Sunny days suit most cities just fine, but San Francisco saves its most dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge for fog. When it swirls around the towers, romantics and photographers rejoice. Alison Bing, Lonely Planet Writer>Our PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we wr... read more

Incl. a special transport feature on travel between Moscow and St Petersburg, provides all the information needed to visit both cities; Features an Illust. Highlight on St Petersburg's top visitor attraction, The Hermitage; New high-speed trains between Helsinki and St Petersburg have led to a 22% inc. in rail passengers trav... read more

Discover Amsterdam <br>Delve into the life of a great artist at the Van Gogh Museum<br>Find the perfect brown cafe, secret hang-outs of Dutch drinkers for centuries<br>Find out how to skip the queues at the city's top attractions<br>Spice up your visit at one of Amsterdam's Indonesian restaurants <b... read more

Excursions chapter is great for travelers who want to venture from the busy Thai capital and explore quieter places in the region. Contains content written by Environmental expert David Lukas and foodie Austin Bush. Increased coverage of sustainable travel options throughout the guide. Interviews with an eclectic range of loc... read more

Covers the Bangkok city's best restaurants, architecture and festivals.

Neighborhood walking tours take readers to must-see sights and lesser known corners of the city. Expanded information on night clubs, shops, restaurants and lodging. Author is a long-term resident. A full-color section contains interviews with locals who talk in depth about region's art and food. Contains cycling and detailed... read more

Information on not only Barcelona but day trips to Tarragona, Sitges, Penedes wine country, Montserrat, Girona, Figueres and the Costa Brava. Beautiful colour section on Barcelona's architecture. A new chapter on living in Barcelona, including apartment rentals, visas and work: aimed at longer-term visitors (2-3 months) and p... read more

Includes a dedicated section on things to do for free; Insider tips from local experts for things to see and do; A dedicated section on Budapest's legendary thermal baths, pools and spa hotels; More coverage of the city's restaurant scene, including must-try specialities and how to dine like a local

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Discover Chicago <br>Splash in Millennium Park's Crown Fountain, with its gargoyle-style video fountain<br>Canvass West Loop galleries, Chicago's beachhead for contemporary arts<br>Browse Wicker Park boutiques for vintage pillbox hats, graphic novels and Tortise CDs<br>Score bleacher seats for the Cubs... read more

A guide with expert background on all the city's key sights--including the River Thames and the Tower of London--features full-color illustrations and maps. Original.

Superficial, moi?!Don't be fooled by Dubai's futuristic architecture and five-star flash: this fascinating city-state's got style and substance.Traditional fishing villages, desert cultures and bustling souks offer a glimpse into life behind the glitz, while culturally diverse locals prove there's room for everyone in this bo... read more

Discover Dublin <br>Swap hen nights for Handel and discover where the first performance of "Messiah" took place<br>Go beyond Guinness with a pint of something different at Dublin's blossoming microbreweries<br>Go to the dogs - literally - at Shelbourne Park's greyhound track<br>Northside? Southside? Yo... read more

Explore Dublin Explore the places that inspired Dublin's literary greats - Swift, Yeats, Beckett and JoyceEnjoy the art then relax on the Zen rooftop terrace at the Chester Beatty LibraryShout yourself hoarse at a game of hurling or Gaelic footballNorth side? South side? You decide over a drink (or two) on each side of the Li... read more

This handy guide is just the right size for the intrepid city wanderer. The only guide fully focussed on Florence and its culture.

Discover Hong Kong & Macau Have your fortune told, Chinese Taoist style Discover the site of a maze-like walled village, where prostitution and gambling (and illegal dentists) once thrived Savor the finest Portuguese egg-custard tarts in Macau Spot your hotel room from the twinkling heights of the Peak In This Guide: Two loca... read more

Covers Hong Kong and Macau, with information on Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Guangzhou. This title includes full colour chapters featuring interviews with Hong Kong locals.

Discover Istanbul Listen to the echoes of countless footsteps rising into the dome of the Aya SofyaSavour the serene frescoes and glittering mosaics of the Chora ChurchWatch the sunset while commuting between Asia and Europe on a Bosphorous ferrySubmit to a vigorous lathering and scrubbing in a historic hamam In This Guide: 4... read more

Discover Kyoto <br>Celebrate the seasons at an elaborate geisha dance<br>Rid yourself of bad karma at Jingo-ji - just try not to get addicted<br>Sift through reams of vintage kimono fabric at the local flea markets<br>Make a night of it in the baths at Funaoka Onsen <br>In This Guide: <br>T... read more

Enhanced day-trip ideas include the buzzing city of Osaka; Kyoto�s Unesco World Heritage status, temples and historic monuments draw 30 million visitors each year; Full-colour, user-friendly maps, including a pull-out map of the city; Improved neighbourhood structure makes it easier ... read more