Lonely Planet's annual bestseller returns to mark our 50th anniversary. This special edition sets the travel agenda for the year to come, with an inspirational list of 50 incredible destinations to experience over the forthcoming year. Expect a mix of emerging travel hotspots, underappreciated places and fresh-takes on well-known locations.

Travel more sustainably with this fascinating second edition of Amazing Train Journeys featuring 60 of the world's most unforgettable railway experiences. Discover epic new routes including Japan's Nozomo Shinkansen; the upgraded Tangier-Marrakech line in Morocco; and more - and get ready to watch the world roll by as you rumble along the tracks.

A visual guide to travel & the world

How do you wear a kilt, kiss a stranger,

prevent a hangover, get out of a sinking

car, predict the weather, play croquet,

overtake a racing car, brew a great beer,

repair a broken tooth, dive for pearls, and serve tea the Japanese way? This new and expanded edition, The Bigger Book of Everything reveals all.

Islands have long been a source of fascination for travellers and there's an endless variety to explore. Lonely Planet's The Islands Book celebrates 150 of the world's most unique and enchanting islands, presented in a premium hardcover pictorial that features stunning photography, large detailed maps and practical information to plan your visit.

Take a journey across the 50 states to discover the country's most iconic destinations and experiences. Find the best art and culture, food and drink, family-friendly places and gain local insight into unmissable parks, museums, attractions, and more.

Met Mythische surfplekken in de wereld levert Lonely Planet nu ook inspiratie voor het groeiende surferspubliek. 50 ongelofelijke surfreizen in 34 landen, van Australië tot Zuid-Afrika, en 150 suggesties die hoge golven garanderen.Van toegankelijke surftrips in Frankrijk en Californië, via beroemde en gevaarlijke golven in Hawaï en Indonesië naar waanzinnige verhalen uit Tasmanië en Tahiti. Alle surfplekken hebben één ding gemeen: ze garanderen een mythisch avontuur.

Avoid the crowds and discover 75 amazing places away from the tourist trail. Featuring practical planning information combined with vibrant photography and handy maps, Lonely Planet's Offbeat is a beautiful hardcover book that will inspire you to take the road less travelled and discover incredible experiences in under-the-radar destinations.

Met 800 praktische reisideeën op zak wordt de voorbereiding van je volgende trip een ware droom. Er zijn suggesties voor elke soort reiservaring: van culturele uitjes en tropische strandvakanties tot avontuurlijke roadtrips en wildlife expedities. Baden in luxe in een van de vele resorts op Mauritius, trekken door het woeste landschap van Kirgizstan, Lemuren spotten in de nationale parken van Madagaskar, cruisen langs de Franse en Italiaanse Rivièra, thee nippen in Teheran (Iran),... in...

Tales of classic cycling routes. Dreamy cycling getaways on Mediterranean islands, homages to Tour or Giro heroes, leisurely long distance tours and gnarly mountain biking adventures: all will feature in the latest edition of Epic Bike Rides, which explores Europe, the spiritual home of cycling with 50 gripping first-person tales of two-wheeled trips, with a further 150 suggested routes.

Embark on an adventure to see the stars with this inspiring guide that spotlights the world's best places to explore the night sky. Discover 100 spectacular sites including dark sky parks, observatories and wild mountains and experience the meditative wonder of stargazing - with essential travel tips so you can have the ultimate starry-eyed trip.