Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Rio de Janeiro is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Samba the night away in Lapa, people-watch and sip sunset cocktails on Ipanema Beach or get up close to Christ the Redeemer and marvel at the panoramic view of Rio; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rio de Janeiro and...

"Hazard hunters Eddie and Junko are exploring some of the most extreme environments on Earth! But don't worry, they have their dangermobile packed with gadgets to tackle everything they come across. Join them and discover the fires of erupting Stromboli, the world's fastest winds on Mt. Washington, Brazil's venomous snake island, and much more"--Publisher's description.

Extraordinary? You bet. Elusive? Not quite. From Antarctica and the Amazon to Victoria Falls and the Great Wall of China, Lonely Planet reveals 101 spectacular sights and how to see them on any budget. Inspiring and practical, with expert advice on how and when to visit, where to stay and a range of itineraries, you'll discover how to visit the world's wonders in a way that suits you. This collection includes both natural and human-made sights across...

For everyone who loves travel and trying the local delicacies, this beautifully illustrated hardback is the must have handbook to a year's worth of perfect weekends around the world for food lovers. Featured trails include the an homage to Buenos Aires steak, cozy wintertime French Canadian cuisine, Puglia's distinctive dishes, and Parisian patisserie. Each trail is an itinerary, detailing when and where to indulge in the local specialties. There...

"Join travellers Cat and Bird as they explore the world in this fun search-and-find book. With every turn of the page, there's a new busy city scene to discover - a colourful carnival in Rio, a funfair in Paris, a treasure-filled souk in Morocco. Our intrepid duo have spent all year planning their amazing trip: a city-hopping tour around the globe! They've packed their bags and are ready to go, but they need your help... In each city there are all...

"This spook-tactular collection features more than 20 fright-filled stories from around the globe. Retold with ghoulish relish by professional storyteller Wendy Shearer and beautifully illustrated by Teo Georgiev, these hair-raising tales are sure to send shivers down your spine."--

This phrasebook provides comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases. -- Chat with the locals and discover their culture. --Order the right meal with our menu decoder. --Never get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionary. --With shortcuts, key phrases & common Q & As. --Feel at ease, with essential tips on culture & manners. Coverage includes: Basic language tools such as pronunciation; phrases for getting out and about,...

"Celebrate games and sports from across the globe with this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book. From the USA to Cameroon and Brazil, this title reveals how kids have fun in various nations, highlighting both famous and lesser-known sports. With over 40 flaps to lift, it's an interactive and fun packed sporting journey around the world."--