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, & how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Experience the magic of the temples of Angkor at dawn, experience Asia`s colonial past in the steamy port island of Penang, or hang ten on classic Bali surf breaks; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Southeast Asia & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet`s Southeast Asia on a Shoestring 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 Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews
- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- history, temples, cuisine, activities, landscapes plus over 200 maps. Covers Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thail&, Timor-Leste & Vietnam. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet`s Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is perfect for both exploring top sights & taking roads less travelled. Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this guide? Check out the relevant Lonely Planet destination guides, our most comprehensive guides that cover destinations` top sights & offbeat experiences, or check out Lonely Planet’s photo-rich Discover series guides, which focus on destinations` most popular attractions. Authors: Written & researched by Lonely Planet, China Williams, Greg Bloom, Celeste Brash, Simon Richmond, Iain Stewart, Ryan Ver Berkmoes & Richard Waters.


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The Lonely Planet Southeast Asia Phrasebook & Dictionary, including Burmese, Khmer, Lao, Thai & Vietnamese 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, 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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Lonely Planet Southern Africa is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Clamber up the world`s oldest sand dunes in Sossusvlei, step back in time on Mozambique Isl&, or enjoy world-class wildlife-watching in Etosha National Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Southern Africa & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Southern Africa 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
- history, art, cuisine, environment, wildlife, music, religion, literature, visual arts- Over 115 maps- Covers Malawi, Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland & more


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Lonely Planet Southern Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the streets of Pompeii, a town frozen in time, wake up to the sound of a Neapolitan street market, or gaze at the Mediterranean; all with your trusted travel companion. With full-colour maps & images throughout, highlights & itineraries (to 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 Also

Includes:: 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
- including customs, history, religion, art, architecture, politics, cuisine, & wine. Over 41 colour maps covering Naples, Pompeii, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, Palermo, the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian Coast, Syracuse, Agrigento, Matera, Alberobello, Lecce, Capri, & more.




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Lonely Planet Southern Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the streets of Pompeii, a town frozen in time, wake up to the sound of a Neapolitan street market, or gaze at the Mediterranean; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Southern Italy & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Southern Italy 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
- including customs, history, religion, art, architecture, politics, cuisine, & wine- Over 41 colour maps- Covers Naples, Pompeii, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, Palermo, the Aeolian Islands, the Ionian Coast, Syracuse, Agrigento, Matera, Alberobello, Lecce, Capri, & more


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Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet`s Southwest USA`s Best Trips. Featuring 32 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can take in the immensity of the Grand Canyon, soak up the beauty of Sedona along Highway 89A, & stop off in Moab for some biking or rafting, all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, & hit the road. Inside Lonely Planet`s Southwest USA`s Best Trips:- Lavish colour & gorgeous photography throughout- Itineraries & planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs & interests- Get around easily
- 116 easy-to-read, full-color route maps, detailed directions Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots & be safe on the road
- local driving rules, parking, toll roads- Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices- Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss- Useful features
- including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your Trip Covers Arizona, Route 66, the Grand Canyon, Sedona, New Mexico, Taos, Jemez Mountains, Texas, Hill Country, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Zion National Park, Bryce National Park & more




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Lonely Planet’s Spain offers advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at the exquisite perfection of the Alhambra, hike the Pyrenean high country & laze on the Mediterranean`s best beaches. Inside Lonely Planet`s Spain 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
- history, architecture, art, bullfighting, politics, food, Basque culture, flamenco, outdoor activities, politics. Free, convenient pull-out Barcelona map, plus over 100 colour maps. This guide covers Madrid, Castilla y Leon, Castilla-La Mancha, Barcelona, Catalonia, Aragon, Basque Country, Navarra, Seville, Granada, Cantabria, Asturias, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Valencia, Mallorca, Ibiza, Andaluc A-a, Extremadura & more


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Discover the freedom of open roads while touring Spain & Portugal with Lonely Planet Spain & Portugal`s Best Trips, your passport to up-to-date advice on uniquely encountering Spain & Portugal via el auto. Featuring 32 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can explore the route of Don Quixote & journey through the Duoro Valley Vineyards. Inside Lonely Planet Spain & Portugal`s Best Trips: * Lavish colour & gorgeous photography throughout. * Itineraries & planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs & interests. * Over 100 easy-to-read, full-colour route maps with detailed directions. * Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots & be safe on the road with information on local driving rules, parking, & toll roads. * Essential info at your fingertips including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, & prices. * Honest reviews for all budgets on eating, sleeping, & sight-seeing. Covers Madrid, Basque Country, Barcelona, Andalucía, Portugal & more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Spain & Portugal`s Best Trips is perfect for exploring Spain & Portugal via the road & discovering sights that are more accessible by car. ...

Lonely Planet Spanish Phrasebook & Audio CD is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant & useful Spanish phrases & vocabulary for all your travel needs. Enjoy thrilling conversation with a local over sangria, ask about a tucked-away a tablao flamenco or eat your way through a tapas menu. Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms & multiple meanings. Order with complete confidence, explain food allergies, & try new foods with the menu decoder. Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary. Be prepared for both common & emergency travel situations with practical phrases & terminology. Meet friends with conversation starter phrases. User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories. Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance on-the-fly cues. Convenient features include:5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go.10 Ways to Start a Sentence.10 Phrases to Sound like a Local. Listen For
- phrases you may hear. Look For
- phrases you may see on signs. Shortcuts
- easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases.Q&A
- suggested answers to questions asked. Basics
- time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules. Practical
- travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transport. Social
- meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather. Safe Travel
- emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions. Food
- ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients The accompanying audio CD

Includes:: 375 key phrases & provides on-the-go language assistance. Great for language students & travellers looking to interact with locals & immerse themselves in local culture.










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The Lonely Planet Spanish 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. Newer editions such as this have a fresh visual design with an intuitive layout that makes them much easier to read than other publisher’s phrasebooks, with the most important phrases clearly highlighted as well as location-specific phrases to help you get more from your trip. 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. ...