Marisa Megan Paska

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Rio de Janeiro - and discover twice the city in half the time! Discover Rio de Janeiro's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From visiting Rio's most important history...

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 local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Costa Rica. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from cliff-jumping into the three-level Montezuma Waterfalls, to spotting sea turtles nesting and birthing on the beaches near Parque Nacional Tortuguero, and watching craftspeople carve the intricate masks worn at the...

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...