Sri Lanka - Plan your trip (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Sri Lanka starts here. You'll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus indepth info on the country's finest beaches, and where to see elephants and blue whales.

Sri Lanka - Plan your trip (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: 20 Top Experiences, Welcome to Sri Lanka, Need to Know, What's New, If You Like: Buddhist Temples, Diving & Snorkelling, Walking, Beaches, Wildlife, Shopping, Ayurveda, World Heritage, Colonial Architecture, Month by Month, Itineraries, Regions at a Glance, Sri Lanka Sun, Sea & Sand: Best Beaches, When to Go, Beaches, Surfing, White-Water Rafting, Canoeing & Boating, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing, Whale-Watching & Dolphin-Watching, National Parks & Safaris: Best Wildlife Experiences, Wildlife, Mammals, Birds, Planning Your Safari, Where to Go, Travel with Children: Best Regions for Kids, Sri Lanka for Kids, Children's Highlights and Planning & Practicalities.

Indonesia - Papua (Chapter) Lonely Planet


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Indonesia - Papua (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Papua’s tribal world lives on amid outside encroachments – some people still hunt their food with bows and arrows. Venture here and be awed by the charm of Papua’s peoples, the resilience of their cultures and the grandeur of their landscapes.

Coverage includes: West Papua, Sorong, Raja Ampat Islands, Manokwari & around, Jayapura, Sentani & around, Pulau Biak, Nabire, Baliem Valley, Wamena, Pugima, Southern Baliem Valley, Northeastern Baliem Valley, Northwestern Baliem Valley, Danau Habbema, Yali Country, Merauke, Wasur National Park, Asmat Region, Korowai Region



Peru - Lima (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Peru - Lima (Chapter) Lonely Planet

With fog bundling its colonial facades and high rises, it takes a little imagination to get beyond the grit of Lima’s first impression. It’s a city shrouded in history, gloriously messy and full of aesthetic delights - don’t even think of missing it.

Coverage includes: Sights, Activities, Courses, Tours & Guides, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking, Entertainment, Shopping, Around Lima, Pachacamac, Southern Beaches and Carretera Central.

Melbourne & Victoria travel guide Lonely Planet

Keeping up with Melbourne’s calendar of cultural and sporting events can be simply exhausting. Thankfully, Melbourne is surrounded by vibrant regions that inspire winding down or, if you can’t get enough, ramping up the adventure.

Melbourne & Victoria travel guide Lonely Planet

3 local authors, 105 days of on-the-ground research, 54 maps, 475 trams
Your Weekend Away feature
Inspirational photos
Comprehensive planning tools and in-depth background




New Zealand - Christchurch & Canterbury (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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New Zealand - Christchurch & Canterbury (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Visiting the country's second-largest city as it's being rebuilt and reborn is both interesting and inspiring, while just a short drive from Christchurch's dynamic re-emergence, Banks Peninsula conceals hidden bays and beaches - a backdrop for kayaking and wildlife cruises.

Coverage includes: Christchurch, Lyttelton, Akaroa & Banks Peninsula, Hanmer Springs, Lewis Pass Highway, Craigieburn Forest Park, Arthur's Pass, Methven, Mt Somers, Timaru, Mackenzie Country and Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.

Vancouver - Downtown & West End (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Vancouver - Downtown & West End (Chapter) Lonely Planet

The heart of Vancouver occupies an ocean-fringed peninsula that’s easily divided into three: the grid-pattern of urban streets radiating from Granville and West Georgia Sts; the 1950s towers and dense residential side streets of the West End; and Stanley Park.

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Sleeping, Entertainment, Shopping and Sports & Activities.

Budapest - Planning (Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Budapest, Budapest’s Top 10, What’s New, Need to Know, Top Itineraries, If You Like, Month by Month, Like a Local, With Kids, Neighbourhoods at a Glance, and Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Shopping overview chapters from Lonely Planet’s Budapest guidebook.

Budapest - Planning (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Budapest starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on ‘taking the waters’ in Budapest’s relaxing thermal baths, a menu decoder and where to find Budapest’s hidden gems in stunning art nouveau architecture and exotic kertek (garden clubs, ruin bars).

Turkey - Antalya & The Turquoise Coast (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Turkey’s Turquoise coast is a huge region of endless azure sea, lined with kilometres of sandy beaches and backed by mountains rising up to almost 3000m. It’s a winning combination no matter how you look at it.

 Turkey - Antalya & The Turquoise Coast (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Dalyan, Köycegiz, Dalaman, Göcek, Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Butterfly Valley & Faralya, Kabak, Kayaköy, Tlos, Saklikent Gorge, Pinara, Letoön, Xanthos, Patara, Kalkan & Around, Kas, Üçagiz & Kekova, Kaleköy (Kale), Kale (Demre), Olympos & Çirali, Phaselis, Antalya & Around

Scotland - Glasgow (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Displaying a disarming blend of sophistication and earthiness, Scotland's biggest city has evolved over the last couple of decades to become one of Britain's most intriguing metropolises.

Scotland - Glasgow (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking, Entertainment, Shopping and Around Glasgow.

New York City - SoHo & Chinatown (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Sacred temples, knock-off belts and soup dumpling parlors line the hurried streets of Chinatown. SoHo provides a counterpoint with its streamlined thoroughfares and storefronts that represent the biggest name brands in the world.

New York City - SoHo & Chinatown (Chapter)  Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Neighborhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Sleeping, Shopping and Sports & Activities.

Sardinia travel guide Lonely Planet

Sardinia is an island where coastal drives thrill, prehistory puzzles and sheep (four million of them) rule the roads. Sardinia captivates with its wild interior, dazzling beaches and endearing eccentricities.

Sardinia travel guide Lonely Planet

This guide features the tireless work of two dedicated authors, 14 pungent Sardinian cheeses, 25 nuraghi (Bronze Age towers) and 1849km of coastline.

Vancouver - Plan your trip (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Vancouver - Plan your trip (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Vancouver starts here. You'll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on travelling with kids.

Coverage includes: Welcome to Vancouver, Vancouver's Top 10, What's New, Need to Know, Top Itineraries, If You Like, Month by Month, With Kids, Neighbourhoods at a Glance, and Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Gay & Lesbian, Entertainment, Shopping and Sports & Activities overview chapters.

Paris - Louvre & Les Halles (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Paris’ splendid line of monuments, the axe historique (historic axis; also called the grand axis), passes through the Tuileries gardens before reaching IM Pei’s glass pyramid at the entrance to the world’s largest museum, the Louvre.

Paris - Louvre & Les Halles (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Shopping.

Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast travel guide Lonely Planet

Emperors, writers, composers: Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast have seduced them all. Volcanic and irrepressibly vivacious, this jumble of palaces, ruins and coastal perfection will hook you too.

 Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast travel guide Lonely Planet

Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Naples, The Islands, The Amalfi Coast, Salerno, the Cilento, Understand and Survival chapters

Italy - Emilia-Romagna & San Marino (Chapter) Lonely Planet


You can eat like a Roman emperor here – there’s Bologna with its ragù and porticos, posh Parma with its opera and cheese, Modena and its balsamic vinegar – or visit the wealthy micro-nation of San Marino, and Ravenna with its mosaics.

Italy - Emilia-Romagna & San Marino (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Emilia-Romagna, Bologna, west of Bologna, east of Bologna, and San Marino.

Switzerland - Lake Geneva & Vaud (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Lined by elegant Lausanne and many smaller towns, the Swiss side of Lake Geneva presents vineyards, châteaux, beaches and peaceful woodland. Further east, theVaud Alps invites hikers in spring and summer, skiers and boarders in winter.

Switzerland - Lake Geneva & Vaud (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Lausanne, La Côte, Lavaux Wine Region, Vevey, Montreux, Yverdon-Les-Bains, The Vaud Alps, Leysin, Les Diablerets, Villars & Gryon and Pays D’Enhaut.

France - Brittany (Chapter) Lonely Planet


Brittany is a land of prehistoric mysticism, proud tradition and culinary wealth, where locals still remain fiercely independent, where Breton culture is celebrated and where Paris feels a very long way away indeed. Brittany's much-loved islands are also big draws.

France - Brittany (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: North Coast, St-Malo, Dinard, Cancale, Dinan, Paimpol, Finistère, Roscoff, Morlaix, Brest, Île d'Ouessant, Presqu'île de Crozon, Quimper, Concarneau, Morbihan Coast, Carnac, Quiberon, Belle Île, Vannes, Eastern & Central Brittany, Josselin, Forêt de Paimpont, Rennes and Vitré.

Thailand - Ko Samui & Lower Gulf (Chapter) Lonely Planet

The Lower Gulf features Thailand’s ultimate island trifecta: Ko Samui, Ko Pha-Ngan and Ko Tao, which lure millions of tourists every year with their powder-soft sands and emerald waters. Ko Samui has a business-minded attitude towards vacation, while Ko Pha-Ngan has a penchant for hammock-lazing and all-night parties. Ko Tao offers high-adrenaline activities, including world-class diving and snorkelling. Travellers seeking something more off the radar can explore Ang Thong Marine National Park, an ethereal realm with some of the most picture-perfect moments in the kingdom.

 Thailand - Ko Samui & Lower Gulf (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Gulf Islands, Ko Samui, Ko Pha-Ngan, Ko Tao, Ang Thong Marine National Park, Surat Thani Province, Surat Thani, Ao Khanom, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla & Around, Hat Yai, Deep South, Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Sungai Kolok.

Greece - Crete (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Nature here has been as prolific as Picasso in his prime, creating in Crete a dramatic quilt of big-shouldered mountains, stunning beaches and undulating hillsides. Crete’s natural beauty is equalled only by the richness of a history that spans millennia.

Greece - Crete (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Central Crete, Iraklio, Cretaquarium, Knossos, Arhanes, Zaros, Matala, Rethymno, Moni Arkadiou, Anogia, Mt Psiloritis, Spili, Plakias & around, Beaches Between Plakias & Agia Galini, Agia Galini, Western Crete, Hania & around, Samaria Gorge, Hora Sfakion & around, Frangokastello, Anopoli & Inner Sfakia, Sougia, Paleohora, Elafonisi, Gavdos Island, Kissamos-Kastelli & around, Eastern Crete, Lasithi Plateau, Agios Nikolaos & around, Mohlos, Sitia & around, Kato Zakros & Ancient Zakros, and Ierapetra & around.

Istanbul - Sultanahmet & Around (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Setting an itinerary is important to do this neighbourhood justice as there are so many significant monuments and museums. Plan to visit one of the major museums each day and then add the less time-intensive sights into your daily itineraries.

Istanbul - Sultanahmet & Around (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Sleeping, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Shopping.

Brazil - Parana (Chapter) Lonely Planet PDF

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Brazil - Parana (Chapter) Lonely Planet PDF

The capital Curitiba’s air of European culture is a nice dose of Brazil at its most developed. Ilha do Mel and Parque Nacional do Superagüi offer unspoiled rainforest and pristine coastline, while the awe inspired by Iguaçu Falls cannot be overstated.

Coverage includes: Curitiba, Morretes, Paranaguá, Ilha do Mel, Iguaçu Falls & around, Foz do Iguaçu, Parque Nacional do Iguaçu (Brazil), Parque Nacional Iguazú (Argentina) and Itaipu Dam.

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Turkey - Ephesus, Bodrum & the South Aegan (Chapter) PDF Lonely Planet

Turkey’s sparkling Aegean coast boasts 4000 years of civilisation – and it’s got the ruins to prove it, the most famous being ancient sites such as Ephesus, Priene, Miletus and Didyma, where excavations continue to yield astonishing new treasures every year.

Turkey - Ephesus, Bodrum & the South Aegan (Chapter) PDF Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Ephesus (Efes) & Around, Selçuk, Sirince, Tire & Kaplan, Pamucak, Kusadasi, Dilek Peninsula, Priene, Miletus (Milet), Didyma (Didim), Herakleia & Lake Bafa, Milas & Around, Bodrum Peninsula, Bodrum, Gümbet, Bitez, Ortakent, Turgutreis, Gümüslük, Yalikavak, Gündogan, Türkbükü, Gölköy, Torba, Eastern Peninsula, Marmaris, Mugla, Akyaka (Gökova), Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas

Mexico - Veracruz (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Imagine a mini-version of Machu Picchu but without the tourists, a ballroom dance with a sexy Afro-Cuban twist and a mountain as fickle and majestic as Kilimanjaro – you’ll find all this and more on Mexico’s central Gulf coast, where the runaway juggernaut called ‘global homogenization’ gets stopped in it tracks.

Mexico - Veracruz (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Veracruz City, Central Veracruz, Central Coast, Cardel, Xalapa, Around Xalapa, Córdoba, Fortín De Las Flores, Coscomatepec, Orizaba, Pico De Orizaba, Northern Veracruz, Tuxpan, Poza Rica, Papantla, El Tajín, South Of Papantla, Southeast Veracruz, Tlacotalpan, Santiago Tuxtla, Tres Zapotes, San Andrés Tuxtla, Catemaco, Reserva De La Biosfera Los Tuxtlas and Acayucan.

Iceland - The Westfjords (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Like giant lobster claws snipping away at the Arctic Circle, the Westfjords is where Iceland’s dramatic landscapes come to a riveting climax. Jagged cliffs and sweeping beaches flank the south, while dirt roads snake along the coastline dotted with tiny fishing villages.

Iceland - The Westfjords (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: South Coast, Reykhólar, Djúpadalur, Flókalundur, Brjánslækur & around, Patreksfjörður & around, Southwest Peninsulas, Látrabjarg Peninsula, Patreksfjörður, Tálknafjörður, Bíldudalur, Central Peninsulas, Dynjandi, Þingeyri, Dýrafjörður & Önundarfjörður, Flateyri, Suðureyri, Ísafjörður, Bolungarvík, Ísafjarðardjúp, Hornstrandir, Strandir Coast, Staðarskáli & around, Hólmavík & around, Drangsnes, Bjarnarfjörður, Reykjarfjörður and Norðurfjörður.

Germany - Saxony (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Germany - Saxony (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Saxony has everything you could want in a holiday: storybook castles, exuberant palaces, notable historical cities such as Dresden and indigenous Sorb folk traditions. Many heavyweights have shaped its cultural landscape; Bach, Canaletto, Goethe and Wagner among them.

Coverage includes: Dresden & around, Schloss & Park Pillnitz, Schloss Weesenstein, Schloss Moritzburg, Meissen, Saxon Switzerland, Bastei, Königstein, Bad Schandau, Leipzig & Western Saxony, Chemnitz, Zwickau, Eastern Saxony, Bautzen, Görlitz and Zittau.

Paris - Plan your trip (Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Paris, Paris’ Top 16, What’s New, Need to Know, Top Itineraries, If You Like, Month by Month, With Kids, Like a Local, For Free, Museums & Galleries, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Shopping, Entertainment, Gay & Lesbian and Sports & Activities overview chapters from Lonely Planet’s Paris guidebook.

Paris - Plan your trip (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Paris starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go, how much to budget, plus detailed info on visiting Paris’ iconic museums and galleries.
lists of highlights and best experiences
detailed information and recommendations for eating, drinking and shopping
everything you need to know about conversing, dressing, dining and getting around like a local
overview of the city’s neighbourhoods

Coverage includes: Welcome to Paris, Paris’ Top 16, What’s New, Need to Know, Top Itineraries, If You Like, Month by Month, With Kids, Like a Local, For Free, Museums & Galleries, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Shopping, Entertainment, Gay & Lesbian, Sports & Activities overview chapters.

Spain - Plan your trip (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Spain starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on how to eat and drink like a local.

Spain - Plan your trip (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Welcome to Spain, 25 Top Experiences, Need to Know, First Time, What's New, If You Like: Art Galleries, Islamic Architecture, Roman Ruins, Cathedrals, Beaches, Nightlife, Spanish Food, Spanish Wine or Hiking, Month by Month, Itineraries, Eat & Drink Like a Local, Outdoor Activities, Travel with Children and Regions at a Glance.

Lonely Planet: South India & Kerala travel guide

Lonely Planet: South India & Kerala travel guide
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South India & Kerala travel guide: Lonely Planet

South India’s long coastline frames fertile plains and curvaceous hills: thick coconut groves, luminescent rice paddies, fragrant spice gardens and picturesque tea plantations all kept glisteningly green by the double-barrelled monsoon.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Bengaluru, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Andaman Islands, Understand and Survival chapters.

London - Day Trips from London (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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London - Day Trips from London (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Want to escape the city? This chapter includes the very best excursions from London - and they can all be completed in a day. Must-sees include the redoubtable Windsor Castle, the colleges of Oxford and Bath’s Roman remains.

Coverage includes: Windsor Castle, Oxford, Brighton and Bath.

Vancouver - Main Street (Chapter) Lonely Planet

The skinny-jeaned hear of the hipster scene, Main has transformed into the city’s coolest ’hood in recent years, boasting Vancouver’s newest gallery district and its best independent cafes, shops, bars & restaurants.

Vancouver - Main Street (Chapter) Lonely Planet

compose missives to your loved ones at the monthly letter writing club at Regional Assembly of Text
mosh to your heart’s content at Biltmore Cabaret
catch a quirky gallery opening at Hot Art Wet City

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Sleeping, Shopping and Sports & Activities.

France - The French Riviera & Monaco (Chapter) Lonely Planet

With its glistening seas, idyllic beaches and fabulous weather, the Riviera encapsulates many people's idea of the good life. The beauty is that there is so much more - from fine museums to some of France's best cuisines and outdoor pursuits.

France - The French Riviera & Monaco (Chapter)  Lonely Planet

take a scenic drive along the Grande Corniche for jaw-dropping views of the Med
lose yourself in labyrinthine Vieux Nice and enjoy a panoramic picnic on Colline du Château
catch a ferry to Île de Port-Cros or Île de Porquerolles for pristine Mediterranean seascapes

Coverage includes: Nice, Antibes & Juan-les-Pins, Biot, St-Paul de Vence, Cannes, Mougins, Grasse, Massif de l'Estérel, Fréjus & St-Raphaël, St-Tropez, St-Tropez, Toulon & around, the Three Corniches, Monaco (Principauté de Monaco) and Menton & around.

Laos - Southern Laos (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Laos - Southern Laos (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Near the Cambodian border, the Mekong slams into Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands) while travellers find comfort in the hammock-strewn bungalows of Don Det and Don Khon. Kayaking or bicycling around these dreamy islands is the signature southern Laos experience.

Coverage includes: Pakse, Champasak, Kiet Ngong, Se Pian NPA, Bolaven Plateau, Sekong, Attapeu, Si Phan Don

Istanbul - Bazaar District (Chapter) Lonely Planet

As well as the obvious bazaar attractions you can spend a day on our Mosques & Monastery walking tour. you’ll visit two important Ottoman mosques, get a taste of local life near the Aqueduct of Valens, and see one of the most important Byzantine monuments in the city.

Istanbul - Bazaar District (Chapter) Lonely Planet

enjoying getting lost in the labyrinthine laneways of the world’s oldest shopping mall, the glorious Grand Bazaar
shopping in and around the seductively scented Spice Bazaar
viewing the Old City’s skyline while walking across the Galata Bridge at sunset.

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Sleeping, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Shopping.

Japan - Sapporo & Hakkaido (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Japan - Sapporo & Hakkaido (Chapter) Lonely Planet

This island is winning a reputation as a haven for thrill-seeking travellers wanting to ski and hike in its mountains, explore its magnificent national parks, relax in its hidden onsen, and to experience its offerings at their own pace.

Coverage includes: Sapporo, Southern Hokkaido, Hakodate, Onuma Quasi-National Park, Central Hokkaido, Otaru, Niseko, Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Tomakomai, Northern Hokkaido, Asahikawa, Furano, Daisetsuzan National Park, Wakkanai, Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park, Eastern Hokkaido, Abashiri, Shari, Shiretoko National Park, Akan National Park, Kushiro Wetlands National Park, Kushiro, Tokachi, Obihiro, Ikeda, Erimo-misaki and Poroshiri-dake.

Seattle city guide Lonely Planet

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Seattle city guide Lonely Planet

Long overlooked, Seattle is America's Cinderella city: a precocious mix of charismatic pubs, voguish cafes, provocative art and cutting-edge music that is helping to define modern US culture.

Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront, Pioneer Square & International District, Belltown & Seattle Center, Queen Anne & Lake Union, Capitol Hill & First Hill, The CD, Madrona & Madison Park, U District, Fremont & Green Lake, Ballard & Discovery Park, Georgetown & West Seattle, Day Trips from Seattle, Sleeping, Understand Seattle and Survival Guide.

London city guide Lonely Planet

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London city guide Lonely Planet

A place of historic splendour, tireless innovation, wide-open green spaces and tightly packed architectural marvels, London has it all: take your pick.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, The West End, The City, The South Bank, Kensington & Hyde Park, Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields, The East End & Docklands, Hampstead & North London, Notting Hill & West London, Greenwich & South London, Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court, Day Trips, Understand London and Survival Guide.

Philippines - Around Manila (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Outside of the capital you’ll find fresh air (really!), historic military sites and truly dramatic landscapes (volcanoes are the specialty), with some impressive seascapes thrown in.

Philippines - Around Manila (Chapter) Lonely Planet

 Journey to volcanic drama on Mt Pinatubo
Spend a weekend in Anilao, the ultimate diving and snorkelling insider spot
Enjoy sumptuous views of Taal Volcano and sumptuous cuisine in Tagaytay

Coverage includes: Corregidor, Las Piñas, Kawit, Calamba, Tagaytay & Lake Taal, Taal, Batangas, Anilao, Pagsanjan, Lucban, Lucena, Olongapo & Subic Bay, San Fernando (Pampanga) and Angeles.

Paris - Champs-Elysees & Grands Boulevards (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Baron Haussmann reshaped the cityscape around the Arc de Triomphe, from which 12 avenues radiate, including the Champs-Élysées. To its east are gourmet shops garlanding the Église de la Madeleine, the Palais Garnier opera house and Grands Boulevards’ department stores.

Paris - Champs-Elysees & Grands Boulevards (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Sleeping, Entertainment, Shopping and Sports & Activities

Europe on a Shoestring - Russia (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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Europe on a Shoestring - Russia (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Could there be a more iconic image of eastern Europe than the awe-inspiring architectural ensemble of Moscow’s Red Square? Make it the first of the incredible things you see and do in the European part of the world’s largest country.

Coverage includes: Understand Russia, History, People, Arts, Environment, Directory A–Z and Transport, Moscow, St Petersburg and Kaliningrad & around.

China - Bejing (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Through its magnificent architecture visitors can trace every historical mood swing from Mongol times to the present day. Enjoy a taste of imperial high life by wandering the sumptuous gardens, temples, pavilions and corridors of the Summer Palace.

China - Bejing (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Sights, Activities, Courses, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking, Entertainment, Shopping, Getting There & Away, Běijīng & around, Chuāndǐxià and other historic villages.

China - Shanghai (Chapter) Lonely Planet

One of the country's most massive and vibrant cities, Shànghǎi somehow typifies modern China while being unlike anywhere else in the land. It's a city of action, not ideas, from nonstop shopping to skyscraper-hopping to bullet-fast trains and glamorous cocktails.

China - Shanghai (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Coverage includes: Sights, Courses, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking, Entertainment and Shopping, Around Shànghǎi and Zhūjiājiǎo.

Japan - Northern Honshu (Tohoku) (ebook chapter) Lonely Planet

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Japan - Northern Honshu (Tohoku) (ebook chapter) Lonely Planet

Northern Honshu is a land of hulking volcanic massifs and remote hot springs, of ancient folk beliefs and unique customs born of centuries of isolation. The vast majority of the region was spared significant damage in the earthquake and tsunami of 2011, remaining as attractive as ever to those seeking an off-the-beaten-track adventure.

Coverage includes: Fukushima Prefecture, Aizu-Wakamatsu, Bandai Plateau, Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai, Matsushima, Ishinomaki, Naruko Onsen, Iwate Prefecture, Hiraizumi, Tono, Morioka, Aomori Prefecture, Aomori, Hakkoda-san, Towada-ko, Shimokita Peninsula, Hirosaki, Tazawa-ko, Nyutu Onsen, Kakunodate, Akita, Yamagata Prefecture, Tsuruoka, Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata, Yamadera, Zao Onsen, Niigata Prefecture, Niigata, Sado-ga-shima, Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen, Naeba and Myoko Kogen.

Scotland travel guide: Lonely Planet

Like a fine single malt, Scotland is a connoisseur's delight - an intoxicating blend of stunning scenery and sophisticated cities, of salt-tanged sea air and dark peaty waters, of outdoor adventure and deep history.

Scotland travel guide: Lonely Planet

Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southern Scotland, Central Scotland, Northeast Scotland, Southern Highlands, Inverness, the Central Highlands, Northern Highlands, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Understanding and Survival chapters.

Devon & Cornwall - Newquay & the North Coast (ebook chapter) New Lonely Planet

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Devon & Cornwall - Newquay & the North Coast (ebook chapter) New Lonely Planet

If it’s the classic Cornish combination of lofty cliffs, sweeping bays and white-horse surf you’re after, then Cornwall’s north coast fits the bill. The heart of the action is Newquay, north Cornwall’s longstanding party town and the capital of the county’s surf scene.

Coverage includes: Bude & the Atlantic Highway, Bude, Crackington Haven, Boscastle, St Juliot, Tintagel, Port Isaac, Padstow & Around, Rock & Polzeath, Padstow, Wadebridge, Newquay & Around, Perranporth to Portreath, Perranporth, St Agnes & Chapel Porth, Porthtowan, Portreath, Tehidy Woods, Camborne, Redruth & the Mining World Heritage Site.
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New York city guide: (ebook guide) Lonely Planet

New York is much more than the gateway to opportunity - it’s a city of triumph, a capital of exploration and experimentation; a place where one is truly free to be themselves.

New York city guide: (ebook guide) Lonely Planet

247 hand-picked restaurants
843 acres of urban repsite in Central Park
84 museums & galleries
10 walking tours
Top sights in full color
Clear, easy-to-use maps and at-a-glance practical information
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Lower Manhattan, the Financial District, SoHo, Chinatown, East Village, Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, Union Square, Flatiron District, Gramercy, Midtown, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Central Park, Harlem, Upper Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Day Trips from New York City, Sleeping, Understand and Survival chapters.

London - The East End & Docklands (Chapter) Lonely Planet

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London - The East End & Docklands (Chapter)  Lonely Planet

Anyone with an interest in multicultural London needs to visit the East End. There’s top Asian cuisine, great museums, excellent pubs, canalside eating, and the slowly unfurling Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Shopping.

Texas - Big Bend & West Texas (ebook chapter) New Lonely Planet

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Texas - Big Bend & West Texas (ebook chapter) New Lonely Planet

Welcome to the land of wide open spaces. Explore an enormous national park that’s nearly the size of Rhode Island. Stop in small towns that surprise you with minimalist art, planet-watching parties or fascinating ghost-town ruins.

Coverage includes: Big Bend National Park, Terlingua & Study Butte, Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Fort Davis & Davis Mountain, Marfa, Alpine, Marathon, El Paso, Van Horn, Fort Stockton and Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

Florence & Tuscany - Understand Florence, Tuscany & Survival Guide (ebook chapter)

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Florence & Tuscany - Understand Florence, Tuscany & Survival Guide (ebook chapter) 

All the info you need on everything from history, art, Tuscan cuisine and fashion to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, travelling with kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

Coverage includes: Florence & Tuscany Today, History, The Tuscan Way of Life, The Tuscan Table, Tuscany on Page & Screen, Art & Architecture, Directory A–Z, Transport and Language.

Devon & Cornwall - South Cornwall (PDF chapter) Lonely Planet

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Devon & Cornwall - South Cornwall ( ebook chapter) New Lonely Planet

It might lack the sea-blown grandeur of the north coast, but Cornwall’s southern side has ample charms of its own: green meadows, quaint harbours and world-renowned gardens such as Trelissick and Heligan, as well as the futuristic biomes of the Eden Project.

Coverage includes: Falmouth, Truro & the Roseland, Falmouth, Trebah, Glendurgan & the Helford River, Gweek & Constantine, Penryn, Flushing & Mylor, Restronguet Creek & Devoran, Trelissick Gardens, Truro, The Roseland, Southeast Cornwall, St Austell, Charlestown, Mevagissey & Gorran Haven, Caerhays Castle, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Eden Project, Lostwithiel, Fowey, Golant, Polperro, Looe, The Rame Peninsula, Tamar Valley.

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