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Cecil Kuhne presents an exhilarating collection of thrilling adventures from some of the world’s leading travel writers. These travellers have ventured far beyond the beaten track, on foot, by vehicle and animal. Follow Jeff Greenwald as he gets lost in the Persian Gulf on a rat-infested ship; William Dalrymple as he encounters security guards in a forbidden area of China and Eric Newby as he clings to a sailing ship’s rigging during a typhoon. On the Edge: Extreme Travels is a heart-pounding collection of true-life adventures that any armchair traveller or fellow adventurer will enjoy.

It’s easy for us to sit back, push a button and order a Lonely Planet travel guide from the Internet. But have you ever thought of the toiling and hardships that the authors of these books face to enable you to enjoy a problem-free vacation? Lonely Planet Unpacked is a collection of stories about what can and has gone wrong for our intrepid authors as they travelled the world in search of the perfect holiday for you. Whether they’re facing off against rampaging elephants or battling swarms of insects, these authors will have you on the edge of your seat.