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.Friends Like These
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by: Danny Wallace

July 03, 2008
I don't want to give anything away about the 'plot' so that you have it all to savour. This book is pure pleasure. It's what learning to read was all about! I was laughing out loud every few minutes & cried buckets too. What an amazing writer Danny Wallace is. I'd loved all his other books (especially 'Join Me') but this is the best yet. My Danny Wallace books are the 1st ones I'd grab to take on a desert island or rescue from a house fire LOL! The only tragedy was knowing it would come to an end. I read it greedily in 2 days flat & can honestly say I feel really bereft now! Buy this book immediately or before if you can.
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.Down Under
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by: Bill Bryson

August 06, 2001
You kickstarted a love for my home country that I thought had died many years ago. This account is so sentimental (in a good way) without glossing over the awfulness, I couldn't help but be interested and proud of my home nation. Thank you. Oh the bit about the cricket had me giggling out loud. I know some people don't "get" you but we don't all find the same things funny. No shame in that. Lovely book.
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.New Zealand (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
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by: Carolyn Bain, George Dunford, Korina Miller, Sally O'Brien, Charles Rawlings-Way

September 01, 2006
The previous editions (see other reviews) may have been great, but the new Sept 2006 version is a real disappointment. Just used it for 3 weeks in NZ. For years I have used Lonely Planets. They give you information. Something has gone wrong with this NZ one. Far too much is the worst sort of travel writers' gush. Far too little is the sort of info LP are otherwise justly famous for. A real shame - lets hope LP are going to quickly revise and re-write it. Meanwhile, I'd suggest checking out the alternatives.
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.Australia (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
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by: Justine Vaisutis

November 01, 2007
Previous editions of this book have been criticised for focusing too much on mid range and expensive places to sleep and eat whilst leaving out cheaper, more budget-orientated options. This edition (14th) is aimed at restoring the balance slightly, and from what I can see it appears to be an improvement. There are a lot of guidebooks for Australia on the market so it is just a matter of finding one that is to your taste, but this one is definitely full of comprehensive information for your trip.
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.Ray Mears Goes Walkabout
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by: Ray Mears

May 01, 2008
Previous editions of this book have been criticised for focusing too much on mid range and expensive places to sleep and eat whilst leaving out cheaper, more budget-orientated options. This edition (14th) is aimed at restoring the balance slightly, and from what I can see it appears to be an improvement. There are a lot of guidebooks for Australia on the market so it is just a matter of finding one that is to your taste, but this one is definitely full of comprehensive information for your trip.
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.The Rough Guide to Australia (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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by: Margo Daly, Anne Dehne, David Leffman, Chris Scott

September 06, 2007
This guide book is the best I've read. The advice was invaluable and I trusted the recommendations, especially when it came to accommodation. It very quickly became my travelling companion and I followed its advice as much as I could. Don't leave home without it!
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.The Rough Guide to New Zealand (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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by: Laura Harper, Anthony Stephen Mudd, Paul Whitfield

September 28, 2006
This book was invaluable during my travel around the islands. I thoroughly recommend it. The advice on hostels and hotels was spot on and became my bible for deciding where to visit and what to do. I also heard from others I met travelling that they rate it over other similar guide books as they are more `frank' about their advice on the standards of places to stay.
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.East Coast Australia (Lonely Planet Regional Guides)
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by: Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Sandra Bao, Lindsay Brown, Simone Egger, Cathy Lanigan

October 01, 2005
This book was invaluable during my travel around the islands. I thoroughly recommend it. The advice on hostels and hotels was spot on and became my bible for deciding where to visit and what to do. I also heard from others I met travelling that they rate it over other similar guide books as they are more `frank' about their advice on the standards of places to stay.
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.Bali and Lombok (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
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by: Iain Stewart

March 01, 2007
Took this book on our Honeymoon to Bali in September. Absolutely essential tool for finding the huge number of hidden treasures. We were at Nusa Dua which was poorly covered, but bare in mind that the Lonely books are for your globe trotting surfer.
But the rest of the island was very well covered and gave some great detail on the main attractions.
The Island guide was very useful giving details of local customs and amenities.
Would make sure this is in your pocket when you go.
A few tips
1. Watch the "helpers" at the airport, they will swamp you at the conveyor and fleece you for the pleasure of carrying your bag. Just say no.
2. If you are at one of the big resorts/ hotel complexes, hire you first taxi ... Read More:
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.A Rough Guide Map New Zealand (Rough Guide Map)
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by: Rough Guides

July 31, 2003
I have used this map for two trips around NZ, and will use it again for my third trip later this year as it is still in great condition considering the daily folding and unfolding that you inevitably do as you travel the length and breadth of this fantastic country. As it is small and lightweight it is ideal just to tuck in your suitcase or backpack no need to carry a big bulky map around.

A must for any NZ traveller, at a reasonable price.


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