Lonely Planet Secret Wonders of the World

Discover 385 weird and wonderful sights and places across the globe – from eerie ghost towns to bizarre natural phenomena – that you never knew existed!

Take a journey through the world's lesser-known marvels and explore fascinating places from the surprising to the downright odd… Pay your respects at Hyde Park Pet Cemetery in London; get lost in the Pineapple Garden Maze in Hawai'i; or spend a night in a hotel run by robots in Japan, to experience some of the most astonishing corners of the Earth.

Inside Secret Wonders of the World:

Dive into 385 of the strangest sights and places on the planet that crowds rarely reachLearn about the unique histories and human stories behind each location – some so otherworldly, even science can’t explain themIncludes travel itineraries and top 10 lists Packed with evocative images and stunning illustrations that bring each oddity to lifeWritten by Lonely Planet's team of experts with author Anita IsalskaIllustrated by Lauren Crow, whose stunning artwork has been featured in The New York Times, The Economist, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, The Independent and more



Step off the beaten path into some of the most underrated and delightfully peculiar sights around the world. Perfect for curious readers and armchair travellers who are eager to discover new places that defy the ordinary.