Reviewed by Rama Gaind.
$60.00.
Spring back to travel and have the world at your fingertips, with the help of the fourth edition of the Lonely Plant’s The Travel Book.
Described as a stunning photographic love letter to the planet, it is an astonishing snapshot of our kaleidoscopic world!
This ground-breaking publication contains 680 brilliant images of every country in the world, offers a glimpse of the perks and quirks, incredible photography illustrates each country depicting what life is like in every nation through people portraits, beautiful landscapes and vibrant streets.
Travel has faced its own challenges, but as Lonely Planet’s Chris Zeiher says: now is “… the right time to celebrate our gorgeously diverse planet with the release of this incredible book. Our aim is to inspire, delight and reignite readers’ passion for travel and connection to places and communities.”
This edition celebrates each country’s achievements and diversity via stunning photography. It adroitly leads you on an immersive journey and celebration of cultures and landscapes. Inside, each country features an all-new profile that includes details of when to visit, what to see and do and how to learn more about the country’s culture.
Each entry, from Australia to Zimbabwe via Egypt and Slovenia, contains the essential information of a country such as population, capital city, area and languages spoken. The book also dives deeper with sections on “getting under the skin” of the destination, a showcase of random facts and practical information on the top things to do and the best time to visit. Additionally, this edition showcases destinations that don’t fit neatly in anywhere such as Niue (New Zealand), Svalbard (Norway) and Montserrat (UK).
With a special bespoke cover by Taiwanese artist Whooli Chen, it will surely inspire wanderlust. Designed for a new generation of travellers and travel dreamers, this classic coffee table tome is one to treasure … it’s a great place to start plans and dreams!
