Lonely Planet Bluelist 2008 captures the best in travel - a collection of trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead. Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by the Lonely Planet community of authors, staff and travellers, this year's edition is a selection of the best places to go and things to do all around the world right now. Highlights Introduction from Lonely Planet's co-founder, Tony Wheeler Explore our pick of must-go destinations for 2008 in the GoList section, and set your 2008 travel agenda Take a whirlwind ride around the world with over 300 unique travel experiences mapped out in the famous Bluelists Explore the countries of Islam and immerse yourself in one of the world's most travelled cultures Take a tour of the globe's threatened wildlife in our Endangered Wildlife section Stunning travel photography from the Lonely Planet travel community - that means you 2008 travel planner - the best places to go and things to do throughout the year
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OUR STORY A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
