'Middle East' is full of helpful advice on what to see, where to go, local customs, where to stay and other useful hints for the traveller.

This guide contains invaluable information on 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 and shows you how to get around Los Angeles without a car.

Sri Lanka

by Brett Atkinson

Published 21 August 2009
This edition is an expanded, comprehensive guide to all of Sri Lanka, including the long-closed east and north of the country.

This guide to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands is full of advice on what to see, where to go, local customs, where to stay and other useful hints for the traveller. The eighth edition includes more budget listings and an increased focus on solo women travellers.

Paris

by Catherine Le Nevez

Published 22 July 2005
Experience Paris as a Parisian with our balance of popular and lesser-known attractions. This title features expanded coverage of Paris food markets favoured by the local, from traditional under-the-radar markets selling traditional French delicacies to North African spices and specialties. It includes more information for people travelling with children with a Kids Snapshot and more child-friendly restaurants and sights throughout. It offers in-depth coverage of Paris' up-and-coming neighbourhoods such as Belleville & Menilmontant.

Berlin

by Andrea Schulte-Peevers

Published 1 August 1998
This travel guide to Berlin enables travellers to travel the way they want to. Information is provided on where to eat, sleep and shop and an itineraries chapter allows the traveller to plan their time effectively.

Taiwan

by Robert Kelly and Joshua Samuel Brown

Published 19 November 2004
This guide offers practical information and advice for visitors to Taiwan. It includes coverage of social and cultural behaviour, as well as restaurants and accommodation.

Finland

by Andy Symington

Published 28 April 2006
This guide to Finland provides information on the cultural background of all the country's ethnic groups, looks at the outdoor activities on offer, and gives comprehensive coverage of Finnish architecture and arts.

Jordan

by Bradley Mayhew

Published 1 April 2003
This guide to Jordan features information on outdoor activities, expanded coverage of major sights, coverage of archaeological sights, an Arabic language chapter and advice on the best places to stay and eat on any budget.

East Africa

by Mary Fitzpatrick, Tom Parkinson, and Nick Ray

Published 23 June 2006
This is a complete, practical country guide to East Africa for independent travellers. It includes a chapter dedicated to safaris, offering expert advice on car, boat, walking, balloon and canoe safaris, and features a special section on gorilla trekking.

Cambodia

by Nick Ray and Et Al

Published 5 February 1990
This sixth edition contains essential information for travellers and has more pages and more incisive coverage of Angkor Wat. The guide also has increased coverage of Cambodia's northwestern and northeastern provinces.

This guide to Kuala Lumpur contains reviews on accommodation, eating and entertainment options, as well as in-depth cultural information including a section on interviews with local people.

Nobody knows Provence and the Cote d'Azur like Lonely Planet. From the snazziest waterfront hotel to the tastiest local markets to the most picturesque drive along the Mediterranean, we give you everything you need for a memorable trip.
In This Guide:
Tailor-Make the perfect trip with our hand-picked recommendations and inspiring itineraries
Immerse Yourself: local tips and insights get you to the heart of the region
Detailed maps and driving tours make independent exploration easy

Ireland

by Fionn Davenport and Des Hannigan

Published 31 March 1996
The books in this series contain helpful information on history and culture, accommodation, local cuisine, places and times to visit, language tips, maps, and health and safety advice. They are aimed at people on a variety of budgets.

Local authorities provide the low-down on outdoor activities, from Lake Tahoe skiing to Southern California surfing in this book. A special section on hiking in Yosemite National Park is included, with expanded coverage of the Napa Valley and Sonoma wine country. Gambling getaways are also featured.

Experience the Southwest USAGaze up at the Grand Canyon while floating down the mightly ColoradoChat with Santa Fe locals over spicy green chile and margaritasSpot ghosts of the Old West on the trail of Butch CassidyIn This GuideExpanded edition covers the best of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Las Vegas and NevadaThe ultimate road-trip guide - more scenic drives, Route 66 details and dinosaur detours throughout!Special Native American and Southwest with Kids chapters, plus pet-friendly listings in every stateInsightful local interviews, including Carolyn Jessop's account of escaping polygamy

Featuring increased coverage of vendors who offer travellers a greener, more sustainable way to travel, this edition also has a colour chapter on diving and other activities to get the most out of Thailand's beauty, interviews with locals talking about issues relevant to their regions, and full coverage of Bangkok.

Myanmar (Burma)

by Robert Reid and Et Al

Published 22 May 2009
This guide provides practical accommodation and restaurant options to suit a range of budgets. It has been thoroughly revised and expanded to include areas recently opened up to independent travellers and has a section on ancient temples.

Fiji

by Dean Starnes

Published 27 June 2003
This is a leading guide for all travellers to the popular Pacific paradise of Fiji - from resort vacationers to backpacking escapees. This edition contains a special section on diving.

Cyprus

by Vesna Maric

Published 19 June 2009
This is a complete, practical country guide to Cyprus for independent travellers, featuring a chapter dedicated to activities on the island. It also contains expanded sections on culture, history and food and drink.