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Lonely Planet: Australia
Sarah Reid, et. al

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from surfing the waves on Byron Bay's iconic beaches to watching little penguins waddle ashore at the famous Penguin Parade, and touring the famous rock art sites of Kakadu National Park with an Aboriginal guide.

928 pp. Hardcover - Travel

Luxembourg
Tim Skelton

This new, thoroughly updated fifth edition of Bradt’s Luxembourg remains the only comprehensive, English-language guidebook to focus exclusively on this small but fascinating European country, where public transport is now entirely free.

247 pp. Hardcover - Travel

National Trust 2024 Handbook
National Trust

The handbook is an invaluable guide for all National Trust supporters, visitors, tourists and anyone thinking of a road trip around the most stunning places in Britain, Wales and Northern Ireland.

468 pp. Hardcover - Travel

Offbeat North America: 100 Amazing Places away from the Tourist Trail
Lonely Planet

Get inspired for your next adventure with this incredible collection of 100 unforgettable North American destinations that are far from the tourist trail.

From under-the-radar national parks to small towns with big personalities, these remarkable unsung spots have so much to offer. Travelers will also learn more about the heart of each place; its history; and how to support the local community during a visit.

327 pp. Hardcover - Travel

The Rough Guide to Belgium & Luxembourg
Rough Guides

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360 pp. Paperback - Travel

The Rough Guide to Kenya
Richard Trillo, Rough Guides

This Kenya guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.

600 pp. Hardcover - Travel

The Rough Guide to Slow Travel in Europe: 28 Inspirational No-Fly Journeys by Rail, Road and Sea
Rough Guides

With every itinerary and recommendation selected by expert Rough Guides’ authors and editors, this brand-new book arms travellers with top tips and visual inspiration that’ll enthuse them to get out there and explore the world in a more planet-friendly way.

288 pp. Paperback - Travel

The Rough Guide to Wales
Tim Burford, Rough Guides

This Wales guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Wales travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards.

472 pp. Hardcover - Travel

Rough Guide: Rome
Rough Guides

This Rome guidebook covers: The Centro Storico, Campo de’ Fiori, The Ghetto and around, Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill, Ancient Rome, The Tridente, Trevi and Quirinale, Monti, Termini and the Esquiline, The Caelian Hill and San Giovanni, The Aventine Hill and south, Trastevere and the Janiculum Hill, Villa Borghese and north, The Vatican.

192 pp. Hardcover - Travel

South Devon & Dartmoor: Local, Characterful Guides to Britain's Special Places
Hilary Bradt, Janice Booth

Discover the hidden secrets of this varied and beautiful region, from the 'English Riviera', where palm-trees abound and the sandy beaches of Torquay and Paignton attract numerous summer visitors, to the wild landscape of Dartmoor, England's highest landmass south of the Pennines.

351 pp. Hardcover - Travel

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