14 best lonely planet coffee tables

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The Travel Book

A Journey Through Every Country in the World.

From Flavorwire:

'A journey through every country in the world' is the theme of this epic coffee table book and, indeed, it is. Get your red pen and Post-it notes prepared to spend hours flipping through photos and facts about every single country and region on the globe, from Barundi to Saint Lucia. It’s light-hearted and gorgeous, showing off the best of every nation. If you don’t salivate over this enormous wishlist, you might not have wanderlust after all.'

From the San Francisco Chronicle:

'It's Lonely Planet's ambitious, alphabetized tribute to more than 200 countries and their customs. A whopping 448 pages, this coffee table book provides two pages of info (and images) per country - regardless of size - and showcases destinations that don't always receive their fair share of ink and airtime. The succinct travel tips and smatterings of trivia allow the reader to quickly get the gist of a country.'

From Bookpage:

'This weighty tome provides photographic and textual coverage of every nation and commonwealth on the planet, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Each destination is covered in a colorful two-page spread featuring photos, both small and very large, which capture glimpses of local terrain and cityscapes, but which more keenly focus on indigenous people, flora and fauna, and cultural customs. The accompanying text efficiently whets the appetite of the prospective world traveler with once-over-lightly discussion of peak travel periods and things to do, incisive tidbits about the character of the country, an instructive phrase or two in the native language, and a small map delineating key areas and urban centers... Perhaps no less astonishing is the book's price tag, since this kind of pictorially opulent coffee-table item often costs twice as much.'

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Epic Hikes of the World

With tales of 50 trekking routes across the world, from New Zealand to Peru, and 200 ideas for great hikes, Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of memorable walking.

From coastlines to mountain ranges and everywhere in between, immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage Circuit or daringly venture out on the Pacific Crest Trail, it's all epic.

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Ultimate Travel

What is the single most amazing sight in the world?

For the first time, Lonely Planet's Travel experts have the answer. We've ranked the best mage-sights and hidden gems in a definitive wish list of the 500 best places to visit on earth.

We decided, now so should you. What's your favorite?

5. Taj Mahal, India

76 Lake Bled, Slovenia

107. Potala Palace, Tibet

260. Chateau de Chenonceau, France

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Yellowstone

Kings Canyon

Olympic

Multiple Itineraries

What to Spot

Where to Stay

What To Do

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Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emerites

Kathmandu, Nepal

Lisbon, Portugal

Nara, Japan

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The Bigger Book of Everything

Want to know how to wear a kilt, prevent a hangover, get out of a sinking car, survive when you’re lost, deliver a baby, brew a great beer and much, much more? Your quintessential guide to travel, to the world and all sorts of things you didn’t know you needed to know. Learn something new, enjoy a world of smart, safe and exciting travel and use your witty know-how to make friends wherever you go. You never know: this book might just save your life.

Featuring chapters on:

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Where can you find the world's ultimate eating experiences?

Where can you find the world's ultimate eating experiences?

Oyster slurping on the Tasmanian Coast? Devouring Texan slow-cooked beef brisket? Feasting on fiery Piri Piri Chicken in Mozambique? Searching Naples for the perfect Pizza Margherita?

We asked top chefs, food writers and our own food-obsessed travel experts to name their favorite gastronomic encounters. And this is the result - Lonely Planet's definitive, mouth-watering list of the 500 best eating experiences anywhere on Earth.

3. Roll up for a sushi masterclass in a traditional Tokyo setting

66. Visit Finland on korvapuusti day

137. The Argentinian appetite booster, choripan

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Welcome to the World

Travel is easier and cheaper than ever before...and in a political and social climate which is confused and confronting, it is important to see the world, and all it has to offer, through your own eyes.

If you travel – near or far – the world will exhibit its beauty and diversity. Adventure and inspiration await around every corner, so what’s stopping you?

This guide includes:

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Lonely Planet's Wonders of the World

Extraordinary? You bet. But elusive? Not quite. From Antarctica and the Amazon to Victoria Falls and the Great Wall of China, Lonely Planet reveals 101 spectacular sights and how to see them.

Inspiring and practical, with expert advice on how and when to visit, where to stay and itineraries to suit a range of budgets, you’ll discover how Earth’s wonders are much easier to visit than you might think.

Expert advice on:

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Epic Bike Rides of the World

With tales from 50 cycling routes in 30 countries, from Australia to Bhutan, and 200 ideas for bike rides. Lonely Planet's Epic Bike Rides will inspire two-wheeled travel all over the world.

Rides range from family-friendly jaunts to back country expeditions via city tours, classic circuits and meandering adventures. whatever your experience, all these rides are epic.