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Can we still believe in Lonely Planet?

Apr 16, 2008 Around the Word, Gossips

Lonely Planet is one of the most famous travel guide in the world, some even call it travel bible, a must read for those who wanna go somewhere backpacking. But, think twice now. One of the author admitted that he never ever visited the country he had written, and he actually gotten the info from his girlfriend!

Times Online: Author for the Lonely Planet Guide to Colombia Thomas Kohnstamm admits he never set foot in the place

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Tags: Colombia, Lonely Planet, Times Online, travel, travel guide