A fractured identity, a passionate people, and lifestyle, culture and landscape that capture the imagination, providing plenty of surprises. Josephine Quintero, 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 so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 2 authors7 weeks of on-the-ground research30+archaeological ruinsCountless meze dishesInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsIn-depth backgroundAt-a-glance practical infoComprehensive planning toolsEasy-to-read layout