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From the best ski spots in the Julian Alps,the most blissed-out spa experiences in Stajerska, the coolest white-water rafting in the Soca Valley and the spookiest caves in Europe, this 6th edition will tell you all you need to know. * 70 Detailed and easy to use maps * LOCAL TIPS and regional itineraries get you to the heart of the country ...

The Dublin Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half the time. Dublin is one of those great towns ? all spirit and books and bars and conversation. Languid afternoons in St Stephen's Green, chilly nights in the warmth of a pub, a magnificent literary tradition and music everywhere. This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's...

Hindi and Urdu are generally considered to be one spoken language with two different literary traditions. This means that Hindi and Urdu speakers who shop in the same markets (and watch the same Bollywood films) have no problems understanding each other. Bengali is spoken by approximately 220 million people, ranking it as the fourth most spoken...

Africa is iconic wildlife, stunning geography, wonderous architecture, and bustling cities - and well over an estimated 1000 languages. Here we give you the 13 that will open your mind - and mouth - to this amazing continent. From Afrikaans to Zulu, talk your way to where you want to go, and what you want to do. Immerse yourself in the culture...

This guide provides tips on how to enjoy the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas on any budget. It offers details on how to escape the neon lights and explore Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon and southwest Utah as well as a seven-page casino gaming section. ...

Europe is a patchwork of more than 40 compulsively individualistic countries and is a dazzling and spectacular place to explore. Jump in almost anywhere and join the party. Tom Masters, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every...