“Southern Italy is the country at its most intense and mostbeautiful – a seductive blend of classical ruins, dramaticcoastlines and culinary highs, shimmering in the goldenMediterranean sun.” – Cristian Bonetto, 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.

A new Lonely Planet series aimed at children aged 8 - 11. Thebook is written for young travellers. The book covers all the coolstuff that kids need to know about London. This is not a guidebook.And it is definitely 'not-for-parents'. It is the real, insidestory about one of the world's most famous cities -- London. Inthis book you'll hear fascinating tales about famous and infamouspeople, creepy underground places, dark history and strangecharacters galore. Check out cool stories about graffiti artists,murdered princes and people from all over. You'll find royalty,punks and sleuths, and some amazingly weird food. Heard about theabseilers who wash a clockface for a living? Would you want to eatjellied eels? How could anyone be lucky to be beheaded? Whateverdoes 'this is my trouble and strife' mean? This book shows you aLondon your parents probably don't even know about.

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

Moscow is experiencing a burst of creative energy, evident inall aspects of contemporary culture. Prepare yourself for adistinctively Russian cauldron of artistry and history, nightclubsand vibrant street life. Mara Vorhees, Lonely Planet Writer

A superb blend of old and new, epitomized by the ornate andmassive Trinity church, reflected in the mirrored glass of itspolished neighbor, the 60-story John Hancock Tower. Catch a Red Soxgame, haggle at Haymarket or while away an afternoon floating in aswan boat in Boston Public Garden. Sights within must sees Bostonare grouped according to Michelin?s time-honored star-ratingsystem, which for more than 100 years has guided travelers to thebest a place has to offer. The Michelin Man symbol represents thetop picks for activities, entertainment, where to eat, and where tostay.

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Now in full colour, with photo itinerariesand special features on the Alaskan Way of Life, SustainableAlaska, Wildlife and Alaska Natives; Includes a pull-out map;Filled with all the practical information visitors need whetherthey're a cruise passenger, an outdoors enthusiast, wildlifewatcher or all three

How will you see Norway? From behind a sled pulled by huskies?From the top of a glacier? Over an aquavit at Ibsen's old table inOslo's Grand Cafe? The exquisitely clear air of Lofoten Islands,colourful wooden houses, remote Svalbard...so much to see. And somany ways to see it. 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

For mountaineers, the 14 peaks above 8,000 meters-all located in the Himalayan range near the border between China and India-have a special status. In 1986, Austrian Reinhold Messner became the first person to scale all of them without the use of supplemental oxygen. Viesturs is currently on a quest to become the first American to reproduce this astonishing feat. This book presents photographs from his expeditions on the 12 tallest mountains in the world. A world-class climber, Viesturs is blessed with an "unusual physiology"; his body's ability to process oxygen extraordinarily well allows him to remain unusually alert and vigorous even at oxygen-scarce altitudes. That clarity of mind is amply demonstrated in these stunning photographs. Viesturs emphasizes the difficulty of taking pictures at such heights and even charmingly includes imperfect shots (from a technical perspective) that have special meaning to him. Standout images include the vast, ridged, snowy valley framed by Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse; the

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.

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

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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.

There's no need to lose face, forgo the Peking duck or miss the slow boat down the Yangtze. This phrasebook will prove more valuable on the road than a bicycle in Beijing. comprehensive food section; etiquette & cultural tips; easy-to-use pronunciation guide; sections include phrases for finding accommodation & for hitting the town; useful suggestions for health needs & emergencies; extensive two-way dictionary & user-friendly sentence builder; now with Pinyin.