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Do you believe that you can define a person by the home they live in and the possessions they surround themselves with? Do the books on their shelves and the paint on their walls give away their personality, and what would you think about someone who lived in a white, minimal space with nothing at ...
Lonely Planet - Kyoto
Kyoto, imperial heart of Japan, is where arts and culture reign supreme. Escape the frenzy of Tokyo and Osaka for the flutter of cherry blossoms and the serenity of a zen garden. Let the insider knowledge in this bestselling guide transport you to another era. Walk In Wonder through the famed Sil...
Lonely Planet - Prague
Presents a full colour Architecture chapter written by Prague resident and culture expert. This title includes coverage of Prague's myriad architectural styles from Romanesque to Modernist with clear directions on where to see them. It also includes a history chapter that focuses on the communist e...
Lonely Planet - Bangkok
This work is written and researched by two authors with more than 20 years combined experience in writing about Bangkok. It contains fully updated eating, drinking and shopping chapters, including a dedicated Food chapter covering everything from street vendors to up-market dining. It includes: new...
Lonely Planet - Beijing
A guide that reflects post-Olympic Beijing. It includes a special colour chapter on Beijing's disappearing and historic hutong (passageways). It lets you explore old and new Beijing: from the Great Wall to the Birds' Nest. Crammed with maps, it lists attractions in both English and Chinese....
Lonely Planet - Hong Kong & Macau
Discover Hong Kong & Macau Have your fortune told, Chinese Taoist style Discover the site of a maze-like walled village, where prostitution and gambling (and illegal dentists) once thrived Savor the finest Portuguese egg-custard tarts in Macau Spot your hotel room from the twinkling heights...
Lonely Planet - Seoul
Experience Seoul, Asia's most intriguing city. Tour the grand royal palaces. Sing yourself hoarse in a noraebang (karaoke room). Stuff yourself with hearty beef and vegetable bibimbap. Indulge in exquisite traditional tea shops. This authoritative, bestselling guidebook will take you to the heart o...
Lonely Planet - Shanghai
Covers Shanghai, with excursions to Hangzhou, Suzhou, Moganshan and the Yangzi Delta's canal towns. This guide lists names and addresses, and includes maps in both Chinese and English. It provides coverage on shopping and eating options....
Lonely Planet - Tokyo
Discover Tokyo Watch them slice tuna like samurai at Tsukiji Central Fish Market Slip into a cotton-fresh "yukata" (robe) in your peaceful ryokan Find out why it's important to 'refuse' a gift Sink countless thimbles of sake in a Golden Gai drinking den In This Guide: The leading guide to ...
Lonely Planet - Sydney
In This Guide Explore this dazzling city with our insider tips on everything from beautiful bays to the best restaurants Wander the atmospheric streets, top sights and local hideaways with nine walking tours Get the Sydney 'look' with fashion advice from a top emerging designer Discover Sydne...
Lonely Planet - Amsterdam
Smart and streetwise, Lonely Planet city guides are "powerpacked with information, all well ordered and laid out in an engaging and supportive tone" ("Booklist"). Full-color map sections offer comprehensive geographical coverage, while insightful, opinionated reviews guide explorations. Full color....
Lonely Planet - Barcelona
Discover Barcelona Bathe in the setting sun with an icy "mojito" at a hip beachfront bar Gorge yourself on the plump olives, tangy cheese and succulent hams of the magnificent Mercat de la Boqueria See for yourself why FC Barcelona is "mes que un club" at legendary Camp Nou Discover how Barcel...
Lonely Planet - Berlin
This title features: new colour contemporary Arts Scene section covering cutting-edge Berlin (music, fashion, art etc); new Gay & Lesbian chapter; new colour highlights chapter introducing Berlin by theme; and an increased Food language section to ensure you can fit right in with the locals.Berlin ...
Lonely Planet - Dublin
Revel in Dublin's amazing nightlife, stunning architecture and rich literary heritage. Stroll over Ha'penny Bridge to the lively Quartier Bloom. Savour Guinness at its source and drink in the spectacular city view from the Gravity Bar. Be illuminated by the Book of Kells in Trinity College and walk...
Lonely Planet - Madrid
Covers everything in Madrid that a traveler would want to see, from the iconic Prado to the local barrios with their bars and restaurants. Includes loads of excursion options that cater to all types of travelers. Expanded eating and drinking sections reflect the wide range of options the city has t...
Lonely Planet - Moscow
Moscow is famous for the art and design of its metro stations. Visiting a banya really does involve being beaten with a birch twig and leaping into an ice-cold pool. Moscow, the capital of the Federation of Russia, is over eight hundred and fifty years old. The Moscow Metro in Moscow, Russia is the...
Lonely Planet - Paris
Discover Paris Discover which iconic landmark, nicknamed 'the metal asparagus, ' was almost torn down - and why Assemble a gourmet picnic of bread, cheese and fruit at the open-air Marche Bastille Unwind as Parisians do with a stroll or a snooze at the Jardin du Luxembourg Sample North Africa ...
Lonely Planet - Rome
Focusing on Rome, this title features excursions to Cerverteri, Viterbo, Orveito, Lake Bolsena, Perugia, L'Aquila, Tivoli, Castelli Romani, Sperlonga and Sabaudia. It gives travellers an insight into the zeigeist of the city with its contemporary architecture projects and summer festivals....
Lonely Planet - St Petersburg
World-class entertainment at the Mariinsky Theatre, sultry White Nights in midsummer, ice-skating on the Neva and the sublime architecture of the Church on the Spilled Blood - Russia's 'northern capital' amazes all who visit. This smart, streetwise and stylish guide uncovers the cultural riches, ca...
Lonely Planet - Vienna
We cover the magnificent Vienna must-sees, and give tips for getting off the trail to discover the 'real' Vienna. Viennese residents (the author lives in Vienna!) and local experts tell us about the highlights of their city - hidden gems, their favourite places, and insights into how the city works...
Lonely Planet - Istanbul
Istanbul is a cultural mosaic, a heady mix of the hip and the classical, the ultramodern and the ancient - discover the great intercontinental city with Lonely Planet. Whether you want to shop for carpets, behold architectural treasures, catch a Bosphorus ferry or smoke a nargileh, this stylish and...
Lonely Planet - Boston
This is the first new look City Guide to Boston. It is expanded by over 100 pages. Sights, Arts, Culture & Activities sections are all longer with deeper coverage. It provides new full-colour Freedom Trail coverage. It includes new dedicated chapters that detail Boston Food, Arts & Architecture...
Lonely Planet - New Orleans
Get back to the Big Easy, baby! Always unique, New Orleans is on the rebound with its gumbo pot of eclectic arts, legendary live music, Southern hospitality and unbeatable cuisine. Our longtime New Orleans author ladles out tips on how best to savor this essential, historic American city. Find Yo...
Lonely Planet - San Francisco
Includes coverage of San Francisco's lesser-known jewels, such as Potrero Hill, Japantown and Cole Valley. This title offers best dining options for various budgets. It features nine walking and cycling tours that get travellers to the heart of San Francisco's sights....
Lonely Planet - Toronto
Captures the essence of Canada's most visited city through locals with real heart and insight. More maps and in-depth information than any other guide and better coverage of arts, entertainment, festivals, events, shopping, activities and places to eat and stay....
Lonely Planet - Washington DC
This key features of this title include: 20 per cent greater extent from the previous edition with deeper coverage of the capital's Sights, Arts, Culture, Activities, Eating & Excursions expanded sections on hip, emerging districts like Downtown, U Street, SE DC and Arlington longer, more opini...
Lonely Planet - Rio de Janeiro
A guide to the sexiest city in the Americas - Rio. This work contains maps and also includes a Carnival chapter that tells how to join the world's best party. Second-hand book, click to see more...
Lonely Planet - Chicago
Boldly rising from the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the center of American innovation - birthplace of the skyscraper, house music, deep-dish pizza and the Ferris wheel. The urban hub of America's heartland, the city exudes friendliness, creativity, hospitality and straight-talking humor. Our...
Lonely Planet - Seattle
Discover Seattle Get the view of your dreams from the charmingly retro Space Needle Search for the troll in Fremont and find more oddities than you bargained for Dig out your leathers and be one of the cool kids in Georgetown Try a slice of cherry pie and discover the Salish Lodge's cult-TV connect...
Lonely Planet - Cape Town
Noted wine critic Tim James shares his knowledge about local wine and wineries; sustainable and stylish accommodation options are highlighted; and expanded coverage of outdoor activities mark this updated guide to the South African city. color photos; 25 maps....
Lonely Planet - Budapest
Discover Budapest Float back in time to Ottoman Budapest at the Rudas thermal baths Party beneath the stars in atmospheric courtyards or picturesque parks on the "kertek" scene Join the mid-afternoon sugar rush at one of Budapest's ubiquitous cake shops Drink your fill of Bull's Blood on a tas...
Lonely Planet - Havana
Travellers are flocking to Havana to experience its idiosyncrasies and charms. This guide features a comprehensive language section and offers coverage of language schools and volunteer opportunities for those keen to learn and return something to locals through their travels....
Lonely Planet - Mexico City
Discover Mexico City Gape at the terrifying snake-skirted Aztec goddess Coatlicue at the National Anthropology Museum Munch on tacos al pastor at 3am after a night dancing salsa with Cuban emigres Mingle with yuppies and art punks among the fading art deco facades and flashy boutiques of the Co...
Lonely Planet - Dubai
More coverage then any other Dubai guide on the market. All-new Desert Safaris chapter, which features off-road adventures. Content highlights both Dubai's iconic sights as well as its everyday charm. Now organized by neighborhood for ease of use....
Lonely Planet - London
A comprehensive guide to London, one of the world's most stylish cities. It lets you discover London's hidden hotspots. It provides coverage of the best attractions, restaurants and pubs....
Lonely Planet - New York City
Discover New York City Absorb the light of a thousand suns in neon-soaked Times Square Feel the love for John Lennon at his flower-filled Strawberry Fields shrine Drink in the earthy smells of nature at Union Square's weekend organic food market Go medieval at the Cloisters, a full-sized castl...