Mark Eveleigh

Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring is your passport to having big experiences on a small budget, offering the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, what hidden discoveries await you and how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Explore Hoi An; discover the Temples of Angkor; surf in Bali; and more. Inside Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring Travel Guide:Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, hidden gems that most guidebooks missExtensive planning tools and budget calculatorsHighlights and 1-3 month itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, literature, cinema, landscapesColour maps and images throughoutCovers: Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Laos; Malaysia; Myanmar (Burma); Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Timor-leste; VietnamUseful features:First Time Southeast Asia, Big Adventures Small Budget, Off the Beaten Track, Border Crossing, Splurge, and Responsible Travel The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring, is perfect for staying within a budget when taking a longer, multi-country trip, yet still getting to connect with the cultures and explore both top sights and roads less travelled. Looking for suggestions from a wider range of prices for a shorter, multi-country trip? Check out Lonely Planet Southeast Asia for a comprehensive look at all the continent has to offer. 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)

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Ecuador & the Galapagos.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from travelling to the lower Rio Napo into the Amazon jungle to taking a dip in the paradise of a white-sand cove at Puerto Chino, and braving a spiritual cleansing from a curandero (healer) at Parroquia Puerto Limon.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Volcán Chimborazo; Museo Arqueológico Centro Cultural Orellana; and Quito’s UNESCO-listed Centro HistóricoSpecial features on wildlife encounters, exploring 24 iconic volcanoes, Galapagos islands guideExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Ecuadorian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps Covers Quito, Northern Highlands, North Coast & Lowlands, The Oriente, Central Highlands, South Coast, Cuenca & the Southern Highlands, Galapagos Islands Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands.

Lonely Planet's Journey Camino de Santiago: the Camino Frances is the definitive guide to one of the world's great adventures – bringing you closer to the culture, history and landscapes you'll encounter along the way. Get inspiration, ideas and planning tips from our experts who have walked every step to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Have the best Spanish omelette you’ll ever eat in Valdelafuente, wake to monks chanting at dawn in Roncesvalles, and order a nightcap of patxaran before you leave Navarra. Inside Lonely Planet's Journey Camino de Santiago: the Camino Frances travel guide: Our Journey guidebook format helps you build the trip of a lifetime with step-by-step coverage of this iconic path Six of our favorite ways to explore El Camino de Santiago, with itineraries ranging from 4 days to 5 weeksEasy-to-use maps with must-do stops for every stage of the journey, plus elevation charts and a birds' eye route trackerDiscover the best places to eat, drink and sleep as well as recommended detours Interviews with locals and fellow pilgrims share stories, tips and insightsIn-depth features explore grief on the Camino; the truth about medieval pilgrims; the impact of Camino tourismDive deep into unmissable experiences from the Gothic majesty of Burgos Cathedral, to Maragato cookery in picturesque Astorga, and white-sand beaches on Cabo Fisterra'Essentials' toolkit on arriving, money and budgeting, accommodation, accessibility, responsible travel and moreStunning photography throughoutCovers: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port; Pamplona; Logroño to Santo Domingo; Burgos to Carrión de Los Condes; León; Ponferrada; Sarria; Santiago de Compostela; Cabo Fisterra Discover everything you need to know with Lonely Planet's Journey Camino de Santiago: the Camino Frances – your guide to experiencing one of the world's great adventures your way.

Let Secret Bali guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Bali guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants and curious visitors alike. Inside you can discover: Black sand that has healing powerBali's most beautiful and least-visited rice terracesA very special gift to take home from BaliA workshop where Batiks are created with unique natural dyesThe flute-playing pigeons of UbudAn enchanting village of traditionally styled bamboo roofsA haunting reunion of some of Bali's most outrageous demonsOne of the world's best unofficial street art exhibitionsAn ancient fertility statue with more than the usual quota of penisesA mysterious breed of cattle ?Bali offers countless opportunities to step off the beaten path and is home to any number of well-hidden treasures that are revealed only to residents and travellers who are ready to explore. ?Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Bali is still a reserve of well-concealed treasures that only reveal themselves to those who know how to wander off the beaten track, whether residents or visitors. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Bali well.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Spain.Discover Spain's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from watching turquoise waves wash onto pearly white sands on Formentera's beaches, to sampling world-famous Galician seafood along the coast, and seeing a soulful Flamenco dance show in Seville.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Spain travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Spain effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of SpainGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Palacio Real to Basílica de San Francisco El Grande and Catedral de BarcelonaEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Spanish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Madrid; Castilla y León; Toledo & Castilla-La Mancha; Barcelona; Catalonia & the Costa Brava; Aragón; Basque Country, Navarra & La Rioja; Cantabria & Asturias; Santiago de Compostela & Galicia; Extremadura; Seville & Andalucía's Hill Towns; Granada & South Coast Andalucía; Valencia & Murcia; Balearic Islands Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Spain.

"Vagabond is classic travel writing at its finest... Mark takes you on a journey through the heart of Spain which is rich in detail and bursting with life." - Sir Ranulph FiennesOne of National Geographic Traveller's top six travel reads for 2024This incredible true story of one man's 1,225-km hike across the Iberian Peninsula is a celebration of rural Spain along the road less travelledInspired by a nomadic "vagabundo" he met decades ago, Mark eschews the fast pace of modern life and sets off on a solo hike 1,225 km across the Iberian Peninsula - from Gibraltar in the far south to Estaca de Bares, Spain's most northerly tip - carrying just a backpack and a hammock.Hiking through sleepy siesta-hour plazas, shady cork forests and heat-shimmering plains, the hours would be long, dusty and hot. But, as Mark passes through the many small villages and communities en route, his trek comes to be characterized most of all by the sharing of stories, the true kindness of strangers, and the unbridled freedom of the open road.Recounting Mark's fascinating nomadic journey through Spain, including Extremadura, its least-visited region, Vagabond is a homage to the disappearing lifestyle of the vagabundo, as well as a celebration of rural Spain and its forgotten communities. It reminds us of the value of slowing down and finding connection with others, and the beauty that can be found in taking life one step at a time.

Lonely Planet's East Africa is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Feel the pounding of hooves as wildebeest stampede across the Serengeti; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's East Africa Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and moreAbout 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 traveler since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travelers 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 traveler'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)

Lonely Planet's Borneo is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Dive with sea turtles on the Semporna Archipelago, visit the water village of Kampung Ayer, or hang with the orangutans at Tanjung Puting National Park; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Borneo Travel Guide:Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryDedicated Diving and Trekking planToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travelers, LGBTQIA+ travelers, family travelers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Sabah, Sarawak, Kalimantan, Brunei and moreAbout 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 traveler since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travelers 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 traveler'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)

Let Secret Bangkok guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Bangkok guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. Only in a city with as much to offer as Thailand's City of Angels could a temple boasting a million Buddhas have remained overlooked by visitors.Bangkok is regularly listed as the number one city destination in the world yet take time to scratch just a little below the surface and you'll find stunning and intriguing (and sometimes downright bizarre) spots that remain virtually unknown to outsiders ... and often to the citizens themselves.Frequent residents Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh spent over a year hunting down some of the city's most captivating secret spots - many of which even experienced local guides had never heard of. Discover where people offer bacon and eggs to tiger temple guardiansExperience a temple with elaborate effigies of David Beckham, Donald Duck and PopeyeExplore a lair of giant monitor lizardsGain merit by sponsoring a coffinDecipher, from a tree trunk, the winning lottery numbers offered by a beautiful female ghostMeet a unique community of outlaw flute-playersEat a communal vegetarian breakfast with Bangkok's Sikh communityLearn about the traditional Thai pastime of 'baldy-butting' Meet a celebrated healer who goes by the name of Madame Breast-slapper ?Secret Bangkok is more than just an indispensable guide to the hidden face of the city: it is written also to offer fascinating background information for those who love to connect with the soul of a place.

Let Secret Bali guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Bali guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants and curious visitors alike. Black sand that has healing power, why you should not whistle while strolling down a beach at night, Bali's most beautiful and least-visited rice terraces, a very special gift to take home from Bali, a workshop where Batiks are created with unique natural dyes, a place to petition the spirits for a baby, the flute-playing pigeons of Ubud, an enchanting village of traditionally styled bamboo roofs, a haunting reunion of some of Bali's most outrageous demons, one of the world's best unofficial street art exhibitions, a tree it is impossible to plant, an ancient fertility statue with more than the usual quota of penises, a mysterious breed of cattle, a village of the deaf, a miniature version of Java's Unesco-listed Borobudur, fantastic tranced bull races, the world's most spectacular traditional fishing craft, an architectural wonder of Bali's Christian heartland, Bali's only colonial-era rubber plantation... Bali offers countless opportunities to step off the beaten path and is home to any number of well-hidden treasures that are revealed only to residents and travellers who are ready to explore. ?Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Bali is still a reserve of well-concealed treasures that only reveal themselves to those who know how to wander off the beaten track, whether residents or visitors. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Bali well.