| "Portugal, Edition - 11 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Lonely Planet's Portugal is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the labyrinthine alleyways, hidden courtyards and curving lanes of Lisbon's Alfama district; discover the baroque churches and sprawling plazas of the Unesco World Heritage Site Ribeira in Porto; and play in the waves along the beaches of the Algarve. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Portugal and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Portugal: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Coverage Includes: Lisbon, the Algarve, Lagos, the Alentejo, Estremadura, Ribatejo, the Beiras, Porto, the Douro, Tras-os-Montes, the Minho and Braga."
Price: 24.99 |
| "Australia, Edition - 20 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Australia is the unexpected: a place where the world's oldest cultures share vast ochre plains, stylish laneways and unimaginably blue waters with successive waves of new arrivals from across the globe. Lonely Planet is your passport to Australia, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. Explore the flora and fauna of Australia's myriad collection of national parks, swim the fragile yet spectacular Great Barrier Reef, roam the streets of eclectic Sydney and trendsetting Melbourne; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Australia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Australia Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - History, Aboriginal Culture, Environment, Food & Wine, Sport, Art Galleries, Winery Touring Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 17 colour maps Coverage Includes: Sydney & New South Wales, Canberra & the ACT, Queensland, Melbourne & Victoria, Tasmania, Adelaide & South Australia, Darwin & the Northern Territory and more."
Price: 29.99 |
| "Australia 20 - Plan your trip, Edition - 20 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This chapter contains the Welcome to Australia, Australia's Top 25, Need to Know, What's New, If You Like: Beaches, Aboriginal Culture, Islands, Wildlife, Winery Touring, Hiking, Solitude, Art Galleries, Otherworldly Landscapes, Month by Month, Itineraries, Family Travel, Your Reef Trip, Your Outback Trip, Australia Outdoors, Wildlife Watching, and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet's Australia guidebook. Your journey to Australia starts here. You'll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on Australia's natural wonders and activities. tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events list of highlights and best experiences everything you need to know about Australian food and wine user-friendly country overview ensures you won't miss a thing Coverage includes: Welcome to Australia, Australia's Top 25, Need to Know, What's New, If You Like: Beaches, Aboriginal Culture, Islands, Wildlife, Winery Touring, Hiking, Solitude, Art Galleries, Otherworldly Landscapes, Month by Month, Itineraries, Family Travel, Your Reef Trip, Your Outback Trip, Australia Outdoors, Wildlife Watching, and Regions at a Glance."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Australia 20 - Sydney & New South Wales, Edition - 20 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Sydney & New South Wales chapter from Lonely Planet's Australia guidebook. Australia's most populous state is home to its largest city: glitzy, vibrant, intoxicating Sydney, an unforgettable metropolis in a privileged natural setting. Bondi Beach and the harbour are justly famous, but in reality the whole NSW coast is simply magnificent. live it up beachside and harbourside in the captivating, diverse city of Sydney maps gaze out over the sandstone cliffs of the Blue Mountains to the blue-tinged eucalypt forests below transport sip the semillon and enjoy the finer things in life in the boutique vineyards of Hunter Valley restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Sydney & around, Royal National Park, Blue Mountains, The Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Mid-North Coast, Port Stephens, Myall Lakes National Park, Port Macquarie, Crescent Head, Hat Head National Park, South West Rocks, Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, Byron Bay & the Far North Coast, Yamba & Angourie, Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads, North Coast Hinterland, Bangalow, Lismore, Nimbin, New England, Tamworth, Armidale, Tenterfield, Northern NSW, Coonabarabran, Moree, Lightning Ridge, Central NSW, Bathurst, Orange, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Outback NSW, Bourke, Broken Hill, Mungo National Park, Tibooburra & Corner Country, South Coast NSW, Wollongong, Kiama & around, Berry, Kangaroo Valley, Nowra, Jervis Bay, Ulladulla & Mollymook, Batemans Bay, Moruya, Narooma, Tilba Tilba & Central Tilba, Sapphire Coast, Southern Highlands, Mittagong & Bowral, Snowy Mountains, Cooma, Jindabyne, Kosciuszko National Park, Riverina, Gundagai, Albury, Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Deniliquin, Hay, When to Go."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Australia 20 - Canberra & The ACT, Edition - 20 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Canberra & the ACT chapter from Lonely Planet's Australia guidebook. With mountains, rivers, lakes and bushland all within its compact boundaries, it's easy to see how the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) came to be known as Australia's 'Bush Capital', with the cosmopolitan city of Canberra at its heart. delve into a treasure trove of Australian and international art at the National Gallery of Australia maps ponder the eclectic array of faces that have shaped Australian culture at the National Portrait Gallery transport witness democracy in action within the symbolism-laden walls of Australian Parliament House restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Canberra & around, When to Go, Best Places to Stay."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Australia 20 - Queensland, Edition - 20 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Queensland chapter from Lonely Planet's Australia guidebook. Queensland is Australia writ large: a vast arena of natural wonders anchored by its dynamic subtropical capital, Brisbane. Many of Australia's greatest draws can be found here, such as the 2000km-long submarine kingdom of the Great Barrier Reef. float, rapt, through the Great Barrier Reef, one of the planet's greatest wonders maps get your fill of culture, dining and nightlife in the booming subtropical metropolis of Brisbane transport sail through the warm, peaceful seas of the Whitsunday Islands, an unrivalled yachties' paradise restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Brisbane & around, North Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island, Toowoomba, Granite Belt, Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Main Beach & The Spit, Broadbeach & Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads, Currumbin & Palm Beach, Coolangatta, Gold Coast Hinterland, Noosa & The Sunshine Coast, Bribie Island, Caloundra, Mooloolaba & Maroochydore, Coolum & Peregian Beach, Cooloola Coast, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay, Rainbow Beach, Maryborough, Gympie, Childers, Bundaberg, Fraser Island, Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands, Agnes Water & Town of 1770, Gladstone, Southern Reef Islands, Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Great Keppel Island, Capricorn Hinterland, Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Airlie Beach, The Whitsundays, Bowen, Eungella National Park, Townsville & around, Magnetic Island, Ingham & around, Cardwell, Hinchinbrook Island, Tully, Mission Beach, Dunk Island, Innisfail & around, Cairns & around, Cairns' Northern Beaches, Atherton Tablelands, Kuranda, Mareeba, Atherton, Millaa Millaa, Malanda & around, Yungaburra, Lake Tinaroo, Crater Lakes National Park, Port Douglas & around, Mossman, The Daintree & Cape Tribulation, Cooktown & around, Cape York Peninsula, Laura & around, Weipa & around, Telegraph Rd: PDR to Seisia, To the Tip, Thursday Island & Horn Island, Gulf Savannah, Undara Volcanic National Park, Undara & around, Croydon & around, Normanton, Karumba & Karumba Point, Northwest Corner, Outback Queensland, Charters Towers & around, Cloncurry & around, Mt Isa & around, Barcaldine, Charleville & around, Channel Country, When to Go, Best Places to Stay."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Australia 20 - Melbourne & Victoria, Edition - 20 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Melbourne & Victoria chapter from Lonely Planet's Australia guidebook. In the 19th century, gold-rich Melbourne and small towns in Victoria were stamped with long-lasting architectural wonders. Melbourne is food-obsessed and a showpiece for Australian culture. Beyond the city limits, Victoria offers rich history, stunning wilderness and culinary excellence. explore the streetscapes of gold-rush towns with eateries, galleries and markets maps take it slow on the Great Ocean Road, which curls beside spectacular beaches and then whips inland through rainforests transport seek out cool cafes, hidden bars and the hottest restaurants in Melbourne restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Melbourne & around, The Dandenongs, Yarra Valley, Marysville & Lake Mountain, Daylesford & Hepburn Springs, Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road, Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Torquay, Bells Beach & Point Addis, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet & around, Lorne, Wye River, Apollo Bay, Cape Otway, Port Campbell, Port Campbell National Park, Warrnambool, Tower Hill Reserve, Port Fairy, Portland, Nelson, Goldfields & Grampians, Ballarat, Bendigo, Kyneton, Castlemaine, The Grampians & around, Mt Arapiles State Park, Gippsland & Wilsons Promontory, Fish Creek, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Lakes District, East Gippsland & the Wilderness Coast, Victorian High Country, Mansfield, Mt Buller, Milawa Gourmet Region, Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen, Bright, Mt Beauty & the Kiewa Valley, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham & Dinner Plain, The Murray, Mildura, Echuca, When to Go, Best Places to Stay."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Australia 20 - Tasmania, Edition - 20 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Tasmania chapter from Lonely Planet's Australia guidebook. Some say islands are a metaphor for the heart. Isolation mightn't be great for romance, but Tasmania has turned remoteness into an asset. With a unique beauty, as well as a plethora of food and wine, Tasmania is bewitchingly different. be inspired, turned on, appalled, educated and amused by pieces at MONA, Tasmania's unique art gallery maps get down and Derby on the world-class mountain-bike trails in the northeast mining town of Derby transport pay your respects to the past, both distant and recent, at the sombre ruins of the Port Arthur Historic Site restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Hobart & around, Richmond & around, Mt Field National Park & around, The Southeast, Bruny Island, Cygnet, Huon Valley, Geeveston & around, Dover, Southport & around, Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur, Dunalley, Eaglehawk Neck, Port Arthur & Tasman National Park, The Midlands, Oatlands & the Southern Midlands, Ross, The East Coast, Maria Island National Park, Swansea, Coles Bay & Freycinet National Park, Bicheno, St Helens, Binalong Bay & the Bay of Fires, Derby & around, Flinders Island, Launceston & around, Tamar Valley, Longford & around, Evandale, Ben Lomond National Park, Devonport & around, Sheffield & around, Deloraine, Mole Creek, Walls of Jerusalem National Park, Penguin, Burnie, Stanley, Marrawah & around, King Island, The Tarkine Wilderness, Corinna & the Pieman River, Cradle Country & The West, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Queenstown, Strahan, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, The Southwest, Lake Pedder & Strathgordon, Southwest National Park, Maydena, When to Go, Best Places to Stay."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Australia 20 - Adelaide & South Australia, Edition - 20 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Adelaide & South Australia chapter from Lonely Planet's Australia guidebook. Escape the frenzy of Australia's east coast with a few days in gracious, relaxed South Australia (SA). The driest state in the planet's driest inhabited continent, SA beats the heat by celebrating life's finer things: landscapes, festivals, food, and wine. settle in for a cricket match or some Australian rules football at the magnificent Adelaide Oval, then catch some live tunes in this Unesco 'City of Music' maps swirl and quaff your way through McLaren Vale, the most popular wine region in SA transport day-trip through Adelaide's backyard, with cellar doors, markets and historic towns restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Adelaide & around, Hahndorf, Stirling Area, Gumeracha, Birdwood & Lobethal, Fleurieu Peninsula, McLaren Vale, Willunga, Gulf St Vincent Beaches, Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, Goolwa, Kangaroo Island, Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula, Kingscote, North Coast Road, Cygnet River & South Coast Road, Flinders Chase National Park, Barossa Valley, Tanunda, Nuriootpa, Angaston, Clare Valley, Auburn, Mintaro, Clare, Murray River, Murray Bridge, Mannum, Waikerie, Loxton, Berri, Renmark & Paringa, Limestone Coast, Robe, Meningie & Coorong National Park, Mount Gambier, Penola & the Coonawarra Wine Region, Yorke Peninsula, West Coast, East Coast, South Coast & Innes National Park, Eyre Peninsula, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Coffin Bay, Streaky Bay & around, Ceduna & around, the Western Australia Border & around, Flinders Ranges, Southern Ranges, Quorn, Hawker, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, Blinman & Parachilna, Outback South Australia, Woomera & around, Coober Pedy, When to Go, Best Places to Stay."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Australia 20 - Darwin & The Northern Territory, Edition - 20 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Darwin & the Northern Territory chapter from Lonely Planet's Australia guidebook. The Top End is frontier country. It feels wild out here; time spent exploring the region's outer reaches will feel like exploring the Australia of childhood imaginings. This is the nation's most rewarding Indigenous homeland. watch the sunrise and sunset alter the earth's colour palette on the strangely spiritual rock of Uluru maps experience wildlife, rock art and Aboriginal culture in Kakadu National Park, one of Australia's premier parks transport hike through the hidden valleys and deep-red monoliths of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Darwin & around, Tiwi Islands, Arnhem Highway, Berry Springs, Batchelor, Litchfield National Park, Pine Creek, Kakadu National Park, Ubirr & around, Jabiru, Nourlangie, Cooinda & Yellow Water, Southwestern Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Eastern Arnhem Land, Katherine, Around Katherine, Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park, Katherine to Western Australia, Mataranka, Beswick (Wugularr), Barkly Tableland & Gulf Country, Roper Highway, Carpentaria & Tablelands Highways, Borroloola, Central Northern Territory, Tennant Creek, Devil's Marbles & around, Tanami Road, Alice Springs, MacDonnell Ranges, East MacDonnell Ranges, West MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory's Far South, Old South Road, Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve, Lasseter Highway, Kings Canyon & Watarrka National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Yulara, When to Go, Best Places to Stay."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Australia 20 - Perth & Western Australia, Edition - 20 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Perth & Western Australia chapter from Lonely Planet's Australia guidebook. If the vast expanse of Western Australia was a separate nation, it would be the world's 10th-largest (bigger than Algeria). Most of WA's population clings to the coast, yet you can wander along a beach without seeing another footprint. swing between beaches, museums and classy cocktail bars in buzzy Perth & Fremantle maps meander between top-shelf wineries, beaches, breweries and caves in the famous Margaret River wine region transport bask in warm waters alongside a World Heritage-listed 300km-long coral reef at Ningaloo Marine Park restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Perth & around, Rottnest Island, Swan Valley, Rockingham, Dwellingup, Mandurah, Perth Hills, Avon Valley, New Norcia, Turquoise Coast, Margaret River Region, Bunbury, Busselton, Dunsborough, Cape Naturaliste, Yallingup, Margaret River, Caves Road, Augusta & around, Southern Forests, Bridgetown, Manjimup, Pemberton, Southern WA, Walpole & Nornalup, Denmark, Albany, Porongurup National Park, Stirling Range National Park, Esperance, Batavia Coast, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Kalbarri National Park, Shark Bay, Denham, Monkey Mia, Gascoyne Coast, Carnarvon, Quobba Coast, Ningaloo Coast & the Pilbara, Coral Bay, Exmouth & around, Ningaloo Marine Park, Cape Range National Park, Karratha, Dampier, Port Hedland, Karijini National Park, Broome & The Kimberley, Dampier Peninsula, Derby, Devonian Reef National Parks, Gibb River Road, Great Northern Hwy, Kununurra, Purnululu National Park & Bungle Bungle Range, Outback WA, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, When to Go, Best Places to Stay."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Australia 20 - Understand Australia and Survival Guide, Edition - 20 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This chapter contains the History, Aboriginal Culture, Environment, Food & Drink, Sport, Deadly & Dangerous, Directory A-Z, Transport, and Behind the Scenes chapters from Lonely Planet's Australia guidebook. All the info you need on everything from history, Australian sport, food and drink to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travellers, and travellers with disabilities. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary. a rundown on how to handle the deadly and dangerous creatures of Australia info on the Indigenous history and culture of Australia full coverage of Mod Oz cuisine and its excellent beer and wine, coffee, and focus on fresh produce. details on the Australian love of sport, including rugby, cricket, and Aussie rules football Coverage includes: History, Aboriginal Culture, Environment, Food & Drink, Sport, Deadly & Dangerous, Directory A-Z, Transport, and Behind the Scenes."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Best of Europe, Edition - 2 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on Europe's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best. Lonely Planet's Best of Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See the Northern Lights in Reykjavik, party in Amsterdam and ride through the canals of Venice - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Europe and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Europe: Full-colour images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, wine, sports, landscapes, wildlife Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate Coverage Includes: London, Scottish Highlands, Dublin, Reykjavik, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Provence, Barcelona, Lisbon, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Rome, Venice, Florence, Tuscany, and more."
Price: 26.99 |
| "Best of India, Edition - 2 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on India's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best. Lonely Planet's Best of India is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at the intricate floral designs on the Taj Mahal, float along Kerala's backwaters as the sun sinks behind whispering palms, and dive into the teeming bazaars, mighty fortresses and fine dining of Jaipur - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of India and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of India: Full-colour images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, wine, sport, landscapes, wildlife Coverage Includes: Delhi, Agra, the Taj Mahal, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Mumbai, Ajanta, Ellora, Goa, Kerala, Karnataka, Darjeeling, Varanasi, Himachal Pradesh and more."
Price: 24.99 |
| "Best of Australia, Edition - 3 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on Australia's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best. Lonely Planet's Best of Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore magnificent Sydney Harbour, see the Great Barrier Reef and watch the sunset at Uluru - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Australia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Australia: Full-colour images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, wine, sports, landscapes, wildlife Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate Coverage Includes: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Canberra, Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Melbourne, Hobart, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Adelaide & South Australia, Perth & Margaret River, Kakadu National Park, and more."
Price: 24.99 |
| "Best of Portugal, Edition - 2 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on Portugal's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best. Lonely Planet's Best of Portugal is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise through the canals of Aveiro, tour the Alto Douro wine country and walk the medieval town of Evora - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Portugal and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Portugal: Full-colour images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, wine, sports, landscapes, wildlife Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate Coverage Includes: Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, Évora, Rio Douro Valley, Braga, Coimbra, Aveiro, Sintra, Óbidos, Sagres & Cabo de São Vicente, and more."
Price: 24.99 |
| "The Flag Book [AU/UK], Edition - 1 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Suitable for children ages 9-12Welcome to the amazing world of flags! Did you know that each flag is actually a picture that sends a message to everyone who sees it? In The Flag Book, Lonely Planet Kids introduces you to the flags of every country in the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and tells you what their design, colours, and images represent, along with lots of other incredible facts. What's the only country that doesn't have a rectangular flag? Why does Hawaii's state flag feature the UK's Union Jack in one corner? And what do the 13 stripes of the USA's Star Spangled Banner represent? You'll find out the answer to all these and much, much more. We'll then show you the other fascinating ways flags are used throughout the world. Learn the International Code of Flag Symbols to communicate with ships at sea; read about flags used in sports, like Formula 1's chequered flag; marvel at flags commemorating world records and incredible human achievements; and peer with a microscope at the planet's smallest flag, which is no wider than a human hair. But that's not all! Travel back in time to the Golden Age of Piracy and have your timbers shivered by the bloodthirsty flags of 'Black Bart' Roberts and his fellow pirates sailing the Caribbean. Chapters include: What are flags for? Speaking in flag Flag designs Coats of arms Pirate flags Ships and aeroplane flags The world's oldest flags Semaphore flags Flag record breakers Flag tales Sports flags International flags"
Price: 19.99 |
| "Best of Central America, Edition - 1 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on Central America's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best. Lonely Planet's Best of Central America is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Laze over dinner in a beachfront thatched hut on Bocas del Toro, Panama; explore remarkable jungle temples in Tikal, Guatemala; and stroll the picture-perfect cobblestone streets of Granada, Nicaragua. All with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Central America and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Central America: Full-color images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, landscapes, wildlife Coverage Includes: Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and more"
Price: 24.99 |
| "Best of South America, Edition - 1 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colorful photos, focuses on South America's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best. Lonely Planet's Best of South America is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze down on sparkling Rio de Janeiro from Pao de Acucar, spot wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, and hike the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of South America and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of South America: Full-colour images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, wine, sports, landscapes, wildlife Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate Coverage Includes: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and more"
Price: 24.99 |
| "Animal Atlas [AU/UK], Edition - 1 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Suitable for children ages 9-12Explore the animal kingdom like never before with the Animal Atlas from Lonely Planet Kids. Unfold maps to reveal animals from every continent and lift the flaps to see their unique environments and habitats. Discover a world of animals facts, life-size photos and creature features - from a bear's paw and a baby turtle to an anteater's tongue and a goliath birdeater, the world's heaviest spider. EEK! All drawn to scale so you can measure yourself against them. You'll find animals living on freezing ice caps, high on snowy mountain peaks, in parched deserts and down in the dark depths of the ocean. They fly through the air, crawl among trees, burrow into the earth, plunge through the seas, and prowl the forests - and range from the tiniest of insects too small to see without a magnifying glass to the blue whale, which is longer than three buses! The book is divided into seven sections: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania & Antarctica - each with a map of the major environments as well as illustrated and photographic depictions of some of the animals living there. Are you ready for this round-the-world animal adventure?"
Price: 18.99 |
| "Myths and Legends of the World [AU/UK], Edition - 1 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Suitable for children ages 9-12Bold reader - open your mystical map and get ready to travel through time with 21 dazzling stories of daring and deceit, reward and punishment. Meet gods, goddesses and demigods, serpents, coyotes, talking fish and clever spiders, and cavort with sea nymphs, mystical women, terrifying beasts and volcano people - as you discover different tales of how the world began. These powerful, fascinating myths and legends will transport you to every corner of the globe. You'll journey from ancient to modern times, from hot climates to freezing temperatures, from mountaintops to seafloors. The stories in this book link you to past generations; these tales have been passed down through a long line of oral traditions. The souls of ancestors, the lives of heroes and the fates of mortals are waiting to be discovered. Myths and legends are retold by Alli Brydon and beautifully illustrated by Julia Iredale. Myths from Africa include: 'The Creation of the World' from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo 'The Tale of the Ghosts and the Flutes' from the Beba people of Cameroon 'Anansi and the Box of Stories' from the Ashanti people of present-day Ghana Myths from Europe include: The Selkies from Scottish mythology 'Athena, Arachne and the Duelling Looms' from Greek mythology Myths from Asia include: Lord Ganesh from the Hindu pantheon 'Nyai Loro Kidul, Queen of the Sea' from Indonesian mythology Myths of Oceania include: 'The Legend of Maui' from Polynesian mythology Uluru from the Anangu people of Australia The Rainbow Serpent from the Aboriginal people of Australia Myths of the Americas include: 'Coyote Steals Fire for the People' from the Native American people of the United States 'The Hero Twins Visit the Underworld' from the Mayan People of Mesoamerica The Mapinguary from Brazilian mythology Myths from the Arctic include: Sedna, the Mother of the Sea from Inuit mythology Niekija and the Northern Lights from Sami Shamanism"
Price: 19.99 |
| "Wild In The City [AU/UK], Edition - 1 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Suitable for children ages 9-12Discover the secret lives of more than 30 extraordinary creatures that share our cities. From red foxes sneaking rides on London buses to leopards prowling the backstreets of Mumbai, this book explores the clever ways animals have adapted to the urban environment and explains how you can help protect our wild neighbours. Crammed with buildings, traffic and people, urban spaces are the last place you'd expect to see wildlife. But all kinds of animals live alongside us in the hidden corners of our towns and cities - from teeny ants living under pavement cracks to pick-pocketing monkeys and spotted hyenas being fed by locals. Within these pages, you'll travel from city to city, across six different continents, meeting just some of these amazing animals. There are tips on where and when you might see them, what signs to look for and how you can help make our cities more nature-friendly places. You'll also see the conservation status of each animal, from those of least concern to species which are endangered."
Price: 18.99 |
| "The Big World of Fun Facts [AU/UK], Edition - 1 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Suitable for children ages 9-12Want to know which nation is ruled by a dentist-turned-dictator? Where to find taxis shaped like coconuts? And who watches competitive cockroach racing? Then this is the book for you! The Big World of Fun Facts from Lonely Planet Kids is a bumper book of amazing facts and stories from around the world. From countries, food and folklore to sports, flags, animals and more, this fun and fascinating adventure will boggle your mind. Themes to explore include: Nations of the world Nature Government, politics and the law People and culture Life stages Religion and faith Food and drink Holiday and celebrations School and work Arts and entertainment Sports and games Transportation and communications"
Price: 19.99 |
| "Hidden Wonders [AU/UK], Edition - 1 by Lonely Planet" |
| "Suitable for children ages 9-12Take a journey into the unknown and discover the planet's wildest and most wonderful sights. Paddle through the eerie glowworm caves of New Zealand, ride with the wild horses of the Namib desert, swing off the end of the world in Ecuador, and be amazed at hundreds more wonders you never knew existed! This travel companion for the incurably curious is your guide to finding the world's most amazing secret places. So grab your compass and let's get started as you explore the far corners of our world. Start your adventure in the west at Hawaii's Pineapple Garden Maze, before travelling along the line of longitude to Vanuatu's underwater post office. Get ready to bungee jump off a road to nowhere in the Brazilian jungle, or lose yourself in the world's largest maze. Whether deep underwater in a prehistoric grotto or high on a cliff at the tip of a rock troll's tongue, afloat on waters as pink as a rose or swimming with pigs on a sandy beach, adventure awaits around every corner."
Price: 19.99 |
| "Portugal 11 - Plan your trip, Edition - 11 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This chapter contains the Welcome to Portugal, Portugal's Top 25, Need to Know, First Time Portugal, If You Like..., Month by Month, Itineraries, Portugal Activities, Eat & Drink Like a Local and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet's Portugal guidebook. Your journey to Portugal starts here. You'll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on the Algarve. tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events list of highlights and best experiences everything you need to know about getting around user-friendly country overview ensures you won't miss a thing Coverage includes: Welcome to Portugal, Portugal's Top 25, Need to Know, First Time Portugal, Month by Month, Itineraries, Portugal Activities, Eat & Drink Like a Local, and Regions at a Glance., If You Like..., Food, Wine & Port, Beaches, Architecture or Music."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Portugal 11 - Lisbon & Around, Edition - 11 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Lisbon & Around chapter from Lonely Planet's Portugal guidebook. Spread across steep hillsides that overlook the Rio Tejo, Lisbon has captivated visitors for centuries. Windswept vistas reveal the city in all its beauty: Roman and Moorish ruins, white-domed cathedrals, grand plazas lined with sun-drenched cafes. get lost in the narrow village-like lanes of the Alfama district, searching for the soul of fado bar-hop your way through the cobblestone streets of Bairro Alto, an area devoted to its nightlife. take in the pleasant outdoor cafes and restaurants of elegant Chiado restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Lisbon, History, Sights, Activities, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sintra, West of Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, Mafra, Ericeira and Setúbal."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Portugal 11 - The Algarve, Edition - 11 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Algarve chapter from Lonely Planet's Portugal guidebook. Soaring cliffs, sea caves, golden beaches and sandy islands draw over four million visitors to the Algarve each year. Surrounded on two sides by the Atlantic, it's a paradise for surfers, especially along the undeveloped west coast. wind your way up the stunning - and secluded - west coast, after peering over the cliffs of Cabo de Sao Vicente, Portugal's most south westerly point. lounge in waters off the untouched sand islands of Parque Natural da Ria Formosa. explore the Inner Algarve on foot, by bicycle or in a car, especially the villages of Alte and Salir. transport restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Faro, Estói & Milreu, São Brás De Alportel, Olhão, Tavira, Ilha de Tavira, Vila Real De Santo António, Castro Marim, Alcoutim, Loulé, Serra do Caldeirão, Albufeira, Carvoeiro, Silves, Portimão, Praia da Rocha, Lagos, Salema, Sagres, North of Sagres, Monchique."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Portugal 11 - The Alentejo, Edition - 11 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Alentejo chapter from Lonely Planet's Portugal guidebook. You'll be bewitched - Portugal's largest region, covering a third of the country, truly captivates. Think dry, golden plains, rolling hillsides and lime-green vines. A rugged coastline, traditional whitewashed villages, marble towns and majestic medieval cities. Plus a proud if melancholic people,who valiantly cling to their local crafts. sample the history, culture and cuisine of historically rich Évora, a Unesco World Heritage-listed city explore gorgeous beaches in Vila Nova de Milfontes by day before feasting on seafood in moonlit plazas by night gaze out over the countryside from one of the Alentejo's most enchanting hilltop fortress villages, Marvão restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Alto Alentejo, Évora, Around Évora, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Monsaraz, Estremoz, Vila Viçosa, Elvas, Portalegre, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Baixo Alentejo, Beja, Mértola, Castro Verde, Serpa, Moura, Coastal Alentejo, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Zambujeira do Mar, Porto Côvo, Comporta."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Portugal 11 - Estremadura & Ribatejo, Edition - 11 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Estremadura & Ribatejo chapter from Lonely Planet's Portugal guidebook. Stretching from the Rio Tejo to the Atlantic Ocean, Estremadura and Ribatejo constitute Portugal's heartland, but their central importance goes beyond geography. These fertile lands have formed the backdrop for every major chapter in Portuguese history. travel back in time at Batalha's awe-inspiring monastery. Alcobaça, too! marvel at Convento de Cristo, the 12th-century spiritual headquarters of the Knights Templar in Tomar. transport conquer the picturesque village of Óbidos on a 1560m walk around the top of its imposing medieval wall restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Estremadura,Ericeira, Peniche, Reserva Natural da Berlenga, Nazaré and Pinhal de Leiria."
Price: 4.95 |
| "Portugal 11 - The Beiras, Edition - 11 by Lonely Planet eBook" |
| "This is the Beiras chapter from Lonely Planet's Portugal guidebook. With few big-name destinations to boast of, the Beiras often slip under the radar. But this wonderfully varied region, traditionally divided into the Beira Litoral, Beira Alta and Beira Baixa, is a fascinating and beautiful part of the country. admire the baroque splendours of the hilltop university in Coimbra before losing your heart to fado music maps hike the soaring peaks and forest trails that surround the tranquil mountain town of Manteigas transport Sip fine Dão wine on a pretty plaza in the cobbled centre of Viseu restaurants & accommodation Coverage includes: Beira Litoral, Figueira da Foz, Praia de Mira, Aveiro, Monsanto and Festivals & Events."
Price: 4.95 |
