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Discover twice the place in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Madeira. This latest edition uncovers Madeira's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises—from taking a cable car down to the isolated swimming spot at Fajã dos Padres, to exploring the charming seaside streets of...

Lonely Planet's Experience Portugal is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Feast on mouth-watering seafood, join a workshop to try traditional Alentejo crafts, and explore Portugal's wild coastline—all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Portugal's best experiences and get away from the everyday! Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Portugal: Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable trip....

Lonely Planet Southeast Asia

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from devouring street food specialities like bun cha (barbecued pork) in Vietnam's Hanoi, to relaxing on the idyllic tropical islands of Si Phan Don in Laos, and...

Austin Bush has spent decades traveling across Thailand, collecting recipes, observing cooking techniques, taking photographs, and recording stories. With his documentarian's eye, he captures the rich culinary traditions of the country's southern region, making this the first cookbook in English to focus on the cuisine. The Food of Southern Thailand continues Austin's ambitious project of illuminating Thailand's foodways. Shared here...

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 Thailand. Discover Thailand's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from watching the sunset at Freedom Beach, one of Phuket's most beautiful patches of sand; to feeding the rescued elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary; and...

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 Thailand's Islands & Beaches. Discover Thailand's Islands & Beaches' most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from contemplating the serene turquoise waters of Hat Sunrise on Ko Lipe, to heading deep into Khao Sok National...

Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of northern Thailand, discover a secret beach on Cambodia's Koh Rong, or loosen up in Ho Chi Minh City; all with your trusted travel companion....

Lonely Planet's Laos is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Whiz through the jungle on ziplines in Bokeo Nature Reserve, dine on French cuisine in historic Luang Prabang, and trek to minority villages on the Bolaven Plateau—all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart...

Wrapped in rainforests, edged by golden sands, crowned by volcanoes, studded with ruins of lost civilisations: this is Southeast Asia as you’ve always imagined it. Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring offers invaluable advice for first-time Southeast Asia travellers. Discover budget travel tips, itineraries, and ideas for themed trips, all packed with practical advice on transport, accommodation, and more....