Customer Review: Guidebooks can be very handy and this Lonely Planet is among the best. But I often prefer to travel without them. Asking fellow travelers about where they have been and stayed can be very rewarding, and I have found many great places that were not in Lonely Planet. I have met a few Lonely Planet... more info
Customer Review: Lonely Planet Africa on a Shoestring If you're going to several countries in Africa then get this book. very helpful and useful, though much was out-of-date when i arrived at certain locations - but is it possible to have a book on 52? countries and keep it up to date? Helpful maps and... more info
Customer Review: The reviews below have been transfered from the 2006 edition, probably because the authors haven't changed. However this is a mistake. Lonely Planet did listen to customers and the book is now over a 100 pages longer and contains much more information on all regions of PNG and the Solomons. Sure,... more info
Customer Review: The Lonely Planet guide to Ethiopia provides all the information you need to make your journey safe and enjoyable.Certainly your best travel companion.
Customer Review: If you are traveling to Turkey, this book is a must. It has an excellent chapters about Turkey's history, culture and environment. The detailed descriptions of the towns and cities are very good.
Customer Review: This was a good overview for our two week hiking trip in southern France. Because the book covers the entire country, there isn't much detail and only a couple of walks per region. I found the book to be mostly factual though a section on bus routes in the Gorges du Verdon was incorrect--we ended up... more info
Customer Review: A light-weight travel guide, handy for traveling and more targeted to outdoor enthusiasts. This guide lists numerous campsites, budget and mid-range hotels and contains a good diving and rock-climbing section. Also features a day-by-day description of the GR20 trail and other famous hikes.more info
Customer Review: About a year ago i bought this book thinking we might try Tahiti this summer in 09. Insted we are going to Disney land and Huntington Beach with a caribbean cruise at the end of this year. Maybe next year. After reading threw this guide id say it did a good job. With the idea floating around of... more info