Bestseller Travel Guides for Passionate Explorers

Lonely Planet’s travel guide for France offers all you need to plan an unforgettable trip to France. Discover both popular and hidden gems, from people-watching in Bordeaux’s charming squares to cycling through La Voie des Vignes’ famous vineyards and paragliding over Lake Annecy.

The France Travel Guide provides comprehensive information for multi-week trips, with a new structure and design for easy navigation. Create your perfect journey with exciting itineraries, day trips, walking tours, and activities tailored to your interests. Explore must-visit sights like the Eiffel Tower, Loire troglodytes, and the Aiguille du Midi cable car.

Special features include wine tasting, hiking and skiing guides, and Paris walking tours. Get expert local recommendations on the best times to visit, dining, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, and more with inspiring full-colour photography and maps, covering all major regions of France.

Lonely Planet’s local travel experts provide all you need to plan an unforgettable trip to Japan. Discover popular and hidden gems, from Yoshino’s famous cherry-blossom festival to sipping sake at a 300-year-old brewery in Niigata, and exploring Hagi’s Unesco-listed streetscapes.

The Japan Travel Guide offers comprehensive information for multi-week trips, with a new design for easy navigation. Create your perfect journey with itineraries, day trips, walking tours, and activities tailored to your interests. Explore must-visit sights like Mount Fuji, Senso-ji, and Tosho-gu. Enjoy expert local recommendations, essential travel tips, and inspiring full-colour photography and maps.

Lonely Planet’s Thailand Travel Guide is your key to an unforgettable adventure. Discover both popular and hidden gems, from Ko Lipe’s Sunrise Beach to Ayuthaya’s boat noodles and Khao Yai’s night safaris.

This guidebook offers comprehensive information for multi-week trips, with a new design for easy navigation. Enjoy curated itineraries, must-visit sights like Wat Pho and Chatuchak market, and special features on Thai culture. Expert local tips cover everything from dining to festivals. With inspiring photography and detailed maps, including a pull-out map of Bangkok, this guide ensures you connect deeply with Thailand.

Plan the ultimate Australian adventure with Lonely Planet’s travel guide. From surfing Byron Bay’s iconic waves to witnessing the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island, and exploring Kakadu’s ancient rock art with an Aboriginal guide, uncover both popular and hidden gems.

This guide offers comprehensive information for multi-week trips, updated design for easy navigation, and tailored itineraries. Enjoy special features on wine regions, bush tucker, and the Great Barrier Reef. Get expert local tips on the best times to visit, dining, nightlife, shopping, and accommodation. Connect with Australian culture through captivating stories and stunning photography.

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Lonely Planet’s Botswana and Namibia travel guide, your comprehensive companion to exploring these stunning regions.

Whether you’re spotting jackals in Etosha National Park, wandering through the charming German colonial town of Lüderitz, or marveling at the majestic Victoria Falls, this guide has you covered. Enjoy Lonely Planet’s top picks, visually inspiring collections of the best experiences, and tailored itineraries to suit your interests. Gain deeper insights with local tips on history, culture, and wildlife. Savor regional dishes and drinks, plan your safari adventures, and use the wildlife spotter photo feature to enhance your experience. The guide includes essential planning tools for solo travelers, LGBTQIA+ travelers, families, and those needing accessible travel options.

With color maps, language tips, and insider advice to save time and money, you’ll navigate like a local and avoid crowds and trouble spots. This guide covers places such as Gaborone, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, and more.

Lonely Planet’s Zambia, Mozambique & Malawi guide is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and the hidden discoveries awaiting you. Visit the majestic Victoria Falls, canoe past swimming elephants in Lower Zambezi, or hike the dramatic Mount Mulanje. With colour maps and images throughout, tailored itineraries, and insider tips to save time and money, you’ll navigate like a local.

Enjoy honest reviews for all budgets, cultural insights, and essential info at your fingertips. This guide covers places like Lusaka, Zambezi River, Kafue National Park, Lake Malawi, and more.

Lonely Planet’s South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini is your ultimate travel companion, offering the latest advice on must-see spots and hidden gems. Lounge on Cape Town’s beaches, spot wildlife in Kruger National Park, and explore the rich cultures of Lesotho and Eswatini.

This guide includes up-to-date information, top experiences, and cultural trends, along with practical tools like a ‘Just Landed’ card for smooth travel. With detailed maps, itineraries, and insider tips, it helps you navigate like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. The guide also features improved planning tools for family travellers, honest reviews for all budgets, and cultural insights to enrich your journey.

Covering regions from Cape Town to Kruger National Park, it’s perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. 

Lonely Planet’s Cape Town & the Garden Route is your essential travel guide to this breathtaking region. Enjoy panoramic views from Table Mountain, delve into history at Robben Island, and explore the stunning beaches, forests, and mountains along the Garden Route.

This guide provides colour maps, tailored itineraries, and insider tips to help you navigate like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. It includes essential information such as hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices. With honest reviews for all budgets and cultural insights covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, and politics, it ensures a richer, more rewarding travel experience.

Covering areas from City Bowl to the Garden Route, it’s perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Start your journey to the heart of Cape Town and the Garden Route now!

Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. Discover the Game Parks of South Africa with this comprehensive and entertaining guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations from independent experts.

Whether you’re planning a jeep safari, ticking off the Big Five, or enjoying luxury camping, The Rough Guide to the Game Parks of South Africa will help you find the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop, and sleep.

With detailed regional coverage, honest reviews, meticulous maps, and fabulous full-colour photography, this guide ensures you won’t miss a thing. Time-saving itineraries, essential travel tips, and fascinating background information provide everything you need for an unforgettable adventure. Plus, download the free eBook for on-the-go access.