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Lonely Planet knows Turkey: paraglide over the velvety Mediterranean, haggle good-naturedly in the bazaars or enjoy the views from Mt Ararat, just like Noah and his animals — our 11th edition helps you experience Turkey's best. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Inspiring itineraries to help plan your trip. Unique cultural insights from a Cappadocian horse whisperer and a female Kurdish entrepreneur. Essential information on crossing into Turkey's neighboring countries.

Nobody knows Cuba like Lonely Planet. Whether you're looking to explore Havana's colorful architectural relics, laze languidly on an isolated beach or discover your inner Hemingway deep-sea fishing off the coast of Cayo Guillermo, this 5th edition gives you all the information you need to enjoy the best of Cuba. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Full color section on Cuba's music, festivals, natural beauty and architecture. Unique Green Index makes ecofriendly travel easy.

Extensive coverage of Amsterdam beyond just red-light district and other popular neighborhoods. Includes bike rental options and information on how the locals stay green. Amsterdam receives over 600,000 American visitors each year, with an average stay of less than two nights (Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board). The only short-format city guide to Amsterdam that provides in-depth interviews for insight into the insider's view of the city.

Coverage spanning hip and up-and-coming neighborhoods to the best beaches for cooling off. More content variety than ever, contains information on the region's history, the city's cutting-edge architecture, the greatest beach bars and the hidden places where the locals go. Written by our long-time resident author, who also penned the Best of Athens guide. 482,000 Americans visited Greece in 2006.

What Will Your Bangkok Encounter Be? Grabbing a quick spicy meal streetside, or taking your time over mouthwatering seafood. Shopping till your credit card pleads for mercy at the mother of all Bangkok malls, Mah Boon Krong. Joining clubbers in their almost-holy pursuit of sanuk (fun) from midnight till dawn. Turning the tables — watching the tourists instead of the locals — at (in) famous Khao San Roa. Discover Twice the City in Half the Time. Full-color pull-out maps and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation. Experienced Bangkok-bases author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment. Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short break. Locals' insights: food commentary from the brains behind a top Bangkok restaurant, a local muso's tips on the city's nightlife, and a fashionista's shopping tips.

This title presents new coverage of the Lower East Side and its burgeoning gallery/art scene plus more information on the outer boroughs, including Brooklyn, Queens & The Bronx. Discover twice the city in half the time with this full-colour compact guide which includes a full-colour pull-out map for quick and easy navigation. Our local author suggests highlights as unique and diverse as the city itself. This guide includes information on the Chinese dessert craze — with information in both English and Chinese, on where to find the best bakeries in Chinatown.

Nobody knows central Europe like Lonely Planet. We're the only guidebook to cover this varied region, and our 8th edition will help you find the Central Europe you're after — whether that means bar-crawling the liveliest beer halls in Bavaria or ticking off the region's 85 World Heritage sites. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: In-Depth World Heritage-site and castle-spotting itineraries. Zip around the region with ease. Top Tips on traveling sustainably, including sleeping in solar-powered hotels.

In this title, contemporary Portugal brought to life through better coverage of nightlife, activities and urban pursuits. It features activities chapter by an outdoor specialist that gives indepth coverage for the adrenalin-chasing traveller. Meet the Locals with one of Lisbon's top designers and an up-and-coming wine-maker sharing inside knowledge. There is a GreenDex mini-index that quickly identifies the properties, tour operators and activity outfitters that operate according to sustainable principles.

11th edition. New editions of the guidebooks, each with expanded information and revised content. Feature comprehensive travel info, restaurant recommendations and detailed pieces on culture and events.

Although it's a small format guide in which we need to make sure we cover the main attractions, this guide also includes boxes on less known destinations within the city such as Hackney and Bermondsey, and on alternative nights out such as cabaret, burlesque and ten-pin bowling. New energertic author brings fresher, experienced tone to the guide. This guide includes interviews with locals on London's hidden gems.

What Will Your Dubai Encounter Be? Skiing on the world's first indoor black run. Commissioning a special gold ring at a market price, BR>Spending hours doing nothing at a Jumeirah beach resort. Kicking back with a beer, a sea breeze and a view of the Gulf at sunset. Reclining on cushions and smoking sheesha. Clearing your head in the Arabian desert. Discover Twice the City in Half the Time. Navigate easily with a fully indexed street map plus detailed neighborhood maps. Our discerning author recommends the very best in shopping, dining, clubbing and relaxing. Take the hassle out of daily planning with unique thematic itineraries. Go straight to the source: cultural highlights from the founder of the Al Bastakiya Art Fair, shopping hints from an antique gallery owner.

Lonely Planet is the expert on India. Our 13th edition eases you through the spicy diversity of India — from the thrilling bustle of Delhi's bazaars, to the laid-back beaches of Goa, the serene beauty of Himalayan Sikkim, and the majesty of Jaisalmer's ancient fort. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Bonus activities chapter detailing camel treks, watersports and yoga. Tasty color feature reveals the best local food. Festive special section on India's most magical celebrations.

South India is distinct from the north and Lonely Planet knows how. We've explored the lush waterways of Kerala, bartered in Mumbai's bazaars, taken tea in charming hill stations and sampled seafood in Goa's beach shacks. Of these, we've picked only the best and our 5th edition takes you to them. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Spicy full-color section reveals the tastiest local delicacies. Exclusive itineraries guide you to the top temples, beaches and more. Green Index helps you tread lightly.

Nobody knows Thailand like Lonely Planet. Our 13th edition will have you soaking up the sun on the island paradises of the south, trekking among the hill tribes and riding elephants in Chiang Mai, discovering the ancient temples of Sukhothai and snapping up bargains or being pampered in a spa in Bangkok. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Detailed advice on everything from food & drink to transport & health. Special 'Thailand & You' chapter with tips on culture and etiquette. Extensive Deep South coverage eases your travels in the conflicted region.

Food critic Robyn Eckhardts shares her knowledge of Vietnam's gastronomic delights and plenty of new adventure activities are featured in the updated Lonely Planet guide to this popular destination. color photos; 104 maps.

Nobody knows the Greater Mekong like Lonely Planet. Our 2nd edition will take you on a boat down the mighty Mekong, visiting hill-tribes in Thailand, trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan, exploring Angkor's temples in Cambodia, whizzing through the jungle canopy in Laos and kicking back on palm-fringed beaches in Vietnam. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Detailed advice on a everything from food and drink to transport and health. Full-color chapter on the Ancient Wonders of the Greater Mekong. Unique Green Index to help make your travels eco-friendly.

Locals of this region give the lowdown on the hip areas opening in Istanbul such as expanded coverage of the Besiktas and Ortakoy neighbourhoods. Our author has been a repeat visitor to Istanbul over many years and is a specialist in the large Islamic cities of the Mediterranean. This title features interviews with a football fanatic, nightclub aficionado, jewellery designer, Turkey's 'most famous tour guide' and crime novelist Barbara Nadel. It offers most discerning and insightful coverage of city's eating, shopping and cultural attractions.

In this new title in the Lonely Planet Encounter series, resident author Vorhees reveals the best bars, clubs, shops, and neighborhoods to visit; Bostonians share their thoughts on life in Beantown; and more. Full color; 13 maps.

Hasta la vista, baby' is no way to address a Spanish police officer. 'Arriba, arriba' won't make the taxi go faster, and 'ay, carramba' won't grab a waiter's attention. Use this book to say what you really mean. Combining the phrasebook with the audio CD means you can listen and improve your pronunciation before you travel. Or even play a phrase to people you meet while traveling — just transfer the MP3 files on the CD to your portable media device. Audio Pack Includes: 400 key phrases on Cd for practical, social and emergency situation. 3500 word two-way dictionary.

Lonely Planet knows the Trans-Siberian Railway. Our 3rd edition helps you build the perfect itinerary, perhaps taking in Moscow's sumptuous art scene, racing on horseback across the vast Mongolian steppes, sipping green tea in the shade of Beijing's Forbidden City, or sharing experiences with fellow passengers. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Essential tips on route planning, when to go and visas. Locals and experts name their journey highlights in a full color section. Insider advice on the best dining carriages, stopovers and vodka endurance.

Nobody knows Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania like Lonely Planet. Our 5th edition has all you need to plan a trip to these three fascinating countries — lose yourself in medieval Tallinn, test your adrenalin-sport limits in Gauja National Park, or party with the locals in festival-heavy Vilnius. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Features interviews with locals, including the former president of Latvia. Includes full-color sections featuring highlights and the best outdoor activities. Unique Green Index for easy reference to the most sustainable options.

Swooshing down the slopes of the Troodos Massif or wreck diving in the Med; a feast of meze or coffee in a village kafeneio; north or south, or both — Lonely Planet's discerning guide helps you enjoy Cyprus like a local. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Comprehensive children's content highlights the island's top family-friendly activities. Unique cultural insights from both sides of the Green Line. Local tips and insights in a full-color chapter.

Lonely Planet has found the best of Nepal. Lose yourself in the temple-strewn alleys of Bhaktapur, the quiet beauty of a Himalayan vista or the vibrant excitement of a Bodhnath Stupa pilgrimage — then find your next adventure with our 8th edition of this indispensable guide. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Adrenaline-packed activities chapter has you paddling, biking and climbing Nepal. Full-Color Feature reveals the best temples, festivals and mountain trails. Green Index helps you tread lightly.

Hiking, biking and flying amid craggy peaks and open plains, or watching a spectacular desert sunset, becomes possible with this guidebook. Watch wildlife in the savannah, engage in the vibrant cultures of San, Khoikhoi, Zulu and Xhosa or live it up in cities bursting with culinary, cultural and vineyard delights. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Unique Green Index to help you make your travels ecofriendly. Expanded itineraries take you from cape to coast or on the roads less travelled. Color wildlife chapter written by a natural-history expert.