Nowhere else can so many cultures be found in such a tight space you can wake up on the Mediterranean coast, have lunch in Paris and see a show that night in London. Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.Inside This Book 14 expert authors13 mountain ranges crossed6,354,782 sq km explored73 local beers sampledInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsIn-depth backgroundEasy-to-read layoutComprehensive planning toolsAt-a-glance practical info