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The waitress suggests that I come back after she closes down the restaurant, around midnight. We end up having sex in a chair and then on one of the tables in the back corner. I pen a note in my Moleskine that I will later recount in the guidebook review, saying that the restaurant “is a pleasant surprise . . . and the table service is friendly.” –Thomas Kohnstamm, professional travel writer and author of numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks

WANTED: Travel Writer for Brazil
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Decisiveness: the ability to desert your entire previous life–including well-salaried office job, attractive girlfriend, and basic sanity for less than minimum wage
Attention to detail: the skill to research northeastern Brazil, including transportation, restaurants, hotels, culture, customs, and language, while juggling sleep deprivation, nonstop nightlife, and excessive alcohol consumption
Creativity: the imagination to write about places you never actually visit
Resourcefulness: utilizing persuasion, seduction, and threats, when necessary, to secure a place to stay for the evening once your pitiable advance has been (mis)spent
Resilience: determination to overcome setbacks such as bankruptcy, disillusionment, and an ill-fated one-night stand with an Austrian flight attendant

As Kohnstamm comes to personal terms with each of these job requirements, he unveils the underside of the travel industry and its often-harrowing effect on writers, travelers, and the destinations themselves. Moreover, he invites us into his world of compromising and scandalous situations in one of the most exciting countries as he races against an impossible deadline.]]> 57576 3.09 316 101 2008 182759 1740599977 9781740599979 0 <![CDATA[Lonely Planet Chile & Easter Island]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172515101m/182759.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172515101s/182759.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/182759.Lonely_Planet_Chile_Easter_Island 3.86 14 HEAD SOUTH - expanded coverage of adventura paradise Patagonia with a side trip to Argentina

RAISE A GLASS - Discover Chilean wine with our intoxicating primer by a Colchagua Valley vintner

PLAY HARD - sand board desert dunes, paddle through ice-carved fjords or ski still-smoking volcanoes with our dedicated Outdoors chapter

REST EASY- accomodation for every budget, from rustic mountain refugios and homey hospedajesto luxurious retreats and high-rise hotels

LIVE IT UP- enjoy gourmet meals and top-notch culture in Santiago, uncover Valparaiso's bohemian charms or sunbath on Arica's plentiful beaches.

]]> 106585 3.74 23 2 57576 3.09 316 101 2006 182824 1741040558 9781741040555 1 <![CDATA[Lonely Planet Caribbean Islands]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172515240m/182824.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172515240s/182824.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/182824.Lonely_Planet_Caribbean_Islands 3.71 7
PLAN YOUR TRIP - inspiring itineraries, insider tips and over 70 maps help you get to the heart of the islands.

SLEEP IN STYLE - hand-picked accommodations to suit all budgets, from rustic beachside huts to luxurious resorts.

LEARN THE LINGO - easy-to-use Caribbean language chapter covers French, Spanish and Dutch basics.

FEEL THE BEAT - from Carnivals and jump-ups to reggae festivals and live jazz, immerse yourself in the music scene with our in-depth entertainment listings.

FUN IN THE SUN - extensive options for land and water activities, including a dedicated Diving & Snorkeling chapter.]]> 6861 3.74 39 5 57576 3.09 316 101 2005 158162 1741042844 9781741042849 2 <![CDATA[Lonely Planet Colombia]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172270070m/158162.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172270070s/158162.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/158162.Lonely_Planet_Colombia 3.17 6

THE BASICS - detailed maps, tailored itineraries and easy-to-use directory help make the most of your trip.

ADRENALINE RUSHES - the best spots for diving, rafting, hiking, rock-climbing and other thrills.

STRAIGHT TALK- honest advice on where to go - and still risky spots to avoid.

DISCERNING REVIEWS- opinionated authors give the lowdown on where to sleep, eat and pain the town.

COLOMBIA 101 - in-depth background chapters provide insight into the country and its people.

]]> 42284 3.75 76 13 57576 3.09 316 101 2006 406645 1864501057 9781864501056 0 <![CDATA[Lonely Planet Costa Rica Spanish Phrasebook (Phrasebooks)]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174491216m/406645.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174491216s/406645.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/406645.Lonely_Planet_Costa_Rica_Spanish_Phrasebook 0.0 0 In Costa Rica, it's impossible not to get caught up in the feeling of Pura Vida, 'pure life'. So whether selecting from the huge range of traditional dishes, dancing the merenge at a fiesta, or cheering a toro brava, 'fighting bull', this book will help you get into the swing. <ul><li>join in the crowd at a rodeo, street festival or salsa club <li>loads of cultural & traveling tips, whether you go by bus, scooter or donkey <li>sections on diving, hiking and surfing <li>includes Lim n Creole, the language of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast <li>music, food, shopping, art & more

]]> 57576 3.09 316 101 2000 158165 1741045452 9781741045451 1 <![CDATA[Lonely Planet Venezuela]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172270072m/158165.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172270072s/158165.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/158165.Lonely_Planet_Venezuela 4.00 3 Discover Venezuela

Get drenched by nearly 1km of cascading water beneath the world's highest waterfall,p.310.
Sink your toes into sugar-white sands on an uninhabited island in Archipielago Los Roques, p.101.
Crunch on chocolate-coated hormigas culonas - deep-fried Amazonian ants with big, juicy rear ends, p.49.
Hear howler monkeys roar as you cruise the wildlife-rich channels of the Delta del Orinoco, p.289.

In This Guide:

Five authors, 187 days of in-country research, 495 arepas, 52 detailed maps, one paragliding accident.
You asked, we delivered: more off-the-beaten-path coverage of the Andes and Los Llanos.
Expanded focus on sustainable travel helps readers plan environmentally and socially responsible adventures.
Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews and traveler suggestions.
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