 | Our new Encounter guides have launched and we are loving them. They are all about homing in on a city's secrets, dodging the tourist trails and taking to the place like you live there. These pocket-sized dynamo guides are jammed with colour photos and the recommendations of locals. So this month, Comet is going small-time, highlighting specific neighbourhoods rather than entire countries. Come on in! | 
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 |  » Brief EncounterYes, our Encounter series of guidebooks has arrived, and each one is snapping at the seams with local knowledge and a pull-out map that gets you straight to the subcultures of a city. Why not see what you think with a little taster of Paris? Look into our guides, look into our guides... » Lonely Planet in the 'Hood We love to go roaming in the wilds here at Lonely Planet, but often it's fun just to hunker down in one tiny area and really get to know the ins and outs of it. Lonelyplanet.com can give you a real taste for some captivating city pockets. How about a subway tour of Queens in New York? Or you might want to capture the real sound of London with this podcast tour or get a visual encounter on lonelyplanet.tv. Get a feel for Marseilles, discover the Chinatown of Singapore, or party with locals all across Europe with this guide to summer festivals. | ENCOUNTERS ON THE ROAD
1000 travellers road-tested Encounters. Here's a taste of what they said: Paris 'Sounds as if a friend is giving you a list of their favourite things to do.' Roz Barcelona'The book itself was the absolute perfect size!' Poppy Hong Kong'Lots of ideas of things to do and see.' Rachel Istanbul'The ten highlights are ideal for a short visit.' Peter London'Good content, pictures, maps, handy size.' Joanna New York City'It advised of sights to see in different 'neighbourhoods'.'
Jo-Anne San Francisco'Practical, unusual info and it's good-looking to boot!' Howard Your feedback helps us develop better guides. So what do you think of our books? What do you love? What do you hate? What do we need to update? Tell us - we're all ears » | back to top | 
|  » Close Encounters of the TV KindHave you tuned into lonelyplanet.tv lately? There's a whole lot of amazing stuff to see, including the clips on the Encounter channel. If you want to experience a city inside out, the way a local does, then this is the channel for you. Watch it and you might get some ideas for your own movies. Roll it » » The Final CountdownWe've swum through the sea of videos and come up for air with the top 20 finalists in our 'Win your next big film break' competition. We found some real treasure down there, and we'll be announcing the winner shortly. In the meantime, watch the finalists and see who you think should rule the waves. | | back to top |  | Browsers are Winners! Find your perfect needle in the Haystack. Simply browse Haystack properties, find your favourite, and tell us - in 25 words or less - what makes it the best. If your piece wins, you'll be clutching an AU$4,000 STA Travel voucher PLUS an AU$500 accommodation voucher for Lonely Planet's Haystack accommodation booking service. Need some inspiration? Check out our Author and Traveller reviews of the Haystack properties. This month's featured properties: Most popular destinations this month: | | back to top | 
| » Hot Off the Traveller's Tongue Here are some great suggestions floating on the Thorn Tree this week. In keeping with this month's theme, we've honed in on local, practical advice for specific areas. This information comes directly from travellers but remember, it's not always verified, so check with the relevant embassy for further details, and go to the Thorn Tree to hear travellers' views. There are areas of cultural sensitivity to be aware of when visiting New Zealand. Read up on them here. How many times have you landed in a new city and wished you could lunch with a local in an authentic little restaurant? Then check out this long-running thread and find yourself a sandwich buddy! If you're travelling in Iran and running low on cash, here are some handy suggestions for transfers and banking. Likewise, if you're going to Hamburg, here's some local advice about where to stay. | | back to top | 
| Las Vegas Ah, Vegas. Sure it's got enough neon to melt your retinas and enough buffet fare to clog the hardiest arteries, but there's something about Sin City that keeps the peeps coming back. Yes, all 30 million of them, annually. And while many of those millions may come for the 99c shrimp cocktails and the shrines to Elvis, just as many come for the designer shopping, haute cuisine and unexpected artistic gems. Here's a sampler of the obvious, and not so obvious, delights of Las Vegas. See:Liberace Museum 1775 E Tropicana Ave You can't really say you've been to Vegas without dropping in to this shrine... More » Eat:Battista's Hole in the Wall 4041 Audrie Lane Behind the Flamingo is this kitschy Old Vegas hideaway. More » After Dark: Houdini's Lounge 3770 Las Vegas Blvd S Houdini's, next to the baccarat area in the Monte Carlo Hotel... More » | | back to top | 
| FEATURED BLUELIST » A Local's Guide to Undiscovered Thailand
By: oranutt - 22 Feb 2006 Erawan Waterfall, Kanchanaburi
If a little dip into paradise is what you're after, this is it. Do it like the locals and swim with all your clothes on in Erawan's seven tiers of bluer than blue waters, enveloped in lush, almost mystical greenery. You'll be enchanted, I promise. Don Hoi-Lod, Samut Songkhram
'Hoi-lod' literally means 'straw-like shellfish', and this is precisely where you can sample the most unrivalled hoi-lod dishes in the world, if you've ever tried one, that is. Better yet, this gastronomic delight is only an hour south of Bangkok. Wat Chee-Jun, PattayaDespite Pattaya's less than dignified reputation, one can still make a go at spiritual enlightenment just 20 minutes away. Wat Chee-Jun is not a temple, but a sheer cliff face, adorned with gold leaves in the shape of Buddha-a truly remarkable feat. Read More » | | back to top | 
|  » Planet Blog
Our travel blog has authors reporting back from all the hidden crevices in the world, where they unearth some great finds. Did you know Melbourne is famous for its graffiti? True dat! Check this post: Amazing that a little bit of cardboard and a pssssssssht of spray-paint can turn a grimy city wall into something worth looking at. Melbourne is so proud of its (not-so) secret stencil society that it now celebrates its passion for the not-quite-legal street art with an annual festival.
Read More » » Staff Secrets
Everyone here at Lonely Planet loves to travel, and we're pretty vocal about our favourite haunts and experiences. So we thought we'd introduce a new section where Lonely Planet staff share their best recommendations with you. This month, Jane from our Melbourne office recommends that anyone headed to New York should drop in to Max Fish, a bar on Ludlow St, because 'it's not precious. It doesn't matter what you look like. There's art on the walls, the soundtrack is pure rock and the drinks are strong and cheap. And that's pretty much all I'm looking for.' | Make a Difference Australian Aid International is an international non-profit, non-government organisation committed to mitigating the double burden of poverty and poor access to quality health care in regions where health systems have collapsed. Quote of the Month 'There is no moment of delight in any pilgrimage like the beginning of it.' Charles Dudley Warner  Compass Competition We have five Encounter guides to give away. To win one, tell us where you would find: Joan Miró's Dona i Ocell CaixaForum Peak Tram Email your answers here by 30 June 2007. Travel Tip of the Month We polled some of the Lonely Planet folk for that elusive 'what do you never travel without?' item. Gideon from our Melbourne office swiftly replied 'Toenail clippers. You just don't think of them when you're packing, but when you're travelling and walking all over the place, you realise how much you miss them.' Don't leave home without them, folks! | back to top | 
|  » Lend a Hand
Lonely Planet has a lot of great partners and one of them is World Expeditions. They are currently publicising a fantastic project which is in need of volunteers. So, how would you like to head to a tiny village in the mountains of northern Vietnam to help build a new classroom for the pupils of Buoc Primary School? It's a win-win situation. Further details here » | More Sweet Deals
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