Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet – With more than 130 million books sold since it began, Lonely Planet is one of the original experts in the travel industry. Their books span virtually every country, from small micronations to the largest country on the planet.

Lonely Planet’s selection of books on Europe has everything a traveler could ever want: from the entire region (Europe Travel Guide) to budget-friendly travel (Europe on a Shoestring), as well as maps, phrase books, cruise ports, and more. Lonely Planet commissions authors who are either locals or long-standing experts in their region, so you know that you’re getting the best information out there. The company also runs a popular online community, the Thorn Three, where more than 600,000 travelers share their experiences and ask questions.