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  Southern Africa by Lonely Planet

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  A comprehensive guide to Southern Africa including: Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and South Africa.

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  Mozambique by Lonely Planet

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  Good practical guide for the south although lacking information on the more northerly parts of the country. This new edition has 36 detailed maps but it might be worth investing in a separate map to supplement it. The chapter on diving is a mere 5 pages long.

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  Botswana and Namibia by Lonely Planet

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  The only combined guide to both Botswana and Namibia so useful as a space saver, although less reliable and less detailed than the Footprint and Bradt Guides.

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  South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland by Lonely Planet

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  Solid guide for budget independent travel, with reliable practical detail presented in an informal tone.

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  Tanzania by Lonely Planet

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  A broad overview of the country with plenty of recommended safaris. It lacks some details but is a good introduction to the Serengeti, coast and Zanzibar.

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  Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles by Lonely Planet

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  One of the only guides to include all of these islands, it provides adequate practical and cultural information. Recommended for the backpacker.

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  Madagascar by Lonely Planet

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  This guide provides an overview of the top destinations on the island as well as practical information.

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  Discover India by Lonely Planet

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  A practical guide to the highlights of the country, best for a budget visit. It's full of photographs with good introductory chapters too, plus a handy pull-out map.

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  Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra by Lonely Planet

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  The Lonely Planet guides are particularly good in India and Southeast Asia, but this one is a little less detailed than the Rough Guide equivalent.

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  Pakistan & the Karakoram Highway by Lonely Planet

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  Probably a good guide to support the lack of practical information in the Insight equivalent. Includes approximately 100 pages on the Karakoram Highway and a section on trekking.

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  Sri Lanka by Lonely Planet

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  One of the more detailed guides from Lonely Planet, with good information for independent travel in the south of the island. However, this guide is weaker on the north and there are some inaccuracies with their travel information.

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  Discover China by Lonely Planet

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  A practical guide to the highlights of the country, best for a budget visit. It's full of photographs with good introductory chapters too, plus a handy pull-out map.

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  Beijing by Lonely Planet

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  Practical guide for the budget traveller, useful for travel logistics and hotel listings. Night-life and restaurant recommendations do not compete with the Time Out equivalent, however, it focuses too heavily on the mainstream tourist destinations and the maps are fairly weak.

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  Shanghai by Lonely Planet

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  What the Lonely Planet lacks in background information and individuality, it makes up for with its hotel listings, easy-to-use format and travel logistics. For the budget traveller keen to get about the city with ease.

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  Hong Kong Encounter Guide by Lonely Planet

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  Much more selective offering from the Lonely Planet, this is a succinct guide to the best things to do in Hong Kong, including a top ten which is great if you want immediate recommendations and don't mind the crowds. Also includes hotel and restaurant listings for the traveller on a budget, and a pull-out map.

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  Hong Kong & Macau by Lonely Planet

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  Clearly laid out practical guide for the traveller on a budget with a pull-out map, not so useful for night-life and restaurant recommendations.

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  Taiwan by Lonely Planet

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  A good, practical guide for the traveller on a budget.

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  Mongolia by Lonely Planet

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  A good, practical guide for planning your trip, if a little light on detail. We recommend you buy a phrasebook to accompany any guide.

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  Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya by Lonely Planet

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  This decent guide covers eastern and western Nepal, Kathmandu, the Everest and Annapurna regions, and Langtang and Helambu. Also includes a section on Himalayan wildlife, 22 contour maps and detailed notes on treks including less visited alternative routes. Less reliable and detailed, however, than the Trailblazer series.

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  Bhutan by Lonely Planet

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  One of the few good, practical guides available with detailed information on itineraries and trekking.

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  Trekking in the Indian Himalaya by Lonely Planet

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  A basic walking guide to the Ladakh, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and East Himalaya regions.

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  Tibet by Lonely Planet

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  An easy-to-read practical guide to Tibet with good detail on travelling logistics and accommodation. Includes a chapter on trekking with route maps.

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  Seoul by Lonely Planet

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  One of the only detailed guides on Seoul, this is good for hotel listings and practical advice with excellent maps. It is not, however, more extensive than the section found in the Lonely Planet's guide to Korea.

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  Hiking in Japan by Lonely Planet

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  Well-researched and reliable, with a good selection of shorter hikes through national parks and the areas surrounding the major cities. An essential practical guide for the hiker.

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  Kyoto by Lonely Planet

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  Practical city guide for Kyoto with good travel information, hotel listings and a pull-out map.