Lonely Planet Offbeat

Invites travelers to experience 100 alternative travel experiences off the beaten path in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, Europe and Oceania that will connect them with vibrant cultures and unearth amazing stories. 18,500 first printing.
Discover 100 exciting alternative travel experiences where tourists are few and far between. Explore a secret mountainous kingdom in Africa, an underwater museum in Australia, a medieval fairytale town in Europe - and learn how your visit can benefit local communities when you go beyond classic bucket list places with this inspiring travel guide.
Discover 100 exciting alternative travel experiences where tourists are few and far between. Explore a secret mountainous kingdom in Africa, an underwater museum in Australia, a medieval fairytale town in Europe - and learn how your visit can benefit local communities when you go beyond classic bucket list places with this inspiring travel guide. Avoid fighting for space for a sunrise snap at Angkor Wat and instead wander the more peaceful ‘lost city’ of Banteay Chhmar; skip the long queues at the pyramids of Giza and stroll through the dazzling Roman ruins of North Africa's Djemila; bypass America’s overcrowded Grand Canyon and catch a fiery sunset at Goosenecks Overlook in Capitol Reef National Park. Feed your wanderlust with Offbeat and find:- 100 lesser-known cities, regions and countries with chapters covering Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, Europe and Oceania - Amazing crowd-free experiences- Go if you likecomparisons offering magnificent alternatives to over-populated sites and landmarks- Insider knowledge on how your visit can make a positive impact on local businesses- Expert advice on why you should go, when you should go and how to get there - Helpful tips for first-time travellers- Presented in a beautiful hardcover format with striking photography, practical planning information and handy mapsConnect with vibrant cultures, unearth amazing stories and make these exhilarating under-the-radar travel experiences part of your next great trip. Perfect for curious minds, Offbeat is a must-read for anyone dreaming of, or planning an upcoming adventure. Gift this unique book to the traveller in your life or simply keep these off-the-beaten track destinations all to yourself. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world’s number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
Avoid the crowds and discover 75 amazing places away from the tourist trail.Prior to 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak, some of the world’s greatest destinations were faced with the challenge of over-tourism and the negative impact that it was having on their local communities. As travellers have become increasingly aware of this issue, many are looking for alternatives where their visit can be a force for good and benefit the local people and environment.Whether it’s finding astonishing Roman ruins in Algeria, a thriving wine culture in Moldova or world-class dive sites in Djibouti, Lonely Planet’s Offbeat will inspire you to take the road less travelled and discover incredible experiences in under-the-radar destinations. Presented in a beautiful hardcover format, the book features vibrant photography, practical planning information and handy maps.For each of the 75 destinations profiled, we tell you:Why you should goPopular destinations that it provides an alternative toHow to get thereWhen to goTips for first timersAmazing crowd-free experiences Whether you’re planning your next adventure or are looking for a gift to give to a traveller in your life, Lonely Planet’s Offbeat provides an exciting range of ideas to get off the beaten track.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
Avoid the crowds and discover 75 amazing places away from the tourist trail. Featuring practical planning information combined with vibrant photography and handy maps, Lonely Planet’s Offbeat is a beautiful hardcover book that will inspire you to take the road less travelled and discover incredible experiences in under-the-radar destinations.