Joel Balsam

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Canada. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences, from visiting Banff—the world's third-oldest national park—to making a poutine pilgrimage to Quebec City to try Canada's most famous dish, and spotting black bears and grizzlies in the Bella Coola Valley. Build...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips France reveals 38 incredible escapes with maps, so you can experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across France that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures. Tour picturesque villages and majestic châteaux, taste world-famous red and white wines on an adventure...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences, from visiting Georgia's Truso Valley for a hike past majestic scenery, to riding a cable car to the tiny village of Tatev, and seeing Tsminda Sameba Church in the...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Mexico. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from wandering through the labyrinthine jungle garden of Las Pozas, to sunbathing on the white-sand beaches of Tulum, and taking Mexico's most famous train ride, Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacifico, for astonishing canyon views....

Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Rio de Janeiro. Discover Rio de Janeiro's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, neighbourhood by neighbourhood. From hiking past sparkling waterfalls in Floresta da Tijuca, to dancing the samba in an old-school dance hall through the Lapa Arches,...

Lonely Planet's Experience Mexico travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences, from exploring vibrant markets and bazaars to relaxing in hot springs and rustic water holes, and tasting world-famous Tequila. Build a one-of-a-kind...

Lonely Planet New Orleans by Joel Balsam, Lonely Planet, Adam Karlin, and Regis St Louis provides insights from local travel experts to help you plan the trip of a lifetime to New Orleans. Discover New Orleans' most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Immerse yourself in the live music joints that fill Frenchman Street, take a stroll through...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Brazil. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting the rippling dunes and turquoise lagoons at Lencois Maranhenses, to hiking in the Campos do Jordao, and learning about beer-making in Brazil's oldest brewery in Petropolis. Build a trip to...

Lonely Planet Canada's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of their guide to Canada. Discover Canada's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from taking an unforgettable multi-day hike along the West Coast Trail, to making a poutine pilgrimage to Quebec City to taste Canada's most famous...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Canada travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from walking across the Arctic Circle on the 100km Akshayuk Pass trail through a remote valley on Baffin Island; to stopping over in the Nunavut...

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 Montreal & Quebec City. Discover Montreal & Quebec City's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from drinking in the panoramic views from the Belvedere Kondiaronk lookout in Parc du Mont-Royal, to getting your sugar...

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 Albania. Discover Albania's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from escaping to the mountains to see a hilltop fortress entrenched in Albanian lore in Tirana, to finding bliss on a gorgeous one-hour hike...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Western Balkans. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting the enchanting 2500-year-old ruins of Butrint to swimming in the emerald waters of Bosnia & Hercegovina's Kravica Waterfall, and discovering amazing wine and olive oil on the Dalmatian coast....

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Mexico. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences, from beach-hopping the many azure bays that extend from La Paz, to walking the jungle trail to reach Altavista, and watching cliff divers in Acapulco. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Mexico travel...

Lonely Planet's Southwest USA is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at the Grand Canyon, experience unbeatable nightlife in Las Vegas, and visit world-class museums in Santa Fe; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Southwest USA Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips France reveals 38 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across France that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures. From touring picturesque villages and majestic chateaux, to tasting world-famous red and white...