Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit
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Papua New Guinea
by Tony Wheeler, Adrian Lipscomb, Rowan McKinnon, and Jon Murray
Published April 1979
Papua New Guinea was one of the last inhabited places on earth to be explored by Europeans. This revised guide offers advice for travellers wanting to explore the landscapes and cultures of this island nation.
Tahiti and French Polynesia
by Tony Wheeler, Jean-Bernard Carillet, and Hilary Rogers
Published 31 January 1997
This guide is full of practical advice on what to see, where to go, local customs and cuisine, where to stay and other useful hints for the traveller. It also offers historical background, including the Bounty mutineers.
A comprehensive travel guide covering South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. The text includes information on accommodation, eating out, local customs and festivals, wildlife, safaris, and language.
43 maps, including a colour country map - top spots: romantic ruins, sun drenched beaches & jungle trails - full colour highlights section - special section on Sri Lankan cuisine - extensive, practical information about where to eat, sleep & play - Some of the main reasons visitors are attracted to Sri Lanka are the beaches (including surfing), culture, festivals and scenery. - Muslim traders knew of Sri Lanka as Serendib, from which was derived the word 'serendlpity' - making a happy and unexpected discovery by accident. - The jackfruit tree, common in Sri Lanka, bears fruit up to 30kg - the world's largest fruit.