Coming July 14, 2026:
Lonely Planet Secret Wonders of the World: 385 Extraordinary Places You Never Knew Existed

Discover 385 weird and wonderful sights and places around 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 - like an island where cats outnumber people in Japan or ancient caves lit by glowworms in New Zealand - and experience some of the most astonishing, fascinating and oddest 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 reach
• Learn about the unique histories and human stories behind each location - some so otherworldly, even science can't explain them
• Includes travel itineraries and 'Top 10' lists
• Packed with evocative images and stunning illustrations that bring each oddity to life
• Written by Lonely Planet's team of experts with author Anita Isalska
• Illustrated 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 travelers who are eager to discover new places that defy the ordinary.