How the iconic Lonely Planet travel guides became 'the backpacker's bible

Lonely Planet travel books have been the so-called “backpacker's bible” for 50 years, ever since Tony Wheeler and his wife Maureen self-published a guide based on their own adventure driving across Europe and Asia.
Lonely Planet travel books have been the so-called “backpacker's bible” for 50 years, ever since Tony Wheeler and his wife Maureen self-published a guide based on their own adventure driving across Europe and Asia.

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How travel guidebooks changed the world - Lonely Planet

How travel guidebooks changed the world - Lonely Planet