Greek Islands - Athens & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Athens & Around chapter from Lonely Planet's Greek Islands guidebook.

Greek Islands - Athens & Around (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Ancient and modern, with equal measures of grunge and grace, bustling Athens is a heady mix of history and edginess. Iconic monuments mingle with first-rate museums, lively cafes and al fresco dining, and it’s downright fun.

Coverage includes: Athens, History, Sights, Activities, Courses, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Athens Ports and around.

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Lions will return to Rwanda after two decades

Lions will return to Rwanda for the first time in more than two decades, wildlife officials have said, after the endangered animal was wiped out following the country's 1994 genocide.

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Today Rwanda is a country of tribal unity, political stability and a promising future. Tourism is once again a key contributor to the economy and the industry’s brightest star is the chance to track rare mountain gorillas through bamboo forests in the shadow of the Virunga volcanoes.

Coverage includes: Kigali, Northwestern Rwanda, Musanze (Ruhengeri), Volcanoes National Park, Gisenyi, Huye (Butare) & around, Nyanza (Nyabisindu), Nyungwe Forest National Park, Cyangugu, Kibuye, Eastern Rwanda, Akagera National Park, Understand and Survival Guide.

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Explore Roman fountains in Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence, France. By Simon Raven
Aix-en-Provence is a beautiful old Roman city in southern France. Famed for its fountains and beautiful cobbled streets, the Provence region of France is drenched in golden sunlight that inspired both Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. The markets in the town squares are brimming with fresh produce, spices, flowers and fresh seafood.

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Provence has incredible diversity, from craggy limestone peaks to bleached salt marshes, and from lavender fields to the sultry city of Marseille. Constant across the region is the food – clean, bright flavours, as simple as tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and Camargue sea salt.

Coverage includes: Marseille Region, Aix-en-Provence, Arles & the Camargue, Camargue Countryside, Stes-Maries de la Mer, Aigues-Mortes, Stes-Maries de la Mer, St-Rémy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence, The Vaucluse, Avignon, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, Orange, Vaison-la-Romaine, Mont Ventoux & around, Carpentras, Fontaine de Vaucluse, The Luberon, Apt & around, Northeastern Provence, Pays de Forcalquier, Vallée de la Durance and Gorges du Verdon.

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Eastern USA travel guide

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New England, Washington DC, the Capitol Region, The South, Florida, Great Lakes, Understand and Survival Guide.

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Revolving restaurant at top of BT Tower opens in London

BT Tower, London. Photo by Chris Raven
The revolving restaurant at the top of the BT Tower in central London is to open to the public for two weeks to mark the building's golden anniversary.

The tower was opened in 1965 by then Prime Minister Harold Wilson and the restaurant opened the following year. The tower was closed to the public in 1971, with the restaurant shutting in 1980.

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London city guide

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Montenegro's Island for the rich

Aman Sveti Stefan. Montenegro. Photo by Simon Raven
Sveti Stefan is a small island off the coast of Montenegro. Formerly a village a few miles outside the coastal city of Budva the traditional stone houses with terracotta roofs have been converted into an upmarket five star hotel resort called Aman Sveti Stefan. If it's glamour that draws you to Montenegro head to Budva and join the beautiful people who flock here on yachts and private planes from across Europe, Russia and the world to sun themselves in style. 

Montenegro once belonged to former Yugoslavia and is located south of Croatia on the Adriatic. Today the city of Budva is a popular tourist centre with casinos, restaurants and nightclubs on every street corner. For a more authentic view of this attractive country, head to the historic town of Kotor on the dramatic Bay of Kotor. Surrounded by mountains this stretch of the Adriatic will not disappoint even the most seasoned traveller. Hire a car and head into the mountains and you will discover stunning national parks with hiking trails and the Tara river canyon; the deepest canyon in Europe.

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Coverage includes: Budva, Bečići & Rafailovići, Pržno, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac, Bar, Stari Bar, Ulcinj.

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Why is Istanbul's Blue Mosque blue?

Sultan Ahmed Mosque "Blue Mosque". Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Simon Raven
If you're visiting Istanbul this summer you will struggle to miss the imposing Sultan Ahmed Mosque “Blue Mosque”, which was built under the orders of Sultan Ahmet I (1603-17) as a monument to rival the nearby Aya Sofya. Located at the heart of Sultanahmet Park, this imposing structure is covered in thousands of Iznik blue tiles, which are illuminated by the 260 windows that draw light into the vast central prayer hall.

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All the info you need on everything from history, politics, literature and films, 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.

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Road Trip Croatia this Summer?

Croatia Coast. Photo by Chris Raven
The summer is about to begin so why not fire up your car, campervan or motorcycle and head for Croatia. With a road that hugs the coast practically the entire length of the country, Croatia is a summer road trip paradise with endless deserted coves where you can pause along route and take a swim. Put your vehicle on a ferry and visit one of the many islands that are surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic. There are hundreds of campgrounds in Croatia and affordable holiday rental apartments in most towns and villages along the coast. Visit the beautiful cities of Split, Zadar and Dubrovnik, or head inland and explore the mountainous interior that's home to bears and wolves!

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Croatia travel guide

If your Mediterranean fantasies feature balmy days by sapphire waters in the shade of ancient walled towns, Croatia is the place to turn them into reality.

Coverage includes:Planning chapters, Zagreb, Zagorje, Slavonia, Istria, Kvarner, Northern Dalmatia, Split & Central Dalmatia, Dubrovnik & Southern Dalmatia, and the Understand and Survival guide chapters.

Top Camping Destinations / Download Lonely Planet PDF travel guides & chapters!

Are you looking for adventure beyond the four walls of a hotel? Well, the experince of camping in the great ourdoors is hard to beat.

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1. Arches National Park, Utah
2. Miyajima, Japan
3. The Fjords, Norway
4. Campervanning in New Zealand
5. Minchin Cove in Newfoundland, Canada
6. Cévennes National Park, France
7. Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
8. Eco-Camping in Patagonia, Chile
9. Catalina Island off the Coast of California
10. Lake Myvatn, Iceland
11. Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada
12. New Forest, England

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Set Sail this Summer / Download Lonely Planet travel guides & chapters

Sailing in Croatia. Photo Chris Raven
Are you ready to set sail for Europe’s most beautiful spots to go sailing? All aboard, folks… this could have a refreshing affect on your summer!

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1. French Riviera

2. Turkey

3. Montenegro

4. Greece

5. Slovenia

6. Croatia

7. Portugal

8. Ireland

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Top 10 wine regions / Download Lonely Planet travel guides & chapters

Mendoza, Argentina. Photo by Chris Raven
Wine, first grown 8,000 years ago in the Republic of Georgia. Today, this delicious tasting alcohol has never been so popular, with vineyards booming around the world. 

So, check out these 10 top wine producing countries and download the Lonely Planet guide books, or choose a chapter!

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1. The Aegean Islands, Greece 

2. Valle de Guadalupe/Baja California, Mexico

3. Texas Hill Country, USA

4. Mendoza, Argentina

5. Sonoma, USA

6. Baden, Germany

7. Barossa Valley, Australia

8. Walla Walla, USA

9. Languedoc, France

10. Umbria, Italy

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Glastonbury & Suffolk / England travel guide - Cambridge & East Anglia (PDF Chapter)

Now celebrating 44 years of existence as one of the leading international music and arts festival, the Glastonbury is going to be better than ever before (even if it does flood the farm). Florence + the Machine, Motorhead, Mary J Blige, Paul Weller and Patti Smith will be performing on the Pyramid Stage.

If you're not going to Glastonbury, but are visiting Suffolk why not download the Lonely Planet Suffolk chapter from the England travel guide.

England - Cambridge & East Anglia (PDF Chapter)

Coverage includes: Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Grantchester, Imperial War Museum, Ely, Essex, Colchester, Dedham Vale, Saffron Walden, Southend-on-Sea, Suffolk, Long Melford, Sudbury, Lavenham, Bury St Edmunds, Orford, Aldeburgh, Southwold, Norfolk, Norwich, North Coast Norfolk, King’s Lynn & Around.

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"Visa God" Indians pray at temples for visas to go aboard

Millions of Indians regularly visit temples and religious sites to pray and seek divine help in fulfilling their wishes. Most pray for a child or well being of their loved ones, but in recent years, some unusual temples have come up, including a few that offer divine help in procuring a visa.

The Chilkur Balaji Temple in the southern state of Telangana is a shrine where tens of thousands of people go to pray to the "Visa God".

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Lonely Planet's best places in Europe 2015

Europe is the world’s second-smallest continent, but has the second-largest population. It has a landscape that ranges frozen tundra and forests of the north to the hot, dry hills of the Mediterranean region. Vast fertile grasslands stretch between the mountains of the Alps in the west and the Ural Mountains in the east, which separate Europe from Asia. Europe is a crowded continent, with over 40 different countries, so choosing the right destination can be overwhelming if you’re planning a trip.

Lonely Planet are here to help, and their experienced travel team have selected the best places in Europe to visit in 2015. Download the travel guides or choose a chapter. Enjoy!

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1. Akureyri, Iceland

Five years ago tourism to Iceland was low-key. Now, after a currency crash, two volcanic eruptions, and five seasons of Game of Thrones, Iceland’s dramatic landscapes and distinctive culture are firmly on the map.


It’s easy to see why this ramshackle yet chic city has been touted as the ‘new Berlin’: students, artists and entrepreneurs are flocking here in search of cheap digs and a fresh scene.


The Azores are a long way from anywhere, which helps to explain why they’re one of Europe’s best-kept travel secrets.


Laid-back Málaga boasts sunshine, beaches, seafood and a historic centre crammed with atmospheric alleyways. So far, so good. But one thing you might not have expected from a city that’s the gateway to the resort-lined Costa del Sol is a world-class cultural scene.


Wearing its elegant but crumbling facades as a badge of honour, Belgrade has emerged as Europe’s in-the-know destination in recent years. 


As host of Expo 2015, Milan might be hogging the headlines right now. But turn your sights west to the nearby region of Piedmont and you'll discover there's a lot going on in Turin.


Although it sits on the Caspian Sea between Russia and Iran, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku sees itself as a part of Europe... and it’s one of the continent's fastest-changing urban spaces.


With its photogenic canals, masterpiece-packed museums, ubiquitous bicycle paths, flower-filled markets, nightlife that needs no introduction, and a cosmopolitan foodie scene; there's never a bad time to visit Amsterdam.


Tromsø's star has been rising and rising in recent years. The ‘Arctic capital’ abounds with adventures thanks to snow-crowned mountains and big wilderness in its backyard.


Move over Lisbon – now everyone is talking about the Portuguese capital's bright, soulful, party-loving northern sister. Scooping awards left, right and centre as one of Europe's best (and cheapest) destinations, Porto has the verve of a city finding its creative feet.

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Visit Austria for Formula One & the Wiener Festwochen Festival

Austria has two great events to enjoy this weekend, from the Formula One at the Red Bull Ring to the Wiener Festwochen Festival in Vienna. 

Watch Ferrari try to over-power Mercedes or be entertained at the Vienna Festival by a multi-faceted and varied programme consisting of 39 productions from 20 countries.

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Austria Lonely Planet travel guide

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Vienna, Lower Austria, Burgenland, Upper Austria, Styria, The Salzkammergut, Salzburg, Salzburgerland, Carinthia, Tyrol, Vorarlberg, Understand and Survival chapters.

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Antwerp's new "Text Walking Lanes" prevent collision

Have you ever experienced a text messaging collision with another pedestrian while walking down the street? If that was a yes, then I suggest you move to the Belgian city of Antwerp. In this historic port and diamond-trading city they have just made dedicated "text walking lanes". 

Some would say it was a publicity stunt, but the brainchild of a smartphone store based in the city, says that a significant number of mobile phone breakages happen because of "text walking" collisions.

There are now believed to be more mobile phones in the world than people.

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Antwerp & Eastern Flanders PDF chapter

Coverage includes: Antwerp (Antwerpen) and Around, Turnhout, Lier, Mechelen, Leuven, Hasselt, Tienen, Hoegaarden, Zoutleeuw, Sint-Truiden and Tongeren

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Luanda 'most expensive city' for expats

What city is the most expensive for expatriates in 2015? Well, It's not Singapore or Hong Kong, it is in fact the Angolan capital city of Luanda.

For the past three years the city has held the number one spot, according to an annual survey by consultancy Mercer, because of the high cost of rent, imported goods and security in the oil-rich nation.

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Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, São Tomé & Príncipe, Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Somaliland, Tanzania, Uganda, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Understand and Survival chapters.

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Queensland brews carrot beer

In Queensland, Australia, two guys have teamed up to create a new beer...using carrots!

Yep, Wade Curtis, who runs 4Hearts Brewing Company, and carrot farmer Richard Gorman decided to use the orange vegetable and brew its healthy juices with wheat, barely malt and pepper to make the comically named Wabbit Season. So, after a boozy night out drinking carrot beer don't worry about walking home if its late becuase you'll be able to see in the dark.

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Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef travel guide

Coverage includes: Brisbane & around, The Gold Coast, Noosa & the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast, Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands, Whitsunday Coast, Townsville to Mission Beach, Cairns & the Daintree Rainforest

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Get inspired on London's South Bank

By Simon Raven
The South Bank of the River Thames in London is one of the best places to experience the UK capital for the first time. Check out striking views of Big Ben, London Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and the super modern sights of the Gherkin and the impossing Shard. Take a spin on the Millennium wheel or visit some of the best cultural institutions in the city, such as the Tate Modern, Festival Hall, the South Bank Centre and the British Film Institute. The time to visit London is now!

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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.

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The Speicherstadt: Download Hamburg Lonely Planet PDF Chapter


Reflection: The Speicherstadt in Hamburg, Germany.
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The Speicherstadt in Hamburg, Germany, is the largest warehouse district in the world.

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Head to Germany's north because you love the water: white-sand beaches are everywhere and, inland, Mecklenburg's lakes are a maze of places to paddle. Then there's the fabled Baltic heritage of the region's historic towns, and finally waterside Hamburg.

Coverage includes: Hamburg & around, Lüneburg, Naturpark Elbufer-Drawehn, Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Travemünde, Kiel, Schleswig, Flensburg, Glücksburg, Husum, the Halligen, the North Frisian Islands, Schwerin & the Mecklenburg Lake Plains, Schwerin, Güstrow, Neubrandenburg, Müritz National Park, Neustrelitz, Coastal Mecklenburg - Western Pomerania, Rostock, Baltic Coastal Resorts, Wismar, Darss-Zingst Peninsula, Stralsund, Rügen Island, Greifswald and Usedom Island.

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World record for 'longest pizza' goes to...Italy!


In the Italian town of Rende, a world record attempt has just taken place...for the longest pizza! Yep, the Italians have proved once again that they are the true masters of pizza making. The Spanish town of Tomellaso has held the record since 2001, but pizza chefs in Italy have been on a mission to regain the title. 

The 1.229-km-long pizza took 16 hours to create, using a special oven with a roller inside that allowed the pizza to be gradually pulled through for an even bake. Well done my Italian friends...

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Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Rome, Lazio, Liguria, Piedmont, the Italian Riviera, Milan, the Lakes, Trento, the Dolomites, Venice, the Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna,San Marino, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria, Le Marche, Abruzzo, Molise, Naples, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily, Sardinia, Understand and Survival chapters.

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Russia sees big cat comeback!


According to a new census, the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment says the Sibereian tiger appears to be leaping back in Russia, Between 480 and 540 of the subspecies—also known as Amur tigers—the largest big cat roams wild in Siberia and the Russian Far East.

That's an increase from the 2005 census, with the population up by 15 percent.

The Russian government, WWF, the Russia-based Amur Tiger Center, and various national and regional governments all have worked hard at gathering the information. Russia's president Vladimir Putin has also made protecting tigers a major priority.


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Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Moscow, Golden Ring, St Petersburg, Western European Russia, Kaliningrad Region, Northern European Russia, Volga Region, The Urals, Russian Caucasus, Western Siberia, Eastern Siberia, Russian Far East, Understand & Survival chapters.

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Understand Israel & the Palestinian Territories & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter)

All the info you need on everything from history, culture, religion and the environment to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, travelling with kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as handy language guide and glossary.

Coverage includes: Israel & the Palestinian Territories Today, History: from Ancient Times to the Hamas-Israel War, People of Israel & the Palestinian Territories: Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze, Samaritans, Hummus & Olives: Regional Food, Daily Life: Israelis, Palestinians, Government & Politics, Religion: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Arts: Literature, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Cinema, Environment, Safe Travel, Directory A–Z, Transport, Health, and Language.

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Built partly in honour of the dead, the Petra necropolis retains much of its sense of hidden mystery thanks to its inaccessible location in the heart of a windblown landscape. Reached via the Siq, the path suddenly reaches sunlight in front of the Treasury – a spectacle that cannot fail to impress. Add to this the cheerfulness of the Bedouin people, and it’s easy to see what makes Pet-ra a must-visit in Jordan.

Coverage includes: The Ancient City, Wadi Musa, Petra Walking Tour, and Siq al-Barid (Little Petra).
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Sex and revolution in Buenos Aires

Che Guevara on Rolling Stone magazine, Buenos Aires, Argentina © Samosir Books
Buenos Aires is the birthplace of Tango. Its colonial streets ooze sensuality and its latin character gives the city a vibrant heartbeat that will have you partying until dawn. BA comes alive at night, with restaurants, bars and clubs spread out across the city. Steak and red wine, Italian cuisine and Fernet Branca cocktails fuel this stylish city on the South American continent. The time to go is now!

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All the info you need on everything from history, music and architecture in Buenos Aires 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.

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