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Lonely Planet Africais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the cobbled streets and graceful pracasrimmed by once grand churches and stately colonial-era buildings, against a backdrop of turquoise seas, on the Unesco-listed Mozambique Island; drink your way around whitewashed Cape Dutch architecture and the endlessly photogenic hills and vines of South Africa's Winelands; or discover the wildlife of the acacia-studded savannah of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Africa and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Africa Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, culture, wildlife, safaris, cuisine, music, environment Covers Egypt, Tanzania, Morocco, Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Madagascar, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Cabo Verde and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Africa, our most comprehensive guide to Africa, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this guide? Check out the relevant Lonely Planet destination guides, our most comprehensive guides that cover destinations' top sights and offbeat experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

This mini pocket Barcelona travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Barcelona. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility. In this Barcelona guidebook, you will find: - Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photos - What's new, when to go and sustainable travel - all-new features direct you to what you need to know - Things not to miss in Barcelona - Sagrada Família, La Rambla, Fundació Joan Miró, Monestir de Pedralbes, Museu Picasso, Casa Batlló, Palau Nacional, Palau De La Música Catalana, Barri Gòtic, The Waterfront - Three unique trip plans - itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect tour - Food and drink - recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiences - What to do in Barcelona - recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children's activities, events and nightlife - Practical information - how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist information - Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Barcelona and around - Spanish section - basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language - Striking pictures - inspirational colour photography throughout - Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook - Coverage includes: La Rambla, La Boqueria, Plaça Reial, Barri Gòtic, La Ribera, El Eixample, The Waterfront, El

This compact, pocket-sized Berlin travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Berlin. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Berlin guidebook covers: Spandauer Vorstadt, The Museum Island, Unter den Linden and the government quarter, Alexanderplatz and the Nikolaiviertel, Potsdamer Platz and Tiergarten, Prenzlauer Berg and Wedding, Friedrichshain, West Kreuzberg, East Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Charlottenburg, Schöneberg. Inside this Berlin travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Berlin – Berliner Fernsehturm, Gemäldegalerie, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Hamburger Bahnhof, Jewish Museum, Reichstag, Schloss Charlottenburg, Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer, Berliner Dom, Panoramapunkt, Deutsches Technikmuseum, Topography of Terror, Museum Island, Brandenburger Tor, East Side Gallery Ready-made itineraries samples – created for different time frames or types of trip Berlin at a glance – an overview map of Berlin with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map – easy to extract folded map with places to see marked What’s new – a short overview of the changes in Berlin in recent years for repeat travellers Free download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed Berlin guidebook Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Berlin with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Japan is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Climb Mt Fuji, walk the Tohoku coast, and enjoy the views in Kamikochi. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Japan Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Special features - on Japan highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to take Best for… section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interests Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Tokyo, Mt Fuji and Around, Japan Alps and Central Honshu, Kansai, Hiroshima and Western Honshu, Tohoku, Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu Essential info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard) Over 60 maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Japan, our most comprehensive guide to walking in Japan, is perfect for those planning to explore Japan on foot. Looking for more information on Japan? Check out Lonely Planet's Japan guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Japan)

Lonely Planet's Boston is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore Boston's revolutionary history, feast on sensational seafood and catch a game at Fenway Park; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Boston Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travelers, LGBTQIA+ travelers, family travelers and accessible travel Color maps and images throughout Language - essential phrases and language tips Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Covers Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Cambridge, Charlestown, Chinatown, Downtown, Fenway, Kenmore Square, North End, Seaport District, South Boston, South End, Streetcar Suburbs, Waterfront, West End, About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travelers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

This Cambodia guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Cambodia travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. This Cambodia guidebook covers: Phnom Penh and around, Battambang and the northwest, Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor, Eastern Cambodia, Sihanoukville and the south. Inside this Cambodia travel book, you'll find: - A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks - Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip - Practical information - how to get to Cambodia, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more - Author picks and things not to miss in Cambodia - Phnom Penh, Kratie, Siem Reap and Angkor, Preah Vihear and further flung temples - Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots - When to go to Cambodia - high season, low season, climate information and festivals - Where to go - a clear introduction to Cambodia with key places and a handy overview - Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs - Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels - Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges - Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife - Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity - Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Cambodia - Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Cambodia, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.