Insight Guides Laos & Cambodia

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Laos and Cambodia is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like Phnom Penh, Luang Prabang and the Mekong River, and cultural gems like the ancient Khmer civilisation Angkor, the mysterious Plain of Jars and the reef life and pristine beaches of the Cambodian islands.

Insight Guides Laos & Cambodia

- Covers: Vientiane and environs, Luang Prabang, Northeastern Laos, Northwestern Laos, The Mekong Valley, Southern Laos, Phnom Penh and environs, Siem Reap and Battambang, Angkor, Central and northeast Cambodia, Preah Vihear and The Cambodian coast.

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Moon Salt Lake, Park City & the Wasatch Range

Discover brooding mountains, dense forests, and the "greatest snow on earth," just beyond the city limits.

Moon Salt Lake, Park City & the Wasatch Range

Inside Moon Salt Lake, Park City & the Wasatch Range you'll find: Flexible itineraries, from weekends in Salt Lake or Park City to day trips to nearby ski resorts and state parks Strategic advice for outdoors lovers, families, craft beer enthusiasts, festival-goers, and more Outdoor adventures.

Ski the legendary powder at one of Cottonwood Canyons' four resorts, kayak the otherworldly Great Salt Lake, and venture into the vast Uinta Mountains and picnic by a high alpine lake. Climb to the top of Mount Timpanogos for sweeping views, test your nerve on a steep rock-climbing route in Little Cottonwood Canyon, or marvel at the fall color in Wasatch Mountain State Park Must-see highlights and unique experiences:

Focused coverage of Salt Lake City, Park City, Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, Ogden, the Great Salt Lake Desert, the Wasatch Back, Oakley, Kamas, and the Uintas Thorough background on the culture, weather, wildlife, and history Find your adventure with Moon Salt Lake, Park City & the Wasatch Range.

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The Rough Guide to Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route

Discover Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts.

The Rough Guide to Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route

Whether you plan to hike or get the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for dizzying views across Table Bay and the Atlantic, visit Addo Elephant National Park, the world-famous reserve at the end of the legendary Garden Route and home to over six hundred elephants or indulge in excellent food and some fine and affordable vintages in the picture-perfect Winelands,

The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.

- Covers: Cape Town, the Winelands, the Whale Coast and Overberg Interior, the Garden Route, Route 62 and Little Karoo and Port Elizabeth, Addo and the private reserves.

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Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on family travel.

Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter)

- tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events

- list of highlights and best experiences

- everything you need to know about outdoor activities

- user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania’s Top 17, Need to Know, What’s New, If You Like: Castles, Beaches, Museums, Architecture, Quaint Villages, Wartime Relics, National Parks, Palaces & Manor Houses, Jewish History…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Road Trips, Outdoor Activities, Family Travel, and Regions at a Glance.

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Moon Southwest Road Trip

Wind-carved red rocks, brightly-painted adobe houses, and miles of open desert road: explore the beauty of the Southwest with Moon Southwest Road Trip.

Moon Southwest Road Trip

Marvel at the sandstone spires of Monument Valley and the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park, or go mountain biking in Moab or swimming in Havasu Falls

Drive the entire two-week road trip, or follow strategic routes like a Route 66 road trip or a week-long tour of the national parks, as well as suggestions for spending time in Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce, Arches and Canyonlands, Santa Fe, and Taos

With Moon Southwest Road Trip's practical tips, flexible itineraries, and local know-how, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road.

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Poland - Warmia & Masuria (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

There’s something in the water in these two northeast regions bordering the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad – mostly hundreds of sailors, windsurfers and kayakers who come to make a splash in the Great Masurian Lakes, which dominate the landscape.

Poland - Warmia & Masuria (PDF Chapter)

- join the yachting set for a tour of the Great Masurian Lakes

- maps

- scramble around the Wolf’s Lair, Hitler’s secret wartime bunker

- transport

- do a spot of cobblestone-surfing in Olsztyn’s rapidly improving Old Town
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: The Olsztyn Region, Olsztyn, Olsztynek, Ostróda, Lidzbark Warmiński, The Great Masurian Lakes, Kętrzyn, Węgorzewo, Giżycko, Mikołajki.

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Moon Toronto & Ontario travel guides

Experience the creative pulse of the city or catch a thrill in the great outdoors: it's all possible with Moon Toronto & Ontario.

Moon Toronto & Ontario

Inside you'll find:

*Flexible, strategic itineraries including three days in Toronto, a Georgian Bay coastal road trip, and a week covering the whole region

*The top sights and unique experiences: Take in dramatic views of Niagara Falls on a helicopter flightseeing tour, watch the Changing of the Guard at Ottawa's Parliament Building, or tread the thrilling Edgewalk 116 stories above Toronto. Dine at farm-to-table restaurants or sip your way through wine country. Gallery-hop through Toronto's world-class art scene or learn about indigenous culture at the Curve Lake First Nations Reserve.

*Outdoor recreation: Hike a section of the Bruce Trail (Canada's longest hiking route!), pedal along Lake Erie, or canoe through the lakes of Algonquin Provincial Park Scuba dive to deep shipwrecks in Lake Superior, relax on the world's longest freshwater beach, or go skiing, snowboarding, or dog-sledding through powdery snow

Vienna - Alsergrund & the University District (PDF Chapter)

These cool but far from contrived neighbourhoods are decidedly local and best experienced at a laid-back Viennese pace – wandering and stopping for well-made coffees, a sneaky Grüner Veltliner white wine or quietly smart lunches, rather than ticking off iconic museums.

Vienna - Alsergrund & the University District (PDF Chapter)

- get in touch with your inner Freudian as you explore the elegant rooms of his former home, with exhibits providing an

- insight into the life of the father of psychoanalysis

- maps

- delve into the anatomical collection of the Josephinum, one of Vienna’s most weird and wonderful museums

- transport

- tiptoe through Palais Liechtenstein’s baroque apartments and landscaped gardens on a guided tour

- restaurants & accommodation

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

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Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest

Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.

Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest

Explore Washington wine country, hop a ferry to the San Juan Islands, and dive into the hipster playground of Portland - all with your trusted travel companion.

Covers Seattle, Bellingham, the San Juan Islands, Olympic Peninsula, Washington Cascades, Central & Eastern Washington, Portland, Wine Country, Ashland, Eastern Oregon, Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island, and more

Get to the heart of Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest and begin your journey now!

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Moon Montana & Wyoming travel guide

Moon Montana & Wyoming guides you to the best of the wild west, revealing the untold adventures that await under the vast country sky.

Moon Montana & Wyoming

Inside you'll find:

*Strategic, flexible itineraries for visiting both states, including Yellowstone, Glacier, and Grand Teton national parks, designed for outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and more

*The best road trips in Montana and Wyoming, from a 14-day Greater Yellowstone loop to a 7-day Glacier road trip

*Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Hit the road to see the stunning scenery of the national parks, and stop in towns where the old West is alive and well. Spot wildlife like wolves, elk, moose, bison, and black bears, go whitewater rafting or kayaking, or drive the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road. Hike to roaring waterfalls, breathtaking vistas, and secluded lakes. Learn about the region's important Native American history, discover authentic cowboy culture, or sample the best of western cuisine in Jackson Hole, from locally raised bison burgers to huckleberry pie

USA - Hawaii (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Snapshots of these islands scattered in the cobalt blue Pacific Ocean are heavenly, without the need for any embellishment by tourist brochures.

USA - Hawaii (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

They show off nature’s diversity at its most divine, from fiery volcanoes to lacy rainforest waterfalls to crystal-clear aquamarine bays.

- trek Kauai’s dramatic Na Pali Coast, then laze in glorious Hanalei Bay

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- drive Maui’s twisting seaside Hana Hwy past black-sand beaches and jungle waterfalls

- transport

- catch dawn over the ‘house of the rising sun’ in Haleakal National Park

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Oahu, Honolulu, Waikiki, Hawaii, the Big Island, Kailua-Kona, South Kona Coast, North Kona Coast, South Kohala Coast, Mauna Kea, Hamakua Coast, Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Maui, Lahaina, Kihei, Kauai, Lihue, Wailua, Hanalei Bay & the North Shore, Poipu & South Shore.

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Madagascar - Central Madagascar (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

With its smooth granite outcrop mountains, cool and damp climate, and intensive agriculture, the high plateau of Central Madagascar is a different world to the hot and wild lowlands that make up most of the rest of the country.

Madagascar - Central Madagascar (PDF Chapter)

- count how many species of lemurs and chameleons you can tally up in World Heritage Parc National Ranomafana

- maps

- commune with ring-tailed lemurs in inspiring, community-run Réserve d’Anja

- transport

- watch the sunrise from the summit of Madagascar’s second-highest mountain, Pic Boby in the Parc National Andringitra

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Ambatolampy, Antsirabe, Ambositra, Ranomafana, Parc National Ranomafana, Manakara, Sahambavy, Fianarantsoa, Ambalavao, Massif de l’Andringitra.

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DK Eyewitness Great Britain

Three unique nations interwoven into a rich cultural tapestry, this small island has huge character.

Whether you want to tour elegant stately homes, marvel at prehistoric wonders or take a windswept walk along cliff-top paths, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Great Britain has to offer.

DK Eyewitness Great Britain 

From the jagged peaks of the Scottish Highlands to the sweeping sands of the Jurassic coast, Great Britain boasts some of Europe's most spectacular scenery. Many centuries of civilisations are etched across this timeless landscape, now home to an array of exuberant cities, charming seaside towns and picturesque villages.


Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips - Switzerland (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Dazzling outdoor scenery and chocolate-box chalets combine with local traditions, cosmopolitan cities and smooth infrastructure in Switzerland, making it easy to dive into its heart on these road trips.

Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips - Switzerland (PDF Chapter)

- see the greatest of the great outdoors in the Swiss Alps: perfect peaks, gorgeous glaciers and verdant valleys

- pick the right route with inspirational images and key trip highlights

- admire architectural marvels and epic water features in oft-overlooked northern Switzerland

- get around easily with colour maps and route directions in easy stages

- savour a glorious lake, stunning vineyards, enchanting villages and fairy-tale castles around Lake Geneva & Western Switzerland

- discover even more with walking tours, detours and ways to link your trips

Coverage includes: St Gallen, Appenzell, Schloss Arenenberg, Stein am Rhein, Schaffhausen, Rheinfall, Basel, Ligerz, Nyon, Château de Prangins, Lausanne, Lavaux, Vinorama, Montreux, Château de Chillon, Peak Walk by Tissot, Gruyères, Geneva, Fribourg, Interlaken, Bern, Emmental Region, Unesco Biosphere Entlebuch, Lucerne, Stanserhorn, Zürich, Arosa, Vals, Disentis Abbey, Andermatt, Engelberg, Giessbachfälle, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Schilthorn, Kandersteg, Aletsch Glacier, Zermatt, Chur, Bad Ragaz, Davos, Swiss National Park, Müstair, Zuoz, St Moritz, Sils-Maria, Via Mala, Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzona, St Gotthard Pass, Zurich Walking Tour and Geneva Walking Tour.

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Trek to unbeatable views of Crater Lake with Moon Oregon travel guide

Jagged coastline, quirky towns, and a stunning array of natural wonders: Experience the best of the Beaver State with Moon Oregon. Inside you'll find:

* Flexible itineraries, whether you're wine tasting for a weekend, spending a few days in Portland, or road-tripping the whole state


* Strategic advice for outdoors-lovers, foodies, culture and history buffs, and more

* Can't-miss experiences and unique activities: Sample oysters in quaint seaside towns on a coastal road trip or get to know Portland's renowned craft beer scene. Catch a performance at the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, shop for organic produce at a local farmers market, or sip your way through Oregon's best wineries

* Outdoor adventures: Hike to rushing waterfalls in the majestic Columbia River Gorge, soak in hidden hot springs, and spot wild mustangs, gray whales, or eagles. Trek to unbeatable views of Crater Lake (the deepest lake in America!), cycle the banks of the Willamette River, or ski the fresh powder on Mount Hood

* Expert insight from Oregon locals Judy Jewell and Bill McRae on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay

* Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout

* Thorough background information on the culture, landscape, climate, and wildlife, plus handy recommendations for international visitors, families with kids, and more

* Focused coverage of Portland, Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood, the Willamette Valley, the North, Central, and South Coasts, Ashland and Southern Oregon, Bend and Central Oregon, and Northeastern and Southeastern Oregon
With Moon's expert tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of Oregon.

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Wind through England's quaint country lanes with Lonely Planet Great Britain's Best Trips


Discover the freedom of open roads while touring Great Britain with Lonely Planet's Great Britain's Best Trips, your passport to up-to-date advice on uniquely encountering Great Britain by car.

Lonely Planet Great Britain's Best Trips

Featuring 36 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can discover the grandeur of Scotland's mountains and wind through England's quaint country lanes, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to Great Britain, rent a car, and hit the road!

Covers England, Scotland, Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, Bath, Edinburgh, Stonehenge, Welsh Mountains, Cambridge, Oxford, the northern wilderness, Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Great Britain's Best Trips is perfect for exploring Great Britain via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.


Wander wild Connemara with Lonely Planet Ireland

Lonely Planet's Ireland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.

Lonely Planet Ireland

Sample Guinness in Dublin, wander wild Connemara and take in traditional music - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Ireland and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Ireland:

NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids

What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered

NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation

NEW Where to Stay in Dublin map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood

Southern Italy - Sicily (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

More of a sugar-spiked espresso than a milky cappuccino, Sicily rewards visitors with an in-tense, bittersweet experience. Overloaded with art treasures and natural beauty, undersupplied with infrastructure, and continuously struggling against Mafia-driven corruption, Sicily’s complexities sometimes seem unfathomable.

Southern Italy - Sicily (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

- join the ranks of impeccably dressed opera-goers at elegant Teatro Massimo in Paler-mo

- maps

- bargain with fish vendors at dawn, climb Europe’s most active volcano in the afternoon, and return to buzzing nightlife in Catania

- transport

- marvel at the majesty of Segesta’s 5th-century ruins, whose Doric temple sits in splendid isolation on a windswept hillside

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Palermo & Around, Tyrrhenian Coast, Cefalù, Aeolian Islands, Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Ionian Coast, Taormina, Catania, Mt Etna, Southeast-ern Sicily, Syracuse, Noto, Modica, Ragusa, Central Sicily & the Mediterranean Coast, Agrigento, Western Sicily, Marsala, Selinunte, Trapani, Erice, Segesta.

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Ireland - Counties Mayo & Sligo (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Despite natural wonders and languid charm, Mayo and Sligo remain well-kept secrets, offering all of Ireland’s romantic beauty but without the crowds.

Ireland - Counties Mayo & Sligo (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Find an improbable bounty of prehistoric sites, Georgian towns, abandoned manor houses, fishing villages and old-fashioned country hospitality.

- stare out over raging waves to Dun Briste, a vast sea stack cleaved from the coast

- maps

- follow in St Patrick’s footsteps up the conical peak of Croagh Patrick

- transport

- discover Blue Flag beaches, a deserted village and a sea-salt factory on Achill island

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: County Mayo, Cong, Doolough Valley, Clare Island, Inishturk Island, Croagh Patrick, Westport, Newport, Achill Island, Bangor Erris, Ballycroy National Park, Mullet Peninsula, Ballycastle, Killala, Ballina, Lahardane, Castlebar, Knock, County Sligo, Sligo Town, Lough Gill.

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Canada's Best Trips - The Atlantic Region (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Home to Canada’s craggiest coastline, loneliest lighthouses and fiercest tides, this is a land where you can feel the full force of nature at work. This part of Canada has been profoundly shaped by the sea: geologically, historically and temperamentally.

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- explore a fascinating medley of easy-going towns, secluded beaches and dramatic coastal parks in Central Nova Scotia

- pick the right route with inspirational images and key trip highlights

- find iconic coastal scenery, plus plenty of surprises – including vineyards and age-old petroglyphs – on the South Shore Circular

- get around easily with colour maps and route directions in easy stages

- embark on the legendary Cabot Trail, traversing verdant forests, soaring cliff tops and sparkling fog-kissed bays

- discover even more with detours and ways to link your trips

Coverage includes: Central Nova Scotia, South Shore Circular, The Cabot Trail, Two Islands, Three Provinces, Icebergs, Vikings & Whales

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Madagascar - Western Madagascar (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Madagascar’s western region – divided in two, with no roads linking the south and north – is filled with adventurous possibilities and it’s from here that so many iconic Madagascar images originate. Your rewards are priceless travelling epics you’ll never forget.

Madagascar - Western Madagascar (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet


- follow the sensational via ferrata mountain route in Parc National Bemaraha in the Grands Tsingy

- maps

- admire the sunset or sunrise at the photogenic Allée des Baobabs close to Morondava

- transport

- spend a couple of days in remote Belo-sur-Mer

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Boeny Region, Majunga (Mahajanga), Katsepy, Parc National Ankarafantsika, Tsiribihina River Region, Miandrivazo, Belo-sur-Tsiribihina, Parc National Bemaraha, Morondava District, Morondava, Réserve Forestière de Kirindy, Belo-sur-Mer, Parc Na-tional Kirindy-Mite.

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Laos - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Laos starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on outdoor adventures.

Laos - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

- tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events

- list of highlights and best experiences

- everything you need to know about family travel
user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Laos, Laos’ Top 10, Need to Know, Ac-commodation, What’s New, If You Like Outdoor Activities, Culinary Experiences, River Trips, Off the Beaten Track, Old Temples, Memorable Markets, Wellness Centres, Month by Month, Itinerar-ies, Outdoor Adventures, Eat & Drink Like a Local, Family Travel, and Regions at a Glance.

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Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania - Latvia (PDF Chapter) by Lonely Planet


A tapestry of sea, lakes and woods, Latvia is best described as a vast, unspoiled parkland with just one real city – its cosmopolitan capital, Riga. The country might be small, but the amount of personal space it provides is enormous.

Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania - Latvia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

- gawk at the menagerie of devilish gargoyles that inhabit Riga’s art nouveau treasures

- maps

- lose yourself in Old Riga’s Unesco-protected maze of cobblestones, church spires and gingerbread
- trim

- transport

- listen to the waves pound awesomely remote Cape Kolka, which crowns the lonely Kurzeme coast

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Riga & Around, Jirmala, Iemeri, Western Latvia (Kurzeme), Kurzeme Gulf Coast, Cape Kolka (Kolkasrags), Northern Baltic Coast, Ventspils, Pivilosta, Liepija, Kuldiga, Alsunga, Sabile, Southern Latvia (Zemgale), Bauska, Rundile Palace, Dobele & Around, Daugava River Valley, Northeastern Latvia (Vidzeme), Vidzeme Coast, Gauja National Park, Southeastern Latvia (Latgale), Daugavpils & Around, Rizekne & Around, Under-stand Latvia, Latvia Today, History, The People, The Arts, Food & Drink, Survival Guide.

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Fodor's Essential Ireland 2020


The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s Essential Ireland 2020is part of the award-winning Fodor’s Essential series recognized by Booklist as the “Best Travel Guide in 2019.” This travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Ireland, and exclusive tips from locals. 


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Whether you want to explore Ireland’s iconic coastal scenery, visit the Cliffs of Moher or the Ring of Kerry, or experience Ireland’s thriving arts and music scene, this user-friendly guidebook will help you plan it all out. 

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

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Top Travel Read this Summer: Around the World in 80 Trains: A 45,000-Mile Adventure


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When Monisha Rajesh announced plans to circumnavigate the globe in eighty train journeys, she was met with wide-eyed disbelief. But it wasn't long before she was carefully plotting a route that would cover 45,000 miles - almost twice the circumference of the earth - coasting along the world's most remarkable railways; from the cloud-skimming heights of Tibet's Qinghai railway to silk-sheeted splendour on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

Amsterdam - Western Canal Ring (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This whole area is a Unesco World Heritage site and although the neighbourhood is loaded with high-profile sights, half the charm here is simply soaking up the atmosphere: from the street, from a boat, from a rooftop balcony or from cafe terrace.


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- contemplate the amazing life and tragic death of Anne Frank, the most famous Dutch girl in history, in the poignant ‘secret annexe’ of the house where she and her family hid from the Nazis

- maps

- browse the speciality shops along the compact and captivating Negen Straatjes criss-crossed by picturesque canals

- transport

- scale the bell tower, see the Netherlands’ largest nave and catch a carillon recital in West-erkerk

- restaurants & bars

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

Vienna - The Hofburg & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Vienna’s imperial splendour peaks in this part of the city centre, where horse-drawn carriag-es prance along curved, cobbled streets. Its centrepiece is the magnificent Hofburg palace com-plex, which brims with museums and world-famous attractions.


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- stroll through the monumental Hofburg palace complex, explore courtyards like the Schweizerhof, and
- admire the elegant gates, impressive squares, statues of the Habsburg rulers and monumental architecture

- maps

- view Albertina’s world-class graphic-arts exhibitions and its collection of original graphics by masters within its luxurious palace rooms

- transport

- tour the Habsburg imperial apartments – the Kaiserappartements – the Sisi Museum, dedi-cated to Empress Elisabeth, and the Silberkammer (Silver Depot)

- restaurants & accommodation

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

Amalfi Coast Road Trips - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to the Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast Map, Amalfi Coast Highlights, Naples City Guide, and Need to Know chapters from Lonely Planet’s Amalfi Coast Road Trips guidebook.


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Start your planning here. We reveal the ultimate road-trip list for the Amalfi Coast PLUS the highlights you’ll discover on the way and practical advice to kick-start your trip.

- budgeting essentials, tips on arriving in Italy and useful resources

- full-colour map, inspirational images and clear nuts-and-bolts information

Coverage includes: Welcome to the Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast Map, Amalfi Coast Highlights, Naples City Guide, and Need to Know.

Madagascar - Antananarivo (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Tana, as the capital is known, is all about eating, shopping, history and day trips. It has been the home of Malagasy power for three centuries and there’s a huge amount of history and culture to discover, as well as unexpected wildlife options.


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- visit the historical monuments that crown Antananarivo’s lovely upper town, Haute-Ville

- maps

- take the time to explore Madagascar’s past in Musée de la Photo, Antananarivo’s best mu-seum

- transport

- learn the fine art of Malagasy cooking at Tana Kitchen, and have loads of fun in the pro-cess
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Courses, Tours, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Around Antananarivo.

Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania - Helsinki Excursion (PDF Chapter)

Helsinki boasts an exceptionally scenic setting: 70% of its area is an archipelago of little is-lands. Sea views are never far as you explore this modern, style-forward city, hovering perennially at the top of the world’s urban liveability index.


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- sinking a few sundowners at Maxine, then descend into the nightlife maelstrom of Helsinki’s bars

- maps

- grab a picnic and exploring Suomenlinna fortress islands

- transport

- browse the world-famous Design District, Punavuori

- restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Understand Helsinki, Helsinki Today, History, Survival Guide.

Bhutan - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Bhutan, Bhutan’s Top 17, Need to Know, If You Like..., Month by Month, Itineraries, Festivals, Booking Your Trip, Planning Your Trek, and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Bhutan guidebook.


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Your journey to Bhutan starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on festivals.

- tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events

- list of highlights and best experiences

- everything you need to know about choosing and planning your trek

- user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Bhutan, Bhutan’s Top 17, Need to Know, If You Like: Fitting in Like a Local, Himalayan Treks, Pampering Yourself, Wildlife & Wildflowers, Day Walks, Sacred Sites, Festivals, Arts & Crafts, Avoiding the Crowds, Month by Month, Itinerar-ies, Festivals, Booking Your Trip, Planning Your Trek, and Regions at a Glance.

Explore the Campania’s coast with Lonely Planet's Amalfi Coast Road Trips

Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast are the Italy of your wildest dreams - a rich, hypnotic mix of vibrant street life, decadent palaces, pastel-hued villages ans aria-inspiring vistas.


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Discover the freedom of the open road with Amalfi Coast Road Trips. We’ve selected four amazing road trips through Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, Salerno and the Cilento, from two-day escapes to week-long adventures, and packed them full of expert advice and inspirational suggestions. Whether you want to unearth Pompeii’s long-buried mysteries in the shadow of Mt Vesuvius or stuff yourself with pastries and pizza along Campania’s coast, we’ve got the trip for you.

Amalfi Coast Road Trips Top 10

1. Positano

2. Pompeii

3. Amalfi

4. Naples

5. Cilento Coastal Trail

6. Sorrento

7. Capri

8. Agropoli

9. Mt Vesuvius

10. Minori

Visit the castle-lined Rhine River with Lonely Planet's Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips

Grandiose cities, storybook villages, vine-stitched valleys and dreamy Alpine landscapes that beg you to toot your horn, leap out of the car and jump for joy - road-tripping in this Germanic part of Western Europe is a mesmerising kaleidoscope of brilliant landscapes and experiences.

The 33 trips in this book take you on a spin from Germany's edgy capital to its bracing northern coast and fabled Rhine and Moselle Valley vineyards, from Bavaria to the Black Forest, and beyond to the sparkling shores of Lake Constance and into Austria and Switzerland.


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Discover the freedom of the open road with Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips. We’ve selected 33 amazing road trips through Germany, Austria & Switzerland, from two-day escapes to 10-day adventures, and packed them full of expert advice and inspirational suggestions. Whether you want to fall under the spell of the castle-lined Rhine River or explore the perfect peaks and gorgeous glaciers of the Swiss Alps, we’ve got the trip for you.

Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips Top 10

1. Berlin

2. The Black Forest

3. Romantic Rhine

4. Vienna

5. Lake Geneva

6. The Swiss Alps

7. Schloss Neuschwanstein

8. Zürich

9. Salzburg

10. Dresden
- Get inspired with highlights, expert recommendations and gorgeous images

- Discover even more with detours, walking routes and ways to link your road trips

- Get around easily with colour maps, detailed directions and practical tips

- Plus planning advice to help you pick the right route

Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Northeastern Germany Trips, Northwestern Germany Trips, Southern Germany Trips, Austria Trips, Switzerland Trips and Road Trip Essentials.

Feast on art nouveau architecture in Rīga with Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania travel guide

A land of crumbling castles, soaring dunes, enchanting forests and shimmering lakes – a trip to the Baltics proves that fairy tales do come true. Lonely Planet is your passport to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Imagine medieval life in Tallinn’s fairy-tale old town, recharge your batteries at Curonian Spit, or feast on art nouveau architecture in Rīga; all with your trusted travel companion.


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Lonely Planet writer Anna Kaminski describes why she loves Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania. "When I was growing up in the Soviet Union, the Baltics were still part of the Motherland, and they're intertwined in my mind with my own family's experiences: my grandparents sunbathing on a beach in Pärnu; my mother hiking in Ignalina's forests. As an adult, I came to know the Baltics more intimately and to fully appreciate their centuries-old architecture, the cobbled lanes of the capitals and the detritus of communism, stripped of its former power. Plus, the fizz of kvass and the conforting, spud-heavy Baltic cuisine never fail to take me back to my childhood."

Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Top 10

1. Tallinn's Fairy-Tale Old Town

2. Curonian Spit

3. Vilnius' Baroque Old Town

4. Tartu

5. Castles & Manor Houses

6. Rīga's Art Nouveau Architecture

7. Gauja National Park

8. Hill of Crosses

9. Saunas & Spas

10. Foraged Food
Inside Lonely Planet’s Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania 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 – art, history, architecture, environment

Coverage includes: Estonia, Helsinki Excursion, Latvia, Lithuania, Kaliningrad Excursion and more

Get to the heart of Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania and begin your journey now!

Explore the Wild Atlantic Way with the 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.

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 Ireland travel guide

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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

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


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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 themseles."

Greek Islands Top 10

1. Rhodes' Old Town

2. Nisyros Volcono

3. Cretan Cuisine

4. Knossos

5. Corfu

6. Lefkada

7. Experiencing the Acropolis

8. Cutting-Edge Capital

9. Skopelos

10. Lesvos

Trek through fabled Himalayan vallyes with Lonely Planet Bhutan travel guide

Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments. Lonely Planet is your passport to Bhutan, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Ascend the steep path the Taktshang Goemba, trek through fabled Himalayan vallyes, and get a blessing from a wooden phallus at the tsechu; all with your trusted travel companion.


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Lonely Planet author Bradley Mayhew describes why he loves Bhutan. "There is so much to love about Bhutan, but it's the sacred side of the country I enjoy the most. I love joining pilgrims as they look for saints' footprints in a rock face, or explain monastery history in terms of flying tigers and unruly demons. On one hike alone, a reincarnated lama blessed me with a thangka made from the nose blood of a saint and then hit me on the back with the stone footprints of a divine skywalker. From Gross National Happiness to crazy wisdom, a journey to Bhutan is a journey into a different reality."

Bhutan Top 10

1. Taktahang Goemba

2. Terrific Tsechus

3. Himalayan Treks

4. Archery

5. Haa Valley

6. Punakha Dzong

7. Traditional Textiles

8. Gross National Happiness

9. Bumthang

10. Paro Dzong & National Museum
Inside Lonely Planet’s Bhutan 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 - Bhutan today, history, the Bhutanese way of life, Buddhism, arts, architecture, wildlife, environment, food, drink

Coverage includes: Thimphu, Western Bhutan, Central Bhutan, Eastern Bhutan, Treks and more

Writers: Bradley Mayhew, Joe Bindloss, Lindsay Brown

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