Tony Wheeler Knihy

This guide to Nepal provides practical information on most aspects of travel, including health and safety advice, information on local cuisine, advice on customs and etiquette, historical and cultural information, maps, and more.

A travel book that covers New Zealand from a-z facts about the country, facts for the visitor, getting around , and much more.

This guide provides practical accommodation and restaurant options to suit a range of budgets. It has been thoroughly revised and expanded to include areas recently opened up to independent travellers, and has a section on ancient temples.

Providing maps of cities, towns and rural areas, this guide provides practical details of all aspects of travel in these three independent nations. This fifth edition includes a range of accommodation and restaurant options to suit all budgets.

Fourth edition of a travel guide first published in 1981. This edition has been re-written by three authors not involved in writing the previous editions. Includes expert advice on transport, history, geography and accommodation, with city and district maps, and photographs.

Tour the wineries of northern Italy. Explore the cave houses of Matera. Search out mindblowing gelato. Experience Italy unveils new aspects of the Italy you know and showcases the Italy you're yet to encounter.

-- the most renowned and scenic walks in 13 regions, including the GR20 Corsican trail -- a range of picturesque day walks within easy distance of Paris -- information on architecture, restaurants and vineyards along the trails -- easy-to-follow walk descriptions with accurate contour maps -- practical advice on local customs, language, equipment and travel -- illustrated section on flora and fauna

Covers Brunei, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your essential travel companion, offering the latest advice on maximizing your budget while exploring this vibrant region. Discover the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor at dawn, delve into the colonial history of Penang, or ride the iconic surf breaks of Bali. This guide provides color maps and images, tailored highlights and itineraries, and insider tips to help you navigate like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. You'll find essential information at your fingertips, including hours of operation, contact details, transit tips, and prices. Enjoy budget-friendly recommendations with honest reviews on dining, accommodations, sightseeing, and hidden gems often overlooked by other guides. Cultural insights enrich your travel experience, covering history, cuisine, and landscapes. With more than 200 maps, this guide encompasses Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. The eBook version features downloadable PDFs, offline maps, personalized notes, bookmarks, and quick search capabilities. Perfect for both top attractions and off-the-beaten-path adventures, this guide is ideal for curious travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Southeast Asia's diverse cultures.

Papua New Guinea was one of the last inhabited places on earth to be explored by Europeans. This guide, rewritten in this edition by a new author, offers advice for all travellers wanting to explore the landscapes and cultures of this island nation.

Provides details of accommodation, restaurants and a variety of entertainment options on Rarotonga and the other islands in the Cook Islands group. This edition contains information on outdoor activities, such as hiking, caving and watersports.

This is the unique story of Lonely Planet, tracing its foundation in the 1970s through to its present-day global presence and, for the first time, explaining the reasons behind the sale to BBC Worldwide. Full of adventure and discovery, this book provides an insight into the popular travel guidebooks.

Fully revised and updated with dedicated trekking chapter by local trekking specialist, this is a comprehensive and informative guide on the history and environment of Turkey.

Lonely Planet's "Travel Survival Kits" cover one country, or a small group of countries, in depth, with travel and accommodation options to suit a range of budgets. These guides are designed to be easy to use, providing practical travel information in a lively, entertaining style. Features of this series include: cultural and historical background; detailed maps of cities, towns and rural areas; information on getting there and getting around; practical information on every aspect of travel; health and safety advice; information on local cuisine; advice on customs and etiquette; key words, phrases and basic grammar of local languages; and names of places, restaurants and hotels in foreign script where applicable. India is as vast as it is crowded, as opulent as it is squalid, and as lush as it is arid. The fifth edition of this award-winning guidebook contains detailed and up-to-date information that will help travellers survive and enjoy travel in this sometimes difficult, but awe-inspiring country.

Out team of parent authors gives you idea and advise about every aspect of travelling with your kids, from planning to packing to getting along on the road, and what to do when things go wrong.

Tahiti & French Polynesia, in the Lonely Planet Travel Survival series, is full of practical advice on what to see, where to go, local customs and cuisine, where to stay and other useful hints for the traveller. It also offers historical background, including the Bounty mutineers.

A land of amazing variety, of crumbling Portuguese churches, misty mountains, pristine reefs, translucent seas rich with fish, and an inspiring people who wouldn't accept anything less than an independent homeland. Experience the pleasures and treasures of the world's newest nation with the first guidebook since independence - this is your ticket to a brand-new journey. • CONNECT WITH THE PRESENT - East Timor's President Xanana Gusmão writes about independence • UNDERSTAND THE PAST - our comprehensive History chapter puts you in the picture • PLAN YOUR JOURNEY with our Highlights and Itineraries sections • BLAZE YOUR OWN TRAIL with detailed maps, including customized itineraries maps and full-color regional map • TALK THE TALK - Tetun and Indonesian language chapter

This comprehensive guide to England, Scotland and Wales covers all the great sights, but also takes you to less touristed places - quiet country lanes, untouched villages, dramatic coastlines and forgotten corners. 160 maps, including 12 colour maps of London extensive guide to London's cultural and historic sights, nightlife and shopping information on the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man comprehensive guide to British architecture, and glossary of architectural terms notes on British history, literature, theatre, film and music accommodation and eating options for every budget, from camping to historic homes, self-catering to the Ritz 26 pages of colour photographs details on public transport and self-drive options welsh language section

Describes points of interest in each region of the country, introduces Japanese culture and history, and recommends hotels, restaurants, and entertainment.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's natural wonders, a stunning ocean wonderland of bright corals, exotic marine life and dotted with idyllic tropical islands. Whatever your budget or the activities you want to enjoy - diving, snorkeling, hiking or just lying on the beach - this comprehensive guide will help you find your own tropical paradise.

This new edition of a seminal guidebook to Australia includes all the latest information on the land "down under"--Ayers Rock, the Great Barrier Reef, extraordinary animals, cosmopolitan cities, rainforests, fabulous beaches, and more. "A gold mine of information on Australia".--Los Angeles Times.

Fourth edition of a travel guide first published in 1984 containing information on accommodation, food, language, transport, health, visas, culture, history, politics, religion and geography. Includes maps, an index, a glossary, and a list of useful phrases. One of the TTravel Survival Kit' series.

TThis guide covers all Britain's great sights, but also jumps off the beaten track to forgotten corners, country lanes and untouched villages. There's extensive coverage of walks, cycling, canal boating, and many other activities. Recommendations range from grand country houses to bergain hostels, from afternoon tea at the Ritz to sausages and mash at the Crown & Goose pub.

Průvodce - Bali a Lombok. „Již pouhá zmínka o Bali vyvolává představy o ráji. Je to mnohem víc než místo; je to nálada, touha, tropický stav mysli.“ S tímto průvodcem z proslulé edice Lonely Planet se dostanete přímo k srdci země! – Úžasné zážitky – inspirativní fotografie, informace o aktivitách a přehled nejzajímavějších míst – Naplánujte si cestu – užitečné tipy a nejlepší doporučené trasy vám dávají možnost sestavit si cestu podle svých představ – Mimo známé trasy – naši autoři pro vás odhalují skrytá místa, čímž vám pomáhají zažít něco jedinečného Zvláštní kapitoly – Nejlepší pláže – Místní kuchyně – Umění a kultura – Potápění a surfing Říkáme to tak, jak to je. Našim informacím můžete věřit, protože autoři Lonely Planet osobně navštěvují místa, o nichž píšou. Nepřijímáme žádné protislužby za pozitivní hodnocení, a můžete se proto spolehnout na to, že jsme absolutně objektivní.

Vystoupejte do říše bohů v chrámu Angkor Wat. Sestupte do pekel věznice Tuol Sleng. Kambodža, s fascinující i depresivní historií, nabízí omamnou přítomnost.

Nakupte si na otevřeném tržišti Marché Bastille chléb, sýry a ovoce pro gurmánský piknik. Uvolněte se spolu s Pařížany procházkou nebo si dejte šlofíka v Lucemburské zahradě. Ochutnejte severoafrický tažin a pokochejte se maurskou architekturou Mosquée de Paris. – Dva autoři, více než 600 hodin strávených průzkumem města, 41 podrobných map, 5 vycházkových tras – Barevné fotografie nejzajímavějších objektů, muzeí, kulinářských atrakcí – Tipy na to, jak sladit jídlo a víno, od nejlepších someliérů na světě

A guide to travel in New Zealand includes information on New Zealand's national parks, glaciers, hiking trails, and resort towns

A tourist on the Axis of Evil. Written by the founder of Lonely Planet, this fascinating account of life in these closed-off countries will appeal to anyone with an interest in the state of the world today.

This memoir intertwines personal narrative with the history of a travel guide series, showcasing the Wheelers' journey from humble beginnings to establishing the world's largest independent guidebook publisher. It offers insights into their experiences in the travel industry, enriched by 52 vibrant color photographs that capture key moments in their story.

Since 1998, Lonely Planet has been publishing our favorite travel stories. The disasters of Lonely Planet Unpacked, the romances of Brief Encounters, the random acts of generosity in Kindness of Strangers, the out-there adventures of Tales from Nowhere - these stories, and many others, explored the reasons why we travel, and what we find when we get there. Now we've selected the best of them. From the first tentative steps of the young backpacker finding her feet in a London hostel, to the beyond-travel commetment of setting up house in Delhi, the 26 stories in this collection cover the globe and reveal a world of travel experiences.Best of Lonely Planet's Travel Writing Tim Cahill, William Dalrymple, Jason Elliot, Pico Iyer, Jan Morris, Emily Perkins, Karl Taro Greenfeld, Danny Wallace, Tony Wheeler, Simon Winchester and more.

From Ecuador to London, from Morocco to Brazil, from California to Indonesia, bad things can strike a traveller anytime. Illness, imprisonment, mistaken identities, riots, close encounters with bears, foreign toilet ettiquette and stewed rat, it's all in this collection of travel disasters.

Travel writing may seem like the perfect job, but in this collection Lonely Planet authors reveal what it can be like on the road when things go wrong. Worldwide misfortunes include facing a rampaging elephant in Sri Lanka and infestation by insects in the Amazon. Budding travel writers and armchair travellers alike will enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Lonely Planet guidebooks.

This guide covers all the main islands of Australia's Great Barrier Reef: Southern Reef; Great Keppel; Brampton and Cumberland; Whitsunday; Magnetic; Orpheus and Palm; Hinchinbrook; Dunk, Bedarra and the Family; Lizard and Thursday. The islands off Cairns are also covered.

Provides information about the history, geography, people, culture, and climate of Nepal, and includes advice on transportation, accommodations, shopping, dining, and sightseeing

Van Ecuador tot Londen, Van Marokko tot Brazilië en van Californië tot Indonesië: rampen kunnen een reiziger altijd en overal overkomen, en dat hebben de Lonely Planet-schrijvers aan den lijve ondervonden. Hoewel de gebeurtenissen op het moment zelf vaak niet even leuk zijn, zullen medeavonturiers en leunstoelreizigers hun lachen nauwelijks in kunnen houden. Lonely Planet pakt weer uit is een aanstekelijk vervolg op de eerste 'reisrampverhalenbundel' van Tony Wheeler, en zal zowel bij fervente reizigers als bij hardnekkige thuisblijvers in de smaak vallen.

Das Travel-Handbuch aus dem Stefan Loose Verlag bietet umfassende Informationen für eine unvergessliche Neuseelandreise. Die Karten im Innenteil der Umschlagseiten erleichtern die Orientierung, indem sie auf relevante Orte und Seiten im Buch verweisen. Dieses Reisebuch ist ideal für eine gründliche Vorbereitung und behandelt alles Wichtige von Einreiseformalitäten bis hin zu Gesundheitstipps und Routenplanung. Besonders hervorzuheben sind die einzigartigen Hinweise, die in anderen Reiseführern oft fehlen, wie Tipps für Menschen mit Behinderungen sowie spezielle Empfehlungen für die LGBTQ+-Community, inklusive Kontaktinformationen. Der Aufbau des Reiseteils ist klar strukturiert: Jede Region wird nacheinander vorgestellt, beginnend mit den Highlights. Die Karten bieten eine schrittweise detaillierte Übersicht, die bis zu Stadt- und Ortsplänen reicht. Neben den üblichen Hotel- und Restaurantempfehlungen finden sich auch nützliche Tipps zum Einkaufen. Unter "Sonstiges" sind besondere Angebote wie Fahrradverleihe oder Anbieter für Wildwasserfahrten und Vulkantouren zusammengefasst. Mit diesem umfassenden Reiseführer erhält man ein hervorragendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und die besten Informationen, die man für eine Reise nach Neuseeland benötigen kann.

De auteurs van de bekende uitgeverij van reisgidsen vertellen over blunders en tegenslagen uit 25 jaar reizen.