Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Countries

'One spring morning, as the cuckoos were arriving in England, we departed. At Tilbury Docks we slowly edged our Toyota camper into a shipping container and, like a heron scooping a frog from a marsh, our container was hoisted high over the dockside. Inside was everything we needed, our new life b...

Keen to explore a different side of Copenhagen? Like a Local is the book for you. This isn't your ordinary travel guide. Beyond Copenhagen's Michelin-starred restaurants are moody jazz bars, eco-conscious shops and scenic swimming spots that locals love - and that's where this book takes you.

Make the most of your trip to Copenhagen, one of Europe's most beautiful cities, and be guided by the expert advice of lifestyle, food and fashion writer Anna Peuckert and fashion photographer Soren Jepsen.

The Great Barrier Reef is recognized as one of the seven wonders of the natural world and one of the best places to dive on the planet. Stretching over 2,300km and comprising of over 3,000 individual reefs, the Great Barrier Reef is immense, the world's largest reef system. But covering such a la...

When Stephan Orth lands in China, he knows it's his last visit, having lied about his job as a journalist to get into the country. So, he makes the most of it, couch-surfing with locals instead of hitting the nearest hotel. Starting in Macau - a former Portuguese colony and now gambler's paradise...

In Couchsurfing in Iran, award-winning author Stephan Orth spends sixty-two days on the road in this mysterious Islamic republic to provide a revealing, behind-the-scenes look at life in one of the world's most closed societies. Through the unsurpassed hospitality of twenty-two hosts, he skips th...

This 6th Edition is the same size and layout as the 5th edition. Changes are the notes have been updated and also a short description has been included of the Jacksons Creek Track (an unmarked track that links the end of the Mersey Road with Lake Myrtle).

Asia - exotic one day; dangerous the next. Renowned for cheap, offbeat adventures, Asia is abundant with amazing cuisine and welcoming people. But there is a dark, dangerous side to this top tourist destination. Sinking Bintangs in Bali, riding an elephant in Thailand or cruising the Mekong in Ca...

Lonely Planet's Crete is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Swim in Elafonisi Beach's sparkling waters, gaze in wonder at the Palace of Knossos and stroll through Hania's idyllic old...

Lonely Planet's Croatia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk the city walls in Dubrovnik, discover marvellous Mljet, and hit the beach in Bol; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Croat...