Myanmar (Burma) - Understand Myanmar & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Myanmar (Burma) Today, History, People & Religious Beliefs of Myanmar (Burma), Aung San Suu Kyi, Government & Human Rights, Eating in Myanmar (Burma), Architecture & Arts, Environment & Wildlife, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Health chapters from Lonely Planet’s Myanmar (Burma) guidebook.

Myanmar (Burma) - Understand Myanmar & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, Aung San Suu Kyi, architecture and ethnic minorities 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 handy language guide and glossary.
a rundown on the latest news on the government and human rights issues in the run-up to the 2015 election
info on the diversity of Myanmar’s food and drink
full coverage of some of the 135 ethnic groups to be found in this predominantly Buddhist country
details on the beauty of Myanmar’s architecture, arts and crafts

Coverage includes: Myanmar (Burma) Today, History, People & Religious Beliefs of Myanmar (Burma), Aung San Suu Kyi, Government & Human Rights, Eating in Myanmar (Burma), Architecture & Arts, Environment & Wildlife, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Health.

Western Europe - Germany (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Germany chapter from Lonely Planet's Western Europe guidebook.

Western Europe - Germany (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Beer or wine? Berlin or Munich? Castle or club? Ski or hike? East or west? BMW or Mercedes? Why decide? The beauty of Germany is that rather than choosing, you can revel in the contrasts.
party day and night in Berlin; save sleep for somewhere else as there’s no time here with the clubs, museums, bars and ever-changing zeitgeist
maps
time your journey for Oktoberfest, Munich’s orgy of suds, or just hang out in a beer garden
transport
go cuckoo in the Black Forest, discovering its chilly crags, misty peaks and endless trails

Coverage includes: Understand Germany, History, Germany Today, Arts, Food & Drink, Directory A–Z and Transport, Berlin, Potsdam, Dresden & Saxony, Leipzig, Weimar & Thuringia, Weimar, Erfurt, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg, Dessau-Rosslau , Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Harz Mountains, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Schwerin, Wismar , Rostock & Warnemünde, Stralsund, Bavaria, Munich , Bavarian Alps, Romantic Road, Füssen, Augsburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Würzburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Regensburg,  Stuttgart, Heidelberg, Baden-Baden, Black Forest, Freiburg im Breisgau, Lake Constance, Lindau, Rhineland-Palatinate, Romantic Rhine, Moselle Valley, Trier, Hesse, Frankfurt-am-Main, Westphalia, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Aachen, Lower Saxony, Hanover, Bremen, Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, North Frisian Islands and Sylt.

USA's Best Trips - California (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet


This is the California Trips chapter from Lonely Planet's USA’s Best Trips guidebook.

USA's Best Trips - California (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Hang tight around curves that hug the coastline on legendary Hwy 1, stringing together sandy beaches, surf and seafood shacks; follow country lanes to famous Napa and Sonoma Valley vineyards. Honestly, there’s no such thing as a wrong turn here. In California, dreaming comes with the territory.

Pick the right route with inspirational images and key trip highlights

Get around easily with colour maps and route directions in easy stages

Discover even more with detours, walking routes and ways to link your trips.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, New York & the Mid-Atlantic Trips, New England Trips, Florida & the South Trips, Great Lakes Trips, Great Plains Trips, Rocky Mountains Trips, Southwest Trips, California Trips, Pacific Northwest Trips and Road Trip Essentials.

7 New Lonely Planet PDF eBooks for July 2014 - Lighten your Luggage

Are you off on a life changing adventure in 2014 or planning a holiday to an unknown destination? Well, be inspired and check out the 7 new Lonely Planet PDF eBooks out 1st July.

1. Vietnam

Astonishingly exotic and utterly compelling, Vietnam is a country of breathtaking natural beauty with an incredible heritage that quickly becomes addictive. Out 28th June.


Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Hanoi, Northeern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, Southeast Coast, Southwest Highlands, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Siem Reap & Angkor Temples, Understand & Survival chapters.





2. Melbourne & Victoria travel guide

Melbourne is food-obsessed, marvellously multicultural and a showpiece for Australian culture. Beyond the city limits, Victoria offers soulful history, stirring wilderness and culinary excellence.

Melbourne & Victoria travel guide - 9th Edition

Coverage includes: Melbourne & around, Great Mornington Peninsula & Phillip Island, Ocean Road & Bellarine Peninsula, Goldfields & the Grampians, Gippsland & Wilsons Promontory, The High Country, The Murray River & Around.


3. Myanmar (Burma)

Now is the moment to visit this extraordinary land, scattered with gilded pagodas, where the traditional ways of Asia endure and areas that were previously off-limits are opening up.

Myanmar (Burma) travel guide - 12th edition

Coverage includes: Yangon & Around, Southern Myanmar, Bagan & Central Myanmar, Temples of Bagan, Eastern Myanmar, Mandalay & Around, Northern Myanmar, Western Myanmar.





4. Mongolia travel guide

With vast scenery, a hospitable nomadic culture, the spectacular Naadam festival and the legacy of Chinggis Khaan, rough-and-ready Mongolia remains one of the world's last great adventure destinations.

Mongolia travel guide - 7th Edition

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Ulaanbaatar, Central Mongolia, Central Mongolia, Eastern Mongolia, Western Mongolia, The Gobi, Understand and Survival chapters.


5. Mallorca travel guide

The ever-popular star of the Mediterranean, Mallorca has a big sunny personality thanks to its ravishing beaches, remote mountains and soulful hill towns.

Mallorca travel guide - 3rd edition

Coverage includes: Palma & the Badia de Palma, West Mallorca, North Mallorca, The Interior, East Mallorca, Southern Mallorca.






6. Thailand travel guide

Friendly and fun-loving, exotic and tropical, cultured and historic, Thailand radiates a golden hue from its glittering temples and tropical beaches to the ever-comforting Thai smile.

Thailand travel guide - 15th Edition

Coverage includes: Planning, Bangkok & around, Central Thailand, Ko Chang & East, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Hua Hin & Southern Gulf, Ko Samui & Lower Gulf, Phuket & Andaman Coast, Understand & Survival.




7. Thailand's Islands & Beaches travel guide

Bays of peach-tinged sand, hammocks swinging between palm trees, castle-like karsts emerging from the deep; these dreams of a tropical paradise become reality along southern Thailand’s coasts.

Thailand's Islands & Beaches travel guide - 9th Edition

Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Bangkok, Phuket, the Northern Andaman Coast, Ko Chang, the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin, the Southern Gulf, Ko Samui, the Lower Gulf, Ko Phi-Phi, the Southern Andaman Coast and Understanding & Survival chapters.


Melbourne & Victoria - Understand Melbourne & Victoria & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the History, Melbourne & Victoria Today, Fashion & Shopping, Food & Drink, The Arts, Sport, Directory A–Z, and Transport chapters from Lonely Planet’s Melbourne & Victoria guidebook.

Melbourne & Victoria - Understand Melbourne & Victoria & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, culture, food and drinks 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.
a rundown on Melbourne’s sporting obsessions
info on the best places to shop in Melbourne
full coverage of Melbourne & Victoria’s gourmet scene
details on Melbourne’s vibrant arts culture and history

Coverage includes: Melbourne & Victoria Today: Melbourne’s Liveability, City Limits, City–Rural Divide, History – from Creation Stories to Political & Social Machinations, Food & Drink: From Fine Dining to Small Plates, Cafes & Coffee Culture, Victorian Vino, Fashion & Shopping, The Arts: Painting, Contemporary Art, Street Art, Literature, Music, Cinema & Television, Theatre, Dance, Architecture & Urban Planning, Sport: Australian Rules Football, Cricket, Soccer & Rugby, Formula One Racing, Tennis, Horse Racing, Directory A–Z, and Transport.

Mallorca - Understand Mallorca & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Mallorca Today, History, Landscape & Wildlife, Mallorcan Architecture, Arts & Crafts, Directory A–Z, Transport and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Mallorca guidebook.

Mallorca - Understand Mallorca & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, architecture and wildlife to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene, and tips for women travellers and travellers with disabilities, as well as handy language guide and glossary.
a rundown on birdwatching sites
info on architectural styles
full coverage of Mallorcan authors, artists and musicians
details about the diverse landscape

Coverage includes: Mallorca Today, History, Landscape & Wildlife, Mallorcan Architecture, Arts & Crafts, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Language.

Western Europe - The Netherlands (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Netherlands chapter from Lonely Planet's Western Europe guidebook.

Western Europe - The Netherlands (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The locals live on bicycles and you can too. Almost every train station has a shop to rent a bike – you’ll soon be off on the ubiquitous bike paths, wherever your mood takes you.
stroll canals and soak up the beautiful, vibrant and off-beat Amsterdam
maps
immerse yourself in the urban vibe and architecture of Rotterdam
transport
lose a few hours drinking beer in the atmospheric confines of a convivial, uniquely Dutch brown cafe
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Understand the Netherlands, History, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Directory A–Z and Transport,Amsterdam, Haarlem, Leiden, Den Haag, Delft, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Middelburg, Deventer and Maastricht.

Vietnam - Northern Vietnam (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Northern Vietnam chapter from Lonely Planet’s Vietnam guide-book.

Vietnam - Northern Vietnam (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Northern Vietnam’s top ticket is popular Halong Bay. The karst connection continues into Cao Bang province – an essential detour are the sublime lakes of Ba Be National Park – and then west into Ha Giang, Vietnam’s emerging destination, which hugs the Chinese border.
escape Halong Bay’s tourist buzz by gently kayaking into hidden lagoons and grottoes
maps
hike, bike and climb your way around the great outdoors in Cat Ba Island’s fascinating na-tional park
transport
board a boat to glide through lakes and rivers, and spend the night with a local Tay family in Ba Be National Park
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Northeast Vietnam, Ba Be National Park, Con Son & Den Kiep Bac, Haiphong, Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, Mong Cai & the Chinese Border, North-west Vietnam, Hoa Binh, Mai Chau, Son La, Dien Bien Phu, Muong Lay, Lai Chau, Sapa, Lao Cai, Bac Ha, and Ha Giang Province.

Europe on a Shoestring - Switzerland & Liechtenstein (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Switzerland chapter from Lonely Planet's Europe on a Shoestring guidebook.

Europe on a Shoestring - Switzerland & Liechtenstein (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

What romance Swiss place names evoke. But don’t depend just on your postcard images of Bern’s chocolate-box architecture, the majestic Matterhorn or the thundering Rheinfall – Switzerland is a place that’s so outrageously beautiful it simply must be seen to be believed.
discover the zest of Zürich with a daytime stroll along the city’s sublime lake followed by a rollicking night out
maps
be wowed by the Eiger’s monstrous north face on a ride to Europe’s highest train station, 3471m Jungfraujoch
transport
board a boat in Geneva for a serene lake cruise to Nyon or medieval Lausanne
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Understand Switzerland, History, Arts, Environment, Directory A–Z and Transport, Geneva, Lake Geneva Region, Lausanne, Gruyères, Valais, Zermatt, Bern, Bernese Oberland, Lucerne, Interlaken, Jungfrau Region, Zürich, Basel, Ticino, Locarno, Lugano, Graubünden and St Moritz.

Bali & Lombok - Ubud & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Ubud & Around chapter from Lonely Planet’s Bali & Lombok  guidebook.

Bali & Lombok - Ubud & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Ubud, the town amid a collection of villages where all that is magical about Bali comes together in one easy-to love package. Personal pleasures like fine dining, shopping, spas and more only add to the appeal.
feeling the rythym of a traditional Balinese dance performance
maps
discovering your own hidden talents through an art or cooking course
transport
exploring the towering ancient wonders at Gunung Kawi
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Ubud & Around, Bedulu, Pejeng, Tampaksiring and Tegallalang

Thailand’s Islands & Beaches - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Thailand’s Islands & Beaches, Thailand’s Islands & Beaches Top 15, Need to Know, First Time Thailand, What’s New, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Choose Your Beach, Diving & Snorkelling, Travel with Children and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Thailand’s Islands & Beaches guidebook.

Thailand’s Islands & Beaches - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Thailand’s Islands & Beaches 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 diving and snorkelling.
tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
list of highlights and best experiences
everything you need to know about diving, snorkelling and choosing the beach that’s right for you
user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Thailand’s Islands & Beaches, Thailand’s Islands & Beaches Top 15, Need to Know, First Time Thailand, What’s New, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Choose Your Beach, Diving & Snorkelling, Travel with Children and Regions at a Glance.

Thailand - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Thailand, Thailand’s Top 20, Need to Know, First Time Thailand What’s New, If You Like..., Month by Month, Eat & Drink Like a Local Travel with Children Regions at a Glance, Itineraries, and Choose Your Beach chapters from Lonely Planet’s Thailand guidebook.

Thailand - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Thailand 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 choosing the right beach.
tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events; list of highlights and best experiences; everything you need to know about Wat Pho & the Grand Palace; user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing.

Coverage includes: Welcome to Thailand, Thailand’s Top 20, Need to Know, First Time Thailand What’s New, If You Like..., Month by Month, Eat & Drink Like a Local Travel with Children Regions at a Glance, Itineraries, and Choose Your Beach.

Myanmar (Burma) - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Myanmar (Burma), Myanmar’s Top 10, What’s New, Need to Know, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Before You Go, Responsible Travel and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Myanmar (Burma) guidebook.

Myanmar (Burma) - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Myanmar (Burma) 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 responsible travel.
tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
list of highlights and best experiences
everything you need to know before you go
user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Myanmar (Burma), Myanmar’s Top 10, What’s New, Need to Know, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Before You Go Responsible Travel, and Regions at a Glance.

Melbourne & Victoria - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Melbourne & Victoria, Melbourne & Victoria’s Top 12, Need to Know, What’s New, If You Like, Month by Month, Itineraries, Victoria Outdoors, Travel with Children and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Melbourne & Victoria guidebook.

Melbourne & Victoria - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Melbourne & Victoria 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 Melbourne’s culinary, sporting and cultural events.
tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
list of highlights and best experiences
everything you need to know to get out and about in Victoria’s great outdoors
user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Melbourne & Victoria, Melbourne & Victoria’s Top 12, Need to Know, What’s New, If You Like, Month by Month, Itineraries, Victoria Outdoors, Travel with Children and Regions at a Glance.

Provence & the Cote d'Azur - Marseille to Aix-en-Provence (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Marseille to Aix-en-Provence chapter from Lonely Planet's Provence & the Côte d’Azur guidebook.

Provence & the Cote d'Azur - Marseille to Aix-en-Provence (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Radiating out from the Vieux Port, Marseille’s irresistible magnetism draws you in to its vibrant, polyglot heart. Heading north from Marseille, the landscape softens to the green and purple hues of Pays d’Aix, with charming, bourgeois Aix-en-Provence at its centre.
peruse the explosion of new galleries and museums in Marseille
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dip into the rocky coves of Calanque de Sormiou and Calanque de Morgiou for gorgeous walks and lunch with sea views
transport
drive the high-drama Road of Crests before wine tasting at Cassis
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Marseille, Les Calanques, Cassis, Côte Bleue, Pays d'Aix and Aix-en-Provence & around.

Andalucia - Almeria Province (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Almería Province chapter from Lonely Planet's Andalucía guidebook.

Andalucia - Almeria Province (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

With around 3000 hours of sunshine a year, Almería is famous for being the garden of Europe: a top area for greenhouse production of fruit and vegetables. Plastic greenhouses aside, it has plenty of appeal, with stunning desert landscapes and unspoiled beaches.

kick back on the rugged sandy beaches along the Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
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lasso twirl with the cowboys at the Wild West sets of Desierto de Tabernas
transport
explore Almería's largest Islamic monument, the Alcazaba

Coverage includes: Almería, North of Almería, Desierto de Tabernas, Níjar, Sorbas, Las Alpujarras de Almería, Laujar de Andarax, Costa de Almería, Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar, Mojácar, Los Vélez and Accommodation.

Western Europe - Britain (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Britain chapter from Lonely Planet's Western Europe guidebook.

Western Europe - Britain (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

From the ancient relics of Stonehenge and Hadrian’s Wall, to the great medieval cathedrals of Westminster and Canterbury and the magnificent country houses of Chatsworth and Castle Howard, Britain really is one of Europe’s most unmissable destinations.

explore the streets of one of the world’s greatest capital cities, London
maps
join the party in Scotland’s festival city, Edinburgh
transport
get lost among the dreaming spires of Oxford
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Understand Britain, History, People, Religion, Arts, Sports, Environment, Food & Drink, Directory A–Z and Transport,  London, Windsor & Eton, Canterbury, Dover, Brighton & Hove, Winchester, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Bath, Bristol, Wells, Exeter, Plymouth, Newquay, St Ives, Penzance, Oxford, The Cotswolds, Shrewsbury, Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, Haworth, York, Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Hadrian’s Wall, Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, Lake District National Park, Wales, Cardiff, Snowdonia National Park, Scotland, Melrose, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Loch Lomond, Stirling, Aberdeen, Inverness, Loch Ness, Fort William, Isle of Skye and Orkney Islands.

Thailand travel guide - 15th Edition (PDF) Lonely Planet

Friendly and fun-loving, exotic and tropical, cultured and historic, Thailand radiates a golden hue from its glittering temples and tropical beaches to the ever-comforting Thai smile.

Thailand travel guide - 15th Edition (PDF) Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Thailand, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:
inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors
planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip
local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique
plus a food spotter’s guide, islands and beaches planner and a responsible travel feature

Coverage includes: Planning, Bangkok & around, Central Thailand, Ko Chang & East, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Hua Hin & Southern Gulf, Ko Samui & Lower Gulf, Phuket & Andaman Coast, Understand & Survival

Thailand's Islands & Beaches travel guide (PDF) Lonely Planet

Bays of peach-tinged sand, hammocks swinging between palm trees, castle-like karsts emerging from the deep; these dreams of a tropical paradise become reality along southern Thailand’s coasts.

Thailand's Islands & Beaches travel guide (PDF) Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Thailand’s Islands & Beaches, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:
inspirational images, 3D illustrations and recommendations from our expert authors
planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip
local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique
plus diving and snorkelling information, tips on how to choose a beach, food spotter’s guide and a run-down on Thai massage

Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Bangkok, Phuket, the Northern Andaman Coast, Ko Chang, the Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin, the Southern Gulf, Ko Samui, the Lower Gulf, Ko Phi-Phi, the Southern Andaman Coast and Understanding & Survival chapters.

Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan - Campeche & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Campeche & Around chapter from Lonely Planet's Cancún, Cozumel & the Yucatán guidebook.

Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan - Campeche & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Campeche state is home to serene villages, vast stretches of tangled jungle, bird-dotted mangroves and lagoons, and some of the region’s most imposing Maya ruins – many of which you might have all to yourself. The walled capital city of Campeche is the region’s cultural epicenter, providing a great jumping-off point for your adventures into this offbeat hinterland.

Stroll through history along the colonial streets of Campeche, lined with pastel-hued buildings and edged by stone ramparts
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Explore the large and impressive complexes of Edzná, the most significant Maya ruins near Campeche
transport
Haul yourself up the massive pyramids of Calakmul  while the calls of howler monkeys reverberate in surrounding jungle
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Campeche, Hecelchakán, Bécal, Hopelchén, Chenes Sites, Edzná, Champotón, Sabancuy, Isla Aguada, Ciudad del Carmen, Calakmul, Chicanná & Becán, Xpujil

Eastern Europe - Poland (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Poland chapter from Lonely Planet's Eastern Europe guidebook.

Eastern Europe - Poland (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Poland’s centres, such as bustling Warsaw and cultured Kraków, exude a sophisticated energy that’s a heady mix of old and new. Away from the cities, Poland is a diverse land, from its northern beaches to its magnificent southern mountains. In between are towns and cities dotted with ruined castles, picturesque squares and historic churches.

experience the beauty and history of Kraków’s Wawel Castle
maps
encounter European bison and other magnificent fauna at Bialowieza National Park
transport
hunt for gnome statues in the Old Town of Wroclaw

Coverage includes: Understand Poland, History, People, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Directory A–Z, Transport, Warsaw, Mazovia, Podlasie, Lódz, Malopolska, Kraków, Lublin, Kozlówka, Zamosc, Carpathian Mountains, Zakopane, Tatra Mountains, Dunajec Gorge, Przemysl, Silesia, Wroclaw, Sudeten Mountains, Wielkopolska, Poznan, Pomerania, Gdansk & around, Torun, Szczecin, Warmia, Masuria, Elblag-Ostróda Canal,  Frombork, Olsztyn, Great Masurian Lakes

Mallorca travel guide (PDF) Lonely Planet

The ever-popular star of the Mediterranean, Mallorca has a big sunny personality thanks to its ravishing beaches, remote mountains and soulful hill towns. Out 1st July.

Mallorca travel guide (PDF) Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Mallorca, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:
inspirational images, off-the-beaten-track coverage, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors
planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip
local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique
plus driving and hiking tours, outdoor activities, information about travelling with children, and detailed landscape and wildlife coverage

Coverage includes: Palma & the Badia de Palma, West Mallorca, North Mallorca, The Interior, East Mallorca, Southern Mallorca.

Malta & Gozo - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Malta & Gozo, 20 Top Experiences, Need to Know, What's New, If You Like, Month by Month, Itineraries, Diving & Outdoor Activities, Travel with Children and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Malta & Gozo 5 guidebook.

Malta & Gozo - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Malta & Gozo 5 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 diving.
tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
list of highlights and best experiences
everything you need to know about architecture
user-friendly country overview ensures you won't miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Malta & Gozo, 20 Top Experiences, Need to Know, What's New, If You Like, Month by Month, Itineraries, Diving & Outdoor Activities, Travel with Children and Regions at a Glance.

Vietnam - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Vietnam, Vietnam’s Top 20, Need to Know, First Time Vietnam, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Vietnam Outdoors, Eat & Drink Like a Local, Regions at a Glance, and What’s New chapters from Lonely Planet’s Vietnam guide-book. Out July 2014.

Vietnam - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Vietnam 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 outdoor activities.
tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
list of highlights and best experiences
everything you need to know about Vietnamese cuisine
user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Vietnam, Vietnam’s Top 20, Need to Know, First Time Vietnam, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Vietnam Outdoors, Eat & Drink Like a Local, Regions at a Glance, and What’s New.

Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to the Pacific Northwest, 25 Top Experiences, Need to Know, What's New, If You Like, Month by Month, Itineraries, Road Trips, Outdoors, Travel with Children and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest guidebook.

Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to the Pacific Northwest starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info to help you plan a road trip.
tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
list of highlights and best experiences
everything you need to know about local craft beer
user-friendly country overview ensures you won't miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to the Pacific Northwest, 25 Top Experiences, Need to Know, What's New, If You Like, Month by Month, Itineraries, Road Trips, Outdoors, Travel with Children and Regions at a Glance.

USA - New England (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the New England chapter from Lonely Planet’s USA guidebook.

USA - New England (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The cities offer a vibrant mix of historical sites, chef-driven restaurants and Ivy League campuses. On the coast there are age-old fishing villages, and the northern states are as rural and rugged as the mountains that run up their spines.
follow in the footsteps of Colonial rabble-rousers along Boston’s Freedom Trail
maps
romp across the dunes at Cape Cod National Seashore
transport
ogle the mansions and bask in music at folk and jazz festivals in Newport
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Massachusetts, Boston & Around, Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Central Massachusetts, The Berkshires, Rhode Island, Providence, Newport, Rhode Island Beaches, Connecticut, Connecticut Coast, Lower Connecticut River Valley, Hartford, Litchfield Hills, Vermont, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Monadnock State Park, Lake Winnipesaukee, White Mountains, Hanover, Maine, Southern Maine Coast, Portland, Central Maine Coast, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Downeast Maine and Interior Maine

Mediterranean Europe - Italy (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Italy chapter from Lonely Planet's Mediterranean Europe guidebook.

Mediterranean Europe - Italy (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Travellers have been falling under Italy’s spell ever since the days of the 18th-century Grand Tour, enticed by its sunkissed landscape, delectable cuisine, extraordinary art and the famous dolce vita (sweet life).
face up to awe-inspiring art and iconic monuments in Rome
maps
cruise past Gothic palaces, domed churches and crumbling piazzas in Venice
transport
explore the Renaissance time capsule of Florence
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Understand Italy, History, People, Religion, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Directory A–Z and Transport,Rome, Tivoli, Genoa, Cinque Terre, Turin, Milan, Verona, Padua, Venice, Bologna, Ravenna, Tuscany, Florence, Pisa, Siena, Lucca, Umbria, Perugia, Assisi, Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Matera, Lecce, Sicily, Palermo, Aeolian Islands and Taormina.

Provence & the Cote d'Azur - Haute-Provence & the Southern Alps (Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Haute-Provence & the Southern Alps chapter from Lonely Planet's Provence & the Côte d’Azur guidebook.

Provence & the Cote d'Azur - Haute-Provence & the Southern Alps (Chapter) Lonely Planet

Haute-Provence undulates eastward through lavender fields, from the Luberon toward the Southern Alps. North of the Côte d’Azur, the mountains rise in sheer cliffs from the Mediterranean, crowning southeastern France with craggy peaks and creating plunging red-rock river gorges and deep green valleys.
plunge through Europe’s deepest canyon, Gorges du Verdon
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feel dwarfed by mountain peaks in wild Vallée de l’Ubaye
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get lost on back roads in Pays de Forcalquier
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Pays de Forcalquier, Forcalquier & around, St-Michel l’Observatoire, Banon, Vallée de la Durance, Sisteron, Les Mées, Ganagobie & around,  Gorges du Verdon, Lac de Ste-Croix, Lac de Quinson, Moustiers Ste-Marie & around, Castellane & around, Réserve Géologique de Haute-Provence, Digne-les-Bains, Vallée de la Blanche, Parc National du Mercantour, Vallée de L’Ubaye, Vallée du Haut Verdon, Vallée du Haut-Var, Vallée de la Tinée, Vallée de la Vésubie, Vallée des Merveilles and Vallée de la Roya.

Andalucia - Understand Andalucia & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Andalucía Today, History, Andalucian Architecture, Landscape & Wildlife, Flamenco, Andalucian Arts, Bullfighting, The Andalucian Kitchen, Directory, Transport and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Andalucía guidebook.

Andalucia - Understand Andalucia & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, flamenco, cuisine and bullfighting to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.
a rundown on the incredible multi-tradition architecture of Andalucía
info on the best places to experience the region's colourful wildlife and landscapes
full coverage of Andalucian food and drink, from gazpacho to sherry
details on flamenco, its history and the best places to see it in action

Coverage includes: Andalucía Today, History - from Andalucía's Early Immigrants to the New Democracy, Andalucian Architecture: Islamic Architecture, Christian Architecture, Modern Andalucian Architecture, Landscape & Wildlife, Flamenco, Andalucian Arts, Bullfighting: History, the Fight and Historic Bullrings, The Andalucian Kitchen: Fruits of the Sea, Fruits of the Land and Drinks, Directory, Transport and Language.

Eastern Europe - Kosovo (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Kosovo chapter from Lonely Planet's Kosovo guidebook.

Eastern Europe - Kosovo (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Kosovo is now the latest word in getting off the beaten track in the Balkans. Visitors who make the journey here will be rewarded with welcoming smiles, charming mountain towns, incredible hiking opportunities and 13th-century domed Serbian monasteries just for starters.

see the sights in Pristina’s charming bazaar area and discover this bustling new capital
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breathe deep at Peja’s Saturday Cheese Market
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buy local wine and cheese at the serene 14th-century Visoki Decani Monastery

Coverage includes: Understand Kosovo, History, People, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Directory A–Z, Transport, Pristina & around, Peja (Pec), Prizren

Sydney - Sydney Harbour (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Sydney Harbour chapter from Lonely Planet’s Sydney guidebook.

Sydney - Sydney Harbour (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Stretching inland from the heads for 20km until it morphs into the Parramatta River, the harbour has shaped the local psyche for millennia, and today it’s the city’s sparkling playground.
take the ferry across Sydney Harbour to Taronga Zoo, the zoo with a beautiful view
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sneak down to secluded Shark Beach for a picnic and a swim
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catch a ferry to Watsons Bay and spend an afternoon exploring South Head and lying around Camp Cove
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Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Walking Tour, Eating, Sleeping, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping and Sports & Activities.

Madrid - Understand Madrid & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Madrid Today, History, City of Painters, Architecture, Madrid’s Movie Makers, Flamenco, Transport, Directory A–Z and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Madrid guidebook.

Madrid - Understand Madrid & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, cinema, art, flamenco to public transport, money, the internet...you name it. Get tips for women travellers and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.
a rundown on Madrid’s architectural highlights
info on Madrid’s cinema industry
full coverage of Madrid’s world of art
details on flamenco artists and venues

Coverage includes: Madrid’s History – from Muslim Mayrit to recent times, City of Painters, Architecture, Madrid’s Movie Makers, Flamenco, Transport, Directory A–Z and Language.

Southern Italy - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Welcome to Southern Italy, Southern Italy’s Top 10, Need to Know, First Time, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Travel with Children, Eat & Drink Like a Lo-cal, and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Southern Italy guide-book.

Southern Italy - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Your journey to Southern Italy 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 the Mafia’s influence over Southern Italy.
tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
list of highlights and best experiences
everything you need to know about food and drink
user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Southern Italy, Southern Italy’s Top 10, Need to Know, First Time, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Travel with Children, Eat & Drink Like a Local, and Regions at a Glance.

Antarctica - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the 15 Top Experiences, Welcome to Antarctica, Need to Know, If You Like, and

Antarctica - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Itineraries chapters from Lonely Planet’s Antarctica guidebook.
Your journey to Antarctica starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus indepth info on Antarctic Science and Wildlife.
tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region
list of highlights and best experiences
detailed information on choosing the best tours and what to take
user-friendly overviews ensure you won’t miss a thing

Coverage Includes: 15 Top Experiences, Welcome to Antarctica, Need to Know, If You Like, and Itineraries.

Central Europe - Austria (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Austria chapter from Lonely Planet's Central Europe guidebook.

Central Europe - Austria (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is a perfectionist of a country, and whatever it does – mountains, classical music, new media, castles, cake, you name it – it does exceedingly well.
discover the opulent Habsburg palaces, coffee houses and cutting-edge galleries of Vienna
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Survey the baroque cityscape of Salzburg from the giddy height of 900-year-old Festung Hohensalzburg
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send your spirits soaring from peak to peak hiking and skiing in Kitzbühel
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Coverage includes: Understand Austria, History, Arts & Architecture, Food & Drink, Directory A–Z and Transport, Vienna, Krems an der Donau, Dürnstein, Melk, Linz, Graz, Klagenfurt, Salzburg, Werfen, Salzkammergut, Bad Ischl, Hallstatt, Wolfgangsee, Tirol, Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, St Anton am Arlberg, Lienz, Vorarlberg and Bregenz.

Western Europe Phrasebook (PDF) Lonely Planet

Get more from your trip with easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation.

Western Europe Phrasebook (PDF) Lonely Planet

One of the most rewarding things about travelling through Western Europe is the rich variety of cuisine, customs, architecture and history. The flipside of course is that you’ll encounter a number of very different languages. Most languages spoken in Western Europe, including English, belong to what’s known as the Indo-European language family, believed to have originally developed from one language spoken thousands of years ago. Luckily for English speakers, all but one use Roman script.
Never get stuck for words with our quick reference dictionary for each language
Order the right meal with our menu decoders
Use our carefully selected words and phrases to get around with ease

Coverage Includes: Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish.

Brazil - Pernambuco, Paraiba & Rio Grande Do Norte (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Pernambuco, Paraíba & Rio Grande do Norte chapter from Lonely Planet’s Brazil guidebook.

Brazil - Pernambuco, Paraiba & Rio Grande Do Norte (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Brazil’s northeastern coastline is dotted with small towns perfect for chilling out or water activities, and home to appealing cities – historic Recife, artsy Olinda, revived João Pessoa and the holiday playground of Natal. Offshore is the tropical getaway of Fernando de Noronha archipelago.

dance in the streets and experience the unique culture of artsy Olinda during euphoric Carnaval
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be stunned by the world-class beaches, scenery, diving and snorkeling at crowd-free Fernando de Noronha
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enjoy the stylish but unpretentious international beach scene of beautiful Praia da Pipa
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Coverage includes: Pernambuco, Recife & around, Olinda, Fernando de Noronha, Paraíba, João Pessoa, Jacumã & around, Rio Grande do Norte, Natal & around and Praia da Pipa.

Provence & the Cote d'Azur - Avignon & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Avignon & Around chapter from Lonely Planet's Provence & the Côte d’Azur guidebook.

Provence & the Cote d'Azur - Avignon & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Avignon's 14th-century hilltop palace – the former seat of popes – defines the skyline and begs exploration, while the narrow streets and leafy squares fanning out beneath it invite wandering. Rolling
countryside unfurls outside Avignon, dotted with ancient villages and vineyards that produce some of France’s best wines.

explore palaces and ancient streets in Avignon
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revive Rome at the Théâtre Antique in Orange
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paddle beneath famous Pont du Gard
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Coverage includes: Avignon, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Orange, Vaison-La-romaine, Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux, Carpentras & around, Pernes-les-Fontaines, L’isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Pays de Venasque, Les Alpilles, St-Rémy de Provence & around and Nîmes & around.

Rome - Villa Borghese & Northern Rome (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Villa Borghese & Northern Rome chapter from Lonely Planet’s Rome guidebook.

Rome - Villa Borghese & Northern Rome (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

In this area culture-lovers choose between contemporary art exhibitions at MAXXI, baroque marvels at the Museo e Galleria Borghese, one of Rome’s best galleries and concerts at the Auditorium Parco della Musica.
treat yourself to the best of Reniassance and baroque art at the lavish Museo e Galleria Borghese
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stroll the leafy lanes of Rome’s most famous park, Villa Borghese
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applaude the sophis­tication of Etruscan art at the Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia
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Coverage Includes Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Villa Borghese & around, Flaminio, Salario, Sleeping, Nomentana, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment and Shopping.

Southeastern Europe - Slovenia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Slovenia chapter from Lonely Planet's Southeastern Europe guidebook.

Southeastern Europe - Slovenia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Slovenia has every­thing from beaches, snowcapped mountains, hills awash in grape vines and wide plains blanketed in sunflowers to Gothic churches, baroque palaces and art nouveau buildings. The capital, Ljubljana, is a culturally rich city that values livability and sustainability over unfettered growth.
enjoy a flight up on the funicular to Ljubljana Castle
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gaze at the natural perfection that is Lake Bled
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gawk in awe at the 100m high walls of the incredible Škocjan Caves
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Coverage includes: Understand Slovenia, History, People, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Directory A–Z, Transport, Ljubljana, Julian Alps, Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, Kranjska Gora, Soca Valley, Karst, Postojna, Škocjan Caves, Koper, Piran, Portorož, Eastern Slovenia, Maribor, Ptuj

Western Europe - Greece (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Greece chapter from Lonely Planet's Western Europe guidebook.

Western Europe - Greece (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The alluring combination of history and hedonism continues to beckon. Within easy reach of magnificent archaeological sites are breathtaking beaches and relaxed tavernas serving ouzo and octopus. It’s easy to see why most visitors head home vowing to come back.
island-hop at your own pace under the Aegean sun
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in Athens, trace the ancient to the modern from the Acropolis to booming nightclubs
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search for the oracle amidst the dazzling ruins of Delphi
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Coverage includes: Understand Greece, History, People, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Directory A–Z and Transport, Athens, Piraeus, Patra, Corinth, Nafplio, Sparta, Gythio, The Mani, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Thessaloniki, Mt Olympus , Ioannina, Zagorohoria & Vikos Gorge, Saronic Gulf Islands, Cyclades, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Ios, Santorini (Thira), Crete, Iraklio, Rethymno, Hania, Samaria Gorge, Dodecanese, Rhodes, Karpathos, Symi, Kos, Patmos, Aegean Islands, Samos, Chios, Lesvos (Mytilini), Sporades, Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonnisos, Ionian Islands, Corfu, Lefkada, Kefallonia, Ithaki and Zakynthos.

Eastern Europe - Slovakia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Slovakia chapter from Lonely Planet's Eastern Europe guidebook.

Eastern Europe - Slovakia (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Slovakia’s small size is possibly its biggest attraction. Dinky capital Bratislava is awash with quirky museums and backed by thick forests. Don’t leave without heading east, to where fortresses tower over tradition-rich medieval towns such as Levoca or Bardejov and hiking trails lace the hills.

hike between mountain huts in one of Europe’s smallest alpine mountain ranges, the High Tatras
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linger over drinks at one of myriad sidewalk or riverfront cafes in Old Town Bratislava
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wander the ruins of Spiš Castle, among the biggest in Europe
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Coverage includes: Understand Slovakia, History, People, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Directory A–Z, Transport, Bratislava & around, West Slovakia, Trencín, Central Slovakia, Žilina & around, Malá Fatra National Park, Banská Bystrica & around, Tatra Mountains, Poprad, High Tatras, Belá Tatras, East Slovakia, Kežmarok, Pieniny National Park, Levoca, Spišské Podhradie, Slovenský Raj & around, Košice & around, Bardejov, Bardejovské Kúpele

Shanghai city guide (PDF) Lonely Planet

The engine of China’s future, Shànghǎi dazzles. A blend of East and West with a voracious appetite for new styles and trends, the city is above all cosmopolitan and cutting edge.

Shanghai city guide (PDF) Lonely Planet

Inspirational photos
Full-colour, easy-to-use maps and at-a-glance practical info
Colour feature on Architecture in Shànghǎi
Day trips to historic canal towns

Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, The Bund, People’s Square, Old Town, French Concession, Jìng’ān, Pŭdōng, Hóngkŏu, North Shànghăi, Xújiāhuì, South Shànghăi, West Shànghăi, Day Trips from Shanghai, Understand and Survival chapters.