The Travel Book: A Complete Guide to Every Country in the World with Expert Travel Tips, Stunning Photography, Cultural Insights & Detailed Maps (Lonely Planet)
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Take a photographic journey through every country in the world with this beautiful fourth edition of our global bestseller that makes the perfect coffee table book. Discover a bounty of breathtaking images on every page; find fun little-known facts; and learn more about the lives and landscapes of those we share our fascinating planet with.Sail on slow boats through the backwaters of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam; seek out Italys finest pizza in the cobbled lanes of Naples; spy whale sharks in Australias World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef - and thats just for starters. Expert insider knowledge accompanies every country featured in this definitive guide and provides the best time of year to visit as well as must-see and do experiences recommended by Lonely Planet writers. Theres even suggestions on the best books to read, music to listen to, and food to eat, so that readers can get further under the skin of the world we live in.Inside The Travel Book:Features 200 countries, 680 images, and one complete picture of our fascinating planetHandy locator maps accompany every destinationIncludes best time to visit, top things to see and do, fun random facts, news-worthy moments to celebrate, and one word that best represents the countrys cultureOffers insightful recommendations on books to read, music to listen to, film and TV to watch, food to eat, and drinks to try, so that readers can develop a deeper understanding of each countrys identityStunning cover and internal artwork by Taiwanese illustrator, Whooli Chen Bring every corner of the world to life with this ultimate profile of our planet. Find incredible photography, insider knowledge, and exquisite depictions of cultures and communities across the nations in this remarkable book, which makes an impressive gift for seasoned travellers and armchair adventurers alike.
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Take a photographic journey through every country in the world in this global bestseller: beautiful images on every page, fun little-known facts, and insights into the lives and landscapes of every nation on earth. Sail the Mekong Delta, seek out Italy's finest pizza in Naples, spy whale sharks in the Philippines: this fourth edition is both a coffee-table showpiece and an irresistible invitation to explore.
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