Greg Bloom

Discover UkraineFeast your eyes on Scythian gold and mummified monks at Kyiv's Caves MonasteryDescend to the underground control room for a former Soviet missile baseJump over a fire with your beloved to test in your love will lastTuck into a bowl of borshch with sausage or marinated applesIn This Guide:Two authors, 15 weeks of in-country research, over 15 years' travel experience in UkraineExpanded coverage of western Ukraine and the CarpathiansNovelist Andrey Kurkov, a Carpathian rapper and a Tatar elder discuss life in UkraineContent updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights

Swim with whale sharks, scale smoldering volcanoes, explore desert islands, wander around ancient rice terraces, submerge at world-class dive sites and visit remote hill tribes in the Philippines Southeast Asia s undiscovered gem. Greg Bloom, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book 5 authors196 days of research94 mapsHundreds of islands detailedInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsDiving featureAt-a-glance practical infoComprehensive planning toolsEasy-to-read layout.

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1 best-selling guide to Cambodia Lonely Planet Cambodia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the magnificent temples of Angkor, experience the best and worst of Cambodian history at the capital, or taste the subtle spices of Khmer cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cambodia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Cambodia Travel Guide: *Colour maps and images t hroughout *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 ope ration, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices *Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss *Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including culture, history, art, cinema, music, dance, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, wine *Over 55 maps *Covers Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Angkor, Koh Kong, Kampot, the South Coast, Kompong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, BanteayMeanchey, Kompong Cham, Kratie, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Cambodia, our most comprehensive guide to Cambodia, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. * Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand guide or Southeast Asia on a Shoestring for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Nick Ray and Greg Bloom. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. *Best-selling guide to Cambodia. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA, February 2013 to January 2014.

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