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A portrait, by turns intimate and panoramic, of one of the world's great cities, by its foremost man of letters, author of the acclaimed novels "Snow and "My Name Is Red. Blending reminiscence with history; family photographs with portraits of poets and pashas; art criticism, metaphysical musing, an... More

With more than twice the maps of any competition guide, extensive off-the-beaten-path coverage, and a new food and drink chapter by published Mexican food aficionado and cookbook author James Peyton, it's no wonder that this is one of the bestselling guides to the world's eighth most popular tourist... More

Tackle the tango in a Buenos Aires milonga. Bite into the world's most heavenly beef. Gallop with gauchos across the Pampas. Better and cheaper than ever, Argentina beckons Grab the top-selling, tried-and-true guide and prepare for a thrill ride across enchanting cities, lush jungles and windswept ... More

Britain was the sixth most popular destination in the world in 2006. This resource provides coverage of British trends from celebrity obsessions to the booming music scene, and features almost twice as many maps as other guide books.Discover Great Britain Puff your way up 530 steps to the top of St.... More

Trek deep into the jungles of Borneo or laze on stunning Bali beaches. Lonely Planet's guide is the ticket to endless adventure in Southeast Asia, including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.Trek deep into the j... More

Bill Bryson's very first travel book, a sidesplittingly funny road trip around America. 'I come from Des Moines. Somebody had to' And, as soon as Bill Bryson was old enough, he left. Des Moines couldn't hold him, but it did lure him back. After ten years in England, he returned to the land of his y... More

Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. From Adelaide to the Melbourne Zoo, our authors show you Australia in all its amazing diversity. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan... More

The sun shows up here first for a reason. Come for bracing light or caverns underground, glacial valleys or black volcanic sand. Tour every landscape on earth, all rolled into one country. Dig for pipis on the beach, or sample oysters on a platter. Savour solitude with a view, or city culture. Thing... More

With its history chapter written by preeminent Laotian history expert Dr. Martin Stuart-Fox, this popular guidebook contains detailed information on sustainable tourism and responsible travel in Laos.Discover Laos Weave your own path through the temple-lined streets of World Heritage-listed Luang Pr... More

Plan the African adventure of a lifetime with Lonely Planet's best-selling guide to East Africa; expanded coverage, from the foothills of Kilimanjaro to the volcanoes of eastern Congo; the best and most unusual places to stay from Zanzibar beach resorts to luxury tented safaris; insightful coverage ... More

England's favourite American's book about his adopted country: his hilarious No.1 bestseller. After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson took the decision to move back to the States for a while, to let his kids experience life in another country, to give his wife the chance to shop until 10 p.... More

As the author of the best travel book of recent years at theintensely irritating age of twenty-two, William Dalrymple has now shown that In Xanadu wasno fluke. City of Djinns is an entertaining mix of history and diaryinformed by a deep curiosity about the ways in which the ghosts  of eventhe m... More

Winner of the 2005 Kiriyama Prize for Non-fictionSuketu Mehta left Bombay at the age of 14. Twenty-one years later he returned to rediscover the city. The result is this stunning, brilliantly illuminating portrait of the megalopolis and its people—a book, seven years in the making, that is as vast... More

" India is like Wonderland. In this other universe everyone seems mad and everything is upside down, back to front and infuriatingly bizarre . . ." In her twenties Sarah Macdonald backpacked around India and came away with a lasting impression of heat, pollution, and poverty. So when an airport begg... More

The number of travelers to Iceland has grown at an annual rate of 11 percent in the last decade. This bestselling guide features special themed color sections on whale watching and seasonal activities including snowmobiling, hiking, biking, and viewing the Northern Lights.Discover Iceland Test the e... More

With detailed cultural information and insider tips, Lonely Planet regional guides provide spectacular introduction to each state. The Alaska guide offers dedicated chapters on Alaskan wildlife, wilderness hikes, and paddles, and expanded coverage of Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound. of full... More

Within its updated version of the bestselling guide to this island paradise is a new food and drink section by local culinary guru Janet De Neefe. Bali appeals to mid-range travelers, families, and budget-minded backpackers.Discover Bali & Lombok Scramble down rocky cliffs to find a private surf bea... More