Lonely Planet Regional Guides
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This guide includes coverage of Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Whitsundays, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. It features information on the best to see and do from enjoying city life to lazing on empty beaches, as well as transport options.
Using pictures of ancient artefacts and modern photographs, this book examines how the legacy of Ancient China lives on today. Paper and printing were known and used there many years before they reached the rest of the world. Chinese engineers built some of the first canals and Chinese scientists invented the compass, gunpowder and porcelain.
This guide to England contains information on the history and culture, accommodation, local cuisine, places and times to visit, language tips, maps, and health and safety advice. It is aimed at people on a variety of budgets.
Gives up-to-date information on island-hopping by ferry or plane and explores the greatness of the Lesser Antilles. A new special section on Caribbean music and Caribbean arts and crafts and with on stones left unturned from Carnaval on the largest island, Trinidad, to the tiny, rugged an often overlooked Saba.
This guide leads travellers deep into the heart of the Lone Star State, and features an introduction to Texas slang, cuisine, and its colourful history. Also includes accommodation options, details on Texas' unique culture, and highlights of all the important attractions.
The fourth edition of Micronesia provides information on the whole of the region including Kiribati and Nauru. It also includes information on local customs, culture, arts and languages and tips on the best diving & snorkelling spots.
A comprehensive travel guide, covering Denmark, Estonia, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. This third edition of the text has been fully updated and now includes coverage of St Petersburg. Transport, accommodation, eating, language and culture are all detailed as well as outdoor activities. Over 80 city and regional maps, including a colour map of the entire region are featured.
Includes in-depth coverage of Mexico City's marvellous cultural and art museums; forays into the city's sizzling nightlife; a wide array of dining options for all budgets; excursions to the awesome pyramids at Teotihuacan: and a full calendar of festivals and special events, with hints for how to get the most out of these occasions.
This guide covers the former Soviet States of Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It includes tips on visas, border crossings and getting around for independent travellers. Accommodation and restaurant listings are included for all budgets. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Karakoram Highway language sections with Cyrillic script and a glossary are also featured.