A guide to 25 untameable or rewilded places throughout the world, with beautiful illustrations and great tips for the mindful traveller, as well as commentary on conservation of these special places.
Sarah Baxter Books
January 1, 1977
Sarah Baxter's writing delves into the realms of travel, adventure, history, and the great outdoors, fueled by her own extensive explorations. She has experienced a diverse range of adventures, from climbing major peaks to engaging in unique cultural activities. Formerly deputy editor at a prominent travel magazine, she now contributes to various publications and is an accomplished author. Her work is characterized by a blend of rigorous research and an adventurous spirit, making the world accessible to readers.
This book will lead you on a grand tour of world events, from prehistory to the 21st century. A History of the World in 500 Walks is learned but light- footed and never pedestrian, combining inspirational and knowledgable commentary with practical detail.
Mystical Places
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Journey to the world's most enigmatic and magical destinations with this charming guide, full of folklore, unworldly mysteries and far-flung fairy tale locales.
Lonely planet's Best in travel 2019
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations for 2019. Drawing on the knowledge and passion of Lonely Planet's staff, authors and online community, we present a year's worth of inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into the unforgettable. As self-confessed travel geeks, our staff collectively rack up hundreds of thousands of miles each year, exploring almost every destination on the planet. And every year, we ask ourselves: where are the best places in the world to visit right now? It's a very hotly contested topic at Lonely Planet and generates more discussion than any other. Best in Travel is our definitive answer. Inside Best in Travel 2019, you'll discover the: Top ten countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations Best new attractions for families Best new openings and experiences Best new places to stay Top travel trends About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.
Hidden Places
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Inspired Traveller's Guides: Hidden Places features meticulously researched text and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations, showcasing some of the world's most secret destinations. Discover unique locations that offer a fresh perspective on travel.
Cultural Places offers an extensive exploration of the world's most significant cultural sites, highlighting their literary, artistic, cinematic, gastronomic, and musical importance. Combining insights from four bestselling Inspired Traveller’s Guides with ten new entries, this comprehensive tour invites readers to discover and appreciate the rich tapestry of global culture through its most iconic locations.
Cinematic Places is a guide to 25 essential cinematic destinations around the world, spanning different decades, directors and movie genres.
With Foodie Places, eat your way around 25 global destinations. It’s a mouthwatering, beautifully illustrated tour of the tastiest, most diverse food on the specials board of the planet.
Where To Go When
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
For each month of the year, this lavishly illustrated trip planner presents 30 recommendations of destinations that are at their best during that time, whether due to their climate or value or because there's a lot going on. The suggestions feature every flavour of travel experience, from culture-rich city breaks and tropical beach holidays to adventurous road trips and wildlife-watching expeditions. Every corner of the planet is covered so you'll find out when the best time to see mountain gorillas is or to go shopping in Paris. At the start of each chapter, a flowchart guides you through the options so readers can filter the recommendations according to their interests. Whether you're into beaches, trying the local specialities, or backpacking off the beaten path, there will suggestions for you. Diagrams also depict the climate, value for money, and family friendliness of each suggestion. Then Lonely Planet's authors explain in detail why each destination has been selected.
You Only Live Once
A Lifetime of Experiences for the Explorer in All of Us
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
"You Only Live Once" inspires readers to seize the moment, explore the world and share their incredible stories. With over 1000 experiences for every stage of life, this eclectic gift book is the perfect manual for a life well-lived. Combining stunning photography with illustrations and infographics, it will surprise and entertain with a quirky mix of experiences everyone should try at some point in their life. Cloth-spined hardback Visual feast mixing illustration, infographics and photography About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. "TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category" "'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times" "'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) "
