Discover the freedom of open roads while touring Australia with Lonely Planet Australia`s Best Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering the country by car. Featuring 39 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures on which you can experience the world-class surf beaches & iconic landforms of Victoria`s Great Ocean Road, the epic big skies & forever horizons of the Nullarbor Plain, & more. Get around easily with easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions & insider tips to help you get around like a local. Avoid trouble spots & be safe on the road
- local driving rules, parking & toll roads. Covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Byron Bay, Tasmania, Alice Springs, Great Ocean Road, Nullarbor Plain, Uluru, the Outback, Kakadu, Cairns, the Daintree & more. With lavish colour & gorgeous photography throughout as well as itineraries & planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs & interests. Honest reviews for all budgets
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Lonely Planet Austria offers advice on what to see, what to skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the scenery unfold as you drive up Grossglockner Road, marvel at the grandeur of imperial Vienna, or ski down Austria`s many pistes. Highlights & itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs & interests. Insider tips save you time & money, & help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots. Essential information

Includes:: hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, & prices. Honest reviews for all budgets on eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, & hidden gems. Cultural insights give you a richer & more rewarding travel experience
- including customs, history, art, music, sports, outdoor activities, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, coffee houses & wine. With a convenient pull-out map of Vienna & over 60 maps including coverage of Burgenl&, Upper Austria, Lower Austria, Styria, Carinthia, the Salzkammergut, Salzburg, Salzburgerl&, Hohe Tauern National Park, Tyrol, Vorarlberg, & more.


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Go hiking & camping in the Backcountry in Banff; mountain-biking & horseback riding in Jasper, or wildlife spotting in Glacier. Inside the Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks Travel Guide: User-friendly highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests. Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots. Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, & durations. Focused on the best
- hikes, drives, & cycling tours. Honest reviews for all budgets on eating, sleeping, camping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, summer & winter activities, & hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Contextual insights to give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience on subjects including history, geology, wildlife, & conservation. Over 52 full-colour trail & park maps & full-colour images throughout. Useful features include: Travel with Children. Clothing & Equipment. Day & Overnight Hikes. Coverage

Includes:: Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Glacier National Park, Lake Louise, Lake Minnewanka, Bow Valley, Backcountry, Kananaskis Country, Lake O` Hara, Jasper Town, Blackfeet Indian Reservation & more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks.



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Lonely Planet: The world`s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet`s Bangkok is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Shop for anything & everything at Chatuchak Weekend Market, learn to make zesty Thai dishes at a cookery school, & give thanks for your good fortune at the giant golden Buddha at Wat Pho
- all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Bangkok & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Bangkok: Colour maps & images throughout Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- covering history, people, music, religion, cuisine, politics Over 35 maps for easy navigation Covers Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi, Banglamphu, Thewet & Dusit, Chinatown, Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi, Riverside, Silom & Lumphini, Sukhumvit, Northern Bangkok, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ko Samet, Amphawa, Phetchaburi, Kanchanaburi, Khao Yai The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet`s Bangkok is our most comprehensive guide to the city, & is perfect for discovering both popular & offbeat sights. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Bangkok, our handy-sized guide featuring the best sights & experiences for a short visit. After more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet`s Thailand guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company & the world`s number one travel guidebook br&, providing both inspiring & trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we`ve printed over 145 million guidebooks & grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You`ll also find our content online, & in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair & lifestyle books, ebooks, & more. Trip Advisor Travelers` Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category` Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.`
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Bangkok in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An ‘ Itinerary Builder’ in the Neighbourhoods chapter allows a reader to see at a glance the major attractions of each area & to plan a logical daily schedule independently. Extensive shopping & eating sections are arranged by area & there are contact details, addresses, opening times, page references to the relevant map as well as short descriptions of the more notable shops & eateries. ‘ Top Picks’ insets recommend some of the author’s personal favourite places to visit, sometimes exploring places off the beaten track. A detailed ‘ Sleeping’ section provides readers with a varied list of accommodation, ranging from budget hostels to high-end hotels & there is extensive detail about price, booking ahead & what to expect from different locations. There are also recommendations for day trips away from the city & other possible excursions outside the urban limits. Appendices offer further practical information on transportation, travelling with children, changing money, embassies, medical services & internet access. A pull-out overview map of the city is also included at the back of the book.
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Bangladesh in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ‘getting there & around’, allowing visitors to plan their trip accordingly. Information boxes throughout the text give insights into local culture & customs as well as offering suggestions for restaurants & bars & notable shopping opportunities. There are dedicated sections on major cities & towns within each region, with relevant information on orientation, sights, activities, eating & drinking, tours, courses, festivals & events. Accommodation is divided into budget, mid-range & top-end in order to cater for a wide range of budgets. All places highlighted in the text are cross-referenced to black & white overview maps showing their respective locations. ‘ Don’t Miss’ information boxes give bullet-pointed lists of notable local attractions & their relevant page numbers in the guide. An extensive Directory section gives important practical guidance on accommodation, activities, business hours, children, climate charts, customs, dangers & annoyances, embassies, insurance, internet access, maps, money, photography, shopping, solo travellers, transport, travellers with disabilities, visas, volunteering & women travellers, among other useful information. ...

Savour the best of New Catalan cuisine; yell for your team at Camp Nou stadium; or look up to find weird & wonderful architecture; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet Barcelona Travel Guide: Full-colour maps & images throughout Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- cuisine, history, architecture, Catalan culture, art, music, dance Free, convenient pull-out Barcelona map, plus over 30 colour maps Covers: La Rambla, Barri Gotic, El Raval, La Ribera, Barceloneta, La Sagrada Família, Gracia, Park Guell, Camp Nou, Pedralbes, La Zona, Montjuà c, Poble Sec, Sant Anton & more.


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Swing in a cable car over the city; marvel at the detail of La Sagrada Familia or the kaleidoscopic fruit stands of the Mercat de la Boqueria. Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Barcelona:- Full-colour maps & images throughout- Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests- Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots- Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices- Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss- Convenient pull-out Barcelona map, plus over 20 colour neighbourhood maps- User-friendly layout with helpful icons, & organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers: La Rambla, Barri Gotic, El Raval, La Ribera, Parc de la Ciutadella, Barceloneta, Passeig de Gracia, L` Eixample, Montjuic, Poble Sec, Camp Nou, Pedralbes, Sarria & more

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Lonely Planet Beijing is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the enchanting hutongs, gaze in awe on the Forbidden City, or hike the Great Wall of China, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Beijing & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Beijing Travel Guide: Full-colour maps & images throughout; Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests; Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots; Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices; Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss; Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- history, architecture, food; Free, convenient pull-out Beijing, plus over 29 colour maps. Covers Forbidden City area, Dongcheng, Chaoyang, Sanlitun, the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, & more. Lonely Planet Beijing, a comprehensive guide to Beijing, is perfect for both exploring top sights & taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights of Beijing? Check out Pocket Beijing, a handy-sized guide focused on the can`t-miss sights for a quick trip. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet`s China guide for a comprehensive look at all the China has to offer, or Discover China, a photo-rich guide to the country`s most popular attractions. Authors: Written & researched by Lonely Planet, Daniel Mc Crohan & David Eimer. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world`s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile & digital travel products, & a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.


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Beijing in the new-look Pocket guide series gives you all the top tourist sights as well as the locals’ favourites so that you get the best of both worlds! Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. The guide is organised into 4 distinct sections – Quick Start, Explore, The Best of & Survival Guide
- recommending a series of top sights as well as ‘local life’ experiences to make the most of your visit. The ‘ Quick Start’ section introduces the keys to understanding the city & offers tips for a smooth trip. Here you will find the city’s Top Sights, Local life, Day-by-Day suggested itinerary planner, Need to Know & Neighbourhoods. The ‘ Explore’ chapter will detail the best things to see & do, neighbourhood by neighbourhood offering insider’s city recommendations & tips for making the most of your visit. The information provided

Includes:: contact details, addresses, how to get there, opening times & prices are also given where relevant. Map extracts will make exploring very easy. The ‘ Best of’ section will list the city’s highlights to help you plan your visit, expect the best art, architecture, tours, historical sites, bars, clubs etc. plus ‘ Top Tips’ insets. The ‘ Survival’ chapter will provide tips & tricks for a safe & smooth visit. Prepare for your trip reading advice on when to go, & what to expect from your arrival, throughout your stay including information on transport, hotels & accommodations (a few contact details are provided), business hours, dos & don’ts & a page dedicated to basic vocabulary. These guides come with a detachable fold out map cross-referenced to the text in the book, with a list of sights on the reverse.


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