Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders. Inside Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan Travel Guide: Color maps (including elevation charts) and images throughout Special features - on Italy's highlights for cyclist, kid-friendly rides, accessible trails and what to take Our Picks... section helps you plan your trip and select rides that appeal to your interests Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Essential info at your fingertips - ride itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about ride duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations (including bike rental options) and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard) Over 50 maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Italy, our most comprehensive guide to riding in Italy, is perfect for those planning to explore Italy on two wheels. Looking for more information on Italy? Check out Lonely Planet's Italy guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer. information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) bike; travel; biking guide; japan; ebike; travel; maps; outdoors; guidebook; best rides in japan; best day rides; tourism; travel tips; regional travel; international travel; japan guide; outdoors; nature; travel tips; maps

Explore the world with 50 first-hand accounts of running adventures as told by those who enjoy breaking a sweat as they traverse new landscapes. With 150 further suggestions of routes, races and trails - from the Big Five Marathon in South Africa to a quiet jog in Rome - all you need to remember is to pack your running shoes!

Inside Epic Runs of the World:

50 first-person accounts of running adventures plus 150 suggestions of similar runs to experience Challenge level grading for each run varies from easy for running newbies, harder for runners seeking a challenge, and epic for seasoned racers Breathtaking photography that brings each run to life with personal stories that show how running can connect travellers to local culture on a deeper level Expert information, maps and practical details on where to start and finish your run, total distance, how to get there, what to take, where to stay, and things to know Beautiful and vibrant book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray Featured runs include: The Safaricom Half Marathon (Kenya), The Boston Marathon (USA), Copacabana at Dawn (Brazil), Portland's Epic Park Run (USA), Kyoto's Kamo Riverfront (Japan), The Angkor Wat Half Marathon (Cambodia), A Sightseeing Lap Around Edinburgh (Scotland), Barcelona's Sea to Summit (Spain), The Kepler Track (New Zealand), and more.

Add a new running adventure to your bucket list with Lonely Planet's Epic Runs of the World - the perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone who loves to explore our amazing planet with a spring in their step.

Lonely Planet's annual bestseller returns with this game changing edition for 2026 featuring 25 must-visit destinations and 25 must-do experiences…

This evolution of Best in Travel reflects the way travellers encounter the world. Featuring a mix of emerging travel hotspots, fresh takes on well-known locations and unforgettable experiences, every page contains Lonely Planet’s signature enthusiasm and worldly expertise.

Inside Best in Travel 2026:

Presenting a year's worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary Brand new top 25 places and top 25 experiences around the world right now as selected by our panel of experts More personalised recommendations from Lonely Planet's staff, authors, and online travel community than ever before Features details on when to go with practical advice and indispensable travel tips to help you get there Presented with a fresh, vibrant cover with new internal layouts, inspirational photography and a large fold-out map

From food tours to wild camping, vibrant cities and more, expect unexpected ideas for every kind of traveller. Your next big adventure starts now with Best in Travel 2026 – the ultimate guide for globetrotters planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip in the year ahead.

Experience your dream trip with Lonely Planet's New Orleans City Map, the ultimate travel tool to help you plan and navigate your way around amazing local sights, landmarks and attractions.

Cycle the historic 2.6 mile Lafitte Greenway, breathe in the fresh air in shady Audubon Park, explore three centuries of Louisiana history at the Cabildo, and decide where you want to go next and what you want to see in each of the city's exciting neighbourhoods.

Inside Lonely Planet's New Orleans City Map:

Lonely Planet's Japan is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Summit Mount Fuji, pay your respects at Buddhist temples in Kyoto, and have your fill of sushi and sake; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Japan Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel Onsen Planning Feature Colour maps and images throughout Language - essential phrases and language tips Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Covers Tokyo, Mt Fuji, The Japan Alps, Honshu, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Shiko-ku, Kyushu and Okinawa About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

Discover 200 amazing train journeys around the world to inspire your next big adventure!

From luxury services such as southeast Asia's Eastern and Oriental Express to the scenic Rocky Mountaineer line in Canada; thrilling high-speed escapes in Japan to Switzerland's iconic Glacier Express, Epic Train Trips of the World offers an unforgettable window into railway travel with page after page of inspiring green getaways to feed your wanderlust.

Inside Epic Train Trips of the World:

50 fascinating first-person stories of world-famous and lesser-known railway routes from seasoned train travellers including Oliver Smith, Monisha Rajesh, Shafik Meghji and more Includes 150 further suggestions for out-of-this-world adventures by train Select your perfect rail experience from three categories: Everyday, Luxury and Epic Each route features a handy map, stunning photography and a factbox to help readers plan their next railway escape Beautiful and vibrant hardback book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray Featured train journeys include: Africa - The Blue Train (South Africa), Cairo - Luxor (Egypt), Nairobi - Mombasa (Kenya); Americas - Hiram Bingham (Peru), Sunset Limited (US), Yukon and White Star (Canada); Asia - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (India), Death Railway (Thailand), Alishan Forest (Taiwan); Europe - Bernina Express (Switzerland), The Douro (Portugal); Milan - Rome (Italy); Oceania - Indian Pacific (Australia), Trans-Alpine (New Zealand), Kuranda Scenic (Australia)

Continuing the collectible Lonely Planet Epic series comes this thrilling exploration of the world's greatest railway journeys - the perfect gift or self-purchase for railfans and anyone who loves to travel along the tracks.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Texas.

Discover Texas' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from admiring artistic masterpieces in the bounty of museums in the Fort Worth Cultural District; to climbing to the summit of Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, in Guadalupe Mountains National park; and feasting on some of the best cooking in Austin at Arbor Food Park.

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Lonely Planet's Coastal Californiais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Alcatraz, taste wine in the Napa Valley, and visit Mickey at Disneyland Resort; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Coastal California and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Coastal California Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transportation info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Planning tools for family travelers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodations NEW Where to Stay in San Francisco & Los Angeles maps is your at-a-glance guide to accommodations options in each neighborhood Color maps and images throughout Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 70 maps Covers San Francisco, Marin County & the Bay Area, Napa & Sonoma Wine Country, North Coast & Redwoods, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Los Angeles, Disneyland & Orange County, San Diego & Around The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Coastal California, our most comprehensive guide to Coastal California, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket San Francisco, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet California for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Brett Atkinson, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Cristian Bonetto, Celeste Brash, Jade Bremner, Michael Grosberg, Ashley Harrell, Anita Isalska, Mark Johanson, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Wendy Yanagihara. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' a New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' a Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet's Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Check out Hollywood's Walk of Fame, catch a wave in San Diego, and visit Mickey at Disneyland Resort; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transportation info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Improved planning tools for family travelers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodations NEW Where to Stay in Los Angeles map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodations options in each neighborhood Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 50 maps Covers Los Angeles, Disneyland & Orange County, Palm Springs & the Deserts, Santa Barbara County, San Diego & Around and more

Discover the ultimate world atlas for globetrotters with detailed maps to every country on Earth so you can plan your next adventure.

This paperback edition of Lonely Planet's first dedicated atlas makes it easy to plot and plan your next big trip and discover remarkable places en route. Featuring one map for each region; large-scale maps of areas within the region; detailed city maps; suggested two-day to two-week itineraries showcasing the best sights; and more!

Inside The Travel Atlas:

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Southwest USA.

Discover Southwest USA's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from hiking to the blue-green waters at Havasu Falls; to passing the world's most iconic cacti at Saguaro National Park; and riding a mining train into an old copper mine in Bisbee, a lovably eccentric town in southern Arizona.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Southwest USA travel guide: