The Lonely Planet Pidgin Phrasebook is not only an extensive list of useful phrases, but also an ideal tool to start getting to grips with a language & beginning two-way communication. Containing excellent sections on language basics such as numbers, question phrases, dates, phrase construction, grammar & pronunciation, as well as containing concise but well-rounded two-way dictionaries, Lonely Planet phrasebooks enable you to quickly & confidently construct your own phrases in addition to those given. The given phrases cover all the essential travel & tourism categories such as transport, communications, business meetings & accommodation, as well as in-depth categories such as health, food & social interaction. The phrasebooks are designed to enable more than just simple question-answer communication, allowing the start of two-way conversations
- putting you comfortably on your way to learning the language & understanding its speakers. True to Lonely Planet’s reputation for ease of use, the Phrasebooks are well designed, well structured & clearly categorized, making it easy to find the information you need quickly. Useful background information is given throughout the phrasebooks, giving you quick tips on culture, customs & etiquette.
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Titles in the Pocket Guide series from Lonely Planet explore a range of cities worldwide in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to their destination. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. They offer advice on top sights, local life, best of the destination, & they are focused on the neighbourhoods of each place, local recommendations & secrets. Each guide in the Pocket Series 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 out 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 & to 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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Lonely Planet Poland is your guide on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Experience Krakow`s scintillating nightlife, admire the elegance of Warsaw`s ` Palace on the Water` or explore the amber stalls along the crooked medieval lanes of Gdansk. 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 include 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 culture, history, art, literature, poetry, cinema, music, politics, landscapes & wildlife. With over 60 maps covering Warsaw, Mazovia & Podlasie, Krakow, Malopolska, the Carpathian Mountains, Silesia, Wielkopolska, Gdansk & Pomerania, Warmia & Masuria, & more.
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London will come alive with this beautiful & colourful pop-up book from Lonely Planet Kids. With a set of six stunning pop-ups ...

Paris will come alive with this beautiful & colourful pop-up book from Lonely Planet Kids. With a set of six stunning pop-ups ...

The Lonely Planet Pocket Guide to Porto offers frank & informal advice on an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife. Admire Se cathedral, marvel at Casa de Musica & check out the stunning Palacio da Bolsa. Written & researched by a team of experts, this book is independent in its recommendations & offers suggestions for a variety of budgets. This handy sized pocket oracle is split into sections starting with a Quick Start Guide advising on top sights, a guide to local life, day planners to help you make an itinerary for your trip, valuable need to know tips, & a neighbourhood roundup. The main part of this 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. Information boxes throughout the text give insights into local culture & customs as well as offering suggestions for restaurants & bars & notable shopping opportunities. This guide

Includes:: coverage of Ribeira, Aliados & Bolhao, Miragaia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Massarelos, Boavista & West Porto, & more. Maps for each area will help you find your bearings while the large pull out map gives you wider coverage of the whole place. Additional chapters highlighting the ‘ Best of’ the place looks at the best walks, sights, places to shop, drinking & nightlife & many more things to ensure you don’t miss out on any valuable experiences. The Survival Guide at the back gives advice on things to prepare before you go, what to do when you arrive, how to get around, language tips & other essential information that will help you get the most out of your trip.

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Lonely Planet Portugal is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Stand at Europe`s southwestern edge on the barren cliffs of Cabo de Sao Vicente, stretch a towel on the golden sands of Algarve & hear soulful fado in Lisbon; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Portugal & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Portugal Travel Guide: 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
- architecture, arts, music, religion, history, wine, cuisine Over 70 maps Covers Lisbon, the Algarve, Porto, the Douro valley, Faro, Sintra, Evora, the Alentejo, the Beiras, Coimbra, the Minho, Estremadura & more.


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Lonely Planet`s Pocket Prague is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Spend time at the historic buildings, museums & galleries at Prague Castle, take time out in peaceful Petrin Hill, or stroll the picturesque Old Town Square; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Prague & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Pocket Prague:- 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- Free, convenient pull-out Prague map (included in print version), plus over 19 colour neighbourhood maps- User-friendly layout with helpful icons, & organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Hradcany, Mala Strana, Stare Mesto, Nove Mesto, Petrin Hill, Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Vinohrady, Zizkov & more

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The Lonely Planet guide to Provence & the Cote d` Azur offers frank & informal advice on an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife. Try local cheese & wine in hilltop villages overlooking lavender fields, relax on the beaches of St-Tropez, or try your luck in Monaco`s famous casino. Written & researched by a team of experts, this book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. With introductory sections profiling the destination & advising on the best time to visit, suggested itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. The 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. Information boxes throughout the text give insights into local culture & customs as well as offering suggestions for restaurants & bars & notable shopping opportunities. This guide

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

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