Books by Matt Phillips

Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides)

by Paul Smitz, Robert Reid, China Williams, George Dunford, Rafael Wlodarski, Simone Egger, Matt Phillips, Nick Ray, Tasmin Waby, Matt Warren

The original and the best, Lonely Planet's `yellow bible' is your ticket to endless adventure in Southeast Asia. Want nonstop parties in 24-hour cities? Feel like sunning your skin on a deserted, white-sand beach? Picture yourself having tea with a remote hilltribe? Written by backpackers for backpackers, this guide will help you stay longer, pay less and experience more.

DIVE UNDER THE COVERS on current events, history, culture and the environment.

EAT CHEAP AND SLEEP EASY with our fully updated coverage of the best eateries and great-value accommodation.

GET YOUR THRILLS - the best scuba diving, elephant-trekking, rock-climbing, sea kayaking and surfing.

TALK YOUR WAY IN with our handy language guide.

BEAT YOUR OWN PATH using over 170 detailed maps.

Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles 10

by Matt Phillips, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Anthony Ham

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychellesis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike through the wild and remote Cirque de Mafate on Reunion, relax amid tropical waters on the coral island of Denis Island on Seychelles, and dive to the underwater rock formations and schools of fish off the west coast of Mauritius - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles:

• Colour maps and images throughout
• Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
• Covers Port Louis, Central Plateau, Grand Baie, Flic en Flac, Rodrigues, St-Denis, the Cirques, St-Pierre, Mahe, Praslin, La Digue.

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Mauritius, Reunion & Seychellesis our most comprehensive guide to Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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The Big Trip Your Essential Guide to Gap Years, Sabbaticals and Overseas Adventures

by Matt Phillips, Martin Heng

The 4th edition of this comprehensive companion contains content for travellers of all ages, including those taking a sabbatical or career break, in addition to advice on trip planning, how to work and volunteer abroad, maps, itineraries and the comprehensive directory of resources found in previous editions.