Lonely Planet Publications

Whether you're a local looking for a long weekend escape, a visitor looking to explore or you simply need some ideas when family and friends come to visit, Lonely Planet's Trips series offers the best itineraries - and makes it easy to plan the perfect trip time and again....

Scare yourself silly ghost-hunting in Edinburgh's spooky underworld Laugh at the antics of the puffins on Unst, Britain's most northerly inhabited island Find your inner Scot and enjoy a traditional ceilidh at Scotland's remotest pub Challenge your tastebuds and tuck into some haggis - sounds nasty, tastes fantastic In This Guide: Two authors,...

Have your fortune told, Chinese Taoist styleDiscover the site of a maze-like walled village, where prostitution and gambling (and illegal dentists) once thrivedSavor the finest Portuguese egg-custard tarts in MacauSpot your hotel room from the twinkling heights of the PeakIn This Guide:Two local Cantonese authors, one food critic, endless bowls of...

From the graceful architecture of Canterbury Cathedral to the soaring ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, via the mountains of Wales or the Roman ruins of Hadrian s Wall, Britain s astounding variety is a major reason to travel here. David Else, Lonely Planet Writer "Getting you to the heart of a place" Amazing experiences Inspirational images, 3D...

Soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Ljubljana, hike through the dramatic scenery of the Julian Alps, laze on the beaches of the Adriatic and enjoy warm Slovene hospitality in traditional farmhouses and elegant coastal towns. Inspire your sense of adventure with this, the original guide to Slovenia....

Travel the Silk Road with essential words and phrases for getting around and connecting with the people you meet, from western Xinjiang to the Karakoram Highway. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to...