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Lonely Planet the Travel Book: Photographic Journey Through Every Country in the World 680 Stunning Images Handy A-Z Format Beautiful Gift for Travel

by Lonely Planet

A visual atlas of countries around the world

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A visual atlas of countries around the world

Organized in a handy A–Z format, this illustrated volume brings together 200 countries through 680 photographs, locator maps, and brief country profiles. Alongside landscapes and glimpses of daily life, the entries include suggested times to visit, places and experiences to seek out, and cultural reference points such as books, music, food, and film. Short facts and selected newsworthy moments add context to the visual tour. The book works as both a browseable introduction to destinations around the globe and a source of ideas for further exploration, with its emphasis on photography balanced by compact, practical and cultural details.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Travel enthusiasts who enjoy browsing photographs and country profiles.
  • Armchair explorers seeking a broad visual introduction to destinations worldwide.
  • Travelers looking for country-by-country ideas and cultural references.

Themes

Global travel and geographyPhotography and landscapesCountry cultures and everyday lifeTravel planning and cultural discovery

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Book overview

Take a photographic journey through every country in the world with this beautiful paperback edition of our global bestseller that makes the perfect coffee table book. Discover a bounty of breathtaking images on every page; find fun little-known facts; and learn more about the lives and landscapes of those we share our fascinating planet with.

Sail on slow boats through the backwaters of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam; seek out Italy's finest pizza in the cobbled lanes of Naples; spy whale sharks in Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef - and that's just for starters. Expert insider knowledge accompanies every country featured in this definitive guide and provides the best time of year to visit as well as must-see and do experiences recommended by Lonely Planet writers. There's even suggestions on the best books to read, music to listen to, and food to eat, so that readers can get further under the skin of the world we live in.

Inside The Travel Book:

  • Features 200 countries, 680 images, and one complete picture of our fascinating planet
  • Handy locator maps accompany every destination
  • Includes best time to visit, top things to see and do, fun random facts, news-worthy moments to celebrate, and one word that best represents the country's culture
  • Offers insightful recommendations on books to read, music to listen to, film and TV to watch, food to eat, and drinks to try, so that readers can develop a deeper understanding of each country's identity
  • Stunning cover and internal artwork by Taiwanese illustrator, Whooli Chen


Bring every corner of the world to life with this ultimate profile of our planet. Find incredible photography, insider knowledge, and exquisite depictions of cultures and communities across the nations in this remarkable book, which makes an impressive gift for seasoned travellers and armchair adventurers alike.


About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).
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