Johnstone Sarah, Bloom Greg. — 2nd Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 292 p. — ISBN: 1741044812, 9781741044812. Discover Ukraine: Feast your eyes on Scythian gold and mummified monks at Kyiv's Caves Monastery. Descend to the underground control room for a former Soviet missile base. Jump over a fire with your beloved to test in your love will last. Tuck...
Simonis D. — 5th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 298 p. — ISBN: 1741046572, 978-1741046571. Discover Venice & The Veneto Relive Casino Royale and cruise the Grand Canal in your very own speedboat; Escape the menu turistico and dine instead on baccala and Bellinis in hidden backstreet bars; Take the art-pilgrim path to Padua, then sit with fireflies in...
5th Edition. — 2008. Blessed with beauty, wine and an unparalleled artistic legacy, Tuscany’s a region that largely lives up to its press. Its fabled rolling landscape has long been considered the embodiment of rural chic, a favourite of holidaying PMs and retired advertising executives, while its cities harbour a significant slice of the world’s Renaissance art. Florence, in...
Firestone M. — 7th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 276 p. — ISBN: 1741047889, 978-1741047882. Discover Tokyo. Watch them slice tuna like samurai at Tsukiji Central Fish Market. Slip into a cotton-fresh yukata (robe) in your peaceful ryokan. Find out why it's important to 'refuse' a gift. Sink countless thimbles of sake in a Golden Gai drinking den. The...
Mayhew B., Kelly R., Bellezza J.V. — 7th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 384 p. — ISBN: 174104569X, 9781741045697. Travellers of all ages and budges view their Lonely Planet guidebook as a trustworthy travel companion. Every country is covered--from Argentina to Zimbabwe--with reliable, up-to-date and practical travel advice. In each country guide are...
Rawlings-Way C., Worby M., Mocatta G. — 5th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 372 p. — ISBN: 1741046912, 978-1741046915. Forever the butt of mainland jokes, Tasmania has shrugged off the stigma of its isolation – the whole world seems to be discovering the physically dazzling, unique and accessible island. Suitably impressed, and a tad sheepish, the rest...
Burke A. — 6th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 472 p. — ISBN: 1741047765, 978-1741047769. Discover Thailand's Islands and Beaches. Surrender to the serenity of a hammock on Ko Pha-Ngan. Discover Ko Phi-Phi's underwater world of shipwrecks, psychedelic cora and bus-sized whale sharks. Meditate in a cave temple filled with Buddha images and bats. Take time...
4th Edition. — 2008. Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar… The names roll off the tongue like a roster call of Africa’s most alluring destinations, all packed into one country. Resonating with hints of the wild and exotic, these four alone are reason enough to justify packing your bag and heading off to Tanzania. But the list isn’t finished. Bagamoyo, Tabora, Ujiji –...
Carter T., Dunston L., Thomas A. — 3rd Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 436 p. — ISBN: 1741046092, 9781741046090. Discover Syria & Lebanon Smile your thanks when the elderly caretaker of a Damascus house opens the door just for you; Test-drive your Arabic as you fly through the Syrian desert in a 1960s Dodge taxi; What conflict? Find your peace hiking...
Selby N., Kokker S. — 5th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 268 p. — ISBN: 174059827X, 9781740598279. Discover St Petersburg Unearth the connection between an Italian architect and a famous beef dish at the Stroganov Palace Plug into St Petersburg's avant-garde art and music scene in a former squat Beat a total stranger with birch branches at the local...
Dragicevich P. — 8th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 250 p. — ISBN: 1741046629, 9781741046625. Book a window seat for your flight to Sydney: day or night, this dirty town sure is good-lookin’. Skin-deep? Sure, but Sydney is also arty, sporty, boozy, funny, fashionable…the perfect paramour! It’s little wonder that Sydney causes a brain drain on the rest...
Berkmoes R.V., Butler S. — 10th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 336 p. — ISBN: 1741797004, 9781741797008. When the noted writer Sir Arthur C Clarke made his home in Sri Lanka in 1956, he claimed the island jewel of the Indian Ocean was the best place in the world from which to view the universe. The author of 2001: A Space Odyssey passed away in 2008,...
Williams C., Bloom G., et al. — 14th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 964 p. — ISBN: 1741047269, 978-1741047264. Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to skip, what hidden discoveries await you, and how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Experience the magic of...
Harper D., Eimer D. — 4th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 276 p. — ISBN: 1741046688, 9781741046687. Lonely Planet's Shanghai is the only guide to list all the names and addresses in Chinese script--invaluable for seeking directions. This city guide features a new colour "Architecture" section that explores Shanghai's ever-changing skyline and interviews...
5th Edition. — 2008. As an old Scots saying has it, ‘guid gear comes in sma’ bouk’ (good things come in small packages). And despite its small size, Scotland certainly has many treasures crammed into its compact territory. There’s something for all tastes. For the history buff, few cities compare with Edinburgh and Glasgow; for the hungry, try haggis if you must but don’t miss...
Maric V. — 4th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 332 p. — ISBN: 1740599691, 9781740599696. Discover Sicily Stand crater's-edge and gaze at the river of fire in Etna's Valle del Bove; Get serious about Mediterranean architecture with classical temples and bijou Byzantine chapels; Haggle hard and eat copiously at the island's raucous markets and rustic...
Brown L. — 2nd Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 436 p. There's only one way to sum up this attraction-packed region of India: all killer, no filler. Take your pick from timeless sights like the Taj Mahal, the milky-white city of Udaipur, Delhi's manic medieval bazaars or the Pushkar Camel Fair. Overwhelmed? Escape the crowds and head for the desert....
Murphy A. — 5th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 508 p. — ISBN: 1741047005, 9781741047004. Discover Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef Pack up your 4WD and head for the end of the road at Cooktown, where happiness is a fishing rod and an Esky full of beer; Browse Kuranda's market stalls, and camp overnight in paradise when the day-trippers have left;...
Garwood D., Hole A. — 5th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 324 p. — ISBN: 1741046599, 9781741046595. Lonely Planet's city guides are ideal for explorers who want to get the most out of a city and feel like a local. Each guide offers detailed listings on shopping, restaurants, clubs and accommodations as well as comprehensive colour maps and inspirational...
Sainsbury B., Cavalieri N. — 4th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 328 p. — ISBN: 1741047234, 9781741047233. Discover Puerto Rico Venture outside the fortified walls of Old San Juan for a stress-free coastal cycle to Pinones; Channel Hunter S Thompson with shots of rum at El Batey; Salsa till the small hours with San Juan's suited-up office-set in La...
Bedford N. — 6th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 564 p. — ISBN: 1741044790, 9781741044799. Discover Poland Descend to the Dragon's Den beneath the grandeur of Krakow's Wawel Castle; Enjoy guilt-free calories eating Pope John Paul II's favorite cream cake; Learn how to determine real amber from fake with a cigarette lighter; Take a quintessential Polish...
Fallon S., Williams N. — 7th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 440 p. — ISBN: 1742203981, 9781742203980. Lonely Planet Paris Discover which iconic landmark, nicknamed 'the metal asparagus,' was almost torn down - and why; Assemble a gourmet picnic of bread, cheese and fruit at the open-air Marche Bastille; Unwind as Parisians do with a stroll or a snooze...
McKinnon R., Carillet J., Starnes D. — 8th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 352 p. — ISBN: 1741045800, 9781741045802. Discover Papua New Guinea & the Solomon Islands Drift with the current through Sandfly Passage, a hidden submarine valley teeming with fish and manta rays; Sway to the rhythm of kundu drums at the spectacular Goroka Show; Walk barefooted...
Rawlings-Way C., Atkinson B., et al. — 14th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 772 p. — ISBN: 1741048168, 9781741048162. The freshness and majesty of New Zealand will give you an electric charge like no other. These outdoors are truly great, showcased by misty Milford Sound and Rotorua's thermal pools, and the indoors ain't so bad either - dip into...
Ham A., Roddis M., Lundgren K. — 4th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 452 p. — ISBN: 1741045797, 978-1741045796. Marvel at spectacular fjords and dramatic glaciers, discover vast wildernesses and thrill to exhilarating outdoor activities -- Norway is every nature lover's dream destination. Whether you're exploring diverse landscapes or ambling through...
Schulte-Peevers A., Christiani K. — 3rd Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 360 p. — ISBN: 1741046718, 978-1741046717. Discover Munich, Bavaria & The Black Forest Toast a stranger under ancient chestnut trees at Munich's vast beer gardens; Glide across fresh snow as you cross-country ski through wintry woodlands; Look out for the 'magic table' and peacock...
Noble J. — 11th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 1056 p. — ISBN: 1741048044, 9781741048049. Discover Mexico Find your inner archaeologist among the ancient Maya temples of jungle-covered Palenque; Breathe in the crisp air as you ride the railroad through the spectacular Copper Canyon; Cheer on the masked 'good guys' in one of Mexico City's raucous lucha...
7th Edition. — 2008. Sophisticated and slick, edgy and rough, Melbourne’s physical and cultural landscape is shaped by a dynamic population, ever-ravenous for a bite of global culture. The result is Australia’s most accessible multiculturalism. Ornate Victorian-era architecture and leafy, established boulevards reflect the city’s history, and cutting-edge developments such as...
5th Edition. — 2008. Mix up the vast landscapes of the Gobi, the snowcapped mountains of Bayan-Ölgi and the dramatic gorges and sparkling lakes of Khövsgöl. Sprinkle in the felt homes of the nomad and the cry of an eagle. Add Buddhist temples, mysterious ruins, abundant wildlife and legendary hospitality. Then top it all off with a conqueror who started with nothing and ended...
Schechter D., Quintero J. — 3rd Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 312 p. — ISBN: 1740591828, 978-1740591829. Discover Mexico City Gape at the terrifying snake-skirted Aztec goddess Coatlicue at the National Anthropology Museum; Munch on tacos al pastor at 3am after a night dancing salsa with Cuban emigres; Mingle with yuppies and art punks among the fading...
Simonis D., Andrews S., Schafer S.— 1st Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 244 p. — ISBN: 1741790905, 978-1741790900. Discover Mallorca Bathe in the brilliant hues of Gaudi's stained-glass windows inside Palma's soaring cathedral; Hole up in a traditional 18th-century farmhouse, surrounded by endless olive and almond groves; Tuck into the addictive...
5th Edition. — 2008. Madrid is an ex-convent schoolgirl, a rebellious teenager who pushed the boundaries of hedonism and then grew up and got sophisticated without ever forgetting how to have fun. That’s why this is a city as at home in the nightclubs and bars that give the streets their soundtrack as it is in the hallowed halls of high culture. It’s true that Spain’s capital...
Andrew D., Blond B. et al. — 6th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 320 p. — ISBN: 1742208894, 978-1742208893. Lonely Planet Madagascar is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spend a night under the stars on the Imarivolanitra Trail, nestle in a hammock at Chez...
6th Edition. — 2008. London assumes the mantle of one of the world’s great cities with ease, crowning itself Napoleon-style by hosting its third Olympic games in 2012. It’s safe to say that London has not exuded so much confidence since the heady days of empire in the late 19th century, even despite the economic crisis that has seen the city’s status as the world’s pre-eminent...
Rowthorn C. — 4th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 220 p. — ISBN: 1740598458, 978-1740598453. Discover Kyoto Celebrate the seasons at an elaborate geisha dance; Rid yourself of bad karma at Jingo-ji - just try not to get addicted; Sift through reams of vintage kimono fabric at the local flea markets; Make a night of it in the baths at Funaoka Onsen. In...
8th Edition. — 2008. The Belpaese (Beautiful Country) is one of the single greatest repositories of sensorial pleasures on earth. From art to food, from stunning and varied countryside to flamboyant fashion, Italy has it all. This is the country that brought us Slow Food, devoted to the promotion of fresh products and fine traditional, cooking. What started as a local protest...
Bindloss J., Brash C. — 1st Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 268 p. — ISBN: 1741044855, 9781741044850. Travellers wanting to explore a region in-depth or repeat visitors returning to a favourite destination find these regional guides indispensable travel companions. Extra features include a full-colour fold-out regional map, inspirational front sections...
Koss R. — 5th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 320 p. — ISBN: 1741046939, 9781741046939. Discover Jamaica Hike up to cool down in cascading Dunn's River Falls Dance on the sand at beachside bars in Negril, where coconut groves meet azure waters Pay tribute at Bob Marley's former house and studio Savor tangy jerk chicken and world-class Blue Mountain...
Maxwell V. — 5th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 268 p. — ISBN: 1740599160, 9781740599160. Discover Istanbul Listen to the echoes of countless footsteps rising into the dome of the Aya Sofya; Savour the serene frescoes and glittering mosaics of the Chora Church; Watch the sunset while commuting between Asia and Europe on a Bosphorous ferry; Submit to a...
8th Edition. — 2008. Few countries have a tourist image so plagued by cliché as Ireland. From shamrocks and shillelaghs to leprechauns, lovable rogues and 40 shades of green, there’s a plethora of platitudes to wade through before you scramble ashore on the real Ireland. But it’s well worth looking beyond the tourist tat, for the Emerald Isle (oops, there we go again) is one of...
Ohlsen B. — 5th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 428 p. — ISBN: 1741797268, 9781741797268. A journey to Iran is a chance to peel away the layers of a country with a serious image problem. Beyond the stereotypes you’ll experience a country desperate to be seen for what it is, rather than what it is perceived to be. Whether you’re travelling in cities like...
Stone A., et al. — 13th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 402 p. — ISBN: 1741046653, 978-1741046656. Discover Hong Kong & Macau Have your fortune told, Chinese Taoist style; Discover the site of a maze-like walled village, where prostitution and gambling (and illegal dentists) once thrived; Savor the finest Portuguese egg-custard tarts in Macau; Spot your...
Hellander P. — 8th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 788 p. — ISBN: 1741046564, 9781741046564. Discover Greece Get distracted by Acropolis views watching a startlit film at one of Athens' open-air cinemas; Melt into a hot tub and chat to the locals amid the thickly forested Rhodopi Mountains; Rope up and scale the monastery-topped sandstone pinnacles of...
Noble J., et al. — 3rd Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 364 p. — ISBN: 1741044774, 9781741044775. Discover Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan Find out which Georgian king wanted the world to walk on his grave Clamber down to the snake pit once occupied by St Gregory the illuminator Watch the clouds lift above Xinaliq to reveal 360-degree views of the Caucasus...
9th Edition. — 2008. The land that gave birth to the first great civilisation needs little introduction. The pyramids, the minarets, the Nile – the scope of Egypt is magnificent. Visitors are surprised to discover that those legendary pyramids are merely the tip of the archaeological iceberg. Pharaonic nations, ancient Greeks, Romans, Christians and Arab dynasties have all...
Berkmoes R.V. — 2nd Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 122 p. — ISBN: 1741045894, 978-1741045895. "East Timor Get the lowdown on Southeast Asia's newest nation from the only dedicated guidebook to East Timor, a country in transition but still one worth discovering for its beaches, mountains, lush interior and the captivating, Portuguese-flavoured city of...
Berkmoes R.V., et al. — 3rd Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 532 p. — ISBN: 1741047242, 978-1741047240. Dangle your legs off a jetty in far east Gippsland and share the dusk with a mob of kangaroos; Learn to surf on the curving, idyllic beach of your dreams - we list 10 surf schools in NSW alone; Sail away on a 15-knot wind with a crew of new mates in the...
Lee M. — 5th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 236 p. — ISBN: 1741049180, 978-1741049183. Glitzy, glam, over-the-top and a little overexposed, Dubai lives for attention. On the surface it’s materialistic beyond anyone’s wildest dreams and by treating every visitor like a VIP, visitors respond by spending like VIPs, only to need resuscitating when the next...
Clammer P., et al. — 4th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 388 p. — ISBN: 1741042925, 9781741042924. Discover the Dominican Republic and Haiti Plunge down the Rio Yaque del Norte, paddling for dear life; Witness the chanting, drumming and spiritual release of a Haitian Vodou ceremony; Hang with the Grand Rue artists, watching them turn scrap metal into...
7th Edition. — 2008. Definition of a great city: a place that makes virtue out of vice and knows exactly where to find fun. Welcome to Dublin, contender for greatest city in Europe. At first glance, it’s kind of difficult to see why. Dublin isn’t as sexy or as sultry as other European capitals, the architecture is a bit of a jumble and it seems everyone has something to...
Berkmoes R.V., et al. — 5th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 912 p. — ISBN: 1740595750, 978-1740595759. Discover the Caribbean Islands Discover your inner daredevil on an awesome cayoning trip in Dominica; View the Virgins from above then hit the beach after a worth-the-sweat trek in St John; Sip rum by day and dance beachside by night in Jamaica; Survey...
5th Edition. — 2008. The Danes are, overwhelmingly, a happy bunch. In fact, if you believe those contentment surveys that come out every couple of years, Denmark is one of the happiest nations on earth with some of the best quality of life. Along winding cobbled streets Danes shop and dine at some of the most exciting places in Europe. Copenhagen’s restaurants have more...
Berry O. — 1st Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 324 p. — ISBN: 1741048737, 978-1741048735. Discover Devon, Cornwall & Southwest England Do like the Romans in Bath's new spa: hot stone therapy; Replay the theme from Jawswhile spotting enormous basking sharks off the Cornish coast; Savor the tang of world-famous Cheddar cheese and debate the merits of...
Guidance. — 8th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 608 p. — ISBN: 1741048850, 978-1741048858. Good things come in small packages - just look at Costa Rica. Whether you're chasing jungle adventure Indiana Jones-style or looking for the beach of your dreams, you'll find it in this tiny, diverse country. Wild about wildlife? You'll go crazy for the local...
Watkins R., Deliso C. — 3rd Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 332 p. — ISBN: 174104474X, 978-1741044744. Discover Bulgaria Sleep like a monk and rise at dawn to see Rila Monastery's frescoes in the early morning rays; Say 'dobur den' to cats lounging in the old-world side streets of Veliko Tarnovo; Clamber up Belogradchik's majestic rocks and explore the...
Benchwick G., Kohn B. — 4th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 316 p. — ISBN: 1741790190, 978-1741790191. This is an expert guide to the oldest and best preserved Mayan ruins. Information is provided on where to find red flamingos, dolphin pods, pristine sand and surf, lodging options are made available, suggested walking tours and driving routes are given,...
Ray N., Robinson D. — 6th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 336 p. — ISBN: 1741043174, 978-1741043174. Discover Cambodia. Sunrise or sunset? Discover the perfect light to greet the 216 faces of Angkor's Bayon temple, whisk and sizzle your way through a cooking course in Siem Reap (and don't skimp on the fermented fish paste). Detour off the temple trail...
Rowthorn C., Cohen M., et al. — 1st Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 352 p. — ISBN: 1740591054, 9781740591058. Discover Borneo Wake deckside to the whoops of gibbons on your orangutan-spotting trip, Tanjung Putting National Park; Find out what Queen Elizabeth gave the sultan who had everything at Brunei's lavish Royal Regalia Museum; Jostle garrulous...
3rd Edition. — 2008. With one foot planted in the Central American jungles and the other dipped in the Caribbean Sea, Belize blends the best of both worlds. Offshore, kayakers glide from one sandy, palm-dotted islet to another, while snorkelers swim through translucent seas, gazing at a kaleidoscope of coral, fish, dolphins and turtles. Inland, explorers investigate ruins of...
Simonis D. — 6th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 300 p. — ISBN: 1741048966, 9781741048964. Visca Barca! There's nowhere quite like Barcelona, and soon you too will be echoing its famous catch-cry. Wall-to-wall architectural and artistic gems. Enough drinking and dining options to confound the greediest gourmet. Feisty locals, buzzing clubs and a...
Butler A. — 6th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 200 p. — ISBN: 1741045479, 978-1741045475. Discover Bangladesh Keep your eyes peeled for tigers as you cruise silently through the Sundarbans Visit mist shrouded temples, then watch a game of cricket in the grounds of Puthia Palace Strike a deal with a boatman and join in the crazed cacophany of life on...
Haywood A., Christiani K., et al. — 5th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 434 p. — ISBN: 174104670X, 9781741046700. Slalom the ski slopes at Kitzbuhel, hike the trails through the Tyrol and explore the musical heritage from Salzburg to Vienna. Whether you're here for the cities or to fill your lungs with pure mountain air, this inspiring guide will help...
Gray J. — 6th Edition. — Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2008. — 276 p. — ISBN: 1741047633, 9781741047639. Discover Amsterdam Uncover a grand church hidden in an attic in the Red Light District; Visit a shoe-shaped home and the office of the future at the Living Tomorrow Pavilion; Sip jenever(Dutch gin) at a traditional tasting house or distillery; Practice your dangling...