New Lonely Planet Guide to Phuket
2008-08-23 02:40:00 It was a few months ago that a guy called Adam visited our office and said he was doing some research for a new Lonely Planet guidebook all about Phuket. He explained this was a new kind of guide. Rather than try to pack the entire SE Asia region or the whole of Thailand into a guidebook that ends up weighing 2 kilos and is out of date by the time it's published, the new idea is to make small pocket sized guides to single destinations, ideal for holidaymakers. Sounded good - a small, detailed guidebook with way more information about Phuket than you can find squeezed into any Thailand guide."Looking for information about Phuket? You've come to the right place!", said the author of Jamie's Phuket! I and Khun Wan, our all-knowing secretary/accountant then supplied Adam with an information overload. Wan also helped him out with translations and interviews. I think Adam stayed about a month in Phuket travelling all over the island. Very nice guy - you can see his website here: Adam S...
By: Jamie's Phuket
New Lonely Planet Guide to Phuket
2008-08-23 02:40:00 It was a few months ago that a guy called Adam visited our office and said he was doing some research for a new Lonely Planet guidebook all about Phuket. He explained this was a new kind of guide. Rather than try to pack the entire SE Asia region or the whole of Thailand into a guidebook that ends up weighing 2 kilos and is out of date by the time it's published, the new idea is to make small pocket sized guides to single destinations, ideal for holidaymakers. Sounded good - a small, detailed guidebook with way more information about Phuket than you can find squeezed into any Thailand guide."Looking for information about Phuket? You've come to the right place!", said the author of Jamie's Phuket! I and Khun Wan, our all-knowing secretary/accountant then supplied Adam with an information overload. Wan also helped him out with translations and interviews. I think Adam stayed about a month in Phuket travelling all over the island. Very nice guy - you can see his website here: Adam S...
By: Jamie's Phuket
Nokia se asocial a Lonely Planet
2008-08-20 08:10:00 Nokia ha cerrado una nuevo acuerdo que le permite seguir consolidándose dentro del mercado de la telefonía móvil. A los ya cerrados recientemente con compañías se software se suma el alcanzado con firma Lonely Planet, dedicada a brindar información turística. De esta manera, Nokia y Lonely Planet unirán sus fuerzas para vender mapas y guías de ciudades, a las que se podrá acceder desde los móviles a través de Nokia Maps. Para ello, los usuarios interesados o los potenciales viajeros a otras culturas que quieran descargar la información de más de cien puntos turísticos (seleccionados y provistos por Lonely Planet) deberán abonar 8 euros por cada descarga. La idea es ir ampliando el abanico de ciudades con el tiempo.Para las descargar hay que ir a la sección ?Extras? del menú de los móviles Nokia y la tecnología que permite este nuevo servicio es proporcionada por dos conocidas de Nokia, Navteq y Telenav, informó el diario Washington Post.Artículos relacionados:Nokia presenta un móvi...
On Taiwan, Lonely Planet and Snarky Tofu: Interview With Joshua Samuel Brow
2008-05-15 20:09:00 Scenes in Taiwan Professional nomad, travel writer and Lonely Planet co-author Joshua Samuel Brown is almost done researching Lonely Planet Singapore 8. Before he will get to the writing from home, I had the chance for a short interview. E.J: How did you get into writing guidebooks for Lonely Planet? Have you always loved writing and traveling? JSB: I’d been doing journalism and traveling since about 1998, with a fair bit ...
By: Vego Zest
Our lonely planet, 3: ambient emotions [del.icio.us]
2008-04-19 21:51:00 "You can fill your life with vicarious pleasures, watching the actions of other people through a filter. It has the potential to unfurl our horizons, but also the potential to limit it massively."
By: Adrian Monck
Qatar Lonely PLanet Video
2008-04-16 13:39:00 My Google video alert came up with this today - a Lonely Planet video of Qatar. I have actually seen it before, a long time ago, but it is very funny...Qatar Visitor FriendsQatar JobsFind the best deal, compare prices and read what other travellers have to say about QatarTagsQatar movie
By: Qatar Visitor
Lonely Planet Answers Allegations From ?Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? Autho
2008-04-15 18:24:00 A couple of days back, I posted an article concerning a new book by Thomas Kohnstamm titled “Do Travel Writers Go to Hell.” In the book, Mr. Kohnstamm has made a few allegations against Lonely Planet–a world leading publisher of travel guides. Mr. Kohnstamm suggested that he had not been paid to conduct ...
By: The Adventurist
Susie Grimshaw on being a Lonely Planet writer
2008-04-15 03:44:00 The image of the intrepid Lonely Planet researcher has taken quite a knock with the news that one writer copied or invented whole sections of his books.
By: Get rich
Are Lonely Planet Books Still Trustworthy?
2008-04-14 15:18:00 Which guidebooks should you read? We're in shock after a Lonely Planet guidebook writer admitted that he made up information for the famous guides. The quirky guidebooks are proudly promoted because of their "untarnished" journalistic integrity. "If it's in the guidebook our authors have been there." read more
By: GoGirlfriend
Trouble Brewing For Lonely Planet?Parts of World Famous Travel Guides Made
2008-04-14 03:06:00 UPDATE: Click HERE to Read LONELY PLANET’s Answer to Allegations The Daily Telegraph, a leading newspaper based in the UK, has an interesting story today concerning Lonely Planet, publisher of the famed Lonely Planet Travel Guide series, which sells close to 6 million travel guides a year– Thomas Kohnstamm has published a new book entitled “Do Travel ...
By: The Adventurist
[Obvious] Nothing you didn?t already expect, but writer for Lonely Planet s
2008-04-13 06:21:00 Reuters
Lonely Planet author a fraud and a drug dealer
2008-04-13 04:58:00 THE Lonely Planet guidebook empire is reeling from claims by one of its authors that he plagiarised and made up large sections of his books and dealt drugs to make up for poor pay. Thomas Kohnstamm also claims in a book that he accepted free travel, in contravention of the Melbourne-based company’s policy. His revelations have rocked ...
Lonely Planet: A Sick Bag Tour of Asia
2008-04-11 01:04:00 For Howard, travelling is shit. He loves a good curry…and knows everything there is to know about world toilet design.
Thessaloniki at Lonely Planet
2008-02-20 06:21:00 Lonely Planet is a famous company for travel guides. It included Thessaloniki at Top 10 Pick Cities for 2008, describing as an energetic city and cultural center of Greece Have a look : http://www.lonelyplanet.com/blu-elist/index.cfm?fa=main.viewLis-t&list_id=...
Indonesia (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
2008-02-13 12:46:00 Book DescriptionStretch your hand through ancient stone latticework to touch the lucky, Buddhas atop Java's majestic Borobudur. Drink with the deceased (and try not to slip on buffalo blood!) at an elaborate and riotous Torajan funeral. Sniff out the infamous durian, scaly salak or spiky rumbutan at a local fruit market. Step aside as a giant Komodo dragon swaggers slowly by, with the confidence only 100kg of top-of-the-food-chain lizard can exude. Eleven authors, more than 300 days of in-country research, 73 ferry trips, 197 detailed maps, 205 bowls of nasi goreng. Includes in-depth information on volcano trekking, surfing, diving, orang-utan watching and the best adventure opportunities across the entire archipelago. BUY NOW
30% off and free delivery at Lonely Planet
2008-01-24 16:55:00 For a limited time, Lonely Planet Publications is offering 30% off plus free delivery, if you spend more than £25 sterling/40 euros/40 US dollars. If you planning some trips this year, it’s a great time to buy guidebooks to do some planning and research. If you have family or friends who love to travel, ...
BBC buys Lonely Planet
2007-12-23 00:00:00 Lonely Planet is known for its guidebooks which are carried by backpackers in some of the most remote places on the planet. The company boasts having a guidebook for every country in the world. But it seems the backpacking hippy image may be about to change as the BBC announced today that they have purchased ...
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Lonely Planet Afghanistan
2007-11-17 05:46:00 November 17, 2007. Sorry for the lack of updates, I’ve been very busy. Anyways, look below at the cover of the book I just bought. No, it’s not fake, Lonely Planet really did publish a travel book on Afghanistan this September. So there you have it; a travel book full of pictures of smiling people. Pack your bags and start your Afghan vacation! I consider this book as a public service by Lonely Planet (and their new BBC overlords). I doubt the Afghanistan guide will be a big money-maker like their guides to France, USA, Spain, etc… So it’s nice of them to put this book out. The strengths of this book are the logistical details it provides on hotels, restaurants, transportation, where to find an internet café in Shiberghan, and the exact degree of disdain that the Pamir Club Hotel staff show their guests, for example. This sort of information will be updated on the Lonely Planet website as information from travelers come in. So if one of the cheap hotels they list is a...
By: Afghanistanica
lonely planet vietnam ????-??
2007-11-11 04:05:00 lonely planet vietnam ????-??Format: PDF 90MBPage Count: 616 pages Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 6th edition (March 2001) Language: English ISBN-10: 1864501898 ISBN-13: 978-1864501896 From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years, and as a result has experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money. Lonely Planet offers a fully updated guide to the natural and cultural wonder...
Lonely Planet recommends visting Berwick upon Tweed
2007-10-19 14:57:00 Lonely Planet has highlighted the North East of England as one of its 30 up and coming destinations in its annual “Go List”. There’s even a special mention of my hometown of Berwick upon Tweed for it’s exciting history as a border town. That’s why I call this corner of north Northumberland, Scengland ...
Lonely Planet Bali and Lombok
2007-10-11 16:06:00 This excellent guide book offers a complete and comprehensive information about touring, activities, and accomodations in Bali and Lombok. Written by two great authors who had conducted a 68 days of in-country research, drawing 51 detailed maps.The book also talks in detail about all new outdoor activites with details of diving and surfing information. It also covers many accomodations ranging from budget hotels to five stars hotel as well as detail prices of staying in those hotels.A complete guide for dining also is presented well. The book lists many restaurants from local stall, local restaurants to international restaurants. There is a special chapter dedicated to talk about food, it is called Food & Drink written by renowned Ubud restaurateur and auther Janet de Neefe.
Lonely Planet Bali and Lombok
2007-10-11 16:06:00 This excellent guide book offers a complete and comprehensive information about touring, activities, and accomodations in Bali and Lombok. Written by two great authors who had conducted a 68 days of in-country research, drawing 51 detailed maps.The book also talks in detail about all new outdoor activites with details of diving and surfing information. It also covers many accomodations ranging from budget hotels to five stars hotel as well as detail prices of staying in those hotels.A complete guide for dining also is presented well. The book lists many restaurants from local stall, local restaurants to international restaurants. There is a special chapter dedicated to talk about food, it is called Food & Drink written by renowned Ubud restaurateur and auther Janet de Neefe.
Lonely Planet Sold to BBC
2007-10-06 15:42:00 Lonely Planet was recently sold to BBC and apparently they will make the content in their guidebooks available on their website. This will be a great advantage for travellers who soon will be able to catch up on destinations online. Rough Guides has offered their guidebooks online for a long time and interested can choose between over 70 different guides ...
By: Vego Zest
BBC/Lonely Planet
2007-10-03 17:37:00 BBC buys 75% Lonely Planet Stake From a business perspective, this doesn’t surprise me. However, having just read Unlikely Destinations, it shocks me. There was a lot of discussion about the evolution of the company and the long process of deciding who would buy out Frank’s stake, and now it goes to a corporation. While I’m ...
BBC Buys Lonely Planet Guidebooks
2007-10-03 17:31:00 The BBC is expanding its empire with the recent purchase of travel book company Lonely Planet. The guidebook’s founders, Tony and Maureen Wheeler, believe the Beeb can push Lonely Planet into the digital world and the move will give them the chance to, well, travel more. You can read all the books in the world, but when it comes to travel advice, sometimes it’s good to hear straight from the horse’s mouth. Check out these tips from travelers on MSNBC. And here’s a final tip, if you are traveling with the family anytime soon, you might want to consider what toys come along for the trip. Airport screeners are paying extra attention to remote-controlled toys as they could be used to trigger explosive devices.
By: Me and Me
BBC buys Lonely Planet
2007-10-03 00:00:00 Lonely Planet is known for its guidebooks which are carried by backpackers in some of the most remote places on the planet. The company boasts having a guidebook for every country in the world. But it seems the backpacking hippy image may be about to change as the BBC announced today that they have purchased ...
BBC Buys major share in Lonely Planet
2007-10-02 08:58:00 BBC Worldwide has bought a 75% share in Lonely Planet and has announced plans to put the full Lonely Planet guidebook range online in the near future.The BBC don?t have an especially good reputation among photographers who often complain that the BBC?s contract is a little unfair, demanding, as it does, that contributors grant a ?perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sub-licensable right? for the BBC to use the pictures where and when they like. The prospect of those contract terms influencing dealings with Lonely Planet Images is quite unappealing.Having said that, the opportunities offered by the BBC linking up with Lonely Planet could be very inviting. These are two iconic organisations and I?d hope that the BBC would reinforce and support the Lonely Planet brand. If that proves to be the case then the weight of the BBC?s reputation can only enhance the perception of Lonely Planet in the public?s eyes.The expertise that the BBC has built up in creating one of the world?s best w...
Lonely Planet acquired by BBC Worldwide
2007-10-01 18:07:00 BBC Worldwide, the international arm of BBC, has acquired Lonely Planet, the Australia-based travel information group. Although the amount of the deal was not disclosed, Lonely Planet founders Tony and Maureen Wheeler get to keep a 25% share in the company. Lonely Planet has been creating travel guides and programming for channels like Discovery. [ Via Mashable ...
Lonely Planet Images Newsletter
2007-09-19 09:37:00 I recommend a quick look at the Lonely Planet Images Newsletter for September. I?ve recently started contributing to Lonely Planet and their images have long been a source of inspiration, not only in photographic terms but also in terms of destinations.I think the six pictures in the ?Habitat? gallery sum up what the typical Lonely Planet image looks like: bags of colour, great composition, masses of impact and something that leaves you asking ?where is that?? and ?how can I get there??.The ?Living? gallery is great too of course and the first picture in the sequence is one that any travel photographer would be proud of. Well, this travel photographer would be.If you have time, take a look through some of the older editions of the newsletter, there are some great images on display.
Travel guide. Lonely Planet Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands (7th Edition)
2007-09-03 16:44:00 Lonely Planet Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands (7th Edition)Lonely Planet ??????:???????????Danny Palmerlee, Carolyn McCarthy, Michael Grosberg | Lonely Planet | ISBN: 174104295X | 2006 Year | PDF | 440 Pages | 206 MbClimb the snow-capped peak of Volcán Chimborazo, the most distant point from the center of the Earth. Get up close and personal with capuchin monkeys in the central plaza of Misahuallí. Step back in time at Ingapirca, Ecuador's finest example of Inca architecture. Take in the surf scene on the south coast. Sophisticated cities, glaciated volcanoes, the lush Amazon Basin ? our inimitable guide gives you access to all the treasures of exotic Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands.
Press Release: Lonely Planet Launches Pick & Mix Product
2007-09-03 07:18:00 On 9 July Lonely Planet launches the trial of Pick & Mix, a new travel guide product that enables travellers to select and purchase individual chapters from a range of Lonely Planet?s award winning guidebooks. Pick & Mix chapters are delivered as downloadable PDF documents ? enabling travellers to select trustworthy, independent content that meets their ...
By: GoBackpacking
Dirge for a Lonely Planet: The Sixth Mass Extinction
2007-08-12 17:12:00 The normal rate of extinction is about one species every four years. Today it is about one species every ten minutes. And many of the ones that are still hanging on are not doing well. From honey bees to Atlantic salmon to black rhinos, Earth?s menagerie is faced on all sides by an increasingly uninhabitable world.
LAOS: the Lonely planet Cover in “live ”!!
2007-08-01 01:20:00 06.04.2007=)) good tomorrow Laos! good tomorrow vientiane! after the usual “beauty care rituals ” to tomorrow, we opened ourselves, a nice locally to have breakfast to search… we remained with French sticking… because it looked so sweet… and the bill of fare had as wonderful names as “pain de mie ”… my asked, what it was probably I answered to me, by reading out the English translation “crumb bread ”… however - really me also not smarter that made… thereafter opened itself we to start over finally times correct “vientiane sightseeingtour ”… after we the something lazy yesterday nevertheless was… first stadium led us to wades pra kaew. to .nachdem we had a little searched, found we it also… nice - lah….however I had not considered to tomorrow with the loose-pulled that top perhaps the correct clothing did not temple-visit for one is….so that andy alone in the inside. .und I opened myself meanwhile the beautiful bhuddas outside rum nerve-end thaireisegruppe in yellow einheitstshir...
By: el-blog.com
New York Encounters at Lonely Planet
2007-07-05 13:48:00 The guys over at Lonely Planet have launched a new range of guides aimed at people who will be making brief visits to the World’s best known cities. The ‘Encounter’ guides allow you to create an itinerary that will fit in with your short stay and in their words allows you to see twice the ...
By: New York Visits
London Encounters at Lonely Planet
2007-07-05 13:46:00 The guys over at Lonely Planet have launched a new range of guides aimed at people who will be making brief visits to the World’s best known cities. The ‘Encounter’ guides allow you to create an itinerary that will fit in with your short stay and in their words allows you to see twice the ...
By: London Visits
Las Vegas Encounters at Lonely Planet
2007-07-05 13:44:00 The guys over at Lonely Planet have launched a new range of guides aimed at people who will be making brief visits to the World’s best known cities. The ‘Encounter’ guides allow you to create an itinerary that will fit in with your short stay and in their words allows you to see twice the ...
By: Las Vegas Visits
Hong Kong Encounters at Lonely Planet
2007-07-05 13:43:00 The guys over at Lonely Planet have launched a new range of guides aimed at people who will be making brief visits to the World’s best known cities. The ‘Encounter’ guides allow you to create an itinerary that will fit in with your short stay and in their words allows you to see twice the ...
By: Hong Kong Visits
Barcelona Encounters at Lonely Planet
2007-07-05 13:42:00 The guys over at Lonely Planet have launched a new range of guides aimed at people who will be making brief visits to the World’s best known cities. The ‘Encounter’ guides allow you to create an itinerary that will fit in with your short stay and in their words allows you to see twice the ...
By: Barcelona Visits
Paris Encounters at Lonely Planet
2007-07-05 13:40:00 The guys over at Lonely Planet have launched a new range of guides aimed at people who will be making brief visits to the World’s best known cities. The ‘Encounter’ guides allow you to create an itinerary that will fit in with your short stay and in their words allows you to see twice the ...
By: Paris Visits
New City Encounters at Lonely Planet
2007-07-05 13:36:00 The guys over at Lonely Planet have launched a new range of guides aimed at people who will be making brief visits to the World’s best known cities. The ‘Encounter’ guides allow you to create an itinerary that will fit in with your short stay and in their words allows you to see twice the ...
By: City Visits
Lonely Planet Philippines - Book Review
2007-07-02 18:15:00 by Chris Rowthorn (Author), Greg Bloom (Author), Michael Grosberg (Author) Book Description Escape to the Philippines! An archipelago of natural wonders, the Philippines boasts a string of coral-fringed islands, white-sand beaches and pristine strands of virgin rainforest. From connecting with the friendly locals to diving into clear, blue waters, Lonely Planet will help you unlock the adventures ...
Lonely Planet: Bluelist Australia
2007-06-08 11:23:00 Are you planning a trip to Australia or want to learn more about Oz? Check out Bluelist Australia for great tips on things to see and do Downunder or share your own Australian travel experiences. Matt Hall © Gold Coast Skyscrapers Australia
By: Vego Zest
iPod Competitor, Untapped Podcast Market, and Lonely Planet Launches TV cli
2007-05-10 10:17:00 Daisy can barely keep up with rumours and surveys, as Iphone fever continues to mount this week. The speculated June launch date looks to be spot on, if a leaked email from network provider AT&T is to be believed. It encourages staff not to take leave between June 15th and July 15th because of ...
Ireland Trip: Lonely Planet Guidebook
2007-05-01 04:52:00 Although I always feel very touristy when I buy a guidebook, I find that the guidebooks such as Frommers or Lonely Planet provide great insight to hostels, activities, and more. I primarily use Lonely Planet (I'm not getting paid) since their material is more update to date. When I went to Japan last summer, I used a Frommers guide to find accommodations (particularly a capsule hotel) and discovered that the place had shutdown. I'm not sure who to blame, the hotel or Frommers, but I know that such an incident has yet to happen with Lonely Planet.As I was looking through the Lonely Planet Ireland Edition, I found many new surf shops which provide lessons. One that I am quite impressed with is T-Bay Surf & Wildlife. It provides surf lessons and equipment for about $35 and is quite well known in the Irish surfing community. I will continue to look for more surfing operators. If I happen to find anything interesting than I will let you know. Also, stay tuned since I will b...
By: dontresist
Lonely Planet pone en marcha su propia TV Online
2007-04-02 19:20:00 Lonely Planet publica las mejores guías de viaje que son famosas en todo el mundo y que incluyen mucha información, mapas, fotografías y referencias históricas y culturales. Ahora aparte de su portal donde podemos encontrar mucha información que nos será muy útil en nuestros viajes estrenan su propia comunidad que incluye vídeos que han realizado ...
Lonely Planet Gets Its Video On
2007-04-02 17:33:00  Lonely Planet today announced the launch of their new travel video community site, lonelyplanet.tv. The site features a combination of user-generated travel videos and original programming from Lonely Planet TV. We’re into the site’s clean interface and interested (if unsurprised) by the YouTube-inspired functionality that allows travelers to view, share, and rate posted videos. We like the way the site integrates Google Maps to identify where the video was shot. We found a few gorgeous clips, including this one taken from the summit of Mera Peak in Nepal. With this new site launch, Lonely Planet does a cannonball into the pool of video social networking sites occupied by Travelistic and a handful of others. Welcome to the party, LP!
By: EuroCheapo Blog
Goa : Lonely Planet Regional Guides - Goa?s Lonely Planet Book Review
2007-02-22 14:31:01 Goa : Lonely Planet Regional Guides (Paperback) Review Synopsys This is the best-selling guide to India’s relaxation and party capital. It includes new Itineraries, Food & Drink and Culture chapters. It is more comprehensive than competition guides, covering destinations off the usual tourist route. There is information and recommendations spanning all Goa has to offer - lazing on the beach, and adventure off the beaten track. There are 32 more pages than last edition, includes expanded coverage of Mumbai. A Review of Goa : Lonely Planet Regional Guides Much of the information is recycled from the mother book Lonely Planet India. Some facts are in fact wrong, one such example is the location of Anjuna motorbike repairs. It is strange in its omissions such as the Orange Boom Cafe in Anjuna has been there for many years but is still missed out of the book. The health section will scare you to death, and it is best to remind yourself that you will have little chance of cat...
By: Goa Blog
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