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This up-to-date guide covers the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.Discover Central Asia Lose yourself among the blue domes and mosaics fo the Registan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.Play Marco Polo, exploring Silk Road forts while bathed in the light of the sno... More

Expanded to deepen coverage of D.C. sights, culture, activities, and excursions, this volume includes a new full-color National Mall, coverage of hip, emerging districts, and expanded excursions coverage of Virginia wine country, Civil War sites, Shenandoah National Park, and the Atlantic Coast.Trad... More

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is,... More

With an extraordinarily comprehensive language section, this editions expanded coverage of activities includes a new chapter dedicated to outdoor pursuits along with specialist-contributed content on ecotourism development.Discover Venezuela Get drenched by nearly 1km of cascading water beneath the ... More

Escape to the Philippines The Philippines boasts a string of coral-fringed islands, white-sand beaches and pristine strands of virgin rainforest. From diving to connecting with the locals, Lonely Planet will help you unlock the adventures to be enjoyed in this archipelago of natural wonders on the ... More

The most comprehensive guide to Myanmar on the market has a detailed chapter outlining the current situation and detailing the pros and cons of independent travel to this country. Includes a special section on the Temples of Bagan. of color. 65 maps.Explore the vast, ancient ruins of Bagan, voyage u... More

Exploring India is likely to take several lifetimes, even for those who live in this country. Most visitors content themselves with skimming the surface of what must be one of the world's most intensely occupied landscapes, not merely in terms of population, but in the depths to which that occupatio... More

The best little guide to the Big Apple. An insider's guide to the best of New York, from the Bronx (up) to the Battery (down) and how to get everywhere in between. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time, and what's not. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes o... More

With a dedicated arts and architecture chapter, this guide has user-friendly maps and opinionated reviews, as well as ramped up adventures and activities information.Discover Tunisia Squint in awe at the glinting-gold El-Jem Colosseum and imagine the bloodthirsty roar as Roman gladiators entertain t... More

Offering a strong focus on the wild and wacky side of Las Vegas, this quick-trip guide features full-color photos throughout and easy-to-use gatefold maps that take visitors to all the hot spots of the Entertainment Capital of the World.What Will Your Las Vegas Encounter Be?...contemplating your car... More

The Netherlands is popular with free spirits and mid-life escapers who come for the nightlife, coffeeshops, vibrant cities, art, history, and unique coastline. Included in its coverage of contemporary culture and environmental issues is a chapter dedicated to cycling throughout the Netherlands.The c... More

The perfect European adventure starts here with the most detailed guide available, featuring more than 40 countries, 200 maps, and insider tips to help travelers go further, stay longer, and pay less for the ultimate European grand tour.Party in Tallinn or pose in Cannes; hike the Curonian Spit; be ... More

Now with 50 percent more coverage of sophisticated Sao Paulo, the current business hub of South America, this is the only leading guidebook with a dedicated chapter exploring Carnaval, the world's most decadent street party.Discover Brazil Wander the streets of bohemian Lapa, where samba spills from... More

‘In Xanadu is, without doubt, one of the best travel books produced in the last 20 years. It is witty and intelligent, brilliantly observed, deftly constructed and extremely entertaining… Dalrymple’s gift for transforming ordinary humdrum experience into something extraordinary and timeless su... More

This top guide for domestic tourists contains detailed coverage of culture, art, architecture, and history. It includes a new Wine Country chapter, hot tips for people moving to San Francisco and the Bay Area, and maps that now cover Muni, BART, and cable cars.Discover San Francisco Stroll the Golde... More

The true account of a young black man's journey in quest of a lifelong dream: to canoe the length of the Mississippi River, from its source in Minnesota down to New Orleans.Since the publication of his first book, Mississippi Solo, Eddy L. Harris has been praised for his travel writing. In this exci... More