Jeff Williams Books

Guides the budget traveller along the popular Istanbul to Cairo route, covering the Middle East's most fascinating and accessible countries -- Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories, and Egypt.-- up-to-date information on border crossings, visa formalities and transport options-- complete coverage of the region is historical sites, from Ottoman palaces and exotic souqs to Nabataean city ruins and Pharaonic temples-- the best deals on places to eat and stay as well as entertainment options and tips on how to meet the locals-- helpful language section and detailed glossary

Hiking, biking and flying amid craggy peaks and open plains, or watching a spectacular desert sunset, becomes possible with this guidebook. Watch wildlife in the savannah, engage in the vibrant cultures of San, Khoikhoi, Zulu and Xhosa or live it up in cities bursting with culinary, cultural and vineyard delights. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Unique Green Index to help you make your travels ecofriendly Expanded itineraries take you from cape to coast or on the roads less travelled Color wildlife chapter written by a natural-history expert

Make tracks across the spectacular range of New Zealand landscapes. The deep valleys of Fiordland and Mt Aspiring beckon, the Marlborough Sounds call, the volcanoes of Tongariro are steaming ... explore on foot the natural wonders of this country from coast to Cook. foreword by New Zealand adventurer Peter Hillary 53 detailed trail descriptions for trampers of all levels colour section on the Great Walks of New Zealand two-colour contour maps for all featured tramps essential accommodation and transport information expert advice on equipment, health and environ- mentally responsible walking

This comprehensive guide provides information for travelling in New Zealand for every budget, and provides guides to all its outdoor activities, its flora and fauna, sights, public transport, history and culture.

We know where Sydney's best surf beaches are, where to get the best coffee in Melbourne's cobbled lanes, and how to cross the great red plains in a van without getting scorched. Includes new full-colour features on Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback. •13 authors, 158 maps, 25,800km of coastline and 1 snake in a canoe •Clear, easy-to-use maps •Comprehensive planning tools •Your Reef Trip feature

In addition to providing accommodation and restaurant suggestions for all budgets and information on getting around by local transport, this guide includes: notes on some of the best beaches in Australia; description of the local fauna; and extensive historical coverage.