Dive into 180 of the world's most enticing wild swimming spots with this joyful book featuring fascinating insights from local voices, beautiful photography, maps and essential trip planning tips. Discover the humbling effects of a wild swim and explore enchanting places where you can connect with nature or simply relax and float downstream.

Discover how to explore Europe sustainably with this ultimate collection of 80 no-fly itineraries. Featuring trips that range from a weekend to a month, we show you how to avoid chaotic airports and reduce the carbon footprint of your travel with detailed route maps and transport connection information for trains, buses, ferries and more.

For the first time ever, Lonely Planet has compiled the best dining spots in every country of the world. Our writers know how to sniff out the best food around and our picks favour local, authentic and atmospheric experiences - whether that means tucking into tasty oysters at a seafood shack in southeast England or gorging on the best jerk chicken in Jamaica.

Throughout the book's 600-plus pages, we also profile the must-try delicacies unique to each country, as well as advice on how much to ...

In the seventeenth century, Balthasar Moretus I was master of the Plantin Press. The Baroque era was in full sway and proved highly influential on developments in the world of books. Balthasar succeeded in getting leading artists to work on his book designs. This included collaborating with Peter Paul Rubens on more than twenty projects.

Even today, publishers still play the role of director in terms of book innovation, and the relationship between publisher and artist remains as important no...

The Fifth Edition of Hotel Front Office Management is one of the leading texts in addressing the demands for instructing future leaders of the hotel industry. Educators who are preparing professionals for roles as front office managers and general managers in hotels are required to meet the challenges of operations, technology, training, empowerment, and international applications. This latest edition of Hotel Front Office Management continues to encourage students to take an active role in a...

Calling culture lovers: sample music, films and books from 120 countries without leaving your armchair. Perfect preparation for travellers or simply a satisfying journey into the unknown, this book lists the five most interesting books and movies from each country, plus its top ten tunes. Be introduced to Ethiopian jazz, French new wave cinema, Irish poetry and more. Discover a little of each countries’ life and soul through each recommendation by Lonely Planet’s experts as well as dedica...

A comprehensive photographic guide to the best destinations on the Indonesian island of Bali, from stunning beaches to hip cafés and trendy nightlife spots.

The past twenty years, photographer Mirjam Bleeker and stylist Frank Visser have travelled around the world together many times. They prefer to travel without a fixed plan, so they can be surprised by

unexpected adventures and encounters. A few years ago they fell in love with South Africa. This book is an ode to South Africa’s stunning nature and to its people. It’s a report of Mirjam’s and Frank’s road

trip along the coasts and through the inland, passing vast nature reserves and bu...

Soar through this unique guide to birdwatching, which celebrates 60 enchanting bird species and where to find them. Packed with expert insights, trip planning tips, beautiful photography, and a further 120 ideas for birding experiences that explore the simple moments of joy, mindfulness and attentiveness found in watching birds go about their day.

Listen to the chirps and whistles of a nightingale's infamous song in the idyllic coastal nature reserve of RSPB Minsmere in Norfolk, UK; or spot ...