Description
About the book. The Travel Book is a photographic journey through the world’s countries, featuring images, maps, and concise cultural portraits. Lonely Planet compiles 200 country profiles and 680 images in this paperback edition. This is the fourth edition from 2024, comprising 408 pages.
Content. The profiles cover places to see, experiences, optimal travel times, and brief facts about each country. Suggestions for books, music, films, food, and drink offer further avenues into the culture. Small overview maps accompany the destinations, while illustrations by Whooli Chen adorn the cover and spreads. The book thus presents landscapes, human life, and cultural expressions side-by-side in one comprehensive world journey.
Who is this book suitable for? For travelers and readers seeking new ideas or wishing to discover a country beyond its most famous motifs. The book can be opened to a specific location or used for free browsing from country to country. The English text provides context for the images and suggestions for further reading and listening. This book is suitable for display and for revisiting whenever a new country or culture sparks curiosity.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire and see them in the context of the rest of your trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to become acquainted with each location. Browse with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you wish to achieve and what you want time to experience. Allow space for breaks and detours. A physical book is excellent to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Revisit an idea you have noted and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with the destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2024. 408 pages. 4th edition. ISBN 9781837583096.
