Lonely Planet is the largest travel guide book and digital media publisher in the world. The company is owned by BBC Worldwide, which bought a 75% share from the founders Maureen and Tony Wheeler in 2007 and the final 25% in February 2011. Originally called Lonely Planet Publications, the company changed its name to Lonely Planet in July 2009 to reflect its broad travel industry offering and the emphasis on digital products. After Let's Go Travel Guides, it was one of the first series of travel books aimed at backpackers and other low-cost travellers. As of 2010, it publishes about 500 titles in 8 languages, as well as TV programs, a magazine, mobile phone applications and websites.

Lonely Planet also has its own television production company, which has produced numerous series: Lonely Planet Six Degrees, The Sport Traveller, Going Bush, Vintage New Zealand, Bluelist Australia and Lonely Planet: Roads Less Travelled. Lonely Planet is headquartered in Footscray, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, with affiliate offices in London and Oakland, California. As of 2009, it was increasing its digital, online presence greatly.

This perennial stopover city is constantly reinventing itself as a destination in its own right, jostling for the position of top dog among Asia’s – even the world’s – best cities.

A practical, informative new guide for tourists, business travellers and temporary residents! Features include an improved pull-out map, making traversing this incredible city a snap, and new planning and understanding sections.

2 expert authors, 77 days on-the-ground research, 200 eating and nightlife reviews, 45 durians consumed

In-depth background into Singapore’s street-food scene

Comprehensive map section

Feature coverage of top sights

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Colonial District & Marina Bay, Chinatown & the CBD, Little India Kampong Glam, Orchard Road, East, North & Central, Holland Vill Dempsey Hill, West & Southwest, Sentosa & Islands, Understanding & Survival chapters.

Edition:9th Edition, Feb 2012

Next edition due:Feb 2015

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