Tony Wheeler Livres

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

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.

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

-- 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

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.

This updated travel guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei provides information for visitors on all budgets, including advice on getting there, accommodation, local cuisine, places to visit, language tips, and health and safety. This edition includes a guide to shopping and nightlife.

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.

Supplies tips on sightseeing in India and surveys the hotels, restaurants, transportation, and attractions in the cities of India

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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

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.

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.

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.

This travel guide explores exotic Nepal with easy-to-use maps, recommendations, well-researched background information and coverage of Nepal's Durbar Square, plus feature sections on people, arts, crafts, festival dates, descriptions and highlights. Maps. Photos.

Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, what hidden discoveries await you, and how to optimize your budget for an extended continental trip.

Discover Bali & Lombok Scramble down rocky cliffs to find a private surf beach, then climb back up to your motorbike, tanned and supercharged. Flip yourself over the edge of a boat while diving the blue depths off the Gili Islands in Lombok. Dance the day's sand off your feet at Kuta's rowdy clubs or spruce up for Seminyak's sleek bars and restaurants. Sip honey-ginger tea in a rose-petal bath, drifting back to earth after a mandi lulur massage. In This Guide: Two great authors, 68 days of in-country research, 51 detailed maps, 133 bottles of Bintang. An all new outdoor activities section with detailed diving and surfing information. Features a Food & Drink chapter by renowned Ubud restaurateur and author Janet de Neefe.

Describes the history, geography, and people of Cambodia and recommends hotels, restaurants, transportation, attractions, and nature sights.

From the heights of Sacré Coeur to the gently rolling Seine, feel the joie de vivre of Europe's crowning glory. Watch Parisian life pass you by from an outdoor café, deck yourself out in fashion finery or escape on an enticing excursion to a chateau. With discerning information on everything Paris has to offer, this guide gives you the city at your fingertips. BE AWESTRUCK - the city is an open-air gallery and this book your private tour guide FLASH THAT CREDIT CARD - from haute couture to flea markets our expert authors take you inside the Parisian shopping scene REST YOUR TÊTE - we've trawled the streets of Paris to bring you this hand-picked selection of sleeping establishments DEVOUR the world's finest cuisine with our delectable eating reviews FIND YOUR WAY around with our 32 easy-to-use colour maps

" Voici la Birmanie et elle ne ressemble à aucune contrée connue ". Ainsi parlait Rudyard Kipling en 1898 et, quelque cent ans plus tard, vous pourriez dire la même chose de ce pays. Cette édition totalement réactualisée a doublé de volume et constitue le guide le plus complet existant sur le fameux Pays d'or. 49 cartes, comprenant de nouvelles cartes jamais publiées à ce jour . Une carte en couleurs mettant en valeur les principaux sites et lieux à ne pas manquer. Des références historiques et culturelles. Un glossaire franco-birman et la transcription en caractères birmans des noms géographiques. Des informations sur les sites ouverts depuis peu aux visiteurs. Des rubriques spéciales consacrées au paya (pagode) Shwedagon ainsi qu'aux sites archéologiques de Bagan et de Mrauk U, regorgeant de stupa et de temples.

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.

From tots to teens, from Vegas to Vietnam, this practical book is an inspiration for every parent. With vital pre-departure advice from Lonely Planet authors and readers your family will be the best travelling companions you'll ever have. Discover how travel can be the greatest education as your kids explore different cultures, meet local families and answer the age-old riddle, 'Are we there yet ?'

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.

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

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.