Includes an Environment & Natural Wonders chapter in colour, a dedicated chapter on practical ways to travel responsibly and sustainably, and snapshot of Bangkok life written by a Bangkok resident that gives the lowdown on contemporary issues in Thailand.

53.9 million people visited the region of Southeast Asia in 2006, this was up 9.3 per cent vs 2005 - (WTO).

Get off the Gringo trail with this informed and off beat guide to wild side. Features candid local interviews, awesome maps and expanded itineries.

A guide to South America that features 24-page colour Itineraries and Highlights section including must-see destinations. It contains nearly 200 pages of maps including additional maps of Buenos Aires. It places focus on activities throughout, from surfing in Brazil to trekking in Patagonia.

Includes colour chapters on Cruising the Nile and Diving the Red Sea.

Offers coverage of the destinations in the Northeast States. This work includes an activities section that spans festivals, language classes, yoga courses and Ayurvedic massage.

Covering 44 countries, this is a guide to Europe. Including Dedicated Language chapter with key phrases in 29 languages, it offers coverage on Montenegro. It also features a Responsible Travel page with advice on how to travel ethically around the region.

Fourteenth edition.

Provides information on ski resorts in Japan. This guide offers coverage of Okinawa and Southwest islands; including dive spots and beaches. It also includes colour highlights of Japan, chosen by travellers, Lonely Planet staff, and authors.

Informed features and insightful listings guide travellers off the beaten path. Includes new music special section, highlights the country's fabled beaches, scuba diving and snorkeling.

This multi-country guide to increasingly popular South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland, provides a full-colour wildlife guide and in-depth coverage of the music of South Africa.

Australia's bestselling guide to Australia. Refocussed on the needs of budget and midrange travellers.

This guide is primarily aimed at 18-25-year-olds planning a significant overseas trip, perhaps working or volunteering along the way. This one stop guide has essential information on pre-trip planning, including health and safety, budget, tickets, packing, the latest technologies for keeping in touch, and how to choose who you go with.