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Hired in 2004 to contribute to Lonely Planet's Brazil guidebook, Thomas Kohnstamm fled his Wall Street job to pursue his dream of being a travel writer. Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? is the story of the adventure that followed.
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Discover the best kept secret in South America. Colombia is safer than ever, affordable and still blissfully uncrowded - an independent traveler's dream. Laze on palm-fringed Caribbean beaches. Canoe slient rivers through lush rainforest. Stroll Cartagena's colonial old town. Salsa all night in Cali. Packed with practical advice and valuable tips for trouble-free travel, our peerless guide enables you to explore with confidence.The Basics - detailed maps, tailored itineraries and easy-to-use directory help make the most of your trip.Adrenaline Rushes - the best spots for diving, rafting, hiking, rock-climbing and other thrills.Straight Talk - honest advice on where to go - and still risky spots to avoid.Discerning Reviews - opinionated authors give the lowdown on where to sleep, eat and pain the town.Colombia 101 - in-depth background chapters provide insight into the country and its people.
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Lounging around in a resort will make great use of your English. You could, however, grab this phrasebook and trade tiquismos with the Ticos, chase the best beach break, track down a toucan and go home knowing you’ve had an all-round pura vida time.
Objevte Chile a Velikonoční ostrov na vlastní pěst s komplexním kultovním průvodcem, který vychází z měsíčního výzkumu. Na více než 500 stránkách autoři nabízejí cenné informace, tipy na plánování a podrobné popisy všech pamětihodností, včetně aktuálních otevíracích hodin a cen. Chile ohromuje superlativy, jako je nejsušší poušť, nejvyšší aktivní sopka a největší gejzírové pole na světě. Autoři zkoumali širokou škálu ubytování a restaurací pro každou peněženku, od levných surfových hostelů po luxusní pokoje na střeše. Kulinářské zážitky zahrnují stánky s empanadami i trendy gurmánské restaurace v Santiagu. Kultura zahrnuje tajemné sochy Velikonočního ostrova a okouzlující koloniální města. Aktivní turisté mohou využít malebné cyklostezky, lyžařské oblasti, turistické stezky a možnosti rafting a kajak. Průvodce obsahuje také mapy, kapitolu s 20 nejlepšími zážitky, itineráře a jazykový průvodce pro usnadnění cesty.