Trent Holden

“The refreshed format aligns with contemporary travelling options and features even more insights from local experts” - Travel Weekly Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Australia. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences, from surfing the waves on Byron Bay's iconic beaches to watching little penguins waddle ashore at...

Spending time here is to be on a permanent journey of discovery, where eye-popping buildings appear seemingly overnight, historic hutong are transformed into hip hang-outs, and new venues open all the time. But some things never change in Beijing and that is equally enticing. Forbidden City in 3D Great Wall hiking tips Guide to local cuisine Full-colour pull-out map of...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Australia reveals 38 incredible escapes, complete 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. From 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures, travel from passing the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road to venturing from Brisbane to...

Lonely Planet's Brazil is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the tropical Fernando de Noronha, experience wildlife watching in The Pantanal, and discover the baroque masterpieces in Ouro Preto; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Brazil Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top...

Lonely Planet's East Africa is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Feel the pounding of hooves as wildebeest stampede across the Serengeti; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's East Africa Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of...

Lonely Planet's Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Spot iguanas on Galapagos, surf at Montañita and hike Cotopaxi; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks -...

Inside Lonely Planet's Experience East Coast Australia: Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable trip. Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout. Highlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests. Fresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn't thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights. Insider tips help...

Lonely Planet Mongolia is your ultimate guide to exploring the rugged landscapes and rich nomadic culture of Mongolia. This adventure destination offers a unique experience for travellers seeking the thrill of untamed nature and timeless traditions. Discover essential advice on organised tours to make the most of your journey. If you prefer the freedom of the open road, find valuable...

The world’s largest country offers it all, from historic cities and idyllic countryside to artistic riches, epic train rides, and vodka-fuelled nightlife. Lonely Planet Russia provides you with everything you need to explore this expansive nation. Kremlin illustrated highlight Getting your visa Full-colour metro maps Hermitage illustrated highlight

Lonely Planet's West Coast Australia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Tour local wineries in Margaret River, admire indigenous art in Perth, and snorkel in Shark Bay; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's West Coast Australia Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top...

An astonishingly diverse region fused by its prolific wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and remnants of ancient culture, Southern Africa is Africa at its most memorable. Lonely Planet Southern Africa by Lonely Planet, Anthony Ham, James Bainbridge, Lucy Corne, Mary Fitzpatrick, Brendan Sainsbury, and Trent Holden provides an in-depth exploration of this remarkable region. Discover the vibrant mosaic of Southern Africa, presented...

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's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to South America. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences, from spotting giant tortoises and marine iguanas on the Galapagos' Isla Isabela, to visiting the sublime Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, and exploring the charming coastal town of Cartagena with its pastel-toned balconies and...

Lonely Planet's Experience Dominican Republic 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 relaxing on tropical white sand beaches, to dancing the night away to live salsa bands, and white-water rafting in the...

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...

Snow-dusted or sun-kissed steppe and taiga, the Gobi Desert and the Great Wall – the Trans-Siberian routes unite landscapes and experiences into the journey of a lifetime. Lonely Planet Trans-Siberian Railway covers: Trans-Mongolian route Trans-Manchurian route Baikal-Amur Mainline Moscow and Beijing

Lonely Planet's China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Beijing's Forbidden City, climb the Great Wall, and discover sacred Lhasa; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of China and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's China Travel Guide: Up-to-date...

Lonely Planet's Greek Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Meander the twisting, cobbled alleyways of Rhodes' Old Town, venture into the hollow caldera of Nisyros Volcano, and indulge in fresh seafood, soft, tangy cheese, and some of the world's best olive oil on Crete;...

Lonely Planet’s India is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the magnificent monument to love that is the Taj Mahal, climb into the high Himalaya and Ladakh’s moonscapes, and experience the dramatic rock-cut grottoes in the caves of Ajanta; all with your trusted travel companion....

Lonely Planet Shanghai by Trent Holden, Lonely Planet, Helen Elfer, and Kate Morgan explores a city that few in the world can match in terms of its rich history, excess, glamour, mystique, and exotic allure. Highlights of the book include: A 3D walking tour of The Bund A full-colour pull-out map of Shanghai Day trips to canal towns A feature...