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Lonely Planet is the largest travel guide book publisher in the world. The company is owned by American billionaire Brad Kelley's NC2 Media, which bought it in 2013 from BBC Worldwide for US$77 million (the equivalent of £45.5 million in May 2014) after it was valued at US$250 million in 2008.
Originally called "Lonely Planet Publications", the company changed its name to "Lonely Planet" in July 2009 to reflect its broad travel industry coverage and an emphasis on digital products. After the Let's Go travel guide series that was founded in 1960, the Lonely Planet books were the second series of travel books aimed at backpackers and other low-cost travellers. As of 2011, the company had sold 120 million books since inception and by early 2014, it had sold around 11 million units of its travel apps.
As of 2014, Lonely Planet's largest office is located in Footscray, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, but its Franklin, Tennessee, United States (U.S.) office is the company's de facto headquarters. Other Lonely Planet offices are spread throughout the world, in locations such as London, United Kingdom (U.K.); Beijing, China; and Delhi, India.
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A planet (from Ancient Greek ἀστήρ πλανήτης astēr planētēs, or πλάνης ἀστήρ plánēs astēr, meaning "wandering star") is an astronomical object orbiting a star or stellar remnant that
The term planet is ancient, with ties to history, science, mythology, and religion. Several planets in the Solar System can be seen with the naked eye. These were regarded by many early cultures as divine, or as emissaries of deities. As scientific knowledge advanced, human perception of the planets changed, incorporating a number of disparate objects. In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) officially adopted a resolution defining planets within the Solar System. This definition is controversial because it excludes many objects of planetary mass based on where or what they orbit. Although eight of the planetary bodies discovered before 1950 remain "planets" under the modern definition, some celestial bodies, such as Ceres, Pallas, Juno and Vesta (each an object in the solar asteroid belt), and Pluto (the first trans-Neptunian object discovered), that were once considered planets by the scientific community, are no longer viewed as such.
San Francisco (/sæn frənˈsɪskoʊ/), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California and the only consolidated city-county in California. San Francisco encompasses a land area of about 46.9 square miles (121 km2) on the northern end of the San Francisco Peninsula, which makes it the smallest county in the state. It has a density of about 18,187 people per square mile (7,022 people per km2), making it the most densely settled large city (population greater than 200,000) in the state of California and the second-most densely populated major city in the United States after New York City. San Francisco is the fourth-most populous city in California, after Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose, and the 13th-most populous city in the United States—with a Census-estimated 2014 population of 852,469. The city and its surrounding areas are known as the San Francisco Bay Area, and are a part of the larger OMB designated San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland combined statistical area, the fifth most populous in the nation with an estimated population of 8.6 million.
The world’s second-largest country will usher in its sesquicentennial in 2017 in rollicking good health. Marking 150 years since confederation, the elongated birthday party promises to be heavy on bonhomie and highly welcoming to international gatecrashers. Lonely Planet author, Celeste Brash, tells us more. Find out more about Canada: http://lptravel.to/gQUZNJ See the complete list of the top 10 countries to visit in 2017: http://lptravel.to/IIIA4m Find out more about our campaign sponsor, Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/
Europe is a treasure trove of incredible travel experiences, which can make deciding where to go a challenging task indeed. Thankfully Lonely Planet’s travel experts have been on the case to bring you the best spots to add to your bucket list for 2017. What made it to the top spot? Our Destination Editor, Anna Tyler, reveals all... Find out what other destinations mades the list here: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-europe Tell us what you think about the list on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lonelyplanet) or Twitter (@lonelyplanet) Find out more about our top destination here: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/croatia/zagreb
Nepal is bouncing back from earthquakes and a fuel strike that made getting round the country tough. It remains a fabulous choice for budget-conscious travellers, who can access the best of its world-famous trekking routes and underrated wildlife for well south of US$50 a day. Here, Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler recalls some of his fondest Nepal memories. Find out more about Nepal: http://lptravel.to/NXR6If See the complete list of the top 10 best value destinations for 2017: http://lptravel.to/CnMaXh Thanks to Teton Gravity Research for footage. Find out more here: http://www.tetongravity.com/ Find out more about our campaign sponsor, Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/
They used to call her the ‘Sleeping Beauty’, but – though she’s hit the snooze button a few times – Bordeaux is now wide awake and ready for action. The new LGV Sud-Ouest line, due for completion in mid- 2017, connects the city with Europe’s high- speed train network and cuts travel time from Paris to just two hours. Its timing is perfect. Here, Lonely Planet author, Jean-Bernard Carillet, tells us more. Find out more about Bordeaux: http://lptravel.to/PwV3hh See the complete list of the top 10 cities to visit in 2017: http://lptravel.to/PGwYQe Find out more about our campaign sponsor, Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/
http://lptravel.to/BestinTravel | Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 is the highly anticipated collection of the world’s hottest trends, destinations and experiences for the year ahead. Here's a glimpse of the top 3 from our key categories. If you've been lucky enough to visit one of our top places, let us know in the comments what made it most memorable for you! --- Discover more about... Kotor: http://lptravel.to/BiTkotor Transylvania: http://lptravel.to/BiTtransylvania Botswana: http://lptravel.to/BiTbotswana --- For further info about our campaign sponsor, Turkish Airlines, see: http://www.turkishairlines.com/ --- This video was produced by Kamp Grizzly: http://kampgrizzly.com/
Japan. It might be number two in our Best in Travel for 2016 rankings, but it’s always number one for travellers in search of an otherworldly experience. In this video Lonely Planet Pathfinder, James Rees, takes us on a visual journey of two traveller hotspots - from the traditional pockets of Kyoto to the bustling metropolis of Tokyo. --- Music credits: "Overheat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... "Fluidscape" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Find out why Japan made it to our Best in Travel list for 2016: http://lptravel.to/gqsKAO See other work by James: http://www.jamesreesfilm.com/ Find out further...
Discovery Channel`s Six Degrees, i dont own this video , im just sharing, all the rights to their owner
With 43 hills, one of the world's great bridges and a population of more than 800,000 freethinkers, inventors and oddballs, San Francisco is one of the USA's most compelling cities. Visit http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/san-francisco for more information about San Francisco.
www.lonelyplanet.com is your home for travel – before, during and after every trip. Featuring invaluable content curated and shared by our seasoned experts and global community of travellers, it’s the place to turn for travel inspiration, insight and advice – whether you’re following the beaten path or road less travelled. Explore our new look Lonely Planet website today. --- Kudos to our hard-working Lonely Planet writers and Lonely Planet Pathfinders who appear in this video. For more information about how to potentially become a contributor for us, see here: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/careers/#become-a-contributor Thanks to Teton Gravity Research (TGR) for some of the Nepal footage which appears in this brand video . Find out more about TGR here: http://www.tetongravity.com/
The world’s second-largest country will usher in its sesquicentennial in 2017 in rollicking good health. Marking 150 years since confederation, the elongated birthday party promises to be heavy on bonhomie and highly welcoming to international gatecrashers. Lonely Planet author, Celeste Brash, tells us more. Find out more about Canada: http://lptravel.to/gQUZNJ See the complete list of the top 10 countries to visit in 2017: http://lptravel.to/IIIA4m Find out more about our campaign sponsor, Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/
Europe is a treasure trove of incredible travel experiences, which can make deciding where to go a challenging task indeed. Thankfully Lonely Planet’s travel experts have been on the case to bring you the best spots to add to your bucket list for 2017. What made it to the top spot? Our Destination Editor, Anna Tyler, reveals all... Find out what other destinations mades the list here: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-europe Tell us what you think about the list on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lonelyplanet) or Twitter (@lonelyplanet) Find out more about our top destination here: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/croatia/zagreb
Nepal is bouncing back from earthquakes and a fuel strike that made getting round the country tough. It remains a fabulous choice for budget-conscious travellers, who can access the best of its world-famous trekking routes and underrated wildlife for well south of US$50 a day. Here, Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler recalls some of his fondest Nepal memories. Find out more about Nepal: http://lptravel.to/NXR6If See the complete list of the top 10 best value destinations for 2017: http://lptravel.to/CnMaXh Thanks to Teton Gravity Research for footage. Find out more here: http://www.tetongravity.com/ Find out more about our campaign sponsor, Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/
They used to call her the ‘Sleeping Beauty’, but – though she’s hit the snooze button a few times – Bordeaux is now wide awake and ready for action. The new LGV Sud-Ouest line, due for completion in mid- 2017, connects the city with Europe’s high- speed train network and cuts travel time from Paris to just two hours. Its timing is perfect. Here, Lonely Planet author, Jean-Bernard Carillet, tells us more. Find out more about Bordeaux: http://lptravel.to/PwV3hh See the complete list of the top 10 cities to visit in 2017: http://lptravel.to/PGwYQe Find out more about our campaign sponsor, Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/
http://lptravel.to/BestinTravel | Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 is the highly anticipated collection of the world’s hottest trends, destinations and experiences for the year ahead. Here's a glimpse of the top 3 from our key categories. If you've been lucky enough to visit one of our top places, let us know in the comments what made it most memorable for you! --- Discover more about... Kotor: http://lptravel.to/BiTkotor Transylvania: http://lptravel.to/BiTtransylvania Botswana: http://lptravel.to/BiTbotswana --- For further info about our campaign sponsor, Turkish Airlines, see: http://www.turkishairlines.com/ --- This video was produced by Kamp Grizzly: http://kampgrizzly.com/
Japan. It might be number two in our Best in Travel for 2016 rankings, but it’s always number one for travellers in search of an otherworldly experience. In this video Lonely Planet Pathfinder, James Rees, takes us on a visual journey of two traveller hotspots - from the traditional pockets of Kyoto to the bustling metropolis of Tokyo. --- Music credits: "Overheat" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... "Fluidscape" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Find out why Japan made it to our Best in Travel list for 2016: http://lptravel.to/gqsKAO See other work by James: http://www.jamesreesfilm.com/ Find out further...
Discovery Channel`s Six Degrees, i dont own this video , im just sharing, all the rights to their owner
With 43 hills, one of the world's great bridges and a population of more than 800,000 freethinkers, inventors and oddballs, San Francisco is one of the USA's most compelling cities. Visit http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/san-francisco for more information about San Francisco.
www.lonelyplanet.com is your home for travel – before, during and after every trip. Featuring invaluable content curated and shared by our seasoned experts and global community of travellers, it’s the place to turn for travel inspiration, insight and advice – whether you’re following the beaten path or road less travelled. Explore our new look Lonely Planet website today. --- Kudos to our hard-working Lonely Planet writers and Lonely Planet Pathfinders who appear in this video. For more information about how to potentially become a contributor for us, see here: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/careers/#become-a-contributor Thanks to Teton Gravity Research (TGR) for some of the Nepal footage which appears in this brand video . Find out more about TGR here: http://www.tetongravity.com/
lonely planet
lonely planet
**************
Planet Earth is slowing down
Overseas, underground
Wherever you look around
Lord, take me by the hand
lead me through these desert sands
To the shores of a promised land.
You make me start when you look into my heart
And see me for who I really am.
If you can't change the world. Change yourself.
If you can't change the world. Change yourself.
I didn't care if the sun didn't shine
& the rain didn't fall from the sky
I just cared about myself
From this world to the next
And from the next back to this.
By our actions we are bound.
We're running out of love
running out of hate
running out of space for the human race.
Planet Earth is slowing down.
You make me cry when you look into my eyes.
And see me for who I really am.
If you can't change the world. Change yourself.
If you can't change the world. Change yourself.
And if you can't change yourself....change the world.
I'm in love with the planet I'm standing on
I can't stop
I can't stop thinking of
All the people I've ever loved
All the people I have lost
All the people I'll never know
All the feelings I've never shown.
The world's too big. And life's too short.
To be alone...To be alone. side & climbed in my mind
& taken me down to where the heat