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Hiking, biking and flying amid craggy peaks and open plains,or watching a spectacular desert sunset, becomes possible with thisguidebook. Watch wildlife in the savannah, engage in the vibrantcultures of San, Khoikhoi, Zulu and Xhosa or live it up in citiesbursting with culinary, cultural and vineyard delights. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heartof every destination they visit. This fully updated edition ispacked with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to giveyou the information you need to make the most of your trip.

London's secret is an ability to present a dashing sense ofmodern style whilst retaining its serious historical place in theworld. Locals swear by it, neighbours are envious and visitors keepcoming back for more. Find out why. Features: pull-out map; Threeauthors, 1800 hours of research, over 800 places recommended;Special day-trips chapter and colour sections on London'sarchitecture and the River Thames; Locals lift the lid ontraditional pie mash, the city's Blue Plaques and exclusiveliterary evenings.

Maybe it s wandering through the flashing forest of neon in Shibuya and Shinjuku. Sushi for breakfast at Tsukiji Fish Market. A shopping trip in Harajuku to check out the independent designers. Or maybe it s as simple as a bowl of whisked green tea in a centuries-old garden. Wherever you find your Tokyo moment, one thing s for sure: this smart and streetwise guidebook has the city covered. Sleep In Style informative reviews of the best luxury hotels, traditional ryokan and top-value budget options make the decisions easy. Navigate With Ease clear and detailed maps with Japanese * take you where you want to go. Treat Yourself our authors have hand-picked the best designer wares, specialist music stores, tucked-away shopping streets and more. Feast Like A Local discerning reviews deliver the gems, from decadent kaiseki to mouth-watering sashimi. Escape For A Day head for the traditional temples of Nikko and Kamakura, or soak your bones in an onsen; our Excursions chapter has

Want more bang for your baht? This city won't disappoint. Forget the tourist-brochure Bangkok of sedate floating markets and sterile shopping malls - you're in for a wild ride. Bangkok is bursting at the seams with cosmopolitan cool and cultural prosperity: think uber-hip bars, scrumptious Thai cuisine, international fashion houses and stunning wats. This insider's guide is your ticket to the best that Bangkok has to offer. LET THE EXPERTS DO THE WORK, with tips on the best shopping deals, hotels, and guesthouses and city tours. BE TEMPTED by the world's tastiest food; we show you Bangkok's finest eating, from streetside stalls to top-class restaurants. BEAT YOUR OWN PATH using our detailed maps and walking tours. GET OUT OF TOWN and explore nearby beaches, a Unesco World Heritage site and glorious national parks. SPEAK UP using our handy language guide, packed with useful phrases.

Wander Pike Place Market and find the perfect lunch spot (butwatch for fish flying overhead) Get a bird’s-eye view of the city from the charmingly retro SpaceNeedle March to the beat of your own drummer in the Fremont SolsticeParade Indulge your vampire fantasies with a trip to Forks, of Twilightfame More than 1000 hours of research by our Seattle-loving author,from beer-tasting to bed-testing Expanded shopping coverage – more stores for bibliophiles, recordcollectors, outdoor gearheads and fashion fiends New Georgetown coverage highlights the best bars and galleries inthis up-and-coming neighborhood

Lonely Planet City Guides: - The smart, streetwise city guide with a strong, contemporary design and focus - Two-colour format throughout with full-colour maps - Written by experienced authors with intimate knowledge of the city - Detailed insights into history, culture and city life, along with expanded, opinionated reviews San Francisco - Comprehensive guide to one of the top-five most-visited cities in the US - Lively insider reviews by long-time San Franciscan author - Expanded coverage of the city's nightlife plus walking and cycling tours and side trips to the Wine Country and beaches - Better maps than competition guides with easy-to-navigate grid references Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler has written an information-packed guide to the city by the bay which includes itineraries, walking, driving, and bike tour info, tips on shopping and dining, advice for public transportation, and more. Dozens of detailed, full-color maps. Sa

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Everything you need for a successful trip, including all of Florida's best sightseeing, restaurants, clubs, beaches, outdoor activities, and more! Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Comprehensive advice on the best of Brazil, from samba clubs in Rio to kayaking in the Amazon. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. 作者简介： A native of California, Shawn Blore has lived and worked in a half dozen countries and traveled in at least 50 more (but who’s counting?). Long a resident of Vancouver, Shawn has for the past few years made his home in Rio de Janeiro. He is an award-winning magazine writer and the author of Vancouver: Secrets of the City and co-author of Frommer’s Brazil, and Frommer’s Portable Rio de Janeiro.

Nobody knows Sicily like Lonely Planet. Whether you set yoursights on climbing Mt Etna, feasting on cassata and cannoli,delving into Sicily’s rich history or relaxing on a secluded beach,our expert authors will show you the way.

Climb the rocky spires of Torres del Paine, salsa all night in sizzling Santiago, explore the world's driest desert or follow Che's tracks through the Lakes District. Whether you're looking to brave the wilderness or wind through the wine country, our best-selling, opinion-packed Chile guide will take you to the end of the world...and back. HEAD SOUTH - expanded coverage of adventure paradise Patagonia, with side trips to Argentina RAISE A GLASS - discover Chilean wine with our intoxicating primer by a Colchagua Valley vintner PLAY HARD - sand-board desert dunes, paddle through ice-carved fjords or ski still-smoking volcanoes with our dedicated Outdoors chapter REST EASY - accommodations for every budget, from rustic mountain refugios and homey hospedajes to luxurious retreats and high-rise hotels LIVE IT UP - enjoy gourmet meals and top-notch culture in Santiago, uncover Valpara so's bohemian charms or sunbathe on Arica's plentiful beaches .

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The Cinderella of Asian cities, Singapore has shrugged off its reputation for being boring and stepped into the 21st century with style. As well as being one of the world spremier fashion and food centres, the city now excites travellers with a buzzing bar scene, hip modern arts and a cultural mix like no other. Want a piece of the Singapore action? Then let this guide show you a good time.

Looking for the real story behind the headlines? Look here. Look to the region where ancient civilisations rose and fell, where deserts, seas and ancient ruins compete for spectacle, and from where all travellers return raving about the extraordinary kindness of strangers. Lonely Planet tells it like it is in this most rewarding of travel destinations.

Diverse, energetic and perennially inspiring, London has a lifetime's adventures in one city. Stroll the Millennium Bridge from Tate Modern to St Paul's, browse the boutiques of King's Road and Brick Lane, explore Soho's buzzing streets or Hampstead's soothing heath. Temporary traveller or long-term Londoner, find the city's heart with this smart and stylish guide. FIND YOUR WAY - getting around needn't be an Olympic event with our easy-to-use colour maps and detailed walking tours SEE FOR YOURSELF - critical reviews guide you through London's maze of sights and attractions EAT & SLEEP IN STYLE - our expert writers cover boutique hotels, hip hostels, Michelin-starred celebrity haunts and the world's best pub grub GO TO TOWN - hand-picked entertainment options from elegant Covent Garden opera to Shoreditch bars and Brixton gigs GET OUT & ABOUT - laze on Brighton beach, punt in Oxford and bathe in Bath with day-trip suggestions

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Lonely Planet’s city maps present the travelers’ city in one easy view Complete street and sight index makes navigating the city a breeze for walkers and drivers alike All new, improved mapping styles and fully updated Sturdy, laminated, easy-fold format Quick-find highlights and reviews of the top city sights Includes up-to-date transit maps and essential practical information Full color throughout with gorgeous photographs.

The world's best-selling pocket guides have been fully revised and updated, featuring stunning new cover designs and freshly revised page layouts. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily and include places to go, history of the area and interesting facts, and things to do, including shopping, sports, children's activities, entertainment, nightlife and much more. An 'Eating Out' section provides information on where to go and what the local specialities are. The Top10 attractions are highlighted, allowing you to set priorities for your stay and ensure you don't miss out on the best your destination has to offer. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended, along with other practical travel tips, such as transport and currency. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide truly a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.

Marco Polo thought Sri Lanka was the finest island of its size in all the world - and we agree. Explore the majestic ancient cities of . Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya. Stretch out on secluded palm-fringed beaches. Follow the glowing strings of lights on the pilgrim trail up Adam's Peak. Ride through hillside tea plantations in a rattling train. This guide gives you the inside information on Sri Lanka's richest experiences. GET THE LOWDOWN - our dedicated Snapshot, Culture and History chapters are your ticket to understanding local life . GO ON SAFARI - get up close to Sri Lanka's birds, elephants and leopards: our detailed national parks information shows you how DON'T JUST LIE THERE - we tempt you off the beach with Sri Lanka's best diving, hiking and surfing . KNOW YOUR KITUL FROM YOUR KIRI BATH - our Food & Drink chapter will help you gobble your way through the island's celebrated cuisine . FIND YOUR WAY - easy-to-read maps show you where to go .

What Will Your Shanghai Encounter Be? sizing up the sci-fe skyscrapers of futuristic Pudong; drinking in the riverside views from the historic Bund's bars; bargain-hunting around Tianzifang for shoes, cheongsam and Chairman Mao anything; ...drifting between continents in the tree-lines boulevards and boutiques of the French Concession; ...grazing the canal town of Qibao for spicy lobster or icy coconut; ...discovering street-level character of lilong landes and longtang architecture. 作者简介： DAMIAN HARPER A Londoner, Damian first made it to China in 1992 on his year abroad while slaving for a Chinese degree from the School of Oriental and African Studies at London University. He arrived in Shanghai after living in Beijing and Hong Kong, determined to discover what all the fuss was about. After having worked in Shanghai for two years, Damian now divides his time between China and Southeast London, where he lives with his wife and two children. Damian has writ

Angkor Wat is just the beginning. If you want to dig deeper into the real Cambodia, this guide is your key. Unlock the mysteries of the sacred temples, share the Mekong with endangered dolphins, and eat with pythons and cobras by your side. With Lonely Planet, you'll have the adventure you always dreamed of. EXPERT RESIDENT AUTHOR - providing the best insider tips and tricks UNBEATABLE ACCURACY - updated on the road, in person THE WORLD'S BEST TRAVEL MAPS NO GUESSWORK - opinionated reviews and inspiring highlight sections LISTINGS FOR ALL BUDGETS - from pinching pennies to living large.

Experience the best of Montenegro with Lonely Planet.With our 1st edition you'll seek out a quiet Adriatic cove, raftyour way through plunging canyons on the Tara River and knock backshots of rakija with the locals. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heartof every destination they visit. This edition is packed withaccurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you theinformation you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Comprehensive practical information including public transportdetails Unique color chapter showcases Montenegro's rich culture andnatural attractions Local tour guides and experts reveal their must-see Montenegrinsights

What Will Your Krakow Encounter Be? Grabbing a seat and a snack on bustling PlacNowy Wandering among the ghosts of kings at mighty Wawel Cathedral Cocktails and candlelit jazz in a 700-year-old cavern Avant-garde theater in Nowa Huta's communist-era surroundings Hiring a bike and exploring the Old Town by pedal power Discover Twice the City in Half The Time Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easynavigation Our discerning author recommends the very best neighborhoods,sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a shortbreak Local experts reveal Krakow's secrets: from the founder anddirector of the Jewish Culture Festival on contemporary Jewishculture to a local gallery owner on the city's unique art scene

With an animated fable, the Journey to Newland storybook provides readers with a cast of memorable characters, a captivating story, and a common language to deal with difficult and often emotionally sensitive issues in negotiating change within their organizations. The allegory follows a group of animal characters through uncharted territory, from Oldland to Newland. Each animal represents a different type of work personality; navigating such metaphorical places as Nostalgia Desert, Transition Valley, and Leverage Lake, the team comprised of Eagle, Owl, Lion, Dolphin, and Ant finds a way to survive, even thrive, by leading change. Praise for Journey to Newland: "Journey to Newland skillfully and creatively illustrates the process, principles, and capabilities required for successful transformational change."-- Bob Pettus, retired vice chairman of the board, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated "This unique tale presents a solution for developing strategic leaders who can excel in this er