Thinking about vacations and going somewhere you’ve never been?  As well as talking to friends and acquaintances who may have been there, it’s best to take along a good guidebook.

I highly advise you to pick up one of The Lonely Planet guidebooks.  I could rave on about them for hours. They are my traveler’s bible and have been for the last thirty years or so!

I backpacked across Asia, and Australia visiting visiting such countries, as Indonesia, Thailand, China, the Philippines and Tibet. I’ve traveled throughout Mexico, Honduras,  Guatemala, and Nicaragua, and to Argentina and Brazil. I have never been disappointed with their guides, and found them a godsend, especially when I have been traveling on my own, with no prior knowledge of the country and on a low budget.

The Lonely Planet series provide an excellent source of reliable information on almost any  destination around the world. They have great introductions to the culture, history and language of each country or region they cover, and provide extensive information on hotel, restaurant, and transport options at all price ranges.  As well they are compact in size, and so easy to carry on your adventures.

They are even a good idea for stay-at-home vacations, or for learning about your own country’s or city’s special places and fun, adventurous things to do. And did I mention they also have great pictures!