Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Secret Wonders of the World: 385 Extraordinary Places You Never Knew Existed
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Secret Wonders of the World: 385 Extraordinary Places You Never Knew Existed

Lonely Planet Secret Wonders of the World: 385 Extraordinary Places You Never Knew Existed

By Lonely Planet

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Publication Date: July 14, 2026

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Discover 385 weird and wonderful sights and places across the globe – from eerie ghost towns to bizarre natural phenomena – that you never knew existed!

Take a journey through the world's lesser-known marvels and explore fascinating places from the surprising to the downright odd… Pay your respects at Hyde Park Pet Cemetery in London; get lost in the Pineapple Garden Maze in Hawai'i; or spend a night in a hotel run by robots in Japan, to experience some of the most astonishing corners of the Earth.

Inside Secret Wonders of the World:

  • Dive into 385 of the strangest sights and places on the planet that crowds rarely reach
  • Learn about the unique histories and human stories behind each location – some so otherworldly, even science can’t explain them
  • Includes travel itineraries and top 10 lists 
  • Packed with evocative images and stunning illustrations that bring each oddity to life
  • Written by Lonely Planet's team of experts with author Anita Isalska
  • Illustrated by Lauren Crow, whose stunning artwork has been featured in The New York Times, The Economist, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, The Independent and more

 

Step off the beaten path into some of the most underrated and delightfully peculiar sights around the world. Perfect for curious readers and armchair travellers who are eager to discover new places that defy the ordinary.

About the Author

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel publisher, with over 800 titles in print, iconic guidebooks spanning the entire globe as well as best-selling gifting titles. Lonely Planet is more than just a publisher, it is a community of like-minded travellers.
 

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 304

Publisher: Lonely Planet

Publication Date: July 14, 2026

ISBN: 9781806532926

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