Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet has been guiding travel for over 50 years with a core belief that travel is for everyone.

A trusted voice in travel guidance, Lonely Planet is part of the Red Ventures portfolio, and has been dedicated to providing actionable inspiration for every kind of traveler since 1973. Lonely Planet’s mission is to help more people from more backgrounds experience the joy of going places.

Over the past 50 years Lonely Planet has printed over 150 million guidebooks covering 221 countries as well as countless other titles showcasing the wonders of the world for travelers of all types.

Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travelers each year online and across social channels helping them unlock amazing experiences. Lonely Planet can be found in over 14 languages, including armchair and lifestyle books, children's books, eBooks and more.