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WRITER | PHOTOGRAPHER
TRAVEL BOOKS
A selection of books I've contributed to on sustainable travel, art, culture, adventure, food, wellness and unconventional travel.
 EV Road Trips USA & CanadaSixty itineraries with detailed trip planning for EV road trips across the USA and Canada, including my contributions covering California's wine lands, Utah's national parks the Grand Canyon and the wilds of the Ozark Mountains among many others. (Lonely Planet, May 2024) |  Your Trip Starts HereA collection of life-affirming journeys on the path to self discovery, I covered the pagan trail from Glastonbury to Stonehenge and the pilgrim route of Tóchar Phádraig in the west of Ireland for this edition. (Lonely Planet, 2023) |  The Joy of Exploring GardensA compilation of guides to 60 of the world's most spectacular gardens, I had a great time discovering Garnish Island in detail for this book. (Lonely Planet, 2023) |
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 EV Road Trips EuropeA comprehansive guide to exploring Europe by EV, for which I explored routes through Croatia, France, Iceland, Ireland and Italy. (Lonely Planet, 2023) |  The Joy of Wild SwimmingDive into the world of wild swimming with this glorious guide to the world's best natural swimming holes, including for my part, Dublin's Forty Foot and the chilly waters below the ruins of Minster Lovell Hall. (Lonely Planet, 2023) |  The Islands BookPresenting 150 of the world's most enchanting islands, this gorgeous photo-filled book offers plenty of travel inspiration. Among the islands I covered for this title were some of my favourite Croatian, Greek, Swedish, Italian, Irish and British retreats. (Lonely Planet, Oct 2022) |
 Where to Go WhenThe ultimate trip planner to spark your imagination. Along with fellow authors sharing top tips for travel around the globe, I had the envious task of covering trips to Tuscany, the Dalmatian Coast, Ancient Ireland, Connemara and Iceland. (Lonely Planet, Oct 2022) |  Epic Road Trips EuropeShowcasing 50 of Europe’s greatest road trips, I was delighted to write about my experiences driving Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way and through the medieval villages and glorious towns of the British Cotswolds for this edition. (Lonely Planet, Aug 2022) |  Trip BuilderPlan your next trip with a book bursting with ideas on where to go when. Themed itineraries with carbon calculations help you to make the most of your time and I loved covering Ireland, Iceland and Croatia for this one. (Lonely Planet, Oct 2021) |
 Guide to LifeA guide on how to live well based on advice from cultures around the world. My contribution looked at how the Irish deal with grief and how public mourning can help to heal. (Lonely Planet, Nov 2020) |  In Her FootstepsFollow in the footsteps of trailblazing women from around the globe who changed the course of history and visit the places that played a large part in their story. (Lonely Planet, Feb 2020) |  Three Hours From...Need inspiration on where to go on a trip from London, Lisbon or Lima? This collection of suggestions covers scenic sights, landmark attractions, off-the-beaten-track gems and local festivals. (Lonely Planet, Sep 2019) |
 Epic Runs of the WorldHit the trail with inspiration from around the globe on where to run from big city marathons to remote trail runs through stunning scenery and gut-busting ultras. (Lonely Planet, Aug 2019) |  Everyday AdventuresEmbrace new ways to experience more local haunts with this handy guide to seeing travel and destinations a little differently. (Lonely Planet, Aug 2018) |  The World's Best Bowl FoodTravel the world from your kitchen with recipes for 100 bowl foods from around the globe including my entries from Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England covering classics such as Dublin coddle, Colcannon, Cock-a-leekie soup,Welsh cawl and Eton mess. (Lonely Planet, Mar 2018) |
 Culture TrailsA compilation of 52 itineraries with a cultural bent for which I gladly hit the trail in the wake of Oxford's storytellers, Dublin's literary legends and the best traditional music in the west of Ireland. (Lonely Planet, Oct 2017) |  Epic DrivesThis collection of epic drives from around the world includes some of the most memorable I've ever driven including the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland, the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, hairpin heaven en route from Marrakesh to Tarroudant in Morocco and the Gaspesie Peninsula in Canada. (Lonely Planet, Aug 2017) |  Secret MarvelsA miscellany of weird and wonderful sights well off the beaten track, including a few of my own favourites: the Darvaza Crater in Turkmenistan and Chicken, Alaska. (Lonely Planet, Jul 2017) |
 National Parks of EuropeExplore 60 of the best of Europe's national parks including Killarney in Ireland and the Brecon Beacons in Wales. Read about what to see and do, what wildlife you might spot and how to plan your trip. (Lonely Planet, Apr 2017) |  Street ArtDiscover where to find the best street art in 42 cities worldwide including my take on Dublin and Reykjavik. (Lonely Planet, Apr 2017) |  Honeymooon HandbookInspiration for planning the trip of a lifetime with destination guides, tips, accommodation and activity ideas. My pick combines the culture of Sri Lanka with the luxury of the Maldives. (Lonely Planet, Jan 2017) |
 LP Food TrailsDiscover Connemara's best seafood on a trail around Ireland's glorious west. Just one of 52 inspiring itineraries exploring the best local producers, restaurants, markets and experiences worldwide. (Lonely Planet, Oct 2016) |  World's Best BrunchesWhat makes Sunday morning so special? Brunch. Here's the low down on the origin, traditions and method of making the world's best brunches.(Lonely Planet, March 2015) |  HappySecrets to happiness from cultures around the world, this book aims to help make sense of life and your environment and give you tips on making it happier. From letting go of the little things to learning to accept transience, this is a celebration of customs and festivals from around the world that help us enhance our lives. (Lonely Planet, December 2011) |
 Best in Travel 2010Covering the latest trends in travel, this 'best of' list features the top places to visit around the globe in 2010. (Lonely Planet, 2010) |  Code GreenSustainability is a huge issue for travellers and this book aims to help those in search of unique challenges that help protect and preserve cultures, habitats and people of the far reaches of the earth. Featuring some incredible opportunities to get involved with conservation, cultural traditions and eco-initiatives, this book offers a valuable and insightful guide to eco-travel. (Lonely Planet, 2006) |  Blue ListThe top places to go, see, experience and soak up are listed in this colourful guide to the world's nations. A great source of inspiration and ideas for that next trip complete with useful country guides to the world's most popular and rewarding destinations. (Lonely Planet, 2006) |
 Middle of NowhereA pictoral book aimed at inspiring travellers to explore the globe, seeking out the road less travelled to places that can truly be described as 'the middle of nowhere'. From the lonely tundra of the high arctic to the depths of the driest deserts on earth, my travel tales include an element of risk guaranteed to re-awaken the true spirit of adventure. (Lonely Planet, 2006) |  Perfect DayInsider secrets to 100 cities worldwide, where to sleep, eat, shop, dance and get lost in some of the world's most hip and happening cities. (Lonely Planet, 2006) |  Experimental TravelThis irreverant manual works on the premise that we're all far too conventional in our approach to travel. Why not do things differently with these excellent ideas on how to travel using your A-Z, your bookshelves, the roll of a dice or the whim of your dog? (Lonely Planet, 2005) |
Etain O'Carroll
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