Megan Eaves is een reisschrijfster en auteur van reisgidsen, die zich inzet voor duurzaam reizen en bewustzijn rond lichtvervuiling. Ze was voorheen de redacteur voor Noord- en Centraal-Azië bij Lonely Planet. Haar werk verschijnt regelmatig in vooraanstaande publicaties zoals The Independent, CNN en Culture Trip. Ze behandelt ook onderwerpen als sterrenkijken, wandelen en biercultuur, en brengt zo een uniek perspectief in haar reizen.
Explore breathtaking landscapes and sacred sites in Tibet with expert guidance on must-see attractions and hidden gems. Experience the spiritual atmosphere at Jokhang, trek around the revered Mt Kailash, and enjoy unobstructed views of Mt Everest from Rongphu Monastery. This travel guide offers practical advice to ensure an enriching journey through this unique region.
El Paso is depicted as a dynamic and diverse city, blending its rich frontier heritage with modern vibrancy. The book offers a personal and practical guide for both travelers and residents, featuring comprehensive listings of attractions, dining options, and accommodations. It covers essential aspects of living in the area, including recreation, relocation tips, and family-friendly activities, while highlighting the city's artistic scene and outdoor opportunities.
Offering practical guidance for prospective foreign teachers in China, this book covers essential pre-departure advice, including job hunting and visa types. It provides insights into navigating daily life, from understanding travel tickets to using technology. Unique cultural tips help readers avoid common pitfalls, while the Laowai Dictionary enhances language skills with real-life phrases. Additionally, it highlights must-see and off-the-beaten-path destinations, equipping newcomers to confidently embrace life as a foreign teacher in China.
Lonely Planet country guides offer down to earth accurate information for every budget.- The complete, practical country guide for independent travellers- Detailed Getting Started and Itineraries chapters for effortless planning- Inspirational full-colour Highlights sections showcase the country's must-see sights- Easy-to-use grid-referenced maps with cross references to the text- Insightful new History, Culture, Food and Environment chapters by specialist contributorsChina- Longest-running, market-leading guide to the world's fastest-growing nation- Includes authoritative coverage of the country's best sights, hotels and restaurants- Indispensable Language chapter with Chinese script and translations throughout- Tourist numbers are on the increase with the approach of the Beijing Olympics in 2008 and Shanghai World Fair in 2010
Densely forested mountains, colourful Buddhist temples and sleek modern cities. Discover all this and much more with this bestselling guidebook. Korea's welcoming people, unique culture and incomparable cuisine make it one of the great destinations of Northeast Asia. Whatever your pleasure, we cover it all: North, South, eats, the works! We've reinvented this guidebook with a Highlights section, itineraries, expanded listings, a culture chapter and a practical directory. BE INSPIRED by our new highlights and itineraries sections GET AROUND with the help of over 100 detailed maps, including a full-colour map of Seoul DINE OUT in the best restaurants with our Korean menu decoder UNDERSTAND rom religion to politics and war, our history and culture chapters will put you in the picture GO NORTH! Check out our North Korea chapter, even stranger and more sinister than the plot of the Ian Fleming novel you bought at the airport