From taco carts & noodle stalls to hawker markets & gelaterias, it`s on the street that you`ll find the heart of a cuisine & its culture. Lonely Planet`s World`s Best Street Food is your passport to the planet`s freshest, tastiest street-food flavours. Each of the 100 recipes

Includes:: easy-to-use instructions, ingredients & mouth-watering photography plus an `origins` section detailing how the dish has evolved. There are also tasting notes that explain how best to sample each dish
- whether that`s in a beachside lobster shack in Maine, a hawker market in Singapore or standing at the bar in a Sicilian cafe
- to truly give you a flavour of the place.



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Drawing on over 30 years of travel publishing experience, Lonely Planet publishes a range of thematic & pictorial titles celebrating travel & providing inspiration for future trips away. Many of the guides are heavily illustrated & give advice on particular thematic trips & the best places & times to visit, as well as overviews of countries & regions. Individual titles are dedicated to some of the best photography & images of particular destinations, thematic guides to choosing which area of the world to visit next & humorous gift-style books suitable for various occasions.* For more information please see individual descriptions.* ...

Tibet 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. ...

Tokyo 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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Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway offers essential information & handy tips. Get to know your fellow passengers or just gaze through the window at the unfurling landscape, gawk at Moscow`s Kremlin or glimpse Lake Baikal, Russia`s sacred sea. Inside Lonely Planet`s Trans-Siberian Railway 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
- the history of the railway, history of Siberian travel, Russian culture & cuisine, Mongolian culture & cuisine, Chinese culture & cuisine, landscapes & wildlife; Over 60 maps. Covers Moscow, St Petersburg Beijing, the Trans-Siberian, Trans-Mongolian, Trans-Manchurian & Baikal-Amur Mainline routes & more. Looking for a guide focused on Russia or China? Check out Lonely Planet`s Russia guide or China guide for a comprehensive look at all these countries have to offer; Discover China, a photo-rich guide to the country`s most popular attractions; or Pocket Beijing, a handy-sized guide focused on the can`t-miss sights for a quick trip.


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The must-have calendar for every traveller. stunning photographs showcase Lonely Planet`s recommended destination for each ...

The Travel Literature series from Lonely Planet draws upon the publisher’s unrivalled experience of travel publishing for over 30 years, exploring the local culture of a range of international destinations, ranging from Holland to New Zealand & Cuba to Japan. Many of the titles examine the destination from a local perspective & authors often experience the city or country while living there. Titles in this series also often range over the country as a whole, including road trips, exploring & describing some of the most distinctive local history, people & culture. Each of the titles in the Lonely Planet Travel Literature series is renowned for its wide-ranging & often humorous accounts of travel & living abroad. Individual authors often contribute or write the accompanying Lonely Planet guide to the country or region, therefore providing a realistic & knowledgeable description of the area. The series is regularly updated with new titles appearing on a yearly basis. ...

Never leave your pet behind again! Travel with Dogs is an authoritative collection of tips for travelling with the family dog, covering everything from vaccinations & documentation to welfare on the road & finding dog-friendly accommodation. The tips from animal experts are illustrated with wit & style. ...

Lonely Planet`s stationery selection continues to grow with this range of products developed by & for Lonely Planet`s global team of travel writers. This notebook, designed especially for the roving traveller, contains narrow-lined pages, allowing users to write thoughts, lists, ideas or memos.- Durable, water-resistant cover- Lightweight & flexible for portability- Elastic band to hold pages closed ...

Lonely Planet Turkey offers advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Ride a hot-air balloon over Cappadocia`s honeycomb landscapes, walk amid the ancient ruins of Ephesus, or soak in a hamam in Antalya`s atmospheric old quarter. Inside Lonely Planet Turkey 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, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine; Free, convenient pull-out Istanbul map, plus over 100 colour maps. Covers Istanbul, Thrace, Marmara, Gallipoli Peninsula, Izmir, Ephesus, Bodrum, Anatolia, Pammukale, Antalya, Ankara, Cappadocia, Aegean Coast, Turquoise Coast, Mediterranean Coast, Black Sea Coast, & more.


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