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 .
Surf-pounded cliffs and mirror-clear lochs, humming cities and ancient towns, romantic wildernesses and island getaways...with so much on offer, which Great Britain will you choose? This new editiong includes more photos and 3D illustrations of the River Thames, Tower of London, Hadrian's Wall, Edinburgh's Royal Mile, Stirling Castle, and Rosslyn Chapel. 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 without sacrificing depth or quality * Expanded planning section helps travellers plan by time, season, interest or region * New map design improves map legibilty for easy navigation.
Get moving with this guidebook that includes a 30-page Walking-in-Switzerland chapter with maps. Also includes information on Liechtenstein, the small nation often left out of other travel books. color photos, 92 maps.
For 35 years Lonely Planet's Southeast Asia on a Shoestring has been the backpacker's bible. Discover Cambodia's ancient temples, Thailand's island paradises and the best pho in Vietnam. We help you stay longer and spend less. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.