Laurens Van Der Post

Thirty years ago Laurens van der Post led an expedition across the Kalahari Desert in search of some last remnant of the pure aboriginal Bushmen of southern Afr...

Tom Masters

"Make like 'King' Wenceslas and look out from Prague Castle then ponder your own matamorphasis at the Franz Kafka Museum. Go gently on the world...

Jan Dodd

"Chill out on the beaches of Rodrigues, clamber up smouldering Piton de la Fournaise, dive the crystal-clear waters of Beau Vallon, indulge in a Creole sea...

John Noble

This is consistently the best-selling, most comprehensive guide to the world's eighth most-popular tourist destination ("Mexico 9" was the bestsel...

Jill Kirby

more and better maps than any competition guide tourist arrivals in Bahamas were up nearly 10 per cent in 2004 from the previous year special Diving Chapter hig...

Patrick Witton & Etain O' Carroll

"Island-hop Indonesia - the ultimate adventure. Explore cobalt-blue volcanic lakes, steaming rainforests and dreamlike coral reefs. Immerse yourself in the...

Danny Palmerlee & Kate Armstrong

"Challenging? Check. Rewarding? Beyond your wildest dreams. South America is made for travel-the gripping, spine-tingling, adrenaline-charged type of trave...

Chris Rowthorn

the most detailed map coverage of any Japan guidebook lead author Chris Rowthorn is a long-term Kyoto resident, Japanese arts expert & sashimi buff Japan...

Jeff Campbell

"Follow the heartbeat of America through towering forests, undulating fields, pulsating metropolises and offbeat oases. Whether day-tripping from the Big A...

Martin Robinson & Andrew Bender

Densely forested mountains, colourful Buddhist temples and sleek modern cities - discover all this and much more with this bestselling guidebook.  Korea...

Neal Bedford & Gemma Pitcher

"Slalom the ski slopes at Kitzbuhel, hike the trails through the Tyrol and explore the musical heritage from Salzburg to Vienna. Whether you're here fo...

Sarah Johnstone Nicola Willams

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Switzerland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on wh...