One of the most well known travel guides available is the Lonely Planet. The Lonely Planet was started around 30 years ago by a couple that wanted to travel across Europe and Asia down to Australia. They did it and had quite an adventure in the process. After hearing their amazing story, their friends encouraged them to write about it. Just a week after they had it published, they had sold over 1500 copies — Lonely Planet was created. The popularity of the book led to many more trips and many more guidebooks.
As a result, Lonely Planet is now a globally recognised brand with its main objective focused on providing firsthand accounts of all locations. Their key philosophy is: “All you’ve got to do is decide to go and the hardest part is over. So go!” The authors make a real effort to not only go to the popular, tourist sites but to also search out local secrets. They write in a down to earth, easy to read style that shares the history of a location and its present activities in various areas, including dining, nightlife, cultural events and more.
Today there are more than 500 staff members and 300 authors, with offices throughout the world. Chances are if you want to go somewhere, there is a Lonely Planet guidebook on your destination of choice, which has an ample amount of detailed, helpful information.