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Celebrate the world. 229 countries destinations toexplore, 817 beautiful images to inspire. Bigger, brighter andbolder than ever, the second edition of Lonely Planet's definitivetravel pictorial has been revised and updated to be even moreinspiring than the last. The Travel Book captures the essence ofevery country on the planet through stunning photographs andatmospheric text. User-friendly A-to-Z coverage and double-pagespreads of every country make this book a total delight - and anamazing gift.
A few words can take you a long way. These pocket-sizedlanguages guides--the most extensive two-way dictionary andculinary reader available in a phrasebook--are perfect fortravellers of all ages and budgets who want to interact with thelocals to maximize their travel experience. Each title in the series features colour sections, auser-friendly sentence builder, an easy-to-follow pronunciationguide and over 2,500 essential words and phrases. Useful sectionsare divided into key areas, including food, health, accommodationsand going out. This new phrasebook for a rapidly changing European favouriteprovides intuitive navigation for finding the right phrase in apinch.
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Nobody knows Naples the Amalfi Coast like Lonely Planet.Whether you're hunting for the perfect pizza, the most romanticAmalfi getaway or the best beaches and walking trails, this 3rdedition is the ultimate companion to one of Italy's most glamorousregions. In This Guide: Tailor-Make the perfect trip with our hand-picked recommendationsand inspiring itineraries Immerse Yourself: local tips and insights get you to the heart ofthe region Detailed maps and driving tours make independent explorationeasy
Sunrise atop Fuji-san, steaming volcanoes, natural hot springs,ancient temples and pilgrim trails, wild subtropical jungles,spectacular gorges, unique wildlife and nature's seasonal shows -explore the wonders of Japan with this meticulously researchedguide. detailed trail notes with kanji for more than 70 day andmulti-day hikes 70 detailed, custom-drawn contour maps with kanji accommodation options from gateway cities to remote campsites tips on transport to and from the trailheads practical advice on local culture, responsible hiking andpre-hike preparation quick reference language section, glossary and gazetteer with kanji --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable editionof this title.