A new series from Lonely Planet and written for youngtravellers; aimed at children aged 8 - 11. This book covers all thecool stuff kids need to know about Rome. Lively intriguing stories,fascinating facts and a blend of photos, illustrations, cartoonsand quirky graphics. Each title in the series is designed to enticea whole new generation of beanbag explorers.This is not aguidebook. And it is definitely 'not-for-parents'. It is the real,inside story about one of the world's most famous cities - Rome. Ifyou were a cat why would you want to live in Rome? Would you wantto go to the bathroom with dozens of other people? Can you imagineeating a flamingo's tongue for lunch? Why do they fire a cannonevery day in Rome? This book shows you a Rome your parents probablydon't even know about.
Covers a broad range of experiences in these three states,including Pennsylvania Dutch Country and Atlantic City.
Let language be your guide in the land of a million elephants!From the vital flow of the Mekong to the fertile Bolaven Plateau,words will be the life of your travels in Laos as you make thoseconversational connections. In the musical voice of this tonallanguage, you'll forever be singing the praises of Laos and itspeople. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical andsocial words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with thelocals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich yourtravel experience. Who We Are At Lonely Planet, we see our job as inspiring and enablingtravelers to connect with the world for their own benefit and forthe benefit of the world at large. What We Do We offer travelers the world's richest travel advice, informed bythe collective wisdom of over 350 Lonely Planet authors living in37 countries and fluent in 70 languages. We are relentless in finding the special, the unique and thedifferent for travellers wherever
From mystics to musems, barbers to bazaars, and art toarchaeology, jump into the event with this phrasebook. Pack this phrasebook for: Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Farsiis also spoken by minorities in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan,Azerbaijan, and countries like Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait andelsewhere. * extensive food section * transliterations throughout for easy pronunciation * concise grammar section geared towards immediate and practicaluse * insider tips on culture and social etiquette * comprehensive two-way dictionary
Experience the best of Spain. This full-color guide does thework for you, cutting straight to the must-see highlights of thecountry so no matter what your time frame or budget, you won't missthe best bits. Spain knows how to show a visitor a good time.Barcelona turns it on with hypnotic architecture and wild bars,Madrid works the style factor - and then there's the countryside,all fresh produce and easy living. Sigh... * New planning tools to help visitors navigate their way aroundSpain * Full-color city maps and pull-out sheet map
Ease into the best of sophisticated Bali, with its pampering, relaxation and shopping. Against a backdrop of rice terraces, beaches and forests, Bali constantly reinvents and reveals itself through vibrant culture, exotic flavours and world-class design. Such a little island, but so many experiences - Best of Bali gathers them all into a pocket-sized guide.
Discover Amsterdam Delve into the life of a great artist at the Van GoghMuseum Find the perfect brown café, secret hang-outs of Dutch drinkersfor centuries Find out how to skip the queues at the city's topattractions Spice up your visit at one of Amsterdam's Indonesianrestaurants In This Guide: Three authors, over 700 recommendations, five neighborhoodswalks, three bike tours Color Architecture chapter on the city's buildings, old andnew Comprehensive Day Trips chapter includes Leiden, Utrecht andHaarlem
“Visitors to Italy are bombarded by sights, scenes and flavors– palaces and museums overflowing with art, Renaissance gardens,gourmet food markets. Come enjoy the vita bella (beautiful life).”– Paula Hardy, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planetauthors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. Wenever accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on usto tell it like it is.
It 's easy to see why Hawaii has become synonymous withparadise. Just look around at the sugary beaches, Technicolor coralreefs and volcanoes ready for adventure. Sara Benson, Lonely PlanetWriter Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planetauthors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. Wenever accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on usto tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 8 fun-and-sun loving authors 24 itineraries 179 beaches Miles of hiking trails Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Outdoor activities chapter In-depth background Comprehensive planning tools Easy-to-read layout
This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook. It is an inspiring background read, an in valuable on-the-spot companion and a superb souvenir of your visit.
As the traveler at a neighboring table struggles with themenu, you're glad you came equipped with your phrasebook. Not onlydid you order your meal with ease, you're also sure of what'scoming. You smile as the waiter brings your dish and say en miniizakhialsan khool bish... Travel with confidence, using language asyour guide. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical andsocial words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with thelocals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich yourtravel experience.
DISCOVER BELGIUM & LUXEMBOURG Taste the difference between good and excellent in Brussels at the world's finest chocolate shops. Find your favorite vantage point in fairy-tale Luxembourg City, a town full of spectacular views. Swathe yourself in the latest Antwerp fashion in hand-picked St. Andries boutiques. Get pelted with oranges by masked men in Binche, during Belgium's most bizarre carnival.
This book will transport you to the greatest metropolises and the most beautiful cities around the globe - from Africa to Asia and "Down Under," and from Europe to North and South America. Experience fascinating insights into the canyon-like streets of modern super-cities, or take a stroll through picturesque lanes all across the continents. These cities have so much to tell - about the greatest events in world history, and also the local stories that constitute the life of a city, every single day.
This is a country of road trips and great open skies, wherefour million miles of highways lead past red-rock deserts, belowtowering mountain peaks, and across fertile wheat fields that rollof toward the horizon. Regis St Louis, Lonely Planet Writer
Bays of peach-tinged sand, cotton hammocks swinging lazilybetween palm trunks, castle-like karsts emerging from the deep.These dreams of a tropical paradise become a reality along thecoasts of southern Thailand. Brandon Presser, Lonely PlanetWriter Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planetauthors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. Wenever accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on usto tell it like it is. Inside This Book 3219 km of coastline 150 temples 27 weeks of in-depth research 165 bowls of noodles consumed Inspirational photos In-depth background Pull-out city map Choose-your-own Beach Adventure Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info
Kuala Lumpur (KL), Melaka and Penang are fragrant melanges ofChinese, Indian and Malay culture, and whether you want to samplethem via tasty street stalls, historic temples or space-ageshopping malls, you'll leave hungry for more This revised edition includes an expanded focus on Kuala Lumpurand increased coverage of food, nightlife and shopping. This guidebook has been fully updated! * Intuitive layout and new text styles make it easier to read,scan and find information at a glance * New visual design and structure improves navigation withoutsacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time,season, interest or region * New map design improves map legibilty for easy navigation
At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything—in the smartest, most time-efficient way. The best of Las Vegas in one, two, or three days; Special-interest tours for sinners, elopers, and adrenaline junkies—plus the best wedding chapels from A to Z; A separate gambling chapter with instructions, odds, and savvy advice from the pros; Hundreds of evocative color photos; Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place; Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets; A tear-resistant foldout map—enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs; Frommer's. The best trips start here.
It's the ultimate supermodel yearbook. Join the fourphotographers whose work was featured in the 2011 SportsIllustrated Swimsuit Issue on a behind-the-scenes account of theirtravels, revisiting their experiences through never-before-seenimages and exclusive commentary. In this large-format, 176-pagecollection, Swimsuit Portfolio: Fantasy Islands showcases 17 of theworld's most exquisite bodies at four exotic beach locations-TurtleIsland in Fiji, Sentosa Island in Singapore, Peter Island in theBritish Virgin Islands and Boracay Island in the Philippines. Grabyour passport and take the tour with Brooklyn Decker, Irina Shayk,Hilary Rhoda, Esti Ginzburg and Christine Teigen (among others) asyour guides. With dozens of previously unpublished swimsuit shots,it's an expanded look at the making of the magazine's best-sellingissue.
