The 500 best places on the planet. The second edition of Lonely Planet's bestseller presents an all-new ranking of the greatest places to visit on earth. In the five years since the first edition, there have been many new openings and travel tastes and trends have moved on. This all-new list will be a snapshot of the world of travel in 2020 as determined by the global Lonely Planet family of writers and editors. With new images and text.

Crane your neck at the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa; marvel at the mythical old Arabian architecture of Madinat Jumeirah; and get some retail therapy in the charmingly chaotic warren of gold souqs or giant shopping malls. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Dubai and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Pocket Dubai:

Full-colour maps and images throughout.

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and intere...

Find your perfect white beach, rock-climb at Railay Beach or dive in the aquamarine waters of the Similan Island -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Phuket and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely PlanetPocket Phuket:

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Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info...

Absurd and amusing signs from around the world. Lonely Planet presents the ultimate collection of the planet's most perplexing signs. With these silly, strange and downright hilarious public notices - all spotted and snapped 'in the wild' - getting lost in translation has never been more fun.

Explore the vibrant world of craft beer. We've selected some of the finest tap rooms, bars and breweries that travellers can visit in over 30 countries across five continents. Meet the brewers, discover their tastiest beverages and create complete trips with our recommended itineraries. There's a world of great beer to taste - go and discover it!

Nap under a coconut tree after an early morning yoga class, enjoy five-star international cuisine and sip fancy sunset cocktails, and discover the island’s technicolour dive kingdom – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Ko Samui and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Pocket Ko Samui:

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Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

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Absorb the vibrant landscape while hiking, or relax on the Black Sea coast; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Romania and Bulgaria Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests

Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, lands...

Lonely Planet's Middle East is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Wonder at the enchanting Petra, visit Ancient Egyptian sites and explore the ruins of Persepolis; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Middle East Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them

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The 4th edition of this comprehensive companion contains content for travellers of all ages, including those taking a sabbatical or career break, in addition to advice on trip planning, how to work and volunteer abroad, maps, itineraries and the comprehensive directory of resources found in previous editions.