Central America on a Shoestring
- 776 pages
- 28 hours of reading
Whether one wants to explore ancient Maya ruins, zip through rainforest canopies, or search out the best surf breaks, this seventh edition is the key to adventure in Central America.







Whether one wants to explore ancient Maya ruins, zip through rainforest canopies, or search out the best surf breaks, this seventh edition is the key to adventure in Central America.
Stunning architecture, vital folk art, thermal spas and Europe's most exciting city after dark are the major drawcards of Hungary and its capital, Budapest.
Lonely Planet Best of London is your essential guide to exploring the city's highlights and hidden gems. With up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, you can gallery hop along the Thames, delve into the dark history of the Tower of London, and enjoy real ale in historic pubs. This travel companion offers zoom-in maps, full-color images, and an inbuilt dictionary for quick reference. Tailor your trip with highlights and itineraries that suit your interests, while insider tips help you save time and money, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. You'll find essential information at your fingertips, including hours of operation, contact details, and transit tips, along with honest reviews for all budgets on dining, accommodation, and attractions. Cultural insights enrich your experience, covering history, art, music, and more. The guide includes a convenient pull-out map and over 39 color maps, covering areas like Westminster, the West End, Camden, and more. For those seeking a comprehensive experience, consider the full London guide or Pocket London for quick trips. Since 1973, Lonely Planet has been the leading travel media company, helping travelers explore both popular and offbeat destinations.
Describes points of interest and offers recommendations for hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and transportation for each country in Central America.
Top sights. The city's must see sights plus expert advice to make your trip even better. Local life. Discover how to unlock the city with guides to areas that the locals really love. Best of Budapest. We've found the best walks, food, art, shopping, views, nightlife and more. -- back cover.
Travellers have been captivated by Turkey's spectacular sights and cultural riches for centuries. Hunt for bargains in the bazaars, pamper yourself in a Turkish bath, discover the lunar landscape of Cappadocia and explore the beautifully preserved ruins of Ephesus. Trusted by so many for so long, this best-selling guide leads the way. • 110 detailed maps, including full-colour country map • practical guide to buying Turkish carpets • essential information on visas, health and local transport • hundreds of recommendations on where to stay and eat, for all budgets • illustrated food section, plus handy menu translator • comprehensive language chapter
Lonely Planet's Discover London is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Pop into a pub for good cheer and a pint of beer, let a Yeoman Warder regale you with medieval tales at the Tower of London, or soak up Westminster Abbey's sublime stonework.
Offering fast, easy, and accessible information for urban adventurers, these compact, full-color travel guide, written by local experts who share insider knowledge and opinionated recommendations, include pull-out maps, accommodation selections based on theme, must-see sites and experiences, monthly city events and festivals, itineraries, background history and neighborhood facts, shopping and restaurants, and other local suggestions.
More cosmopolitan than Prague, more exciting than Warsaw and more beautiful than both, Budapest is one of Europe's most romantic cities. From Turkish-era therman baths to pumping late-night clubs, from enchanting fin-de-siecle streetscapes to chic wine bars and restaurants - Best of Budapest will you to the finest the city has to offer.Full Color Fold-Out Maps make navigation easy.Don’t Miss A Thing with our recommended highlights and coverage of all your sightseeing options.Go Beyond Goulash - insider tips for exploring Budapest's modern and varied cuisine scene.Detailed Walking Tours take you off the beaten track to the city's hidden corners. Stay In Style - only the best-value hostels, the most charming guesthouses and deluxe hotels worth every point of their five stars.
Individualführer mit landeskundlicher Einführung, detaillierter Beschreibung der Regionen Ungarns und umfangreichen reisepraktischen Angaben.
A city guide to Hong Kong which, features a colour section and is packed with local knowledge - revealing several restaurants, temples, and day-trips. It also offers coverage of booming Macau.
Enjoy spectacular views of the Danube and feast your eyes on Art Nouveau architecture, taste excellent Hungarian wines and treat yourself to music as diverse as the city itself - discover beautiful Budapest with this informative and entertaining guide.
This informative guide captures the best that London offers in a practical, easy to use format. With opinionated reviews, travel tips and detailed fold-out maps, London Condensed has all the information the discerning visitor needs - for one day or one month, for business or for pleasure.
Home of Champagne, croissants and cafes, France is the birthplace of cuisine as we know it. But French food goes beyond ratatouille and reputation. It has a beating heart that you'll discover in the crowds of Marseille markets, Bordeaux wine cellars and within this book. Whether you crave the creamiest goat's milk cheese or want to create your own crepes, this guide shares the secret ingredients behind France's culinary culture. an exploration of the regions and their specialities an extensive guide to wines and wine regions shopping the street markets of Paris tasting truffles, terrines and foie gras the definitive culinary dictionary, a quick reference glossary and useful phrases for every food & drink occasion tantalising photography and recipes
This jolly good guide has elaborate descriptions of things to see and do on and alongside the River Thames, plus the detailed entertainment section covers music, theater and spectator sports.
Describes the country's history and culture, suggests attractions to visit, and offers tips on transportation, lodging, dining out, and shopping.
From its spectacular coastal scenery to Dublin's celebrated pubs and clubs, Ireland will take your breath away. Uncover the hidden gems of the Emerald Isle with this indispensable guide. Includes 80 easy-to-read maps; in-depth guide to Irish culture, history and politics; detailed special section exploring the success of contemporary Irish music; practical advice to help you get off the beaten track; from camp sites to castles and stout to soda bread - the lowdown on where to stay and eat in Ireland.
From the heights of Sacré Coeur to the gently rolling Seine, feel the joie de vivre of Europe's crowning glory. Watch Parisian life pass you by from an outdoor café, deck yourself out in fashion finery or escape on an enticing excursion to a chateau. With discerning information on everything Paris has to offer, this guide gives you the city at your fingertips. BE AWESTRUCK - the city is an open-air gallery and this book your private tour guide FLASH THAT CREDIT CARD - from haute couture to flea markets our expert authors take you inside the Parisian shopping scene REST YOUR TÊTE - we've trawled the streets of Paris to bring you this hand-picked selection of sleeping establishments DEVOUR the world's finest cuisine with our delectable eating reviews FIND YOUR WAY around with our 32 easy-to-use colour maps
A guide to traveling in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland
Including a special illustrated section on France's renowned cuisine and wine, this guide features informed recommendations on places to stay, from rural campsites to Renaissance chateaux. 48 color photos. 140 maps.
Eastern Europe, in the Lonely Planet on a Shoestring series, is full of helpful advice on what to see, where to go, local customs, where to stay and other useful hints for the traveller.
With complete coverage of the most beautiful historic towns and villages, notes on entertainment in Budapest, and information on traveling between cities, this completely updated and revised edition is indispensable for all travelers. The book includes a comprehensive language section and glossary. color. 80 maps.
•70 Detailed and easy to use maps •LOCAL TIPS and regional itineraries get you to the heart of the country •EXPANDED activities coverage helps you explore Slovenia's exciting landscapes •BEAUTIFUL colour highlights section to get you inspired