From Austin to Bogota, Vienna to Wellington, discover the best day and weekend trips within three hours of 60 of Lonely Planet’s favourite cities.

Rough Guides’ bestselling inspirational coffee-table book draws upon the insider knowledge of in-the-know writers to share the 1000 ultimate travel experiences across the globe.

Explore the exciting world of spirits with Lonely Planet. Featuring the best distilleries and bars in over 30 countries, we’ll tell you where to go and what to taste – from gin, bourbon and whisky to vodka, cachaca, tequila and more.

Experience 60 of the world’s greatest and most unforgettable train journeys, from classic long-distance trips like Western Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer and Darwin to Adelaide’s The Ghan, to little-known gems on regular commuting lines.

With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet’s Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot.

Weave a little wonder into daily life with these fun and challenging activities - and experience your local area in a whole new way.

Packed with over 150 amazing coffee experiences in 37 countries, from its birthplace in East Africa, to modern-day Cuba, the United States, Australia and the UK, this follow-up to our hugely popular Global Beer Tour features legendary espresso bars, plantation tours, urban roasteries and must-visit cafes.

From a sliver of South America that specialises in extremes to a corner of Africa that looks even more alluring than usual, here are 10 countries that our travel experts believe you should visit next year. I covered Mauritius.

Featuring communist bunkers, burning gas craters and at least one sponge-rock fluorescent grotto built by Polish monks, this book reveals weird and wonderful sights the crowds don't reach.

Discover the street art scene in London, Melbourne, San Francisco and 39 other cities around the world through vivid photography.

These flourishing cities combine style with substance, which is one of many reasons why they should figure in your travel plans for the year ahead. I covered Cape Town.

Secrets to serenity from the cultures of the world.

If you want to live like a troglodyte, you should rock ‘n’ roll to Turkey now, before Cappadocia is changed forever.

Leave the wallflowers behind and learn from the professionals in these hometowns of high-energy dances.

The best spots to browse, buy, hang out, find sanctuary among the shelves, rave about your favourite writers and meet book-loving characters.