Even on a shoestring budget, a journey through the cultural storehouse that is Europe can be fun, exciting and wonderfully life enhancing.
Lonely Planet Europe on a Shoestring is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to skip, what hidden discoveries await you, and how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Hit the streets and free museums of London, take in the architecture, art and delicious food of Paris, or glide down Venice?s canals; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Europe and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet?s Europe on a Shoestring Travel Guide:
? Colour maps and images throughout.
? Highlights and 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 at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.
? Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.
? Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, architecture, cuisine, wine, customs.
? Over 187 maps.
Covers: Great Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Balkans, Russia and more.

Breathtaking natural beauty, deeply hospitable people, quaint rural backwaters and cosmopolitan capitals make the South Caucasus region a thrilling, offbeat discovery. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
Lonely Planet Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the historic winding lanes of Old Town, Georgia, slow down in Azerbaijan at an outdoor cafe, and take in the views at Armenia?s mountaintop monasteries; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan and begin your journey now!
Inside the Lonely Planet Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan Travel Guide:
? Colour maps and images throughout.? Highlights and 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 at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.? Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most  guidebooks miss.? Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience ? history, people, landscape,  architecture, greetings, etiquette-? Over 52 colour maps.Covers: Georgia, Tbilisi, Abkhazia, Adjara, Great Cauasus, Kakheti, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Armenia, Terevan, Azerbaijan, Baku, Naxçivan, Nagorno-Karabakh and more.

Lonely Planet?s Best of Germany is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
See storybook castles arise from the Bavarian forest, raise a stein to an oompah band in a Munich beer garden, and take in the vibrant Berlin arts scene; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet?s Best of Germany:
? Full-colour images throughout.? Highlights and 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 at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.?Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most  guidebooks miss.? Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, food and drink.? Free, convenient pull-out Berlin map (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you navigate your destination.Covers: Hamburg, Frankfurt, Berlin, Dresden, Bavaria, Munich, Stuttgart, the Black Forest and more.

Prepare for a roller coaster of feasts, treats and temptations as you take in Germany?s soul-stirring scenery, spirit-lifting culture, big-city beauties, romantic palaces and half-timbered towns.
See storybook castles arise from the Bavarian forest, raise a stein to an oompah band in a Munich beer garden, and take in the vibrant Berlin arts scene; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Germany and begin your journey now! 
Inside Lonely Planet Germany Travel Guide:
? Colour maps and images throughout? Highlights and 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 at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices? Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss? Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, theatre, music, architecture, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, drink, and more? Free, convenient pull-out Berlin map (included in print version), plus over 98 local maps
Covers: Hamburg, Saxony, Bremen, Cologne, Rhineland, Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Black Forest, Bavaria, Munich, Central Germany, and more.

Discover the freedom of open roads while touring with Lonely Planet Germany, Austria and Switzerland's Best Trips, your passport to uniquely encountering this region by car.
Featuring 30 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures on which you can experience awe inspiring views of the Swiss Alps or Austrian Tyrol or the picturesque towns and castles of Southern Germany's Romantic Road, all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet Germany, Austria and Switzerland's Best Trips:
? Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout.? Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests.? Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions.? Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads.? Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices.? Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.? Useful features - including Driving Problem Buster, Detours, and Link Your Trip.Covers: Germany, Berlin, Munich, Dresden, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, the Rhine, Romantic Road, Lake Constance, Switzerland, Swiss Alps, Lake Geneva, Zurich, Geneva, Austria, Tyrol, Vienna, Salzburg and more.

Unrivalled luxury, stunning white-sand beaches and an amazing underwater world make the Maldives an obvious choice for a true holiday of a lifetime.
.Inspirational images, city walks and recommendations from our expert..Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip..Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique..Plus marine life colour sections, surfing and diving guide, resorts planning feature and independent travel advice.
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Male, North Male Atolls, South Male Atolls, Ari Atoll, Northern Atolls, Southern Atolls, Understand and Survival chapters.

Surreal, exciting and constantly surprising, Eastern Europe is an amazing warehouse of culture, history and architecture as well as mind-blowing scenery.
.Inspirational images, 100% researched and updated and recommendations from our expert authors..Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip..Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique..Plus region-wide itineraries, practical tips, inspirational highlights, language basics and a glossary.
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine and Survival Guide.

Soaring Andean summits, unspoiled Caribbean coast, enigmatic Amazon jungle, cryptic archaeological ruins and cobbled colonial towns. Colombia boasts all of South America?s allure, and more.
Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Colombia, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:
.inspirational images, highlights and recommendations from our expert authors
.planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip
.local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique
.plus outdoor activities and cultural essays, and a wildlife & parks feature
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Bogota, Boyaca, Santander, Norte de Santander, Caribbean Coast, San Andres, Providencia, Medellin, Zona Cafetera, Cali, Southwest Colombia, Pacific Coast, Amazon Basin, Understand and Survival Chapters.

Despite all that history has thrown at it, St Petersburg still feels every bit the imperial capital? a dazzling metropolis whose sheer grandeur never fails to amaze.
Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors.Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip.Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique.PLUS History of the Hermitage, in depth background on architectural styles, arts & literature, and a guide to cruises and guided tours.
Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Historic Heart, Sennaya & Kolomna, Smolny & Vosstaniya, Petrograd & Vyborg Sides, Vasilyevsky Island, Understand St Petersburg and Survival Guide.

The world?s largest country offers it all, from historic cities and idyllic countryside to artistic riches, epic train rides and vodka-fuelled nightlife.
Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Russia, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:
Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors.Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip.Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique.Plus illustrated highlights on the Kremlin and the Hermitage, full-colour metro maps and an in-depth guide to getting your visa.
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Moscow, Golden Ring, St Petersburg, Western European Russia, Kaliningrad Region, Northern European Russia, Volga Region, The Urals, Russian Caucasus, Western Siberia, Eastern Siberia, Russian Far East, Understand & Survival chapters.