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Take a photographic journey through every country in the world with this beautiful paperback edition of our global bestseller that makes the perfect coffee table book. Discover a bounty of breathtaking images on every page; find fun little-known facts; and learn more about the lives and landscapes of those we share our fascinating planet with. Sail on slow boats through the backwaters of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam; seek out Italy's finest pizza in the cobbled lanes of Naples; spy whale sharks in Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef - and that's just for starters. Expert insider knowledge accompanies every country featured in this definitive guide and provides the best time of year to visit as well as must-see and do experiences recommended by Lonely Planet writers. There's even suggestions on the best books to read, music to listen to, and food to eat, so that readers can get further under the skin of the world we live in. Inside The Travel Book: Features 200 countries, 680 images, and one complete picture of our fascinating planet Handy locator maps accompany every destination Includes best time to visit, top things to see and do, fun random facts, news-worthy moments to celebrate , and one word that best represents the country's culture Offers insightful recommendations on books to read, music to listen to, film and TV to watch, food to eat, and drinks to try, so that readers can develop a deeper understanding of each country's identity Stunning cover and internal artwork by Taiwanese illustrator, Whooli Chen Bring every corner of the world to life with this ultimate profile of our planet. Find incredible photography, insider knowledge, and exquisite depictions of cultures and communities across the nations in this remarkable book, which makes an impressive gift for seasoned travellers and armchair adventurers alike. 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). Review: Perfect gift for anyone that loves traveling!! - Best coffee table book and gift for anyone that loves to travel or wants to travel the world. You canโt go wrong with Lonely Planet. Itโs also great for teens or adults to learn and for the classroom- Human Geo or World History, etc. the photos are great and the โthings to doโ section is perfect for the traveler. Review: Spectacular & Engaging - This book is absolutely spectacular. The hardcover itself is gorgeous, and the illustration on the front is simply beautiful. Every single page feels like an invitation to travel the world. You sit down to flip through it, and suddenly you want to visit every country featured inside. The photography, the presentation, the feeling of the book โ everything about it is stunning. Truly in love with this book. Oh my goodness, itโs just so beautiful.







| Best Sellers Rank | #41,843 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Travel Pictorial Reference Books #3 in General Travel Reference #12 in Photo Essays (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,368 Reviews |
A**A
Perfect gift for anyone that loves traveling!!
Best coffee table book and gift for anyone that loves to travel or wants to travel the world. You canโt go wrong with Lonely Planet. Itโs also great for teens or adults to learn and for the classroom- Human Geo or World History, etc. the photos are great and the โthings to doโ section is perfect for the traveler.
D**Z
Spectacular & Engaging
This book is absolutely spectacular. The hardcover itself is gorgeous, and the illustration on the front is simply beautiful. Every single page feels like an invitation to travel the world. You sit down to flip through it, and suddenly you want to visit every country featured inside. The photography, the presentation, the feeling of the book โ everything about it is stunning. Truly in love with this book. Oh my goodness, itโs just so beautiful.
C**N
Large substantial hardcover book
For the discounted price of $21 what a deal this was. Itโs a substantial hardcover book and a perfect and interesting coffee table book.
D**.
Travel the World at Home
The Travel Book is pure wanderlust in print. Every page feels like a new stamp in your passport: vibrant destinations, rich cultures, and just enough detail to spark curiosity without overwhelming you. Itโs the kind of book you leave out, flip through randomly, and suddenly youโre planning your next trip. Simple, inspiring, and endlessly transportive.
G**K
The Travel Book
Great book for kids and adults! Great pictures along with informative descriptions of the highlights of every nation. My nephews throughly enjoy the book!
C**S
Great gift
I ordered this book in the morning and it came early before the night was even over. I am very pleased with this purchase. I decided on buying this book to add on to a retirement gift I got one of my coworkers. (The other two gifts I got was a suitcase and a neck pillow for the airplane). I didnโt realize the book was going to be so big and heavy. She wonโt be able to travel with it, but itโs still fine because itโs still a very informative book and worth buying. It also makes a good centerpiece for a coffee table. Very easy read and comes with a lot of nice and vibrant colored pictures. Now I want to purchase one for myself.
A**E
Big and beautiful
An absolutely stunning book. I purchased the hardcover edition which is a bit bigger than the paperback. My children are interested in geography, so I added it to our permanent library as an option to become interested in new countries or just read about a country we have already studied. Certainly worthy to join our overabundance of books, but it is a bit too heavy for the young kids to use without assistance. Due to its size, I highly recommend checking it out from your local library first and determining over the first month or so whether it is a keeper, or if borrowing it again would be sufficient.
L**K
Spectacular Book
Beautiful! Very large book with rich photography and country information. Canโt believe the price for this rich jewel. Buy the book you wonโt be disappointed.
R**A
Great book, bad shipping. Shame amazon.
The book itself is amazing, however, books of this size and weight CANNOT be shipped the same way amazon ships all other books. This book WILL ARRIVE with the corners bent / teared because it will be bumped around during shipping. Take that into account
A**A
Bel regalo
Libro comprato come regalo per il mio nipotino di 11 anni, e stato molto apprezzato!!
H**A
Absolutely amazing!
What a great book for travelling lovers. The book us very big, great quality, full of breathtaking images and very good advices about where to go and what to do in every country. I am thinking of buying another copy as a gift.
T**A
Beautiful must have
This is a beautiful book filled with information. Will benefit our homeschool.
M**O
Bello
Muy bonito. Presentable. Hermoso.
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