Peru|Lonely Planet Publications,Rob Rachowiecki 0864420951

||boek: Peru|Rob Rachowiecki|lonely planet-a travel survival kit

||door: Lonely Planet Publications, Rob Rachowiecki

||taal: en
||jaar: 1991
||druk: 2nd edition
||pag.: 387p
||opm.: pocket|like new

||isbn: 0-86442-095-1
||code: 1:001492

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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

Lonely Planet Peru is a good practical guide for independent travelers, whether they plan to explore Peru by dugout canoe, train, bus, or foot. Highlights include 64 maps of regions, towns, and historical sites; extensive background on archaeological sites; advice on food and accommodations for every budget; a useful history section ranging from pre-Inca cultures to modern; helpful hints on outdoor activities; and a traveler's Spanish section. Intriguing sidebars provide details on topics such as Inca Trail tours, fiestas, and folklore about Lake Titicaca, human sacrifice in the Andes, archaeology around Paracas, a week on the Amazon, and the Shipibo Indians, as well as their handicrafts. --Kathryn True

[source: https--www.amazon.com]

Girl at heart [2010-09-26]

Even though this is an older guidebook it has alot of timeless advice for the traveler of Peru! I highly recommend it.

Girl at heart [source: https--www.amazon.com]

Good reading as well as a good guide. [2000-02-04]

As a still up and coming traveller, Peru was one of my first trips as a tourist, and the LP Peru was the perfect complement to a fantastic country. My only real qualm is that Rob Rachowiecki, who has an excellent writing style, loves the country so much that he reccommends nearly everything it has to offer, which could make a trip difficult for someone with limited time; I was there a month and I know I will have to go back to see everything the book mentions. But if you know what you want, you'll find everything you need to know from this well laid out and entertaining guide. Rob Rachowiecki knows a hell of a lot about travelling and about being a traveller, he is an exceptional writer. And it makes great travel reading for the less scenic travelling spots, so you can find out about all the amazing things you missed.

Marty M [source: https--www.amazon.com]

Expanded information on the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and Cuzco; practical visa, health, safety and Spanish language details; the best listings for accommodation and dining throughout the entire country; easy-to-use maps and transportation information make moving about easier.

[source: https--books.google.be]

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As travelers, you're on a journey, and at Lonely Planet, we're on one, too. Over the last two years, travel has transformed. We're thinking deeply not just about how we travel but why we travel and how to best serve travelers on their journey - and we approach our 50th year with a passion and commitment to helping others do it, too.

[source: https--www.lonelyplanet.com/about]

Lonely Planet : 50 ans d'aventures extraordinaires !

"Tout ce que vous avez à faire, c'est de décider de partir. Et le plus dur est fait."

Une vieille bagnole, quelques dollars en poche, et surtout une passion pour l'aventure

1972: l'histoire de Lonely Planet commence avec le mariage de Tony et Maureen Wheeler.Le jeune couple aventurier achète un minivan pour 65 livres sterling et part en lune de miel en direction de l'Australie, via l'Europe et l'Asie. A leur retour, tout le monde les interroge : « Comment avez-vous fait pour mener un tel périple avec si peu d'argent ? ». Heureux de partager leurs connaissances, Tony et Maureen se lancent dans l'écriture de ce qui deviendra le premier guide Lonely Planet : Across Asia on the Cheap. Ils le rédigent sur la table de leur cuisine, en font des copies et l'agrafent eux-mêmes. Lonely Planet -dont le nom est issu des paroles revisitées d'une chanson de Joe Cocker, Space Captain- commence à "faire le buzz".En l'espace de trois mois, les ventes de ce livre atteignent 8000 exemplaires. Le second livre South-East Asia on a Shoestring est écrit dans une petite chambre d'hotel de Singapour et connaît le même succès.

Le 1er éditeur de guides de voyage dans le monde

La suite, on la connait. Lonely Planet devient un éditeur de renommée internationale, publie des guides sur des centaines de destinations.En 2007, soit 33 ans après leurs débuts, Tony et Maureen prennent pour partenaire BBC Worldwide. Le groupe acquiert 75% du capital de Lonely Planet, s'engageant à respecter les valeurs d'indépendance éditoriale, de transparence et de dévouement aux voyageurs indépendants. En 2011, la BBC devient actionnaire à 100%. En 2013, Lonely Planet est sous l'égide de la compagnie américaine NC2 Media.

Aujourd'hui, Tony et Maureen Wheeler sont encore activement impliqués dans la vie de Lonely Planet. Ils voyagent plus que jamais et dédient leur temps libre à des activités caritatives. Les guides en français sont publiés depuis 1993, de 2004 à 2019 par la société Place des Editeurs, et depuis 2019 par Edi8, groupe Editis.

[source: https--www.lonelyplanet.fr/lhistoire-de-lonely-planet]

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Rob Rachowiecki - Find the Best Hikes in Tucson, Arizona, Year-Round [2019-10-22]

Don't be fooled by the temperature in Tucson. The thermometer might read 100 degrees in June or 50 degrees in December, but almost any day is ideal for a hike, regardless of the weather. Encircled by mountains, blessed with desert scenery, and flanked to its east and west by Saguaro National Park, Tucson is a hiker's paradise.

In the new edition of Five-Star Trails: Tucson (December 2019, Menasha Ridge Press), local author Rob Rachowiecki presents 38 five-star hiking trails, for all levels and interests. Divided into six distinct areas in and around the city, the trails provide plenty of opportunities to explore. Readers can bag a peak, take a dip in a swimming hole, or wander among towering rock formations. The nearby mountains are temperate in summer, and the desert is gorgeous during winter. So there is always a trail to suit anyone's needs.

"Perhaps the area's greatest attraction is being able to hike year-round in superb scenery," says the author.

As an example of Tucson's diverse beauty, Rob cites Mount Lemmon. "Driving [there] is the equivalent of driving from the Mexican border to the Canadian border in terms of ecosystems. It takes just an hour to drive Mount Lemmon Road from saguaro cactus lowlands through high desert grasslands, and on to oak and mesquite woodlands, ending in pine, fir, and spruce highlands. Meanwhile, the temperature drops by 20 to 30 degrees. It's no wonder, then, that Tucsonans enjoy picnicking and hiking in the mountains to get away from 100-degree summer temperatures in the city."

In the guidebook, Rob includes detailed descriptions of popular routes, ranging from relaxing jaunts to full-day ascents, as well as a number of lesser-known hikes. Each featured trail is assigned one- to five-star ratings in each of the following categories: scenery, trail condition, suitability for children, level of difficulty, and degree of solitude. This helps readers find a perfect outing with just a glance.

Of course, as Rob puts it, "This being Tucson, none of the hikes have one- or two-star ratings for scenery."

GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and directions to trailheads help to ensure that readers know where they are and where to go. Insights into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes entertain and educate hikers while out on the trails.

Those with more specific interests will appreciate Rob's recommended hikes near the beginning of the book. For example, Rob provides curated lists that include "Best for Nature," "Best for Mountain Summits," "Best for Kids," and "Best for Wheelchair Adventurers."

Five-Star Trails: Tucson ($17.95, paperback) is an essential guide for visitors and residents alike. It helps them save time and make the most of their hiking opportunities. It is available wherever books are sold, including bookstores, gift shops, and online retailers.

About the Author

Rob Rachowiecki was raised in London and climbed his first mountain by accident while on a school biology field course in Scotland. Rob crossed the pond in 1974 and traveled throughout the Americas, from Alaska to Argentina. He has authored hiking and climbing guides to Central America and the Central Andes, as well as travel guides to Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and the American Southwest. He has been an active member of the Society of American Travel Writers since 1997.

Since 1990 he has lived in Tucson, where he earned a master's degree at the University of Arizona and where he enjoys the area's varied ethnic restaurants, theaters, and outdoor music festivals. He is often found hiking the many desert, canyon, and mountain trails surrounding Tucson, following the seasonal changes, and usually doing a spot of bird-watching, as Brits are wont to do.

Ryan Jacobson [source: https--adventurewithkeen.com/tag/rob-rachowiecki]