Attractive Destinations

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Discover Egypt

Find a Cairo coffeehouse to suit your own style; unwind, chat and inhale deeply over a sheesha
Forget hot springs: try a hot sand bath in the middle of the desert
Take belly-dancing lessons from the most famous teacher in Egypt
Relax in the soft light of early morning on a Nile cruise

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Five authors, 295 days of research, hundreds of touts and a week-long scuba course
Special chapter on cruising the Nile: choose from timeless feluccas and splendid dahabiyyas, the Rolls Royce of their era
Illustrated Pharaonic Egypt chapter by world-renowned Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher brings the ancient rulers to life… More >>

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Test the echo while swimming in warm blue waters inside a Volcano at Viti crater, p308.

Play the wild thing and join the runtur, a mad pub-crawl around Reykjavik’s progressive nightlife, p98.

Break the silence as you roar across Vatnajokull icecap on a snowmobile, p294.

See the fjords in a new light on a guided midnight kayaking tour, p264.

Two expert authors and over 800 hours of on-the-ground research.
New inspirational itineraries for chasing the northern lights or finding a summer spot to whitewater raft

Get an Icelander’s perspective on immigration, religion and the current music scene in an all-new Culture chapter… More >>

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In Drink, Play, F@#k Bob Sullivan, a jilted husband, sets off to explore the world, experience a meaningful connection with the divine, and rediscover his passion. His travels lead him from his home in New York City to a drinking bender across Ireland, through the glitz and glamour that is Las Vegas, and to the hedonistic pleasure palaces of Thailand. After a lifetime of playing it safe, Mr. Sullivan finally follows his heart and lives out everyone’s deepest fantasies. For who among us hasn’t dreamed of standing stark naked, head upturned, and mouth agape beneath a cascading torrent of Guinness Stout? What could be more exhilarating than losing every penny you have because Charlie Weiss went for a meaningless last-second field goal? And what sensate creature could ever doubt that the greatest pleasure known to man can be found in a leaky bamboo shack filled with glassy-eyed, bruised Asian hookers? Bob Sullivan has a lot to teach us about life. Let’s just p… More >>

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The bestselling author of The Sex Lives of Cannibals returns with a sharply observed, hilarious account of his adventures in China—a complex, fascinating country with enough dangers and delicacies to keep him, and readers, endlessly entertained.

Maarten Troost has charmed legions of readers with his laugh-out-loud tales of wandering the remote islands of the South Pacific. When the travel bug hit again, he decided to go big-time, taking on the world’s most populous and intriguing nation. In Lost on Planet China, Troost escorts readers on a rollicking journey through the new beating heart of the modern world, from the megalopolises of Beijing and Shanghai to the Gobi Desert and the hinterlands of Tibet.

Lost on Planet China finds Troost dodging deadly drivers in Shanghai; eating Yak in Tibet; deciphering restaurant menus (offering local favorites such as Cattle Penis with Garlic); visiting with Chairman Mao (still dead, very orang… More >>

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Guides travelers to Washington’s best cultural and historic sights-and offers helpful hints on how to beat the crowds and avoid long waits More than 75 in-depth restaurant reviews explain where to find a good meal Incisive hotel ratings show how to find the best lodgings at the best prices Shows how to get around, how to see the government work, and where to find parks and outdoor activities.
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Published to coincide with the eponymous blockbuster film, Roberto Saviano’s groundbreaking and utterly compelling book is a major international bestseller. Since publishing his searing expose of their criminal activities, the author has received so many death threats from the Camorra that he has been assigned police protection. Known by insiders as ‘the System’, the Camorra, an organized crime network with a global reach and large stakes in construction, high fashion, illicit drugs and toxic-waste disposal, exerts a malign grip on cities and villages along the Neapolitan coast is the deciding factor in why Campania has the highest murder rate in all of Europe and why cancer levels there have skyrocketed in recent years. In pursuit of his subject, Saviano worked as an assistant at a Chinese textile manufacturer and on a construction site, both controlled by ‘the System’, and as a waiter at a Camorra wedding. Born in Naples, he recalls seeing his first murd… More >>

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With a new design and unbeatable price, DK raises the bar on travel guides with its new Top 10 Travel Guide series. Whether on business or vacation, take the work out of planning any trip with DK’s Top 10 Travel Guides. Building on the success of the Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK has created a new series that makes finding the best every destination has to offer even easier than before. Whether searching for the finest cuisine or cheapest places to eat, the most luxurious hotels or best deals on places to stay, the coolest family destination or hottest nightspot, the Top 10 format allows travelers to use the insights of experts to make the most of their vacation. Accompanied by a companion website, readers can share their experiences and vote for their own personal Top 10s…. More >>

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Nobody knows Germany like Lonely Planet. From Alpine villages to Berlin’s clubs, Moselle Valley vineyards to Heidelberg’s historic buildings and beer quaffing to sausage savoring, this 6th edition gives you all the information you need to enjoy the best of Germany.

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:

Top insider tips on a perfect day in Munich, Hamburg’s harbor sound and Berlin’s eclectic highlights
Detailed itineraries help you get the most out of your trip
Unique Green Index picks out the top sustainable travel options
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It’s an enormous place with overwhelming tourist options. Smack in the middle of Europe, Germany’s got the Bavarian Alps, windswept North Sea… More >>

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Lonely Planet knows the magic of Israel and the Palestinian Territories. We’ve walked the lively alleyways in Nazareth and Jerusalem, explored biblical ruins, slept under the starry Negev skies and floated weightless in the Dead Sea. Take your own unforgettable journey with our guidebook’s 6th edition.

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:

Day Trips to Petra in Jordan & Sinai in Egypt
Color feature with locals’ tips on the best sights and food
Green Index makes responsible travel easier… More >>

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Full colour, easy-to-read, physical relief mapping of the USA, with 30% larger scale maps than those featured in the Standard atlas. It contains over 300 inset maps of major cities and towns, with indexes on relevant pages. It also features a historic parks, battlefields and National Parks locator, useful state facts and figures, and a mileage and driving times map. There are also 6 pages of illustrated sightseeing and holiday tips from Insight Guides…. More >>