Travellers wanting to explore a region in-depth or repeat visitors returning to a favourite destination find these regional guides indispensable travel companions. Extra features include a full-colour fold-out regional map, inspirational front sections for planning and information for driving and travelling with a family.Crete, fourth edition, is great for families, with more information on travelling with children, and provides more cultural insights from locals and expanded coverage of small interior villages."The trusted companion for a generation of independent travellers." (New York Times)
Trent Holden Book order (chronological)






Greece
- 772 pages
- 28 hours of reading
Democracy, chaos and drama - the cornerstones of Ancient Greece that still seduce visitors today. Explore the energetic cities of Athens and Thessaloniki, the dramatic landscape of the Peloponnese and the timeless island villages, and you'll find a modern nation shaped-by myths and legends. Immerse yourself in its incredible history and connect with contemporary Greek culture with this best-selling guide.
Lonely Planet Mongolia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch wrestling, horse racing and archery at a Naadam Festival, explore dinosaur bones in the Gobi Desert, or stay local-style in a ger; all with your trusted travel companion.
Russia
- 694 pages
- 25 hours of reading
A guide to traveling in Russia that provides information on the country's history, culture, top experiences, out-of-the-way locales, and architectural wonders, and provides listings for hotels, restaurants, and shops.
Botswana & Namibia
- 424 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Experience the best of Botswana & Namibia with Lonely Planet - the oldest rust-red desert in the world, parks teeming with wildlife and the emerald-green waterways of the Okavango Delta. Whether you want to explore the Skeleton Coast or relax at a luxury safari lodge, our 2nd edition has it covered. 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: National Parks chapter to help you plan the perfect safariWildlife chapter written by a natural-history expertGreen Index helping you to travel sustainably
Zambia, Mozambique & Malawi
- 398 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Previous edition: published as Zambia & Malawi by Alan Murphy, Nana Luckham and Nicola Simmonds. 2010.
Beijing
- 303 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Features full-color throughout and pull-out map; Floor plans of key sights, and dedicated chapters on the Great Wall and Beijing's historic hutong (neighborhoods); Includes language and cultural tips; illustrated coverage of the Forbidden City.
The best of the Seoul guides on the market; Seoul is the main entry point to Korea, a growth tourist destination; Includes colour city maps and a pull-out map.
Korea
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Densely forested mountains, colourful Buddhist temples and sleek modern cities - discover all this and much more with this bestselling guidebook. Korea's welcoming people, unique culture and incomparable cuisine make it one of the great destinations of Northeast Asia. Whatever your pleasure, we cover it all: North, South, eats, the works!
Seoul
- 215 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The best of the Seoul guides on the market; Seoul is the main entry point to Korea, a growth tourist destination; Includes colour city maps and a pull-out map.
Philippines
- 492 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Complete, practical country guide for independent travellers. Dedicted diving chapter by diving & snorkelling specialist Heneage Mitchell. Includes information on tropical rainforests, coral- studded seas, volcanic mountains and adventure activities.
Melbourne & Victoria
- 360 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Lonely Planet Melbourne & Victoria is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Discover Melbourne's laneways and arcades, soak up spectacular scenery along the Great Ocean Road, or enjoy food, wine and the great outdoors in one of Victoria's goldfield-era country towns.
South India & Kerala
- 542 pages
- 19 hours of reading
South India's long coastline frames fertile plains and curvaceous hills: thick coconut groves, luminescent rice paddies, fragrant spice gardens and picturesque tea plantations all kept glisteningly green by the double-barreled monsoon. Sarina Singh, Lonely Planet Writer "Getting you to the heart of a place"Amazing experiences Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Find hidden travel gems Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special Features Mysore Palace in 3DKerala color featureWomen travelers adviceTemples color featureWe tell it like it isOur job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.
Nepal
- 420 pages
- 15 hours of reading
ADRENALINE-PACKED activities chapter has you paddling, biking and climbing Nepal. FULL-COLOUR FEATURE, reveals the best temples, festivals & mountain trails. GREEN INDEX helps you tread lightly Lonely Planet has found the best of Nepal. Lose yourself in the temple-strewn alleys of Bhaktapur, the quiet beauty of a Himalayan vista or the vibrant excitement of a Bodhnath Stupa pilgrimage - then find your next adventure with our 8th edition of this indispensable guide. 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.







