In Reply to: lonely planet posted by Lauren on Monday, 14. March 2011 at 20:33 Bali Time:
I found LP guides a godsend when i was on my gap year, and i always passed them on or left them in Hostels before i left the country. (weight saving as well as beneficial to others).
Not only was it a help in finding accomodation, and places of interest - it was also great at giving you a bit of cultural guidance, info about visas, banks, and in regards to working holidays, it advised on places where word was easily found.