Travel and Holiday

Since the 1968 World Amateur Surfing Championships were held in Rincón, Puerto Rico has been on the international map of world-class surfing destinations. But it wasn't until photographer Steve Fitzpatrick relocated to San Juan in 1992 that the island's outstanding surf conditions and culture had a dedicated documentarian. Steve has spent the last two decades chasing nearly every swell with his ca

America is the land of the beautiful, but it is also a land of mystery and many haunted and bizarre places. With 150 images, addresses, and directions, go state-by-state to tour the macabre side of the United States. Journey to haunted old battleships, abandoned prisons, creepy lunatic asylums, the Amityville Horror House, the Winchester House, museums such as Edgar Allan Poe's home, New Orleans V

Here is a travelogue for those whose idea of a perfect vacation doesn't involve amusement parks and tourist traps, a guidebook for fans of horror and the macabre. Ride along with the author to ghoulish destinations, such as where fright flicks like Friday the 13th and Jaws were filmed, Jeffrey Dahmer's childhood home, UFO crash sites, and macabre graves, to name a few. See the sites in over 70 viv

Does street art exist in spotless Tokyo? Yes! But strict vandalism laws and conservative Japanese culture have suppressed the graffiti scene in Tokyo. This stunning survey by photographer and graffiti artist Lord K2 takes you into the Tokyo neighborhoods exhibiting a colorful array of urban art created on the fly and as low-key as possible. Here is a look at vibrant stickers, tags, highly elaborat

The world has lost much of its exotic quality, thanks to media overload,but there are still plenty of marvelous travel destinations to bediscovered. This book does the legwork for you by offering insider tipsto places away from the madding tourist crowds. Join us on an excitingjourney of discovery: to the Stone Age on the Vega Archipelago, on acart through Bagan, or on a hike in the Hajar Mountain

CAVS (Paul Cavalieri), a prolific and influential Bronx graffiti writer for nearly 40 years, shares hundreds of photos of his work, his progression as an artist, and stories of the New York City graffiti scene through the decades in one colorful volume. From the Wakefield neighborhood in the northern borough of the Bronx, CAVS tells his own story in his own singular voice. With a chapter examining

A keepsake collection of maps depicting legendary and real places for the lover of literature, history, and cartography.This exploration of the "Mythical Elsewhere" explores a wide array of places, from the well known to the obscure, through the eyes of historians, explorers, conquerors, and writers across the ages. Lose yourself in the past as you travel to such destinations as Troy, the Mughal E

This new title in this bestselling series relates 37 stories of shipwrecks, great discoveries, mysteries, and disappearances stillthrilling adventure seekers. From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, from the Baltic Sea to theCaribbean, the Antarctic, and the Indian Ocean; from ancient history tothe present day, these short tales cover all aspects of high-seasadventure and feature prominent human

Artist Debra Luker, on her first trip to India, discovered it to be her personal artistic inspiration and instituted the popular Pigment Trail tours that introduced travelers to the amazing, transforming everyday art found there as they wander through city and countryside. Part travelogue and part artistic insight, this book is a visual adventure that transports the reader to India's creative spir

Over 500 Places to Find Peace and Spiritual Renewal in Britain, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Other European Countries, Asia and Africa

A number one New York Times bestseller Oprah's Book Club 2.0 selection Radio Four's 'Book of the Week' The official tie-in edition to the stunningly raw and powerful film adaptation of the bestselling memoir, starring Reese Witherspoon. At twenty-six, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's rapid death from cancer, her family disbanded and her marriage cru

Lonely Planet's Pocket Kuala Lumpur & Melaka is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to Shanghai. Gaze at skyscrapers, watch locals practise tai chi, explore Shanghai Botanical Gardens, with our Pocket travel guide that's packed with itineraries, fun walking tours, and insider tips so you can discover twice the city in half the time.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to Beijing. Take in temple-strewn gardens, discover vibrant markets, explore contemporary Chinese art, with our Pocket travel guide that's packed with itineraries, fun walking tours, and insider tips so you can discover twice the city in half the time.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to Bangkok. Eat at Th Convent, see a super-size Buddha in Wat Suthat, bar hop in Soi Nana, with our Pocket travel guide that's packed with 'perfect trip' itineraries, fun walking tours, and insider tips so you can discover twice the city in half the time.

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Route 66 RoadTrips. Featuring three amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, you can explore retro Americana and experience big horizons and epic scenery.

Lonely Planet's Pocket Havana is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Take in the sweep of the Malecon, observe Havana's mosaic of art deco architecture, and explore the rehabilitated Habana Vieja; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Havana and make the most of your trip!

Lonely Planet's Pocket Las Vegas is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Explore the casinos, ride the Slotzilla zipline, and learn how the Mafia shaped Sin City at the Mob Museum; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet's Pocket New Orleans is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Admire the architecture of the French Quarter, wander the graves in Lafeyette Cemetery and indulge in creole cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of New Orleans and make the most of your trip!

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to Seoul. Step back in time in Bukchon, enjoy views from Seoullo 7017, slurp noodles at Gwangjang Market, with our Pocket travel guide that's packed with itineraries, fun walking tours, and insider tips so you can discover twice the city in half the time.