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• Explore Qatar's eerie Al Jassasiya rock carvings – Lonely Planet

  By Ben Buckner| Lonely Planet Verified The Al Jassasiya rock carvings depict images of human life such as footmarks and rosettes, important animals such as fish, ostriches and scorpions, and dozens of mysterious, cup-shaped indentations © Alizada Studios / Shutterstock Qatar might be one of the world’s newer countries – this year marks the 50th since its independence – but this small slice of land in the Arabian Peninsula has been inhabited for millennia and mentioned in the writing of Greek geographer and historian Herodotus as...

  By Ben Buckner · Lonely Planet

  Dec. 15, 2021

• 48 hours in Nadi will start your Fiji trip right – Lonely Planet

  By Ben Buckner| Lonely Planet Verified From beautiful tropical gardens to Sigatoka Sand Dunes, Fiji’s first national park, there's plenty of popular excursions just a short distance from the town of Nadi © Tourism FijiAll sorts of fabulous adventures await almost as soon as you step off the plane in Nadi. Since almost all visitors arrive here, via Fiji’s largest airport, why not drop the bags and start your island adventure straight away?

  By Ben Buckner · Lonely Planet

  Nov. 05, 2021

• Explore Qatar's eerie Al Jassasiya rock carvings – Lonely Planet

  By Ben Buckner| Lonely Planet Verified The Al Jassasiya rock carvings depict images of human life such as footmarks and rosettes, important animals such as fish, ostriches and scorpions, and dozens of mysterious, cup-shaped indentations © Alizada Studios / Shutterstock Qatar might be one of the world’s newer countries – this year marks the 50th since its independence – but this small slice of land in the Arabian Peninsula has been inhabited for millennia and mentioned in the writing of Greek geographer and historian Herodotus as...

  By Ben Buckner · Lonely Planet

  Dec. 15, 2021

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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet is a well-known travel media company founded in 1972 by Tony and Maureen Wheeler. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, it operates as a subsidiary of Red Ventures and is recognized for its focus on independent and budget-conscious travel. The company gained prominence with its 1981 guide to India, which became a go-to resource for adventurous travelers. Lonely Planet provides a wide range of travel resources, including print and digital guides, mobile apps for trip planning, video content featuring destination documentaries, and travel magazines. The company caters to budget travelers, adventure seekers, and digital-native travelers, promoting sustainable tourism practices. With a global team of 400 staff and 200 authors, Lonely Planet has sold over 120 million books, making it a trusted name in travel publishing. Its core philosophy emphasizes accessibility and the belief that everyone deserves to experience the world.