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An Indian journey is rich in its diversity, a colourful exploration of people, places, myths, monuments, art, culture, cuisine and celebrations. And India is a country not so much for seeing as for experiencing. In a departure from the merely exotic, 'A Passage Through India' is a journey into the h... More

Bustling bazaars and ancient sights, parched deserts and snowcapped mountains, awesome architecture and simple hospitality - discover Iran's myriad attractions with this bestselling guide to the Persian heartland. Lonely Planet knows Iran better than anyone - discover its treasures with us. Connect ... More

Millions of Westerners have been enlightened by Buddhism's message of peace and tolerance. These teachings are now available in a lucid conversation with Buddhism's most respected teacher in which the Dalai Lama discusses modern issues--racial hatred, abortion, the strife in Bosnia--and how they can... More

With strong coverage of Dubai's emerging culinary scene, fully mapped walking tours, and extensive coverage of the surrounding emirates and Oman, this book, written by Dubai residents, is a testimony to the recent tourism boom that sees a 15 percent annual increase.Flashy, fun, very now, yet distinc... More

This up-to-date guide to Israel and the Palestinian territories includes a history chapter by former "Time" magazine Jerusalem bureau correspondent Matt Rees. Intrepid authors present fully researched coverage of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.Discover Israsel and the Palestinian Territories Listen fo... More

Editorial Review Dharamsala- literally, a place for shelter, is surely a name that was meant to be….Home to the Dalai Lama and the Headquarters of his Government-in- Exile, this tiny dot on India's vast landscape is steeped in history and today, boasts a cosmopolitan populace.Overlooking the stun... More

All you need is Nepali In the busy Durbur Square, make a connection with some well-chosen words. Get the low-down on the highlands from your porter as you trek through the mountains. Don't just stand there, say something - take control of your Nepal experience. In This Guide: New pronunciation guid... More

'After more than fifty years of modernization, India is far from being made over in the image of a western country...It often poses hard challenges. The reactions it evokes are complex, ranging from awe and wonder to repulsion and rejection.' I... More

Superior coverage is given to unexplored and out-of-the-way destinations, with a new activities section that spans festivals, language classes, yoga courses, and Ayurvedic massage.Discover India Shield your eyes as the desert sun ignites the sandstone of Jaisalmer Fort, p. 245Sway side-to-side as yo... More

The only guidebook to cover both North and South Korea includes a history chapter written by provocative author Bruce Cummings.Discover Korea Dirty yourself clean at the Mud House - one of Korea's many public baths.Forget hot dogs - snack on dried squid at a baseball game.Vow to get fitter as a wize... More

‘The Age of Kali is a panorama of the Indian subcontinent, poised between chaos, westernization and immemorial tradition… It is like Dalrymple’s previous books, erudite, engaging and entertaining’—Martin Gayford, Spectator Books of the Year... More

Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Detailed maps and reviews, including Chinese characters of street names, restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, s... More

Mohawk haircuts in Bali. In Guangzhou – in the New China – a buffeteria serving dishes called ‘Yes, Sir, Cheese My Baby’, ‘A Legitimate Beef’, and ‘Ike and Tuna Turner’. In Japan, a madder-than-ever baseball madness (favourite team: Yomiuri Giants), while the Japanese enact their own... More

Take a bite out of Aphrodite's island: discover a country where East meets West, fashionable spas sit side-by-side with village kafeneia and heavenly beaches are backed by rugged mountains. While the coast calls to sun seekers and clubbers, inland is a haven of traditional villages, medieval castles... More

Niall Murtagh spent years as a world traveler--hitchhiking in Istanbul, trekking in Patagonia, crossing the Atlantic in a home-built yacht. In 1986, he closed the door on his life of adventure to settle in Japan. And then, in a breathtaking transition, he joined Mitsubishi as a "Salaryman"--a guy in... More

When do journeys like this really begin? When the author is very young, like the Baudelairean child in love with lamp-lit maps and prints? Nicolas Bouvier thinks that in his case it must have been between the ages of ten and thirteen; lying flat, chin propped in hands, gazing down at the mountains a... More

Sensitive photography and intriguing narrative will draw readers into the strange and remarkable world of the sadhus of India--Hindu holy men who honor the gods with ancient rituals and ascetic practices. Features 100 color photographs and 50 black-and-white illustrations. (Inner Traditions)... More

Never before have the Sikh's way of life, their modes of worship, their baptisms, weddings and rustic dances and their attempts to keep alive their marital traditions been more vividly captured by the camera or as clearly explained in words by India's foremost author. Here is a rare collection of ph... More