Tony Wheeler Pořadí knih

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

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.

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.

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.

Written by the founder of Lonely Planet, asks the question "What makes a country evil?" and offers first-hand accounts of his travels in such rogue countries as North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Albania, and Afghanistan

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

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

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.

A comprehensive travel guide covering Bali and Lombok, designed for all budgets. Features of the book include: a 32-page colour section on Bali's arts and crafts; extensive notes on arts, history and cuisine; details on diving and surfing; and a rundown of accommodation choices.