Take your bicycle on the ride of a lifetime with the help of The Bikepacker's Guide to the World. Discover 75 of the most amazing cycling routes in every continent and use the detailed maps, directions, accommodation and practical information to plan your trip. Lonely Planet's experts tell you how to prepare, what to take, when and where to go.

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.

Buckle up for the next installment in our Epic series and the follow-up to Epic Drives of the World. Showcasing 50 of Europe’s greatest road trips, from classic drives such as Route Napoleon through the south of France to longer trips including Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way or taking a campervan through Finnish Lapland in the Arctic summer. We cover a huge variety of themes and experiences across drives that range from a few hours to a week or more.

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Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet’s highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s most rewarding treks and trails. From the Routeburn Track in New Zealand’s South Island to the Cape to Cape walk in Western Australia’s Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, we cover a huge variety of themes and experiences across routes that range from one-day walks to multi-day treks.

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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.

Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to explore 50 of the Americas' most epic hikes. Ranging from one-day walks to multi-day treks, each route is graded according to its challenge and features a first-person account from a writer that has completed it, accompanied by a map, inspiring photos and practical details to follow in their footsteps.

Looking for an eco-friendly and convenient way to explore Europe? This ultimate guide to train travel reveals how to make the most of the continent's high-speed services, sleeper trains and scenic routes. Packed with maps and insider tips, you'll discover everything from how to piece together your trip to ways to book the best value tickets.

From wild camping to curling up in a cabin, discover the USA's most amazing places to sleep under the stars. Featuring multiple regions, Lonely Planet's experts highlight the country's best campsites, huts and cabins. Discover practical information including local camping rules, advice on when to visit, how to get there and what gear to bring.

Where to Go When answers the perennial question of the traveller - where is the best place to visit during every season of the year? This second edition is fully updated with new content and is organised by month, using a mix of infographics and expert insights to present inspiring ideas for every flavour of destination and travel experience.