The untold story of one of the finest Australian air crews in World War II, and one of the most dangerous missions of the war in Europe.Bruce Buckham was captain of one of the finest Lancaster crews in World War II. The Australians were famous for their exploits in the air and infamous for their hijinks on the ground.Buckham's crew flew night after night against heavily-defended targets in Germany - including during the Battle of Berlin, the bloodiest campa...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Prague - and discover twice the city in half the time!Discover Prague's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From sipping a brew at the Prague Beer Museum, to taking a stroll around Stromovka park, and ma...

Lonely Planet: The world’s leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet******Trans-Siberian Railway is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze through the window at the unfurling landscape as you pass, glimpse Lake Baikal, Russia’s sacred sea, or gawk at Moscow’s Kremlin at one end of your journey and Beijing’s Forbidden City at the other end -all with your trusted t...

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 Western Balkans.Discover Western Balkans's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from paddling your way through the gorgeous Canyon Matka; to wandering between Byzantine's churches and ancient ruins in Ohrid Town; and finding amazing wine, olive oil and fresh seafood on the Dalmatian coast near Korčula.Build...

Lonely Planet’s Eastern Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk Dubrovnik’s city walls, discover history in Krakow, and explore Moscow’s Red Square; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Eastern Europe and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet’s Eastern Europe Travel Guide:...

Lonely Planet's Romania and Bulgaria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Absorb the vibrant landscape while hiking, or relax on the Black Sea coast; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Romania and Bulgaria Travel Guide:Lonely Planet's Top P...

Lonely Planet: The world’s leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Russiais your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Brush up on your Soviet and imperial history in Moscow and St Petersburg, explore European Russia and its gingerbread cottages and golden domes, or lose yourself in the wilds of Siberia and the east -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the he...

Phillip Schuler, a handsome young journalist from the Melbourne Age, covered the Gallipoli campaign alongside Charles Bean. His bravery was legendary. His dispatches were evocative and compassionate. He captured the heroism and horror for Australian newspaper readers in ways the meticulous yet dry prose of Bean never could.Gallipoli would also propel Schuler on a collision course with his former friend and Age colleague Keith Murdoch, who made his name lobbying against the campaign...

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 Slovenia.Discover Slovenia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from enjoying an exhilarating ride on Zipline Dolinka over the Sava River, to admiring manicured vines full of local furmint grapes in eastern Kungota, and searching for truffles in the town of Padna.Build a trip to remember...

The ultimate snapshot of every country in the world featuring new local insights from travel experts and the top experiences for each destination.Spot wildlife in Australia's lush green Daintree Rainforest; tour Japan's exquisite temples in Kyoto; discover Gaudi masterpieces in Spain's buzzing Barcelona. Get to know the amazing countries that populate our planet and start planning your next big adventure.Inside the...

The untold story of one of the finest Australian air crews in World War II, and one of the most dangerous missions of the war in Europe.Bruce Buckham was captain of one of the finest Lancaster crews in Bomber Command in World War II. The Australians were famous for their exploits in the air and infamous for their hijinks on the ground.Buckham's crew flew night after night against heavily-defended targets in Germany risking their lives at the ruthless determin...

The Emperor's Grace is the story of the men of C Force – the first contingent of Australian, British and Dutch prisoners of war shipped from Singapore to Japan in November 1942. These men worked in the Kawasaki Shipyard in Kobe before the American firebombing campaign razed the city, and then the infamous Fukuoka coal mine before the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki brought World War II to an end.When the Japanese seized most of South-East Asia in early 1942, they...