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Discover 30 inspirational stories from brilliant women who have explored the transformative power of travelling around the world alone Find honest advice and tips from each woman about what they d wished they d known the things they ll never forget and how their travels changed them in this can do guide for female adventurers everywhere

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Hong Kong - and discover twice the city in half the time!Discover Hong Kong's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From embarking on one of Hong Kong's well-known hikes, Dragon's Back, for stunning coastal vistas, to relaxing on the white sand of Deep Water Bay, and basking in the spiritual atmosphere of Man Mo Temple.

Lonely Planets USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch a Broadway show in New York, marvel at the Grand Canyon, and drive the Pacific Coast Highway; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the USA and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planets USA Travel Guide:Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020s COVID-19 outbreak

Durable and waterproof with a handy slipcase and an easy fold format Lonely Planet s Hong Kong City Map is your conveniently sized passport to travelling with ease Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top city attractions walking tour routes transport maps itinerary suggestions an extensive street and site index and practical travel tips and directory With this easy to use full colour navigation tool in your back pocket you can truly get to the heart of Sydney so begin your journey now Durable and waterproof Easy fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour and easy to use Extensive street and site index Images and information about top city attractions Handy transport maps Walking tour routes Practical travel tips and directory Itinerary suggestions Covers Balgowlah Heights Balmain Balmain East Balmoral Bondi Bronte Castlecrag Chatswood Chinatown Chippendale City Centre Cremorne Crows Nest Darling Harbour Darlinghurst Dawes Point Double Bay Dover Heights East Sydney Elizabeth Bay Fairlight Garden Island Glebe Haymarket Kings Cross Kirribilli Manly McMahons Point Millers Point Milsons Point Moore Park Mosman Neutral Bay North Sydney Northbridge Paddington Point Piper Pott

Discover 200 amazing train journeys around the world to inspire your next big adventure From luxury services such as southeast Asia s Eastern and Oriental Express to the scenic Rocky Mountaineer line in Canada thrilling high speed escapes in Japan to Switzerland s iconic Glacier Express Epic Train Trips of the World offers an unforgettable window into railway travel with page after page of inspiring green getaways to feed your wanderlust Inside Epic Train Trips of the World 50 fascinating first person stories of world famous and lesser known railway routes from seasoned train travellers including Oliver Smith Monisha Rajesh Shafik Meghji and more Includes 150 further suggestions for out of this world adventures by train Select your perfect rail experience from three categories Everyday Luxury and Epic Each route features a handy map stunning photography and a factbox to help readers plan their next railway escape Beautiful and vibrant hardback book cover by New Zealand illustrator Ross Murray Featured train journeys include Africa The Blue Train South Africa Cairo Luxor Egypt Nairobi Mombasa Kenya Americas Hiram Bingham Peru Sunset Limited US Yukon and White Star Canada Asia Darjeeling Himalayan Railway India Death Railway T

Discover 200 of the greatest runs on the planet across all seven continents in this beautiful paperback edition of our bestselling hardback featuring easy access park runs and city loops to iconic marathons and epic ultras Explore the world with 50 first hand accounts of running adventures as told by those who enjoy breaking a sweat as they traverse new landscapes With 150 further suggestions of routes races and trails from the Big Five Marathon in South Africa to a quiet jog in Rome all you need to remember is to pack your running shoes Inside Epic Runs of the World 50 first person accounts of running adventures plus 150 suggestions of similar runs to experience Challenge level grading for each run varies from easy for running newbies harder for runners seeking a challenge and epic for seasoned racers Breathtaking photography that brings each run to life with personal stories that show how running can connect travellers to local culture on a deeper level Expert information maps and practical details on where to start and finish your run total distance how to get there what to take where to stay and things to know Beautiful and vibrant book cover by New Zealand illustrator Ross Murray Featured runs include The Safaricom Half Marathon Kenya The

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Lonely Planet's Taiwan is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Cycle the East Coast, explore temple treasures and hike Taroko Gorge; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Taiwan Travel Guide:Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Taipei, Northern Taiwan, Taroko National Park, the East Coast, Yushan National Park, Western Taiwan, Southern Taiwan, Taiwan's Islands, and more

Lonely Planets Caribbean Islands is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Set sail from Tortola, snorkel in Aruba's clear waters, and feel the music in Cuba; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planets Caribbean Islands Travel Guide:Lonely Planets Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destinations best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether its history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Hola Welcome to your own phrase a day Spanish immersion program Get started on an amazing adventure with this Lonely Planet Spanish Phrasebook 2026 Day to Day Calendar designed to act as a fluency passport for your next great adventure abroad Each page of this daily desktop calendar features a useful word and phrase in Castilian Spanish focused on travel related topics such as language learning social interactions safe travel dinning and menu decoding Whether you re sunbathing on a beach in Ibiza touring the best Basque food restaurants in Bilbao or admiring the awe inspiring beauty of the Alhambra in Granada this day to day calendar will empower you to soak up the sights and sounds of your dream location with ease and confidence Order food like a local Ask shop keepers for directions And always catch the right bus to your next destination Features include No single use plastic Page size 4 606 x 4 606 Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display Printed on FSC certified paper with soy based ink Tear off pages Back of pages are blank for notes or shopping lists Day Date reference on each page Combined weekend pages Official major world holidays and observances Featuring over 300 indispensable comprehension building phrases with t

Chart your dream trip to Lake District & Cumbria with Lonely Planet s Lake District & Cumbria Planning Map the ultimate travel tool to help you navigate your way around this amazing part of the world Hire a boat for an afternoon sail across Lake Windermere walk in the footsteps of Wordsworth in Aira Force & Gowbarrow Park explore the brooding rust red Carlisle Castle and decide where to go and what to see next on a route that works for you Inside Lonely Planet s Lake District & Cumbria Planning Map Full colour map in a durable easy fold format Waterproof and packaged in a handy slipcase Alphanumeric grid to find points of interest easily Transport planner with average travel times to help you get around Top picks of must see highlights including the best traditional pubs and breweries great food classic hikes scenic splendour literary locations historical sites Essential travel tips and nuts and bolts information on manners English phrases and slang local transport Beautiful photography and detailed mapping Covers Windermere Grasmere Coniston Hawkeshead Keswick Derwentwater Ullswater Cumbrian Coast Inland Cumbria and more Get ready for your next adventure with Lonely Planet s Lake District & CumbriaPlanning Map the ultimate navigation tool to

Chart your dream trip with Lonely Planet s New Zealand s South Island Planning Map the ultimate travel tool with a full colour easy fold waterproof map and slipcase Discover must see highlights and recommendations from Christchurch s arts scene to skiing in Queenstown find travel information and tips and get to where you want to go your way

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Prague This latest edition uncovers the city s most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from meandering through the chambers of Prague Castle to learn the tales of Bohemian kings to hiring a pedal boat at Slav Island and motoring out into the Vltava and choosing from 30 craft beers at the popular cellar bar Beer Geek Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Pocket Prague travel guide Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 7 days All new structure and design that s easy to use so you can navigate Prague effortlessly Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities Eat drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants bars markets and street vendors Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Prague Explore on foot Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area s personality and unique experiences Get fresh takes on must visit sights from St Vitus Cathedral to Mucha Museum and National Monument Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriv

Discover the ultimate world atlas for globetrotters with detailed maps to every country on Earth so you can plan your next adventure This paperback edition of Lonely Planet s first dedicated atlas makes it easy to plot and plan your next big trip and discover remarkable places en route Featuring one map for each region large scale maps of areas within the region detailed city maps suggested two day to two week itineraries showcasing the best sights and more Inside The Travel Atlas Explore 205 comprehensive maps across 195 countries Discover one main map for each country and region complete maps of areas within each region and detailed city maps Features travel itineraries ranging from two days to two weeks so you don t miss a thing Recommended sightsand activities including the best places in each region to eat and drink shop hike places of interest and more Insightful planning tools climate information and details on transport hubs to help you get there Presented in a beautiful paperback format with a new cover illustrated by Taiwanese artist Whooli Chen The Travel Atlas is a must have cartographic companion for travellers who want to plan their next big adventure and discover remarkable places around the planet

Experience your dream trip with Lonely Planet s New Orleans City Map the ultimate travel tool to help you plan and navigate your way around amazing local sights landmarks and attractions Cycle the historic 2 6 mile Lafitte Greenway breathe in the fresh air in shady Audubon Park explore three centuries of Louisiana history at the Cabildo and decide where you want to go next and what you want to see in each of the city s exciting neighbourhoods Inside Lonely Planet s New Orleans City Map Full colour map in a durable easy fold format Waterproof and packaged in a handy slipcase Alphanumeric grid to find points of interest easily Public transport explained to help you get around Top picks of must see highlights including Frenchmen Street National WWII Museum and St Louis Cathedral Essential travel tips and nuts and bolts information on money food & drink festivals and events Beautiful photography and bonus zoomed in map of Mid City Esplanade Ridge & Bayou St John Covers French Quarter Garden District Gretna Irish Channel Lower Garden District Mid City Riverbend St Roch The Treme Uptown Warehouse District Get ready for your next adventure with Lonely Planet s New Orleans City Map the ultimate navigation tool to help you explore New Orleans well

Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Denmark & the Faroe Islands Discover Denmark & the Faroe Islands s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from getting creative at Lego House an interactive temple to the most famous design toy to admiring the artful deliciousness of traditional Danish smrrebrd open sandwiches at Copenhagen s Selma and cycling the 10km loop trail in Wadden Sea National Park Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Denmark & the Faroe Islands travel guide Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi week trips All new structure and design that s easy to use so you can navigate Denmark & the Faroe Islands effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys day trips walking tours and activity led excursions Expert local recommendations on eating drinking nightlife shopping accommodation festivals when to go and more Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Copenhagen Get fresh takes on must visit sights from Nationalmuseet to Refshaleen and Egeskov Slot Essential information toolkit contain

Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Sweden Discover Sweden s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking part in reindeer races at Jokkmokk s Sami Winter Market to embarking on a ghost hunt at the haunted medieval stronghold of Glimmingehus and taking a boat to the less trodden Padjelantaleden where beautiful hikes past pristine lakes and mountains await Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Sweden travel guide Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi week trips All new structure and design that s easy to use so you can navigate Sweden effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys day trips walking tours and activity led excursions Expert local recommendations on eating drinking nightlife shopping accommodation festivals when to go and more Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Stockholm Get fresh takes on must visit sights from driving around Lake Siljan to exploring Gothenburg on foot Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving transport local etiquette using money LGBT

Lonely Planet s JourneyNorth Coast 500 is the definitive guide to one of the world s great adventures bringing you closer to the culture history and landscapes you ll encounter along the way Get inspiration ideas and planning tips from our experts who have driven every mile to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own Stop for a lunch of freshly caught seafood dishes to wow your palette in Ullapool explore subtropical gardens that splash the coast in colour at Inverewe and glide across dramatic lochs in a sea kayak in Wester Ross InsideLonely Planet s JourneyNorth Coast 500 travel guide Our Journey guidebook format helps you build the trip of a lifetime with mile by mile coverage of this iconic drive Six of our favorite ways to explore North Coast 500 with itineraries ranging from 4 days to 2 weeks Easy to use maps with must do stops for every stage of the journey plus a birds eye route tracker Discoverthe best places to eat drink and sleep as well as recommended detours Interviews with locals share fascinating stories tips and insights In depth features explore memories of the Highlands whiskies of the north coast the NC500 on foot Dive deep into unmissable experiences from canoeing on Loch Sionascaig to Beinn Eighe s ancient pines a

Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Sardinia Discover Sardinia s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from heading to the Arcipelago di La Maddalena to beach hop around pink granite islands to hiking the Supramonte to Tiscali a ruined Bronze Age village hidden in a collapsed cave and enjoying the most romantic Michelin starred dining on the island at Fradis Minoris Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Sardinia travel guide Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi week trips All new structure and design that s easy to use so you can navigate Sardinia effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys day trips walking tours and activity led excursions Expert local recommendations on eating drinking nightlife shopping accommodation festivals when to go and more Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Sardinia Get fresh takes on must visit sights from Cittadella dei Musei to Nuraghe Su Nuraxi Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving transport local etiquette using money LGBTIQ trav

Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to Helsinki Take the ferry to Suomenlinna roam the Oodi library slurp salmon soup with the latest edition of our Pocket travel guide and find perfect day itineraries fun walking tours and tips so you can discover twice the city in half the time