Hired in 2004 to contribute to Lonely Planet's Brazil guidebook, Thomas Kohnstamm fled his Wall Street job to pursue his dream of being a travel writer. Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? is the story of the adventure that followed.
Thomas Kohnstamm Ordre des livres (chronologique)





Venezuela
- 392pages
- 14 heures de lecture
Discover VenezuelaGet drenched by nearly 1km of cascading water beneath the world's highest waterfall.Sink your toes into sugar-white sands on an uninhabited island in Archipelago Los Roques.Crunch on chocolate-coated hormigas culonas - deep-fried Amazonian ants with big, juicy rear ends.Hear howler monkeys roar as you cruise the wildlife-rich channels of the Delta del Orinoco.In This Five authors, 187 days of in-country research, 495 arepas , 52 detailed maps, one paragliding accident.You asked for it, we more off-the-beaten-path coverage of the Andes and Los Llanos.Expanded focus on sustainable travel helps readers plan environmentally and socially responsible adventures.Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews and traveler suggestions.
Lonely Planet Colombia - Ediz. Inglese
- 276pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Discover the best kept secret in South America. Colombia is safer than ever, affordable and still blissfully uncrowded - an independent traveler's dream. Laze on palm-fringed Caribbean beaches. Canoe slient rivers through lush rainforest. Stroll Cartagena's colonial old town. Salsa all night in Cali. Packed with practical advice and valuable tips for trouble-free travel, our peerless guide enables you to explore with confidence.The Basics - detailed maps, tailored itineraries and easy-to-use directory help make the most of your trip.Adrenaline Rushes - the best spots for diving, rafting, hiking, rock-climbing and other thrills.Straight Talk - honest advice on where to go - and still risky spots to avoid.Discerning Reviews - opinionated authors give the lowdown on where to sleep, eat and pain the town.Colombia 101 - in-depth background chapters provide insight into the country and its people.
Lonely Planet Phrasebooks: Costa Rican Spanish Phrasebook
With 3500-Word Two-Way Dictionary
- 254pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Lounging around in a resort will make great use of your English. You could, however, grab this phrasebook and trade tiquismos with the Ticos, chase the best beach break, track down a toucan and go home knowing you’ve had an all-round pura vida time.
Climb the rocky spires of Torres del Paine, salsa all night in sizzling Santiago, explore the worldâ ™s driest desert or follow Cheâ ™s tracks through the Lakes District. Whether youâ ™re looking to brave the wilderness or wind through the wine country, our best-selling, opinion-packed Chile guide will take you to the end of the worldâ and back. Head South â expanded coverage of adventure paradise Patagonia, with side trips to Argentina. Raise A Glass â discover Chilean wine with our intoxicating primer by a Colchagua Valley vintner. Play Hard â sand-board desert dunes, paddle through ice-carved fjords or ski still-smoking volcanoes with our dedicated Outdoors chapter. Rest Easy â accommodations for every budget, from rustic mountain refugios and homey hospedajes to luxurious retreats and high-rise hotels. Live It Up â enjoy gourmet meals and top-notch culture in Santiago, uncover Valparaà soâ ™s bohemian charms or sunbathe on Aricaâ ™s plentiful beaches.