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Lonely Planet Secret Marvels of the World

360 extraordinary places you never knew existed and where to find them
Series: Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet Secret Marvels of the World takes readers on a journey to discover hidden and intriguing places around the globe. This travel guide unveils fascinating, lesser-known sites spanning natural wonders, stunning landscapes, and unique architectural feats. It's perfect for adventurous travellers eager to explore the rare and unusual aspects of the world.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you love discovering extraordinary and lesser-known destinations. It offers an intriguing journey through hidden gems and wonders around the globe, perfect for travellers seeking unique experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures.

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Lonely Planet Secret Marvels of the World

Featuring communist bunkers, burning gas craters and at least one sponge-rock fluorescent grotto built by Polish monks, this book reveals weird and wonderful sights that the crowds don't reach. From eerie natural wonders to historical oddities and bizarre architecture, this is a travel companion for the incurably curious.

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Take a journey into the unknown with our compendium of the planet’s weirdest and most wonderful sights. Lonely Planet Secret Marvels of the World reveals where you can find Stonehenge built from cars, a museum at the bottom of the sea, singing trees, crawling rocks, and hundreds more bizarre places the crowds don’t know about. Guaranteed to inspire the independent traveller.

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Lonely Planet Secret Marvels of the World takes readers on a journey to discover 360 hidden and unusual destinations. Reviewers praise the book for its ability to inspire both armchair travellers and intrepid explorers to seek out off-the-beaten-path locations, with its detailed band-by-band segmentation and visually engaging elements like sketches and lists. Whether used as a coffee-table conversation starter or a travel planning companion, it consistently shines a light on awe-inspiring wonders away from the usual tourist spots.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786578655

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 August 2017

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1060g

Pages: 304

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