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Perched beside the oil-rich Caspian Sea, compact, hospitable Azerbaijan is astounding in its scenic variety. Painted moonscape deserts, snow-capped Caucasian peaks, subtropical forests and flower-filled grasslands all lie within a few hours’ drive of Baku, the artistically-vibrant, cosmopolitan capital with its UNESCO-recognized walled Old City. Since the first edition in 1999 this map-packed book has become the definitive guide for visitors and residents alike. Now in its expanded and fully-updated 4th edition it’s more practical than ever. Practical information – Visas, getting to Azerbaijan, where to stay, where to eat Sights and excursions – Discover bubbling mud volcanoes, linguistically-unique stepped villages, ruined castles, a flaming hillside and fire-temple, iron-wood forests, water that ‘catches fire’, ‘magical’ rocks kissed smooth by superstitious wish-seekers. On foot, by car, 4WD, bus, train or horse be among the first tourists to explore delightful Azerbaijan since Noah sailed across the country 5000 years ago, his Ark carving a great gash through Nakhchivan’s Snake Mountain. 190 maps – Includes even more maps, illustrated with over 160 sketches and diagrams. As well as showing hotels, restaurants, bus stops etc, these maps also include landmarks at key unsigned junctions to help motorists and hikers. History, language, cultural tips Excursions to neighbouring Georgia

India's Northeast is for the truly adventurous, and Lonely Planet has explored every part of it. We've trekked Sikkim's Monastery Loop, paused to admire sun-kissed peaks in Darjeeling, the hit the wild east in search of rhinos and jungle villages. Our 2nd edition takes you straight to what we discovered. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Full color highlights & clearly mapped itineraries reveal the Northeast's best Parks & Sanctuaries planner guides you to monkeys and rhinos Festivals calendar tells you what's on while you're here

Reviews the history, geography, and culture of the Middle East, describing the cities, historical sites, and attractions in each country and recommending hotels and restaurants.

Questa guida aggiornata all'Indonesia presenta interviste con locali che condividono i loro migliori consigli di viaggio e destinazione. Include oltre 200 mappe. La guida ti porterà alle migliori spiagge e bar di Bali, attraverso lussureggianti risaie a Sumatra, per immersioni con le tartarughe alle Gili di Lombok e a una danza tradizionale a Ubud. Le guide Lonely Planet sono scritte da esperti che arrivano al cuore di ogni destinazione che visitano. Questa edizione completamente aggiornata è ricca di consigli accurati, pratici e onesti, progettati per darti le informazioni necessarie per sfruttare al meglio il tuo viaggio. In questa guida: Scopri l'Indonesia naturale con il nostro speciale capitolo a colori. Itinerari dettagliati per pianificare il viaggio perfetto. Indice verde che ti aiuta a viaggiare in modo sostenibile.

Providing coverage of Danish history and culture, this guide also includes: an extended cycling section to get around this bike-friendly country; coverage of the crowd-pulling summer music festivals; details of a 1000-year old Viking fortress and Legoland; and a Copenhagen map section

Comprehensive advice on transport options, border crossings and how to get visas is given in this title as well as new in-depth coverage of eco-tourism and community-based tourism options. Additionally, this guide offers historical and practical information on the Silk Road, one of the world's great adventure trips

Now in a fifth edition, Lonely Planet's guide to Laos has been thoroughly revised by two specialist Laos authors. A full-colour highlights section brims with evocative color photographs and special chapters address history, culture, environment and the delights of Laos cuisine.- Up-front colour highlights section plus "top 10" lists- Detailed itineraries reveal classic and less-travelled routes- Unmatched history, culture and background information, with expert author contributions- Easy-to-use maps with cross referencing to text"Down to earth accurate information for every budget, enthusiastically written."-Travel & Leisure

The undisputed authority for independent travellers, Lonely Planet's Country Guides include user-friendly maps with grid locators and full cross-referencing from text. The suggested itineraries are stunning and the colour Highlights sections will inspire readers, while in-depth practical information covers all budgets and situations. Dedicated sections on culture, history, food and language are written by expert specialist authors."Down to earth, accurate information for every budget, enthusiastically written." (Travel & Leisure)

Describes points of interest and offers recommendations for hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and transportation for each region of Iran.

'Public Law' is an introductory textbook that offers a mixture of black letter law and political analysis to give students an excellent grounding in the subject. It covers all of the key topics on undergraduate courses and includes a number of pedagogical features to aid understanding.

Lonely Planet Scandinavia is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise through Norway's majestic fjords, float in Iceland's Blue Lagoon or sample Copenhagen'sfinest new-Nordic cuisine.

Lonely Planet Myanmar (Burma) is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Be dazzled by Buddhist architecture in Yangon, explore Bagan's amazing plain of ancient temples, or hike to the floating gardens and markets of Inle Lake; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Myanmar and begin your journey now!

The only guidebook you'll need on this epic train journey. Ride the rails through Russia in a week, or take a month to explore Siberian outback towns, learn throat singing in the wild Tuva Republic or meet Mongolian nomads. This inspirational guide will help you to make the most of every moment during this trip of a lifetime. Talk Like A Local - Russian, Mandarin and Mongolian language guides including helpful phrases and extended food glossaries. Never Get Lost - with 65 maps of major cities and regions, train routes and coverage of the BAM for the truly adventurous. Travel Smart - new trip-planning and itineraries chapters to help you devise your route. Keep Good Company - our expert authors have been everywhere and done it all to help make your journey more rewarding and hassle-free. Be In The Know - in-depth history, culture, environment and cuisine chapters will keep you informed (and entertained) en route.

"Its coast is battered by the sea and its pancakeflat interior is scored by canals and packed with masterpieces. You can cycle past tulip fields, sip beer in a brown cafe or roam Amsterdam's museums in this richly enjoyable corner of Europe".