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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 Tasmania. Discover Tasmania's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from trekking through verdant rainforests and over rocky crags to aloof Frenchmans Cap; to spotting wombats, pademelons and echidnas on a Maria Island bushwalk;...

Chart your dream trip to Switzerland with Lonely Planet's Switzerland Planning Map, the ultimate travel tool to help you navigate your way around this amazing country. Explore the Lavaux wine region, hike the Aletsch Glacier trail, leap into Bern's turquoise ribbon of a river, and decide where to go and what to see next on a route that works 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 Switzerland. Discover Switzerland's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from following in Mark Twain's footsteps up Mt Rigi for panoramic views to admiring masterpieces by Picasso, Klee, and other modern masters at Sammlung Rosengart;...

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 Slovenia. Discover Slovenia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets, from enjoying an exhilarating ride on Zipline Dolinka over the Sava River, to admiring manicured vines full of local furmint grapes in eastern Kungota,...

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 Seoul. Discover Seoul's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from peeking into the lives of Korean royalty at the five grand palaces of Seoul, to tasting your way through delicious street food snacks at...

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 Romania & Bulgaria. Discover Romania & Bulgaria's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from sunning yourself on miles of golden sand at Sunny Beach; to sipping coffee and people watching from a rooftop...

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 Provence & the Cote d'Azur. Discover Provence & the Cote d'Azur's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets from setting sail in search of dolphins on a replica 16th-century sailing boat in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, to sinking...

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 Poland. Discover Poland's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets from visiting the turreted castle of your childhood storybooks at Krasiczyn, as near to Renaissance perfection as they come, to taking a tour of Gdansk's...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Vienna. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises, from strolling through one of the world's finest 18th-century baroque palaces at Schloss Belvedere and Gardens to sampling Viennese culture...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Tokyo. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from spotting style trends past and present along Harajuku's signature shopping street Takeshita-dori; to catching the salt-slinging, belly-slapping ritual of...

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 Reykjavik & Southwest Iceland. This latest edition uncovers Reykjavik & Southwest Iceland's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises. From sneaking off to Reykjavik's 1930s swim spot, Sundhöllin; to birdwatching in Eyrarbakki's Flói Nature...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Paris. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises, from discovering artistic treasures at the Louvre, to gazing in wonder at the Sacre-Coeur, and people-watching with a drink from...

Discover twice the region in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Nice and Monaco. This latest edition uncovers Nice and Monaco's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from browsing Vieux Nice's vintage boutiques and New Town's designer fashion temples, to enjoying verdant paths and...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Munich. This latest edition uncovers the city’s most popular experiences and unexpected surprises, from exploring Kunstareal’s world-famous art museums to sipping coffee in cafés frozen in time like the swish Café Jasmin, and...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Krakow. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises. Explore stunning architecture at Collegium Maius, the oldest surviving university building in Poland. Step into history at the impressive interactive...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Hamburg. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises, from watching the sun rise with a fish sandwich at the Fischmarkt, to ascending Mahnmal St-Nikolai's spire for amazing views,...

Discover twice the region in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast. This latest edition uncovers Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises. Feast on Ston oysters metres from the waters from which they're harvested, relax...

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 Bruges & Brussels. This latest edition uncovers Bruges & Brussels' most popular experiences and unexpected surprises, from admiring Flemish art at Groeningemuseum to sipping tea and coffee in one of the charming and...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Bordeaux. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises, from unearthing urban history at Musee d'Aquitaine to following ancient pilgrims to Basilique St-Seurin and learning about wine at La...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Berlin. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from walking in royal footsteps at Schloss Charlottenburg; to tracing history at the Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer; and digging into traditional...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Amsterdam. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from admiring art by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh at the Rijksmuseum; to taking a stroll through the beloved green...

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 Paris. Discover Paris's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from sipping coffee and people-watching under the buttresses of Notre Dame at La Brasserie de L'Isle Saint-Louis, to ambling shaded towpaths and iron footbridges...

Experience your dream trip with Lonely Planet's Montreal City Map, the ultimate travel tool to help you plan and navigate your way around amazing local sights, landmarks, and attractions. Explore the buzzing Rue St-Denis with its carnivalesque collection of restaurants, brasseries, cafes, and art venues; head over to Montreal's Old Port to hop on a boat cruise; pack a picnic...

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 Montenegro. Discover Montenegro's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from watching the sun set over the impressive Old Town of Ulcinj from the Liberty Monument above the beach, to tucking into the nation's...

Lonely Planet's Mediterranean Europe unveils all you need to plan the trip of a lifetime, courtesy of our local travel experts in this latest edition. Discover Mediterranean Europe's most popular experiences and best kept secrets: from admiring world-famous Renaissance paintings, cycling through renowned vineyards, to exploring charming small towns. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Mediterranean Europe travel...

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary—from directions to eating out and travelling safely—and get to the heart of the local culture with this on-the-go language guide. Never get stuck for words again with Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary and feel at ease with social greetings, manners and tips on local culture during your travels. Use the pull-out fast-phrases card when...

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary—from directions to eating out and travelling safely—and get to the heart of the local culture with this on-the-go language guide. Never get stuck for words again with Lonely Planet Korean Travel Phrasebook & Dictionary and feel at ease with social greetings, manners, and tips on local culture during your travels. Use the pull-out fast-phrases card...

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 Korea. Discover Korea's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from feasting on super-tasty street food, like crispy mungbean pancakes, at Gwangjan Market in Seoul; to wandering along sinuous paths through the beautiful Garden...

Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway 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 driven every mile to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Catch iconic coastal views,...

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary — from directions to eating out and travelling safely — and get to the heart of the local culture with this on-the-go language guide. Never get stuck for words again with Lonely Planet Japanese Travel Phrasebook & Dictionary and feel at ease with social greetings, manners, and tips on local culture during your travels. Use...

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 India. Discover India's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from being awestruck by the Taj Mahal in Agra, to searching for snow leopards in the barren mountains of the Stok Range, and rumbling...

Chart your dream trip to Iceland with Lonely Planet's Iceland Planning Map, the ultimate travel tool to help you navigate your way around this amazing country. Swim between continents at Silfra Fissure; see Katla, one of Iceland's fiercest and most striking volcanoes; catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights; and decide where to go and what to see next on...

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 Iceland. Discover Iceland's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from watching the Northern Lights over a towering waterfall at Migandifoss Viewpoint, to enjoying a magical north coast experience at Forest Lagoon where forest bathing...

Chart your dream trip to Germany with Lonely Planet's Germany Planning Map, the ultimate travel tool to help you navigate your way around this amazing country. Roam Sanssouci Park & Palace, find fairytale-esque architecture at Schloss Neuschwanstein, explore Zeche Zollverein, and decide where to go and what to see next on a route that works for you. Inside Lonely Planet's...

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 Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan. Discover Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from making a trip to the Georgian mountain region of Tusheti, where time stands still; to swimming from the...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience West Coast Australia travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic region with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from swimming with soulful whale sharks from March to August at Ningaloo, to finding Aboriginal rock art that stretches back 30,000 years at...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Tasmania travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic region with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from hiking past some of the state's most spectacular mountains on the Overland Track; to driving past the world's only drive-through oyster window at Get...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Switzerland 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 gawping at glaciers and peaks above 4000m from Zermatt's Klein Matterhorn; to hiking through vineyards with music, winegrowers and a tasting glass in hand...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Sri Lanka 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 feeling the air cool as you ride the historic rails into the hills from Colombo to Kandy; to losing the crowds at Kumana...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Korea 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 finding beautiful shades of old Korea at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hahoe near Andong, to enjoying super-tasty and affordable street food in...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Japan travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic city with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from visiting every foodie's mecca, Osaka — home of ramen, takoyaki and conveyor-belt sushi; to basking in the grandeur of Shimane Prefecture's Izumo Taisha, one...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience India 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 scanning for snow leopards in the barren mountains of the Stok Range in Ladakh; to rumbling into the Himalaya on the toy train from...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Iceland 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 searching for the Northern Lights along the Arctic Coast Way, to submerging in the milky-blue water of the Blue Lagoon, and catching your own...

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 Europe. Discover Europe's most popular experiences and best kept secrets, from digging into a delicious smorgasbord of Nordic cuisine in the Danish capital of Copenhagen, to island-hopping in Greece where perfect golden beaches await,...

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 Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania. Discover Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from cycling the quiet seaside trails of Kihnu Island with its long beaches and traditional Estonian culture; to...

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 Eastern Europe. Discover Eastern Europe's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring Albania's wild and remote beaches; to hiking past alpine lakes and magical vistas in Slovakia's Tatra Mountains; and visiting the...

Never make a travel faux pas again with this fantastically funny—but very real—etiquette handbook of thoughtful best practices for tourists. Packed with helpful do's and don'ts on taking public transport, understanding local hospitality, navigating new languages, eating out, visiting local sites, shopping and more, this handy travel companion is the ultimate guide to experiencing new cultures and customs without putting...

Chart your dream trip to Croatia with Lonely Planet's Croatia Planning Map, the ultimate travel tool to help you navigate your way around this amazing country. Visit Diocletian’s Palace, roam Dubrovnik’s City Walls, take a boat to the isle of Susak, and decide where to go and what to see next on a route that works for you. Inside Lonely...

Lonely Planet Central Europe'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 Central Europe. Discover Central Europe's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from hiking through vineyards to visiting beautiful turreted castles, and exploring charming small towns. Build a trip to remember with Lonely...

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 Berlin. Discover Berlin's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets—from exploring the maze of the Holocaust Memorial to strolling down to the Scheunenviertel and exploring the narrow warren of this historic Jewish quarter, and letting...

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 Belgium & Luxembourg. Discover Belgium & Luxembourg's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from swooning at the fabulous canal scenes in Bruges, to exploring the brooding stone beast of a medieval castle at...

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 Australia. Discover Australia's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets from exploring remote sections of the Great Barrier Reef on a liveaboard diving trip; to sipping superb semillon in the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine...

Experience your dream trip with Lonely Planet's Amsterdam City Map, the ultimate travel tool to help you plan and navigate your way around amazing local sights, landmarks, and attractions. Hire a bike and cycle through Vondelpark; visit the house that hid Anne Frank and her family for two years during WWII; see Amsterdam's oldest building, the Gothic-style church of Oude...

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 Amsterdam. Discover Amsterdam's most popular experiences and best kept secrets, from exploring the Netherland's top treasure house, the Rijksmuseum, home to Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's Milkmaid; to hiring a bike and cruising along...

An anecdotal exploration of the possibility of extraterrestrial life by a NASA advisor draws on scientific data, historical records, and folklore to offer insight into humanity's ability to comprehend life on other planets. Lonely Planets delves into the field of astrobiology and examines the philosophical and scientific significance of extraterrestrial life.

Discover one extraordinary experience around the world for every day of the year and celebrate iconic moments and phenomena by being in the right place at the right time. From stomping grapes during Argentina's harvest in March to climbing Indonesia's Borobudur Temple at dawn in August; leaf peeping on Canada's Cape Breton Island in October and strolling Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt in...

The definitive guide to the top spots around the world where you can see, pet and photograph one of the planet's most beloved animals: cats! Meet warm-bellied felines snoozing in bookstores, gape at lions and tigers roaming through sanctuaries of palm trees, or sip your coffee with a newly-rescued kitten in your lap. From city cats in Paris, to stray...

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 Sri Lanka. Discover Sri Lanka's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets—from taking a boat trip to Pigeon Island for some of the best snorkelling and reef diving around, to feeling the air cool as...

Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing countries and cities around the world. Spain, here we come! Did you know that Spain is home to the biggest indoor slopes in the world, or that there's an ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid? Ignite curious...

Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing countries and cities around the world. France, here we come! Did you know that France is home to an ancient cave system with 20,000-year-old paintings, or that there's a glass platform atop a mountain where you feel like you're...

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary—from directions to eating out and travelling safely—and get to the heart of the local culture with this on-the-go language guide. Never get stuck for words again with Lonely Planet's Spanish Travel Phrasebook & Dictionary and feel at ease with social greetings, manners, and tips on local culture during your travels. Use the pull-out fast-phrases card...

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary - from directions to eating out and travelling safely - and get to the heart of the local culture with this on-the-go language guide. Never get stuck for words again with Lonely Planet's Greek Phrasebook & Dictionary and feel at ease with social greetings, manners, and tips on local culture during your travels. Use the...

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary—from directions to eating out and travelling safely—and get to the heart of the local culture with this on-the-go language guide. Never get stuck for words again with Lonely Planet's German Phrasebook & Dictionary and feel at ease with social greetings, manners, and tips on local culture during your travels. Use the pull-out fast-phrases card when...

Learn essential phrases and vocabulary—from directions to eating out and travelling safely—and get to the heart of the local culture with this on-the-go language guide. Never get stuck for words again with Lonely Planet French Travel Phrasebook & Dictionary and feel at ease with social greetings, manners, and tips on local culture during your travels. Use the pull-out fast-phrases card...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips USA reveals 51 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 the USA that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures. Cruise down the California Coast, gaze up at the Rocky Mountains, and...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Italy reveals 40 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 Italy that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures. Feel inspired by the Tuscan landscape, gaze across the Amalfi Coast, and take...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Ireland reveals 34 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 Ireland that range from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, from feasting on gastronomic delights along the Wild Atlantic Way, to finding dreamlike...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Great Britain reveals 36 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 Great Britain that range from 2-day escapes to adventures of a week or more. From motoring through the majestic Welsh mountains...

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...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Australia 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 Australia that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures. From passing the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road, to travelling from...

Discover spooky secrets from around the world in this atlas of eerie places. Read on if you dare... Take a journey to a wild and isolated park in Canada that's said to be roamed by headless ghosts, or descend into an underground network of human bones and skulls in Paris. Packed with wicked tales of cursed castles and legendary monsters,...

With a way to clear his debt secured, Fumi's father has returned, and Akatsuki immediately announces their relationship to him. In the face of her furious father's opposition, Fumi and Akatsuki are torn apart. After consoling a distraught Fumi, Akatsuki steels himself to confront her father... Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 12 by Mika Yamamori, Taylor Engel, captures the emotional challenges...

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 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 Singapore. Discover Singapore's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets from strolling along the forest-canopy trails at Southern Ridges, to escaping from the frenetic pace of the city to the relaxed vibes at Changi Village,...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Singapore. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from indulging in the ultimate hawker experience at Chinatown Complex, home to more than 260 food stalls; to silently gliding...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Bali. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from escaping to Pantai Bingin, Uluwatu's hidden white ribbon for stunning sea views and awesome surf; to wandering the misty...

Soak up London's rich history with this unique card deck of 50 top travel experiences. Every London neighbourhood is its own cultural hotspot, and we're making it easier than ever to explore them with this fun and insightful card deck and accompanying mini guidebook. Get insider tips on the best ways to experience the classics like digging into a picnic...

Soak up New York City's rich history with this unique card deck of 50 top travel experiences. Every New York neighbourhood is its own cultural hotspot, and we're making it easier than ever to explore them with this fun and insightful card deck and accompanying mini guidebook. Get insider tips on the best ways to experience the classics, like riding...

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 Indonesia. Discover Indonesia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from spotting orangutans, elephants, rhinos and tigers in Sumatra's Gunung Leuser National Park; to losing yourself on the near-deserted strips of sand that curl...