Lonely Planet World Food Books

Every traveller should have a relevant copy of one of these culinary guide books. They are invaluable and make for essential reading. So often, you can visit a country, stay there and enjoy the food. On returning, an interest in that particular cuisine has been kindled. It is only then that you realise you have missed out on some of the most traditional dishes and it is too late. The Lonely Planet has come up with the answer in the form of pocket-sized guides. Countries covered so far are Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Thailand and Vietnam. Books on Ireland and Turkey have just been published with more in the pipeline (Deep South, USA, Hong Kong and France).

Read the books before departure, during your stay and on your return. They are glossy, the photography is superb and the descriptions of market places will ensure you stay down memory lane forever. In fact, you need never leave your armchair, they are so good. Even if you are not a traveller but a keen cook, these books will open your eyes to new tastes and sensations. They do include some recipes but they are not cookbooks.

The World Food Books are for travellers who put food high on their list of priorities.They get down to the basics and explore the simplest of foods to feasts fit for kings. Their strength lies in the descriptions of regional cooking and the restaurant highlight maps. The advice on buying and eating food in markets is invaluable,as is the indispensable cuisine dictionary. When eating out in Thailand, you are faced with Thai script, you will never be lost again.

The books are very readable and contain extracts from some of our greatest travel writers. They stand proud and will make a handsome collection on your travel bookshelf.

Publication Details:
£6.99.
Published by Lonely Planet Publications
2000

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Lonely Planet World Food: Italy
Lonely Planet World Food: Morocco
Lonely Planet World Food: Thailand
Lonely Planet World Food: Vietnam

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