Lonely Planet & Lonely Planet Kids

Where does luggage go after check-in? What happens in the control tower? How do aeroplanes actually take off? From a peek inside the maintenance hangar to the hustle and bustle of departures, this interactive, lift-the-flaps book reveals the hidden secrets of the airport, ensuring kids and parents never look at their holidays in the same way again. Lonely Planet Kids...

Lonely Planet Nepal's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Nepal. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from hiking to the hilltop Changu Narayan Temple, to taking a meditation retreat at Kopan Monastery, and dining on traditional Newari food in Kirtipur. Build a trip to remember with Lonely...

Lonely Planet's Journey Camino de Santiago: the Camino Frances brings you closer to the culture and history of one of the world's great adventures. Hike past rolling vineyards, spot wild flora and fauna, and savour local dishes using our expert travel writers, detailed maps, and insightful tips, ensuring you never miss a moment of this bucket-list trip. Lonely Planet's Journey...

Discover 300 unforgettable travel experiences for families with children in this ultimate trip planner for every month of the year! From spotting throngs of penguins on South Africa's Boulders Beach in January to seeing Hong Kong's dazzling festoon of lights at the city's seasonal Winterfest in December, Where To Go When With Kids is the comprehensive trip planner of inspiring...

Lonely Planet's Turkiye is our most comprehensive guide, extensively covering all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Visit the enchanting Hagia Sofia, swim in the Black Sea, and explore the mysterious Cappadocia; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Turkiye Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection...

Pit your worldly wits against family and friends, or just challenge yourself, with this ultimate travel trivia crossword book. With head-scratching questions on everything from geography and culture to history, wildlife and transport, it's a fun and challenging test for all ages and the perfect addition to any trip. With 200 cryptic crosswords, ranging from day-tripper (easy) to daredevil (cryptic)...

From dinosaur palaeontologist and snake-venom collector to water slide tester, Tower of London Ravenmaster, octopus keeper and panda nanny, discover the most fun, surprising and enjoyable jobs found on planet Earth – and see just how different and amazing the world of work can be. Find out how to be a: Motion capture actor and bring to life monsters, animals...

Create your own gorgeous works of art with the most adorable colouring book on the planet! Each seriously cute spread features a full colour animal pattern on the left, and a black and white version on the right. Copy the colours, or go wild and create your own bold and beautiful combinations. From pandas and bunnies, to owls, lion cubs,...

Explore the amazing world of maps from the first sketches on cave walls to real-time maps on phones. Discover their incredible history and marvel at ancient maps, war maps, weather maps, and even interactive maps from computer games. Packed with awesome facts, kids will soon grasp how to read maps and symbols, plus learn how to make their own! Wow-factor...

Five. Four. Three. Two. One. Blast off! Having survived some of the scariest destinations on Earth in The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places, Eddie and Junko are off on another epic adventure - this time to outer space. Join our intergalactic explorers as they travel across our Solar System and beyond. Find out what it's like to live on the...

How our planet was shaped by earth, air, fire and water. Planet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through history, geography, science and more. Take an amazing journey into the planet’s past and discover how four elements - earth, air, fire, and water - created the world and everything that exists today. Lonely Planet...

Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow-up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing—explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world—and the practicalities,...

Blast off into the cosmos with the latest title in the popular 'How Things Work' series, which includes How Cities Work, How Airports Work, How Trains Work, and How Ships Work—books that reveal the inner workings of familiar places and vehicles. Featuring fantastic illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, Lonely Planet Kids How Spaceships Work explores the ultimate vehicles: spaceships. Discover...

Lonely Planet Kids First Words - Mandarin is a beautifully illustrated introduction to Mandarin words, perfect for the whole family. With a simple pronunciation guide, bold illustrations, and words selected for use while travelling, this is a must-pack addition for any trip to China or a Mandarin-speaking country.

Lonely Planet Kids First Words - English is a sturdy board book addition to our First Words series, bringing the English, French, and Spanish languages to life for the very youngest learners. Each beautifully illustrated phrasebook contains 12 words to use while travelling, from categories like food and transport to animals and weather. • Gorgeous illustrations and simple pronunciation guides...

Lonely Planet Kids Explorer's Nature Journal

Take to the skies and meet the world’s most amazing birds. Navigate your way across the continents using detailed maps and discover birds of prey, birds of paradise, aquatic birds, and more. Fun lift-the-flaps offer kids an immersive experience, revealing surprises, wow-factor facts, and a fascinating glimpse into the lives of our feathered friends. Stretch your wings for an epic...

Take a sneak peek inside homes from all around the world with this charming lift-the-flap book, written by Kate Baker and beautifully illustrated by Rebecca Green. From cosy wooden houses in snow-blanketed Greenland to traditional Maasai mud huts in East Africa, young children will discover different ways of living across the globe and get a unique glimpse into diverse cultures...

Lonely Planet's Farsi (Persian) Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels, offering the most relevant and useful Indian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Bargain in a bazaar, hike to out-of-the-way locations, or order a local speciality for your midday meal—all with your trusted travel companion. Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases...

Shred the snow with this thrilling collection of 200 epic winter adventures around the world. Zip down the iconic Canadian Rockies or visit Sweden's original ice hotel for an arctic sleepover. With 50 first-person stories from travellers and famous figures like Arianna Tricomi and Bode Miller, you'll find inspiration for a lifetime of snowy trips. Scale majestic frozen waterfalls in...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's USA's Best Trips. This trusted travel companion features 51 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise down the California Coast, gaze up at the Rocky Mountains, or immerse yourself in New England's history. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road! Inside Lonely...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover 200 of the best places to ride a bike in this beautifully illustrated hardback. From family-friendly, sightseeing urban rides to epic adventures off the beaten track, destinations range from France and Italy, for the world's great bike races, to the wilds of Mongolia and Patagonia. These journeys will inspire—whether you are...

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's New York 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...

Lonely Planet's Japanese Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Japanese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Learn your sushi from your sake, enjoy an elaborate tea ceremony, and navigate elaborate transit maps, all with your trusted travel companion. Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for...

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 Andalucía. Discover Andalucía's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from relaxing on some of the most attractive beaches in the Costa del Sol, to searching for Neolithic rock paintings inside Cueva de los Murciélagos,...

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides New Zealand is your passport to 38 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the country...

Although you can get by in France without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk French is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence. Taste your way around the cellars of Champagne, explore...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Norway. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from watching walruses lolling and hunting in Borebukta to hiking in the remote causeway of Ekkerøy in Finnmark, and road tripping along the Lofoten Islands to admire villages replete with traditional fishing...

Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet’s highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s most rewarding treks and trails. From the Routeburn Track in New Zealand’s South Island to the Cape to Cape walk in Western Australia’s Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, we cover a huge variety of themes and experiences...

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 Germany. Discover Germany's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from soaking up the fairy-tale magic of Schloss Neuschwanstein, to frolicking around Hanover's sprawling Herrenhauser Garten, and exploring Hamburg's edgy HafenCity with its arty...

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 France. Discover France's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring the lavish cluster of hilltop villages in the Luberon in sun-baked Provence; to snorkelling, kitesurfing and watching the sunset from the beaches...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Scandinavia. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from hiking Sweden's spectacular Kungsleden, to channelling Shakespeare at Hamlet's old haunt Kronborg Slot in Denmark, and exploring an oasis of cool cafes in Stockholm's Soedermalm. Build a trip to remember with...

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Australia and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions. Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Admire endless horizons atop the thigh-thumping peaks of Tasmania;...

Discover 30 inspirational stories from solo travelling women who have experienced amazing adventures around the world - alone. Packed with candid first-person accounts from brilliant women including a retired nomad, a keen cyclist, a circus artist, a woman celebrating sobriety, a college graduate, and many more. This is the ultimate travel guide to encourage and inspire budding female globetrotters to...

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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...

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...

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides France is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the country with...

Put on your running shoes - it's time to hit the road, the trails and the great outdoors. In this comprehensive runner's companion, you'll find 50 of the world's greatest running routes - from short city runs and must-do marathons to cross-country trails and challenging ultras - plus a further 150 courses around the globe to satisfy runners of all...

Lonely Planet's Southern Italy is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the ghostly ruins of Pompeii, go island-hopping around the stunning Aeolian Islands and marvel at the beauty of Capri; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Southern Italy Travel Guide: Lonely...

Lonely Planet's Experience Scotland is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Visit the infamous Malt Whisky Trail, devour fresh lobster platters in Oban, escape to white sand beaches in Harris - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Scotland's best experiences and get away from the everyday! Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Scotland: Unique experiences to string...

Take a deep dive into the aquatic world to see sealife as you've never seen it before. Ocean by ocean and sea by sea, readers will discover all the amazing animals that inhabit this watery landscape, from ferocious sharks and giant whales to multicoloured tropical fish, long-legged squid, and strange bioluminescent creatures that glow eerily in the ocean depths. Beautiful...

Lift the flaps and open gatefolds to discover the animal kingdom’s best builders. Do bees need cement mixers to make hives? Do beavers use cranes to construct dams? Of course not! Like many animals, they’re architectural geniuses that rely on their instinct and habitat alone to create their grand designs. From spider webs and rabbit warrens, to bird nests and...

Explore the world in this choose-your-own travel adventure! Set off from London and travel across the globe. Then try to make your way back again! Choose your route and modes of transportation, from bicycles and sleds, to steamboats and hot-air balloons. Visit well-known cities and far-flung destinations along the way and learn facts about each place to create a fun-filled...

Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing cities around the world. London, here we come! Did you know that London is home to castles that are more than 900 years old, or that Tower Bridge includes a walkway with a see-through glass floor, or that the...

Lonely Planet’s Best Bike Rides Italy is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, ranging from just a couple of hours to a full day, and from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the...

Get ready for a walking tour like no other – all from the comfort of your sofa! This seriously streetwise guide is packed with themed trails, from food and festivals to music, art, and sport, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales you won’t find on the tourist routes. In City Trails: Barcelona and City Trails: Singapore, join Lonely Planet...

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Australia 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....

Lonely Planet Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary by Lonely Planet and Bruce Evans is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. These new editions make it even easier for travellers to spark up conversations, learn local manners and customs, and order food and drink with confidence. Travellers...

Warning: you may want to cuddle this book! We've found the planet's cutest animals and squeezed them inside this adorable title. From fluffy pandas and penguin chicks to pygmy possums and inquisitive quokkas, discover a mix of family favourites and lesser-known critters, all accompanied with fun facts and big, beautiful photos! Starting from North America, you'll travel through all the...

Embark on a fun-filled sporting journey with this lift-the-flap book for young readers. Discover famous and lesser-known games and sports from across the continents and learn how children around the world play. From ice hockey in Canada and baseball in the USA to kabaddi in India, uncover interactive surprises and beautiful illustrations on every page. Packed with super-cool artwork and...

Uncover our planet's most sensational secrets with this mind-boggling atlas of mysteries that's packed with more than 100 strange and unexplained enigmas. What happened to the Bermuda Triangle? Where have Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Yowie been sighted? Why does the legend of Area 51 fascinate us? Bursting with stories about ghostly hauntings, bizarre disappearances, and curious cryptids, this awesome...

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's London 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....

From Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Africa Planning Map helps you explore with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, and themed lists. With this easy-to-use, full-colour map in your back pocket,...

Come and see where the world's coolest stuff is, from exploding volcanoes to venomous animals and mysterious lost cities! Want to know where you can see sharks, shooting stars, dinosaur fossils, giant waterfalls and rockets taking off? This epic guide will show you some of the most amazing places, creatures and experiences on the planet, all linked together through awesome...

Lonely Planet's Journey Shikoku Pilgrimage 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 walked every step to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Discover magnificent mountain views, see the 'temple...

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 Okinawa & the Southwest Islands. Discover Okinawa & the Southwest Islands's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets from heading to Kame Kame, an old-school neighbourhood noodle shop, for a bowl of hearty ramen; to...

From Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Florida & the South Planning Map helps you explore with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, planning information, themed lists and practical...

From Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Southwest USA Planning Map helps you explore with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, planning information, themed lists and practical travel tips....

From Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's California Planning Map helps you explore with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, planning information, themed lists and practical travel tips. With...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Marrakesh - and discover twice the city in half the time! Discover Marrakesh's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From listening to Amazigh musicians entertaining evening crowds at Djemaa...

Lonely Planet's Wales is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Admire awe-inspiring Conwy Castle, explore the scenery on the Wales Coast Path, and take a trip on the Welsh Highland Railway; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Wales Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's...

Explore the vibrant world of craft beer with Lonely Planet's Global Beer Tour. We've selected some of the finest tap rooms, bars, and breweries that thirsty travellers can visit in 30 countries around the world. Discover how to find them, which beers to sample, and learn about local places of interest with our recommended itineraries. Each country is introduced by...

Lonely Planet's Sardinia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the coves of Costa Smeralda, discover the grottoes of Golfo di Orosei, and wander the wilderness of Barbagia and Ogliastria; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Sardinia Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Prague - and discover twice the city in half the time! Discover Prague's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From sipping a brew at the Prague Beer Museum, to...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to Orlando and Walt Disney World® Resort, with our Pocket travel guide that's packed with 'perfect trip' itineraries, fun walking tours, and insider tips so you can discover twice the place in half the time. Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Glasgow is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore the architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, admire Glasgow Cathedral and take in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Glasgow and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Glasgow:...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Charleston and Savannah - and discover twice the cities in half the time! Discover Charleston and Savannah's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From educating yourself at the Old Slave Mart Museum, to exploring...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Budapest - and discover twice the city in half the time! Discover Budapest's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From taking a tour of the city by road and...

Have you ever wanted to find fairies in the garden, meet a unicorn, ride a dragon or share a picnic with a mermaid? Just because you've never seen these magical creatures doesn't mean they don't exist! The Wild Things of stories and the imagination are everywhere, but they're shy, secretive, sometimes camouflaged and only reveal themselves to true believers. This...

Lonely Planet Finland by Angelo Zinna, Paula Hotti, Lonely Planet, is your ultimate guide to uncovering the charm and beauty of Finland. Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to this extraordinary country. Discover both popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences, from taking a winter sleigh ride with Dasher and Dancer...

Stretch your legs away from the city with Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Italy and discover 60 easy escapes into nature with maps and directions. Lace up your walking boots and experience the freedom of the great outdoors with trails that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Savour bird's-eye views of the Amalfi Coast; gaze over...

Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Great Britain is your passport to 70 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. Cross misty moors, hike wild landscapes, and explore the highlands. Get to the heart of...

The latest in our How... series takes to the waves to reveal the wonders of ships, boats and ferries and answers the questions of how they do what they do, what they're used for and how they have changed over time. Featuring fantastic artwork by celebrated illustrator James Gulliver Hancock, words by author Clive Gifford and loads of flaps to...

All aboard! From the fastest to the longest, the oldest to the newest, through tunnels, across bridges and up mountainsides, take a fascinating ride through the world of trains in this brilliant new book from illustrator James Gulliver Hancock. In this follow-up to How Cities Work and How Airports Work, young readers travel through history and around the world to...