The traveller's guide to planet Earth - Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher*

Experience 50 extraordinary destinations from the BBC's spectacular documentaryPlanet Earth. From the highest mountains to the deepest seas, the hottest deserts to the frozen poles,The Traveller's Guide to Planet Earthreveals the places you dreamed about after seeing them on the BBC's landmark series. The book is divided into sections as featured in the series: MOUNTAINS, FRESH WATER, CAVES, DESERTS, ICE WORLDS, GREAT PLAINS, JUNGLES, SHALLOW SEAS, SEASONAL FORESTS, OCEAN DEEP

Prepare to be overwhelmed by the grandeur and majesty of the planet - then go out and experience it.

Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Andrew Bain, Matthew D. Firestone

About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places where they travel.

TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category

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