Lonely Planet Secret Wonders of the World by Lonely Planet
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Discover 385 weird and wonderful sights and places around the globe – from eerie ghost towns to bizarre natural phenomena – that you never knew existed!
Take a journey through the world’s lesser-known marvels – like an island where cats outnumber people in Japan or ancient caves lit by glowworms in New Zealand – and experience some of the most astonishing, fascinating and oddest corners of the Earth.
Inside Secret Wonders of the World:
- Dive into 385 of the strangest sights and places on the planet that crowds rarely reach
- Learn about the unique histories and human stories behind each location – some so otherworldly, even science can’t explain them
- Includes travel itineraries and ‘Top 10’ lists
- Packed with evocative images and stunning illustrations that bring each oddity to life
- Written by Lonely Planet’s team of experts with author Anita Isalska
- Illustrated by Lauren Crow, whose stunning artwork has been featured in The New York Times, The Economist, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, The Independent and more
Step off the beaten path into some of the most underrated and delightfully peculiar sights around the world. Perfect for curious readers and armchair travellers who are eager to discover new places that defy the ordinary.
Discover 385 weird and wonderful sights around the globe, from eerie ghost towns to mysterious abandoned buildings, and even a park with ‘singing’ trees. Packed with stunning images and illustrations, travel itineraries and ‘Top 10’ lists, this is the ultimate compendium to the most astonishing corners of the Earth that you never knew existed!
About the Author:
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel publisher, with over 800 titles in print, iconic guidebooks spanning the entire globe as well as best-selling gifting titles. Lonely Planet is more than just a publisher, it is a community of like-minded travellers.
01 Jul 2026
Additional information
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Travel & holiday guides |
| Readership Level | General (US: Trade) |
| ISBN | 9781806532926 |
| Publication Date | 01 Jul 2026 |
Lonely Planet Secret Wonders of the World: 385 Extraordinary Places You Never Knew Existed by Lonely Planet ISBN 9781806532926