travel guide

Catch live music in Portland, hike through flower meadows in Mt Rainier National Park, and explore museums and nightlife in Vancouver, BC; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Becky Ohlsen describes why she loves Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest. "For a bookish girl who also enjoys a good craft brew in a dimly lit bar, the pacific northeast is just about perfect: for much of the year, the weather conspires to make you want to curl up around a pint of stout and catch up on your reading. (People read a lot here, and they like talking about what they're reading). When you add in the unbelievable variety of outdoor fun - hiking trails through mossy forests, rugged beaches, pointy mountains, all those rivers - this part of the world is hard to beat."

Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest Top 10

1. Portland

2. Mt Rainer National Park

3. Vancouver, BC

4. Columbia River Gorge

5. Live Music

6. Orcas

7. Microbreweries

8. Space Needle

9. Native American Culture

10. Crater Lake National Park

Fall in love with Cefalù with Lonely Planet Sicily travel guide

Eternal crossroads of the Mediterranean, the gorgeous island of Sicily continues to lure travellers with its dazzling diversity of landscapes and cultural treasures. Lonely Planet is your passport to Sicily, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Sicily travel guide

Swoon at the layers of history in Syracuse, stroll around the Valley of the Temples, and fall in love with Cefalù; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Gregor Clark describes why he loves Sicily. "Decades after my first visit, I still find Sicily one of the world's most captivating places. Among the island's innumerable charms, here are a few personal favourites: the ever present scent of lemon trees, the purity of dawn light on terracotta walls, the colourful decrepitude of Palermo's markets, the drama of stromboli erupting against a darkening sky, the sense that history lurks always just around the next corner, the reflective marble glow of late-night Ortygia and Marsala streets, the lonely majesty of Segesta, the exotic flavours of Sicilian food and the island's endless cultural complexities."

Sicily Top 10

1. Syracuse

2. Valley of the Temples

3. Cefalù

4. Aeolian Islands

5. Palermo

6. Open-Air Performances

7. Markets

8. Villa Romana del Casale

9. Smouldering Volcanoes

10. Erice

Hear the blues at Rosa’s Lounge with Lonely Planet Chicago city guide

Steely skyscrapers, top chefs, rocking festivals – the Windy City will blow you away with its low-key cultured awesomeness. Lonely Planet is your passport to Chicago, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Chicago city guide

Wander the marble corridors of the Art Institute of Chicago, sample a range of global eats in buzzy restaurants, or hear the blues at Rosa’s Lounge; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Karla Zimmerman describes why she loves Chicago. "I've lived in Chicago for almost 30 years, and the skyline still kills me. Every time I take the train toward downtown it's like the buildings suddenly pop up and expand storybook-style. I never get bored here; there's something groovy happening nightly. Like tonight: should I listen to an Afrobeat ensemble playing at SummerDance, see free improv at the neighborhood dive bar, or watch a musical about the bubonic plague at a strorefront theater. Mostly I love how total strangers watching a Cubs or Hawks game in a bar become high-fiving pals by evening's end."

Chicago Top 10

1. Art Institute of Chicago

2. Global Eats

3. Millennium Park

4. Architecture Cruises

5. Blues & Rock

6. Public Art

7. Sky-High Views

8. Comedy Theater

9. Wrigley Field

10. Navy Pier

Visit the Guinness Storehouse with Lonely Planet Dublin city guide

A small capital with a huge reputation, Dublin has a mix of heritage and hedonism that will not disappoint. All you have to do is show up. Lonely Planet is your passport to Dublin, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Lonely Planet Dublin city guide

Find your perfect Dublin pub, see the Book of Kells at Trinity College library, and explore the city’s foodie scene; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Fionn Davenport describes why he loves Dublin. "At Dublin airport I get into a taxi. Within 10 minutes the driver and I know everything about each other. Where we were born, where we grew up, which football team we support. He gives me his potted view of why Irish politics is a waste of space, and I tell him what I liked about whatever destination I've just been to. That's Dublin for you, a city that dispenses with formalities and gets down to the nitty-gritty of every day existence. We may never see each other again, but in that moment we are friends."

Dublin Top 10

1. A Dublin Pub

2. Trinity College

3. National Museum of Ireland

4. Huge Lane Gallery, Dublin

5. Dining Scene

6. Kilmainham Gaol

7. Guinness Storehouse

8. Chester Beatty Library

9. St Stephen's Green

10. National Gallery

Stroll the cobblestoned streets of Old Montréal with Lonely Planet Montréal & Quebec city guide

Witness a French-infused city that’s in love with festivals, the arts, good food, living well and enjoying life to the hilt. Lonely Planet is your passport to Montreal & Quebec City, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Stroll the cobblestoned streets of Old Montréal, walk the forested paths of Parc du Mont-Royal, and wander galleries of treasures at Beaux-Arts de Montréal; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Phillip Tang describes why he loves Montreal & Quebec city. "The Frenchness of Montréal is no whisper. I'm always taken by the grungy francophone beat mixed into its music and film festivals. I love their thoughtful European appreciation of everything from theater and comedy, to pastries and bagels. I could linger hours in cafes and terraces in the wings of golden buildings, or stroll the entire city seeking street murals. Locals have enlightened me to Montréal's winter pleasures - its coziness, outdoor thrills and apple ice cider. And this city that's mastered winter also knows how to go nuts in summer."

Montréal & Quebec city Top 10

1. Old Montréal

2. Parc du Mont-Royal

3. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal

4. Old Port

5. Basilique Notre-Dame

6. Rue st-Denis

7. Canal de Lachine

8. Musical Montréal

9. Parc Jean-Drapeau

10. Marche Jean-Talon

Gorge on works of art in the Uffizi with Lonely Planet's NEW Florence & Tuscany travel guide

With its lyrical landscapes, world-class art and a superb cucina contadina (farmer’s kitchen), the Tuscan experience is perfectly in symbiosis with the land. Lonely Planet is your passport to Florence & Tuscany, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Scale the stairs in Florence’s Duomo, gorge on works of art in the Uffizi, and cruise the rolling hills of the Val d’Orcia; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Nicola Williams describes why she loves Florence & Tuscany. "Tuscany won me over at a farm in the Garfagnana. We were tucking into dinner when the farmer's wife rushed in mid-secondi and urged us to join her in the stable to watch a calf being born. Later, when she joyfully declared, "we'll call her Kaya after your daughter!", I was speechless. So my nine-year old now has a cow in Tuscany and I the honour of being privy to yet another intimacy of this wildly diverse, soulful, earth-driven region. This (and its truffles, Florence, aperitivo tradition, Renaissance art and Chianti wine) is why I love Tuscany."

Florence & Tuscany Top 10

1. The Duomo, Florence

2. Galleria Degli Uffizi, Florence

3. Val d'Orcia

4. Piazza del Campo, Siena

5. Chianti

6. Flavours of Tuscany

7. Medieval Festivals

8. Medieval Towers, San Gimignano

9. Hunting for Truffles

10. Relaxing in an Agriturismo

Get lost in Rethymno’s Old Quarter with Lonely Planet's NEW Crete travel guide

Crete is a tapestry of splendid beaches, ancient treasures and landscapes, weaving in vibrant cities and dreamy villages, where locals share their traditions, wonderful cuisine and generous spirit. Lonely Planet is your passport to Crete, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Rub shoulders with the ghosts of the Minoans at the Palace of Knossos, explore the labyrinthine lanes of Rethymno’s Old Quarter, and relax in the lakeside cafes of Agios Nikolaos; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Andrea Schulte-Peevers describes why she loves Crete. "With its mysteries tales of  Zeus, the Minoans and rebellious monks, Crete first captured my imagination when I was just a wee kid. When I finally set foot on the island, it instantly captured my heart. I fell in love with its kind and generous people, the spellbinding scenery, from pink beaches to snow-smothered peaks, and the incredible food that's so closely tied to the soil and the seasons. Crete feels big and intimate at once, letting me slow down while energising me anew every single day. It's a love story that continuous to evolve with each visit."

Crete Top 10

1. Palace of Knossos

2. Rethymno's Old Quarter

3. Agios Nikolas

4. Spinalonga Island

5. Iraklio Wine Country

6. Heraklion Archaeological Museum

7. Moni Preveli & Preveli Beach

8. Elafonisi Beach

9. Lasithi Plateau & Dikteon Cave

10. Hania's Old Town

Explore the Wild Atlantic Way with the NEW Lonely Planet Ireland travel guide

Ireland, a small island with a big reputation. Enjoy breath-taking landscapes and friendly, welcoming people – it’ll leave visitors floored but looking for more. Lonely Planet is your passport to Ireland with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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Grab a Guinness in a buzzing Dublin pub, spot local fishermen off rugged Kerry coastlines, or explore the charming Wild Atlantic Way, all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet writer Fionn Davenport describes why he loves Ireland. "I have always cherished Ireland's unvarnished informality, whose primary measure is friendliness. It's the casual encounters that spark conversation: the unprompted offers of assistance to those who appear lost or in need of help; the warm welcome that most visitors are greeted with. Whether you're north or south, in Dublin or in the deepest countryside, Irish informality dictates that your comfort trumps other social conventions. Cross an Irish hearth and straight away you'll most likely be offered tea...or something stronger. Don't even think about refusing."

Ireland Top 10

1. Dublin

2. Dingle, County Kerry

3. Connemara, County Galway

4. Causeway Coast

5. Wild Atlantic Way

6. The Pub

7. Ring of Kerry

8. Galway City

9. Traditional Music

10. Glendalough, County wicklow


Inside Lonely Planet’s Ireland 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 - history, the Irish way of life, music, Irish landscapes, politics, cuisine, local customs, outdoors pursuits, nightlife

- Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 89 colour maps

Coverage includes: Dublin, Wicklow & Kildare, Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, Limerick & Tipperary, Clare, Galway, Mayo & Sligo, County Donegal, Belfast

Writers: Neil Wilson, Isabel Albiston, Fionn Davenport, Belinda Dixon, Catherine Le Nevez

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

Take a boat trip to the Calanques with the NEW Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur

From the metropolis of Marseille to the village perché of Nice, Roman relics of Arles and vibrant art in St-Tropez, there are reasons aplenty to wind your way around Provence and the Cote d'Azur. Whether you want to mooch around rural markets, sip Bandol rose or hike through the Alpine wilderness, this fully updated Guide will help you make the most of a diverse and vibrant area. With this and so much more on offer, it truly is one of the most irresistible regions in France - we'll cheers to that.

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Discover Provence & the Côte d’Azur with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest and independent recommendations by our experts. Whether you plan to stroll the same peaceful streets as Van Gogh once did in Arles, take a boat trip to the Calanques, take in the towering Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard or wander down the maze-like alleyways in Simiane-la-Rotonde village, The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte d’Azur will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.

Provence & the Côte d'Azur Top 10

1. Château d'If

2. The Perched Village of Simiane-la-Rotonde

3. Pont Du Gard

4. Fondation Maeght

5. Luma Arles

6. Dinning Alfresco in Vieux, Nice

7. Marseille

8. Les Baux

9. Abbaye de Sénanque

10. The Gypsy Pilgrimage, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Discover the Wadi Rum desert with the NEW Rough Guide to Jordan

Jordan's stunning landscapes have been astounding travellers for centuries. From legendary desert backdrops in Wadi Rum to the breathtaking ruins of Petra, Jordan is bursting with beauty. With wilderness camping, jaw-dropping views of ancient villages and the chance to plunge into the Red Sea, Jordan is full of charm and is brimming with endless adventure. Fully updated and with detailed maps, this Rough Guide will take you to the very best of this historic and alluring land.

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Discover Jordan with this comprehensive, entertaining, ‘tell it like it is’ Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts’ honest and independent recommendations.

Whether you plan to go Red Sea diving, go hiking, discover the Wadi Rum desert or explore ancient cities, The Rough Guide to Jordan will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.

Jordan Top 10

1. Wadi Rum

2. Jordanian Cuisine

3. Ajloun

4. Baptism Site

5. Red Sea Diving and Snorkelling

6. Dana

7. The "Desert Castles"

8. Jerash

9. Hiking

10. Feynan Ecolodge

Features of The Rough Guide to Jordan:

– Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Amman, the Dead Sea and Baptism Site, Jerash and the north, the eastern desert, the King’s Highway, Petra, Aqaba and the southern desert.

– 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 Jordan.

– Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Petra, Amman and many more locations without needing to get online.

– Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including the stunning sweeping open desert in Wadi Rum and the never-ending highland cliffs in Dana.

– Things not to miss: Rough Guides’ rundown of Petra, Amman, the Baptism Site and the Dead Sea’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 Jordan, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

– Covers: Amman, the Dead Sea and Baptism Site, Jerash and the north, the eastern desert, the King’s Highway, Petra and Aqaba and the southern desert.

Visit the temples of Khajuraho with the NEW Rough Guide to India

India. There really is nowhere else quite like it. From the majestic snow-laden Himalayas and arid deserts of Rajasthan, to the chaotic metropolises of Delhi and Mumbai and the tranquil palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala, India is a land of contrasts that can simultaneously frustrate and inspire. Whatever you want to discover in this ancient and enigmatic country, this newly updated Rough Guide will help you make the most of your time in India.

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Discover India with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to look for leopards in Kanha National Park, visit the world’s greatest building, the Taj Mahal, or explore the immaculately preserved temples of Khajuraho, The Rough Guide to India will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.

India Top 10

1. Jaisalmer

2. Kanha National Park

3. Konark

4. Gokarna

5. Taj Mahal

6. Thrissur Puram

7. Khajuraho

8. Kochi (Cochin)

9. Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur

10. Thikse

Features of this travel guide to India:

– Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas

– Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides’ trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to India

– Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Delhi, Mumbai and many more locations without needing to get online

– Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the phenomenal Lotus Temple and the vibrant Pichola Lake

– Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences

– Things not to miss: Rough Guides’ rundown of Gokarna, Udaipur and Madurai’s best sights and top experiences

– Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including 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 India, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary

– Covers: Delhi; Rajasthan; Uttar Pradesh; Uttarakhand; Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; Himachal Pradesh; Jammu and Kashmir; Punjab and Haryana; Gujarat; Mumbai; Maharashtra; Goa; Kolkata and West Bengal; Bihar and Jharkhand; Sikkim; The Northeast; Odisha; Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; The Andaman Islands; Tamil Nadu; Kerala; Kamataka

Relax in the spa town of Baños with the NEW Rough Guide to Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands

Ecuador may be one of South America's smallest states, but it has the diversity to fill a continent. Pristine beaches and vast carpets of Amazonian rainforest are hemmed in by a snowcapped Andean spine, while the Galápagos are home to an ever-expanding roster of fearless beasts. And the cultural offerings are just as rich, whether you spend your time indulging in ceviche or making merry at a Highland festival, this fully updated Rough Guide has it covered.

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Discover Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands with this comprehensive, entertaining, ‘tell it like it is’ Rough Guide, packed with comprehensive practical information and our experts’ honest and independent recommendations.

Whether you plan to take in the colonial architecture of Cuenca or stroll along Guayaquil’s Malecón 2000, relax in the spa town of Baños or climb a volcano, The Rough Guide to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands will help you discover the best places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.

Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands Top 10

1. Otavalo Market

2. Quito

3. Canoa

4. Whale-Watching

5. Parque Nacional Machalilla

6. Malecón 2000

7. Nariz del Diablo

8. La Compañía

9. Orchids

10. Baños

Features of The Rough Guide to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands:

– Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Quito, the northern sierra, the central sierra, the southern sierra, the Oriente, the northern lowlands and coast, Guayaquil and the southern coast and the Galápagos Islands.

– 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 Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands.

– Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca and many more locations without needing to get online.

– Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including the vibrant colours of Otavalo market, stunning wildlife and captivating Andean mountains.

– Things not to miss: Rough Guides’ rundown of Quito, Guayaquil, and the northern and southern sierras’ 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 Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

– Covers: Quito, the northern sierra, the central sierra, the southern sierra, the Oriente, the northern lowlands and coast, Guayaquil and the southern coast and the Galápagos Islands

Author: Stephan Küffner

Europe - Germany (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Germany chapter from Lonely Planet’s Europe guidebook.

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Few countries have had as much impact on the world as Germany. You’ll encounter history in towns where streets were laid out long before Columbus set sail, and in castles that loom above prim, half-timbered villages where flower boxes billow with crimson geraniums.

- discover your inner party animal in Berlin; save sleep for somewhere else as there’s no time here with all the clubs, museums and bars

- experience Oktoberfest, a bacchanale of suds, or just soak up the vibe in a beer garden in Munich

- go slow in Germany’s alluring small towns like Bamberg, with winding lanes, smoked beer and a lack of cliché

Coverage includes: Berlin, Saxony, Dresden, Leipzig & Western Saxony, Central Germany, Weimar, Erfurt, Bavaria, Munich, Bavarian Alps, The Romantic Road, Nurem-berg & Franconia, Regensburg & the Danube, Stuttgart & the Black Forest, Stuttgart, Heidelberg, The Black Forest, Southern Rhineland, Frankfurt am Main, Romantic Rhine Valley, Moselle Val-ley, Cologne & Northern Rhineland, Cologne, Northern Rhineland, Northern Germany, Ham-burg, Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony & Bremen, Bremen City, Survival Guide.

Download the NEW Eastern Europe - Albania (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

A quarter of a century after throwing off the shackles of communism, Albania’s stunning mountain scenery, crumbling castles, boisterous capital and dreamy beaches rivalling any in the Mediterranean continue to enchant.

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- do the wonderful day trek between the isolated mountain villages of Valbona and Theth and experiencing some of Albania’s best scenery in the Accursed Mountains

- explore Unesco World Heritage–listed Berat, known as the ‘city of a thousand windows’

- catch some sun at just one of the many gorgeous beaches on the Albanian Riviera

Coverage includes: Tirana, Central Albania, Berat, Gjirokastra, The Alba-nian Riviera & the East, Saranda, Ksamil, Himara, Shkodra, The Accursed Mountains & the North, Valbona, Theth, Survival Guide.

See the Northern Lights in Reykjavik - Lonely Planet's NEW Best of Europe travel guide

There simply is no way to tour Europe and not be awestruck by its natural beauty, epic history and dazzling artistic and culinary diversity.

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Lonely Planet’s Best of Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See the Northern Lights in Reykjavik, party in Amsterdam and ride through the canals of Venice – all with your trusted travel companion.

Europe TOP 10

1. London, Great Britain

2. Venice, Italy

3. Paris, France

4. Rome, Italy

5. Berlin, Germany

6. Dubrovnik, Croatia

7. Prague, Czech Republic

8. Vienna, Austria

9. Amsterdam, Netherlands

10. Budapest, Hungary