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Chase the ghosts-or your shadow-through the basement halls of Diocletian's Palace in Split, p191 Eyeball an elephant amid the subtropical greenery at Tito's hideaway on the Brijuni Islands p135 Sniff out a truffle in the Istrian hills and cook them local-style with eggs or pasta,p148 Get your kit off and swim with the naturist locals on the Pakleni Islands, p222 Find out if all those spotted dogs really come from Dalmatia, p22 The original English-language guide to Croatia; a decade of in-country experience; 60 maps。 Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveller suggestions.
This comprehensive guide will help you explore the vibrant city of Sydney, from the fabulous shopping on Oxford St. to walking in superb bushland in the Blue Mountains.
o SLEEP IN STYLE - informative reviews of the best luxury hotels, traditional ryokan and top-value budget options make the decisions easy o NAVIGATE WITH EASE - clear and detailed maps with Japanese * take you where you want to go o TREAT YOURSELF - our authors have hand-picked the best designer wares, specialist music stores, tucked-away shopping streets and more o FEAST LIKE A LOCAL - discerning reviews deliver the gems, from decadent kaiseki to mouth-watering sashimi o ESCAPE FOR A DAY - head for the traditional temples of Nikko and Kamakura, or soak your bones in an onsen; our Excursions chapter has all the best tips
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Climb atop a scorching sand dune in Sossusvlei, Namibia, and listen to the overpowering silence. Fall asleep to the sounds of grunting hippos and howling hyenas in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. Stand on the sidelines during Swaziland's Umhlanga Dance, while potential wives parade before the king. 8 authors, 249 days of in-country research, 109 maps, 97 buses. Specialist music chapter and full-color wildlife section. Incorporating 1073 traveller tips and suggestions.
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Tuscany and Umbria harbour the classic landscapes of Italy, familiar from a thousand Renaissance paintings, with their backdrop of medieval hill-towns, rows of cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves, and artfully sited villas and farmhouses. It’s a stereotype that has long held an irresistible attraction for northern Europeans. Shelley referred to Tuscany as a "paradise of exiles", and ever since his time the English, in particular, have seen the region as an ideal refuge from a sun-starved and overcrowded homeland. The expatriate’s perspective may be distorted, but the central provinces – and especially Tuscany – are indeed the essence of Italy in many ways. The national language evolved from Tuscan dialect, a supremacy ensured by Dante, who wrote the Divine Comedy in the vernacular of his birthplace, Florence. Other great Tuscan writers of the period – Petrarch and Boccaccio – reinforced its status, and in the nineteenth century Manzoni came to Tuscany to purge his vocabulary of any impu
This new edition Insight Guide to Sri Lanka featuresilluminating text written by expert, local writers alongsideinspiring full-colour photography, including over 250 brand newphotographs that will bring Sri Lanka's people and places to life,at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to helpyou plan your trip priorities and a brand new 'Best of' sectionfeatures recommendations on many exclusive experiences. An in-depth'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, withall the principal sites cross-referenced by number to accompanyingfull-colour maps throughout the guide. Additional maps inside thefront and back covers enable instant orientation and easynavigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections containfascinating features that explore Sri Lanka's history and culture.A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practicalinformation, covering transport, visas and passports, accommodationfor all budgets, climate, the arts, shopping, language and muchmore,
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Let the night's festivities wash away with the tide while relaxing on a palm-fringed beach in Goa. Perform a puja at a Hindu temple: scoop smoke from a burning lamp and 'wash' your face. Feast like a maharaja on tasty thalis in Mumbai (Bombay) and sumptuous seafood in Kerala. In This Guide: 26 years of experience covering India - no other guide is better positioned to advise you on the country's south. All the content on the South from our India guide with extensive coverage of Goa's beaches and Kerala's backwaters. New activities chapter covers everything from wildlife safaris to Ayurveda, ashrams and yoga courses. Visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler suggestions.
“Soaring alpine peaks, misty fjords and a ruggedly beautiful coastline provide the South Island with a compelling backdrop for outdoor adventure and activities, and a surprising food and wine scene.” – Brett Atkinson, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.
Phrasebook in hand, bus ticket secured, you discover the busdriver shares your passion for Monet and fromage. He invites you tomeet his family over a long lunch - another language-inspiredsuccess. 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.
More cosmopolitan than Prague, more exciting than Warsaw and more beautiful than both, Budapest is one of Europe's most romantic cities. From Turkish-era therman baths to pumping late-night clubs, from enchanting fin-de-siecle streetscapes to chic wine bars and restaurants - Best of Budapest will you to the finest the city has to offer. --FULL COLOR FOLD-OUT MAPS make navigation easy. --DON'T MISS A THING with our recommended highlights and coverage of all your sightseeing options. --GO BEYOND GOULASH - insider tips for exploring Budapest's modern and varied cuisine scene. --DETAILED WALKING TOURS take you off the beaten track to the city's hidden corners. --STAY IN STYLE - only the best-value hostels, the most charming guesthouses and deluxe hotels worth every point of their five stars.
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。
Whether traversing the Nile or exploring Cairo's labyrinthinealleyways, delve beneath the surface and discover the intriguinglanguage and culture of Egypt. Confidently converse in EgyptianArabic and ensure you don't miss out on the friendliness and humourfor which Egyptians are famous. Included essential phrases forsightseeing, architecture and bargaining; comprehensive sections ondiving, trekking and sport; and cultural tips essentialetiquette.
These attractively priced, four-color guides offer dozens of neighborhood and thematic tours, complete with hundreds of photos and bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Day by Days are the only guides that help travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Full-color package at an affordable price Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions Foldout front covers with maps and quick-reference information Tear-resistant map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet Handy pocket-sized trim Includes special interest tours that appeal to food lovers, architecture buffs, history enthusiasts and business travelers Details great neighborhood walking tours through the Central and Western Districts, Kowloon, the Hong Kong Land Loop, and Cheung Chau Island Includes day trips to Macau, the outlying islands, the New Territories and Guangzhou Features a Chinese-language appendix that includes Chinese ideograms as well as pi
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
500 Places to Take Your Kids allows parents, grandparents, and kids to create a lifetime of shared memories while visiting destinations the whole family can enjoy. Here are cities, zoos, sports shrines, museums, castles, beaches, outdoor activities, and more—500 thoughtfully-chosen places that will enchant and beguile both the young and the young at heart. Each entry contains all the information families need to help plan a trip: age ratings, service details, and nearby kid-friendly hotels. A Specialty Index organized by type of trip helps families discover places and activities for all ages and interests, while a Geographical Index allows families to locate attractions across the world or simply across town. Photos throughout the book help bring destinations to life.
"Insight City Guides" have just got better! With more detailed coverage spanning over 350 pages and over double the number of photos they provide a highly visual introduction to the city. 2 street atlases provide extra clarity and easy orientation - one indexed atlas locates hotels and restaurants, and a second plots principal sites and attractions. The Best Of section illustrates everything you can't afford to miss. Editor's top tips reveal lesser-known sights, best views, best walks, best family activities plus money-saving hints. A new colour-coded overview map introduces the places section and highlights the top sights at a glance. Expanded restaurant listings feature the best eateries to suit all budgets within each area, giving the address, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by a useful review. A new illustrated section covers all the top shopping areas, department stores and markets. From the best places to grab a bargain to designer stores, this section will give you all the insider
A brand new edition featuring a practical A-Z format thatallows you to find your way around the book with ease and plan yourtrip according to your very own personal taste. Themed headingscover over 400 things to see and do in Paris from recommendedhotels, architecture, history, bars and cafes, churches, museumsand galleries, to restaurants, theatre, literature and much more,allowing you to set your own priorities for a truly tailor-made andindividual travel experience. The front-cover flap highlights allthe top attractions and pinpoints exactly where to find thesewithin the guide, for quick and easy reference at a glance. Fromthe historic Ile de la Cite to the thriving Champs-Elysees districtand the artists' quarter of Montparnasse, area overviewsconveniently highlight the very best each district has to offer,including lesser known sights and up-and-coming areas to look outfor. There is also detailed excursion information for those wantingto visit Versailles, Chantilly and Giverny. The guide also conta
No other Asian city offers pure excitement and non-stop top holiday experiences quite like Bangkok. Think steamy, noodle-stall-packed streets and countless shining shopping malls, gilded temple spires beside cloud-piercing modern skyscrapers. Want to know Bangkok like the back of your hand? Put Best of Bangkok in your pocket and the city is yours. PLAN YOUR STAY with our easy-to-use fold-out maps, suggested itineraries and walking tours HIT THE STREETS and follow us around Bangkok's absolute must-see sights and attractions SHOP UP A STORM at international designer stores, monster-sized malls and lively markets. Find out why this city is known worldwide as a shopping mecca! SHAKE YOUR BOOTY with the city's movers at dance clubs, pubs and swanky cocktail bars CHECK IN, CHILL OUT in five-star luxury or a low-key guesthouse - every hip pocket is accounted for in our accommodation listings
