Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guidepublisher* This is not a guidebook. And it's definitely 'not-for-parents'.It is the real inside story about one of the world's most famouscities - New York . In this book you'll hear fascinatingtales about towering skyscrapers and deep subways, a naked cowboy,and the Yankees loudest fans. Check out cool stories about hot dogs and snapping alligators,bulls in the stock exchange and sports on the street. You'll findsuperheroes, famous battles, cops, cooks, and millions of rats. Which lady moved to New York from Paris in 350 pieces? Did Martians really invade New York in 1938? Which skyscraper was meant to double as an airship dock? Would you like to spend a night inside an elephant? This book shows you a New York your parents probably don't evenknow about. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, KlayLamprell About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet hasbecome the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooksto every

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guidepublisher* This is not a guidebook. And it is definitely 'not-for-parents'.It is the real, inside story about one of the world's most famouscities - Rome . If you were a cat why would you want to live in Rome? Would you want to go to the bathroom with dozens of otherpeople? Can you imagine eating a flamingo's tongue for lunch? Why do they fire a cannon every day in Rome? This book shows you a Rome your parents probably don't even knowabout. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, KlayLamprell About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has becomethe world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to everydestination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, asuite of mobile and digital travel products, children's books, anda dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is toenable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly getto the heart of the places where they travel. TripAdvisor Trave

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guidepublisher* This is not a guidebook. And it is definitely 'not-for-parents'.It is the real, inside story about one of the world's most famouscities - London. In this book you'll hear fascinating talesabout famous and infamous people, creepy underground places, darkhistory and strange characters galore. Check out cool stories aboutgraffiti artists, murdered princes and people from all over. You'llfind royalty, punks and sleuths, and some amazingly weird food. Heard about the abseilers who wash a clockface for aliving? Would you want to eat jellied eels? How could anyone be lucky to be beheaded? Whatever does 'this is my trouble and strife' mean? This book shows you a London your parents probably don't evenknow about. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, KlayLamprell About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet hasbecome the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooksto every destination on the planet, as well as an

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guidepublisher* This is not a guidebook. And it is definitely 'not-for-parents'.It is the real, inside story about one of the world's most famouscities - Paris . In this book you'll hear fascinating talesabout creepy stone gargoyles, ghostly railway stations, hugecastles and amazingly pampered pets. Check out cool stories about stuffed animals, caves filled withbones and the deadly guillotine. You'll find cyclists, junkcollectors and musicians, and snails on the menu for dinner. Where can you pretend you're at the beach in the middle of thecity? Who smiles at 6 million people a year? Who had her own life-size village built just to play in? Which famous building was built inside out? This book shows you a Paris your parents probably don't evenknow about. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, KlayLamprell About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet hasbecome the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooksto every destin