Community Q & A with Lonely Planet author!
Posted at 02:31PM May 16, 2008 by geekgal
Celebrated Lonely Planet author Frances Linzee Gordon is coming to Australia and will be visiting Lonely Planet headquarters. While she's here, we're getting her to answer your questions, live on camera - about her guidebooks, about working for Lonely Planet, about the places she's been and the travel industry in general.
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A Taste of Travel with Lonely Planet at Good Food & Wine
Posted at 10:01AM May 15, 2008 by geekgal
If you're in Melbourne or Sydney this June, why not stop by the Good Food and Wine show and meet up with the Lonely Planet crew!
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South American Explorers party for Pick & Mix
Posted at 12:56PM Mar 22, 2008 by CarolB
The South American Explorers Club recently held launch parties to celebrate Lonely Planet's new digital product, Pick & Mix, and a salivating time was had by all!
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Pick & Mix Launch at SAE Clubhouses
Posted at 02:01PM Mar 13, 2008 by CarolB
This March, all across the continent, South American Explorers clubhouses will host launch parties to celebrate the arrival of Lonely Planet's brand new Pick & Mix downloads.
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Catch up with Lonely Planet at WOMADelaide
Posted at 11:58AM Feb 11, 2008 by CarolB
WOMADelaide is, quite simply one of the most significant events on the South Australian arts, cultural and entertainment calendar. It encompasses 3 nights and 2 spectacular days of music, art and dance, held in one of the most beautiful outdoor festival sites imaginable, Adelaide’s historic Botanic Gardens.
For the first time, Lonely Planet and SBS take you on a ‘Global Discovery’ tour. Join us at WOMADelaide to browse through Lonely Planet books, talk to authors, meet SBS broadcasters, watch live interviews with WOMADelaide artists, get exclusive discounts on books and more.
Check out the WOMADelaide website for details and to purchase tickets.
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NY Film Screening Invite
Posted at 05:18PM Sep 25, 2007 by CarolB
Lonely Planet and Roadtrip Nation inspire college students to find their own road in life. To celebrate the launch of the latest series of road trips, join us for a film screening at the New York University campus and a party at a nearby venue (Apple Restaurant & Bar) afterwards.
Roadtrip Nation film screening at:
The Wasserman Center for Career Development
27th September, 7 – 8 pm
133 East 13th St., 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10003
FREE
And afterwards at:
Lonely Planet party at Apple Restaurant & Bar
8 – 10:30 pm
FREE (including hors d’oeuvres and 2 drink tickets per person)
Related links: National Passport Month
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Catch us at Britain's Festivals
Posted at 04:56PM Aug 16, 2007 by CarolB
The reclusive British sun has (finally) got his hat on and Lonely Planet is coming out to play! We're pulling on our Wellington boots, smothering ourselves in sunscreen and taking our love of travel out to a festival near you. We've got ourselves a tent full of inspiring Bluelist themed games, freebies and competitions and we'd love it if you'd join us for a refreshment or two.
Whilst you're in our tent, you could challenge your friends to a game of Travel Intelligence - if you're curious you'll just have to come along and find out - or chat to one of the Lonely Planet staffers on hand about your favourite places in the world, write your own Bluelist of recommended travel, chill out and flick through our books or get a sneak preview of some of the fantastic images from the forthcoming Bluelist book.
Here's where we're rocking up to. If you're heading to any of these events, come and say hello!
ArtsFest 2008, Birmingham, 15-16th Sept Truck Festival, Oxfordshire, 22-23rd September 2007
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Related links: Chat about Festival & Events in the forum, Bluelists about Festivals
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Bootcamp For Aspiring Writers
Posted at 03:25PM Aug 03, 2007 by CarolB
Calling all emerging and aspiring writers who want to test their endurance, strengthen their resolve and are willing to do the hard yards (as well as those in need of a strategically placed boot). The Age Melbourne Writers' Festival 2007 has assembled an A-grade line up of industry professionals who are guaranteed to motivate and inspire you.
One of our Commissioning Editors, Rebecca Chau, author of the new Perth guidebook, and publishing veteran of 9 years will have red pen at the ready as part of the editors’ team.
If you need to free up your pen, intensify your writing regimen, tighten up your text or work on your tone then sign up for the event. Details are:
The Whole Shebang: Bootcamp for aspiring writers Date: Fri 24 August Time: 10am - 5pm Venue: Merlyn Theatre, CUB Malthouse, 113 Sturt Street, South Melbourne 3006 For Bookings and tickets contact: T: +61 3 9685 5111 F: +61 3 9685 5112Check out more on Melbourne Writers' Festival 2007
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Discover the World with Lonely Planet
Posted at 03:20PM Aug 03, 2007 by CarolB
Celebrate the world in your own backyard with PIER 39 and Lonely Planet. With a range of travel-themed booths and entertainment, this free event provides residents and visitors to San Francisco the opportunity to learn more about the social, cultural and experiential benefits of travel within and outside the United States.
What's on offer from us: > free passport photos from 1-3 pm > U.S. passport application forms & information > travel experts to answer your questions > free books & other goodies
Attendees will have the chance to win a Hawaii’s Big Island trip courtesy of ATA Airlines, Shell Vacations, Eagle Creek and Lonely Planet.
Free entertainment includes live world music, and an appearance by Non-Stop Bhangra Collective. If you're in the bay area, get yourself down there. Event details are:
When: Saturday, August 18, 2007, Noon – 4.00pm Where: PIER 39, San Francisco, Beach Street @ Embarcadero, San Francisco Cost: FREE! Pier39 Events
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Power to the Peaceful Festival
Posted at 03:12PM Aug 03, 2007 by CarolB
On Saturday, September 8th, Musician and Filmmaker, Michael Franti with Guerrilla Management present the 9th Annual 911 Power to the Peaceful Festival. PTTP also features morning yoga, an open-air art gallery, a healing arts tent, a DJ tent, vendors and food booths, eco village, kid's zone, bicycle coalition, and social, environmental & political organizations tabling and forums.
Come visit us at in our Chill Tent to talk travel with authors and staff, browse through travel books and get free giveaways. Event details:
When: Saturday, September 8, 2007, 9.00 – 5.00pm Where: Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Cost: FREE
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Chicago World Music Festival Open House
Posted at 03:10PM Aug 03, 2007 by CarolB
Join us for "One World Under One Roof", the festival's closing night celebration with more than 8 live bands. Lonely Planet will be on-site with free passport photos, travel experts to answer your questions, and tons of fun giveaways.
When: Thursday, September 20, 2007, 6:30 – 11.00pm Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington Street, Chicago Cost: FREE
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Tourism’s Power To Save and Destroy The Earth!
Posted at 03:04PM Aug 03, 2007 by CarolB
The most out-of-the-way places Western travellers want to visit are often in third world countries that are actively despoiling their environment. Tony Wheeler will lead a discussion about tourism’s power to both save and destroy the earth at The Age Melbourne Writers' Festival.
If you’d like to join in the debate, event details are as follows:
Bad Lands: A Tourist on the Axis of Evil Date: Friday 31 August Time: 6.30 - 7.30pm Venue: Beckett Theatre, CUB Malthouse, 113 Sturt Street, South Melbourne 3006 For Bookings and tickets contact CUB Malthouse: T: +61 3 9685 5111 F: +61 3 9685 5112For further details check out the The Age Melbourne Writers' Festival 2007. More on Tony Wheeler's new book, Bad Lands, A Tourist on the Axis of Evil.
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