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Tag: Lonely Planet

The Lonely Planet Book that Inspired Me Most!

On 5 Dec 202123 Aug 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn travel, travel planning, travel stories8 Comments

Today I have my hand on a copy of my favourite EVER Lonely Planet book, one full of inspiration - From Istanbul to Kathmandu!

The Death of the Guide Book?

On 24 Oct 202120 Jul 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn travel13 Comments

We used to rely on the ol' guide book. But these days? Less so....

Lonely Planet, A Love of Guide Books

On 6 Jul 20204 Jul 2020 By AndysWorldJourneysIn travel13 Comments

Hey all. Today I want to write about Lonely Planet. In the last few weeks I have bought a number of Lonely Planet Guide Books. No, I’m not taking off tomorrow, it looks to be 12 months until Australians are likely to be allowed to do that at best with perhaps a couple of exceptions …

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Preparations – The Travel Guide Conundrum

On 31 Jan 2015 By AndysWorldJourneysIn backpacking, budget travel, travel, travel tips6 Comments

Howdy folks. As my next trip excitedly approaches – yes I will be in Bangkok this time in two week! I continue to prepare. Where am I at? Well, seen the doctor for anti-malarials, got my visa for Myanmar and hotels are all booked. I have a good idea of the things I want to …

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An Orcadian Abroad

A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget

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my mind platter

exposing the inner-world of my brain

Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog 2.0

My second blog page

get cracking, start packing

Lookoom

Put pictures on your travel dreams

Angelart Star

The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.

Writes of Passage

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