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Down Under has never been closer with thorough coverage from the Great Barrier Reef to the Great Ocean Road, and extensive lodging and dining listings that cover a wide range of budgets.

Discover Central Europe See a Russian ruler sharing a passionate kiss with a German leader on the Berlin Wall.Experience the medieval ambiance of Prague - without the tourist hordes - amidst the dazzling architecture of little-visited Olomouc.Get your adrenaline pumping with a moonlight sled ride in Interlaken.Work up a lazy sweat as you soak like a local in the thermal waters of Budapest's Szechenyi Baths. In this Guide 11 authors, 287 days of on-the-road research, 107 detailed maps.Fully updated practical information on getting active in Europe's best region for outdoor adventure.Content updated daily at "lonelyplanet.com."

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Australia and New Zealand are both on the well-trodden backpacker's path, and many young, long-haul travelers go straight from one to the other. Tourism numbers to both countries reflect annual increases (WTO). This is the only guidebook covering Australia and New Zealand together. It is written by an experienced team of local authors and specialist contributors and includes all the practical information needed for big trips on small budgets; a new Highlights section for quick itinerary planning and comprehensive coverage of the best budget buys in transport, accommodation, food and entertainment. Lonely Planet's 25 years of publishing expertise in Australia and New Zealand is unmatched by any competitor.