From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

The Authors

Getting Started

Itineraries

Snapshot

History

The Culture

Architecture

Environment

Spain Outdoors

Camino de Santia9

Food & Drink

Madrid

History

Orientation

Information

Dangers & Annoyance:

Sights

Activities

Walking Tours

Courses

Madrid for Children

Tours

Festivals & Events

Sleeping

Eating

Drinking

Entertainment

Shopping

Getting There & Away

Getting Around

AROUND MADRID

San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Valle de los Caidos

Around Segovia

Valladolid

Around Valladolid

Zamora

Around Zamora

Palencia

Around Palencia

Montafia Palentina

THE NORTHWEST

Le6n

East of Le6n

West of Le6n

THE EAST

Burgos

Around Burgos

North of Burgos

South to Rio Duero

West along Rio Duero

East along Rio Duero

Soria

Around Soria

South of Soria

Castilla-La Mancha

TOLEDO

History

Orientation

Information

Sights

Walking Tour

Courses

Festivals & Events

Sleeping

Eating

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