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    Swimming with the Viking of Skye
    Romania & Bulgaria
    Crete
    Laos
    Lonely Planet Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand
    Borneo
    • 2025

      Swimming with the Viking of Skye

      A true story of overcoming fear, finding confidence and hope

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The narrative centers on Rich Waters, whose journey of resilience unfolds through the transformative experience of cold-water swimming in the stunning waters off the Isle of Skye. Facing significant personal challenges, he finds healing and strength in the invigorating embrace of the sea, highlighting the therapeutic power of nature and the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity.

      Swimming with the Viking of Skye
    • 2016

      Crete

      • 287 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.0(32)Add rating

      Lonely Planet Crete is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Rub shoulders with the Minoan ghosts, enrich your understanding of Knossos, or discover a charming boutique hotel in the winding streets of Hania Old Town

      Crete
    • 2016

      Borneo

      • 335 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.3(14)Add rating

      From ginger orangutans swinging through the canopy to tiny ground-dwelling frogs, Borneo's jungle positively teems with life. Prime patches are easily accessible from multiethnic cities with great food.

      Borneo
    • 2014
    • 2014

      Laos

      • 372 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.0(42)Add rating

      The undisputed authority for independent travellers, Lonely Planet's Country Guides include user-friendly maps with grid locators and full cross-referencing from text. The suggested itineraries are stunning and the colour Highlights sections will inspire readers, while in-depth practical information covers all budgets and situations. Dedicated sections on culture, history, food and language are written by expert specialist authors."Down to earth, accurate information for every budget, enthusiastically written." (Travel & Leisure)

      Laos
    • 2013

      Romania & Bulgaria

      • 510 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
      3.9(25)Add rating

      Offers listings of places to stay, eat, and drink; detailed accounts of attractions; a discussion of each country's history and politics; and practical tips for making the most of a trip to Romania and Bulgaria.

      Romania & Bulgaria