Staggeringly diverse in every way, Europe 's flip side remainsa through-the-looking glass experience after the certainties of theWest. Surreal, exciting and dramatic, head to Eastern Europe for aguaranteed adventure. Tom Masters, 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, and you can rely on usto tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 21 countries 71 weeks of on-the-road research 165 maps 89 World Heritage Sites Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Pull-out city map Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info

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This 420-page guide to Malaysia gives a highlighted tour of thewhole country, cross-referenced with detailed maps; plus, featurescovering aspects of the country's life and culture ranging fromhigh-rise Petronas Twin Towers to Sarawakian long houses. Acomprehensive travel tips section at the back of the book is packedwith essential contact addresses and numbers. The key featuresinclude: Places - region-by-region gazetteer section, with topattractions highlighted and cross-referenced with detailed localmaps; Essay Features - incisive essays on Malaysia's history,people and culture; and Travel Tips - practical listings section,including accommodation, entertainment, transport and essentialcontact addresses and numbers. It also includes hundreds offull-colour photographs and 19 maps. ——多元文化的调色板 古树参天的热带雨林，高耸入云的摩天大楼，椰风拂面的浪漫海滩，五彩斑斓的珊瑚礁群，橡胶园中殖民地时代的别墅，丛林中呼啸而过的猿猴和翩翩

Colombia, a new addition to the Green Guide series, brings tolife this amazingly diverse land whether your travels take you tothe Amazon River and the surrounding rain forest, the rollingplantations and coffee-farms set in Zona Cafetera's verdantvalleys, or the vibrant nightlife and great museums of Bogota,Medellin and Cali. With each page packed with sight de*ions,maps and color photos, Michelin makes sure you'll see the bestColombia has to offer.

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This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook.It is an inspiring background read, an in valuable on-the-spotcompanion and a superb souvenir of your visit. ——千岛之国 菲律宾，由七千多个岛屿组成，如同太平洋上散落的一串宝石。9000多万人口，100多个种族，70多种方言，这个国家的文化多样性可想而知。 西班牙人在这里统治了三个世纪，对菲律宾的文化和语言有着深远的影响。因此，菲律宾在地理上虽是一个东南亚国家，在文化上却极富拉丁气质。当然，中国、印度、阿拉伯的文化也对菲律宾有着不同程度的影响。菲律宾是亚洲的天主教国家，与周围的邻国宗教信仰相差甚远，甚至食物也风格迥异。 经历了近几十年的政局动荡，菲律宾人深知，人生就是一个不断变革的过程。这里的人民总是那么热情友善。不管在海滨、乡村、还是闹市，你都会发现这个国家的独特魅力。

Montréal Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers whowant to know the best places to visit and the best way to see thecity. This attractively priced, four-color guide offers dozens ofitineraries that show you how to see the best of Montréal in ashort time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight tosight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours,plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitorinfo, Montréal Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelersorganize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this bookyou'll find: Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens ofmaps Sample one- to three-day itineraries, as well as themeditineraries that include tours of Montréal's popular culturalsights, hippest neighborhood hotspots, best places to eat, and evenactivities that will appeal to kids of all ages Day trips to Quebec City, the Laurentians, andCantons-de-l'Est. Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and at

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There's no need to lose face, forgo the Peking duck or missthe slow boat down the Yangtze. This phrasebook will prove morevaluable on the road than a bicycle in Beijing. Combining the phrasebook with the audio CD means that you canlisten and improve your pronunciation before you travel. Or evenplay a phrase to people you meet while traveling - just transferthe MP3 files on the CD to your portable media device. Audio Pack Includes: 400 key phrases on CD for practical, social and emergencysituations 3500 word two-way dictionary

Des Moines, Iowa born writer Bryson's first success was the travel book "The Lost Continent". After living in England for several years, he wanted to go back to the USA to find the perfect little US town of his past, he lovingly called Amalgam. More travel books followed, in the form of "Neither Here Nor There" (where he travels through Europe), "Notes From A Small Island" (where he travels around the United Kingdom, before returning back with his to the USA to live there for good) and "A Walk In The Woods" (where he walks the Appalachian trail). After moving back to the States, Bryson started to write a column for "The Mail on Sunday Night and Day" magazine. This is a collection of these column entries. Bryson writes about everything from everyday chores, to sueing people, the beach, TV, movies, air conditioners, college, Americana, injury dangers, wasting resources and holiday seasons.

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Come along with Frommer's Canada and discover some of North America's most spectacular scenery, from the towering peaks of the Rockies to the rustic fishing villages of Nova Scotia. Much more comprehensive than the competition, Frommer's covers all the major cities: Vancouver's hip galleries, dining, and nightlife; the art museums and architectural highlights of Toronto; Calgary's wild and woolly Stampe

For nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born to Shop Italy is easier to use and packed with more up-to-datelistings than ever before. It includes the best of the shopping scenes, from trendsetting boutiques in Milan and Rome to top factory outlets, colorful markets, and more; excellent values, from designer shoes and handbags to Venetian glass and lace; great gift ideas; and the best airfare, hotel, and dining values. 作者简介： Suzy Gershman is a journalist, author, and global-shopping goddess who has worked in the fashion and fiber industry for more than 25 years. Her essays on retailing have been used by the Harvard School of Business; her reportage on travel and retail has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Travel Holiday, Travel Weekly, and most of the major women’s magazines. She is translated into French for Condé Nast’s Air France Madame magazine and writes a shopping column about cruise destinations for Porthole Magazine.

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