Have you ever wanted to travel somewhere in the world, say, Australia or Canada but are low on funds? Well, here’s the answer for you! The Lonely Planet Publications or LP for short, claims itself to be the largest independently-owned travel guidebook publisher in the world! Being the most popular series of travel books among backpackers and other cost-saving travelers, it has published about 650 different guides in 118 countries since 2004! LP also has a television production company, which has developed three of its series, the Lonely Planet Six Degrees, the Sport Traveler, and Vintage New Zealand. The headquarters of this high selling backpack traveler guide is in Footscray, a suburb in Melbourne, Australia.

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Do you know those gorgeous old Chinese paintings which you always see being hung on the walls? Those with vast mountains and pretty, white mist surrounding them? Yup, that’s what I’m talking about.

I used to look at those paintings and think “wow, this could never be for real.” That was the case until I visited Guilin for the first time and discovered that those paintings were more than just a mere fantasy.

Guilin is considered one of the most beautiful places in China. It has gained worldwide prestige for its incomparably transcendent scenery complete with green hills, jagged cliffs and crystalline waters.

However, Guilin does not only consist of beautiful scenic points, it also offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, shopping districts and places to eat.

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New York City (NYC) is one of the biggest and most famous cities in the world. Located in the state of New York in the United States of America, it is home to over 8 million people. If you are planning to visit New York City, you have to drop by Times Square, which is one of the most iconic tourist destinations in NYC. During New Year’s, there is an annual Times Square ball drop to celebrate the occasion that attracts thousands, if not millions, of participants. Not only are there many flagship stores here, but also a variety of restaurants that serve a diverse selection of cuisine.

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