Series shortlisted for a 2016 Edward Standford Travel Writing Award. Introducing the new Lonely Planet’s Best Of guidebook series for travellers who want to get to the heart of a place. Lonely Planet has distilled the must-see sights, unforgettable experiences, insider tips & local knowledge, in one easy-to-use package, all carefully curated by Lonely Planet`s expert authors. • The only tool kit you`ll need for the perfect trip • Insider tips for authentic local experiences • Itineraries & walking tours to help you make the most of your time • New easy-to-use fold out maps & city pull out map • Packed with inspirational, full colour images ...

Return from your travels with the pictures you`ve always wanted. In Lonely Planet`s best-selling guide to Travel Photography, internationally renowed travel photographer Richard I` Anson shows you how to avoid common photography mistakes & to develop your compositional & technical skills as a photographer. This jargon-free guide is a comprehensive look at all aspects of travel photography, from the gear needed while on the road to the software & hardware required to store & process your images back at home, to the low-down on assessing, displaying & even earning money with your photographs. ...

Don George’s Lonely Planet’s guide to Travel Writing is written by established travel writers & bursting with invaluable advice. This inspiring & practical guide is a must for anyone who has ever yearned to turn their travels into saleable tales. Make your passion your profession..... .pack a pen with your passport, craft prose that flows & become a Travel Writer. Being a travel writer is a dream job & with this guide you`re scribbling distance from the reality. The guide covers sections such as the secrets of a great story, the best ways to research, what makes a winning pitch, how to get your name in print, quirks of writing for newspapers, magazines, Web & books as well as extensive writers` resources & industry organizations. ...

The follow-up to Lonely Planet`s hit “ The Book of Everything”, Instant Expert contains all that a world traveller needs to know. It`s witty & full of brilliant illustrations of all types by noted info graphics illustrator Nigel Holmes. Want to know how to dive for pearls, cure toothache, & mix a mean cocktail & more? Be an instant expert in 100 occupations & equip yourself for a world of adventurous travel with this how-to handbook. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world`s leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile & digital travel products, & a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet`s mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world & to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. Trip Advisor Travellers` Choice Awards 2012 winner in Favourite Travel Guide category ` Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.`
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Lonely Planet`s new Travel Sketch Pad is the perfect companion for drawing, doodling & illustrating at home or on the road. Durable, with a water-resistant cover, this latest addition to our growing stationery range is perfect for both budding & experienced artists. Lightweight & flexible High-quality paper stock Elastic band to hold pages closed 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, on mobile, video & in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair & lifestyle books, ebooks, & more. ...

The world’s top 500 food experiences, ranked! We asked the planet’s top chefs, food writers & our food-obsessed authors to name their favourite, most authentic gastronomic encounters – & this is the result! Ultimate Eatlist is the follow-up to our bestselling Ultimate Travelist & is a must-own bucket list for foodies & those who love to travel. You’ll discover the planet’s most thrilling & famous culinary experiences, the culture behind each one, what makes them so special, & why the experience is so much more than what’s in the plate, bowl or glass in front of you. How many have you tried & what’s your number one? With contributions from Monica Galetti, Curtis Stone, Mark Hix, Ben Shewry, Dan Hunter, Ping Coombes, Gail Simmons, Tony Singh, Elena Arzak, & many more. ...

This hardback answers the perennial question of every travel addict: where is the best place to visit during every season of the year? Using a combination of infographics & insights from Lonely Planet`s expert authors, the book will resolve travel dilemmas for every sort of trip & present inspiring ideas for the best places to go in a visually engaging style.

Includes:: up to 30 recommendations, from wilderness adventures to city breaks, for every month of the year.

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Lonely Planet’s Wild World, the follow-up to the super-sized bestseller Beautiful World, is a vivid & compelling portrait of the world in which we live. Featuring breath-taking images of the natural world, this gorgeous collection of full-page photographs, carefully curated by Lonely Planet`s photography experts, brings the world`s wildest corners into your home. Incredible & majestic wildlife spectacles & natural phenomena are spellbindingly on display in this beautiful, no-expense-spared hardback. ...