Staggeringly diverse in every way, Europe 's flip side remains a through-the-looking glass experience after the certainties of the West. Surreal, exciting and dramatic, head to Eastern Europe for a guaranteed adventure. Tom Masters, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 21 countries71 weeks of on-the-road research165 maps89 World Heritage SitesInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsPull-out city mapEasy-to-read layoutComprehensive planning toolsAt-a-glance practical info