Category Archives: Travel Guides
Korean Food Made Easy
Koreans often start each meal by saying “Please, eat well!” because health is of the utmost importance and goes hand in hand with eating well. Koreans also know that good health begins with a happy gut. Eating is a communal experience where banchan, the small but delicious side dishes that are served at every meal,
Tel Aviv: Food. Stories. People
Tel Aviv is colourful, cosmopolitan and modern; a city full of contrasts, fragrances, stories and flavours. It is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, religions and delicious culinary traditions. Haya Molcho and her four sons take us on a journey to meet Tel Aviv`s local chefs and story-tellers – from the epicures and the urban
Changing Gear
Merrick Hilton`s done a runner. His folks think he`s studying, but the real world has been calling for years and he can`t ignore it any longer. A postie bike, a bedroll and a big sky – that`s all he needs.But there`s no telling how he`ll handle the rough stuff, let alone roadkill, stolen oranges and
Wild Land: A Journey into the Earth`s Last Wilds
Four years. Seven continents. A unique trip to document and protect the last untouched wilderness. In more than 200 impressive photos, photographers Peter and Beverly Pickford tell an epic story and portray some of the most untouched places on our planet, from the arid, sun-scourged Geraam Coast in Namibia to the abundance of rivers and
Lonely Planet Pop-Up London
London will come alive with this beautiful and colourful pop-up book from Lonely Planet Kids. With a set of six stunning pop-ups and gorgeous illustrations, this book is the perfect introduction to the magic of London for any age. This stylish look at the city`s iconic landmarks will kickstart the travel bug in young explorers!
Lonely Planet Ultimate Travelist Colouring Book
The art of colouring has been proven to enhance creativity, focus the mind and harness mindfulness. Now, unleash your inner wanderlust and bring to life the world`s 100 greatest places, as voted by Lonely Planet`s travel experts. This is our bucket list. It`s the 100 most thrilling, memorable, downright interesting places on this planet –
The Necessary Angel
Max Jackson, a New Zealander living and lecturing in Paris, has a complicated arrangement with his estranged French wife, Louise. In love with his younger Sorbonne colleague Sylvie, he finds himself entangled with Helen, a troubled young English student.When a Cezanne painting goes missing from Louise`s apartment, the boundaries he has struggled to maintain threaten
Cork Dork: A Wine-Fuelled Journey into the Art of Sommeliers and the Science of Taste
Professional journalist and amateur drinker Bianca Bosker didn`t know much about wine – until she discovered the world of elite sommeliers who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of flavour. Fascinated by their fervour and seemingly superhuman sensory powers, she set out to uncover what drove their obsession, and whether she, too, could become a
Race Across the World: The incredible story of the world`s greatest road race – the 1968 London to Sydney Marathon
In 1968, ninety-eight competitors stormed out of London on the world`s greatest automotive adventure, the London to Sydney Marathon, the most ambitious and epic car race ever staged. Four weeks later they arrived in Sydney-or at least half of them did. The others lay in ruin along its 10,000-mile route. Unimaginable now in either concept
Lonely Planet The World`s Best Street Food
From taco carts and noodle stalls to hawker markets and gelaterias, it`s on the street that you`ll find the heart of a cuisine and its culture. Lonely Planet`s World`s Best Street Food is your passport to the planet`s freshest, tastiest street-food flavours. Each of the 100 recipes includes easy-to-use instructions, ingredients and mouth-watering photography plus
Miss Muriel Matters: The fearless suffragist who fought for equality
In 1908 Muriel Matters, known as `that daring Australian girl`, chained herself to an iron grille in the House of Commons to demand votes for women, thus becoming the first woman to make a speech in the House. The following year she made headlines around the world when she took to the sky over the
Lonely Planet`s Guide to Travel Photography
Return from your travels with the pictures you`ve always wanted. In Lonely Planet`s best-selling guide to Travel Photography, internationally renowed travel photographer Richard I`Anson shows you how to avoid common photography mistakes and to develop your compositional and technical skills as a photographer. This jargon-free guide is a comprehensive look at all aspects of travel
The Impossible Climb: Alex Honnold, El Capitan and the Climbing Life
Shortlisted for Adventure Travel Book of the Year at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2020On June 3rd 2017, professional climber Mark Synnott was in Yosemite to witness something that only a handful of people knew was about to occur: his friend, Alex Honnold, was going to attempt to summit one of the world`s most
Lonely Planet From the Source – Spain
This book takes food lovers into Spanish kitchens to meet the country’s best local chefs and cooks and present its most authentic recipes. Chefs range from Michelin-starred maestros in Spain’s gastronomic hotspots to neighbourhood cooks in rural regions. This book contains sumptuous, original photography and over 60 recipes from the world’s best local cooks.
The Travelling Vet: From pets to pandas, my life in animals
Jonathan Cranston is no ordinary vet. In addition to his day job in the Gloucestershire countryside treating cows, dogs, pigs and cats, he`s also worked with an astonishing range of species around the world, including crocodiles, rhinos and pandas. In this charming collection he introduces us to some of his favourite patients, ranging from beloved
Lonely Planet My Travel Journal
Never forget an adventure with this bright and bold journal from Lonely Planet Kids. Packed with writing topic suggestions, lists to complete, ideas for getting the creative juices flowing and lots more fill-in fun, this is the perfect way for young travellers to record their memories from a trip. There`s space to write, draw, collage,
Lonely Planet Spot the Lot
This bright and charming book combines the challenge of I-spy, the fun of a search and find book and the creativity of a sketchpad and a colouring book. With a scene for any destination, children aged 5 and up can get involved with every page, no matter where they are. Packed with bold illustrations from
Lonely Planet Boredom Buster
Make `are we nearly there yet?` a thing of the past with this fantastic book of games for the road from Lonely Planet Kids. Full of fun illustrations, and with a super bright neon cover, it`s packed with word games, board games, memory games, counting games, spotting games, solo games, silly games and loads more
Lonely Planet City Trails – Paris
Here`s a book about Paris that`s seriously streetwise! Let Marco and Amelia, our Lonely Planet explorers, take you off the tourist trail and guide you on a journey through Paris you`ll never forget. This book is perfect for anyone who has been to Paris, plans to go there or is just interested in finding out
Lonely Planet City Trails – New York
Here`s a book about New York that`s seriously streetwise. Let Marco and Amelia, our Lonely Planet explorers, take you off the tourist trail and guide you on a journey through New York you`ll never forget. This book is perfect for anyone who has been to New York, plans to go there or is just interested
