Lonely Planet Offbeat [Hardcover]

Discover 100 exciting alternative travel experiences where tourists are few and far between.Explore a secret mountainous kingdom in Africa, an underwater museum in Australia, a medieval fairytale town in Europe - and learn how your visit can benefit local communities when you go beyond classic bucket list places with this inspiring travel guide.

Avoid fighting for space for a sunrise snap at Angkor Wat and instead wander the more peaceful lost city of Banteay Chhmar; skip the long queues at the pyramids of Giza and stroll through the dazzling Roman ruins of North Africa's Djemila; bypass Americas overcrowded Grand Canyon and catch a fiery sunset at Goosenecks Overlook in Capitol Reef National Park.

Feed your wanderlust withOffbeatand find:

-100 lesser-known cities, regions and countrieswith chapters covering Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, Europe and Oceania

-Amazing crowd-free experiences

-Go if you likecomparisonsoffering magnificent alternatives to over-populated sites and landmarks

-Insider knowledgeon how your visit can make a positive impact on local businesses

-Expert adviceon why you should go, when you should go and how to get there

-Helpful tipsfor first-time travellers

-Presented in a beautiful hardcover formatwith strikingphotography,practical planning informationandhandy maps

Connect with vibrant cultures, unearth amazing stories and make these exhilarating under-the-radar travel experiences part of your next great trip. Perfect for curious minds,Offbeatis a must-read for anyone dreaming of, or planning an upcoming adventure. Gift this unique book to the traveller in your life or simply keep these off-the-beaten track destinations all to yourself.

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