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Italy without the tourists – Lonely Planet gives alternatives to Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, Florence and Lake Como, to enjoy the best of Italy’s food and scenery, without the crowds

Sushi & Sumo – We show how to plan the perfect trip to Japan, taking in sumo, temples, sushi and hot springs

Lazy summer days in Ireland – BBC news correspondent Fergal Keane is our guide through Ireland’s Blackwater River and the country’s little-known histories

10 Easy Trips – Visiting the Isle of Wight’s garlic festival and partying in Barcelona are just two of our recommendations for the best short-breaks to take in August

Anything to Declare?: Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury – Julia was charged at by a white rhino in South Africa and gets annoyed with cling-wrap on luggage

Mini Guides – Six free cut-out and keep guides to the South Devon Coast, Vilnius, Las Vegas, Yorkshire Dales, Rhodes and Malmo

Also in this month’s Lonely Planet Magazine: Author Tim Moore searches the perfect Chilli Con Carne in Texas and we kick off the first of our exclusive features on BBC’s Human Planet with a look at the remarkable landscape of Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains

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Countryfile Magazine, August 2010

Discover Daphne du Maurier’s Cornwall
80 years since Daphne du Maurier spent a night on bleak Bodmin Moor, Cornwall is still powerfully associated with the famous author. Here’s a guide to the stunning landscapes that inspired some of her best loved tales.

How to farm for free (almost!)
Ever wanted to live the Good Life but can’t afford the land? Here are some top tips on how you can grow veg and even keep livestock without spending a fortune.

Go wild… Summer projects for all the family
Inspire your children to go wild and explore the countryside with these ideas for holiday adventures, whatever the weather.

Great Days Out: Family days out
Watch jousting knights, build woodland dens and explore Britain’s best rockpools as Julia Bradbury introduces 20 exciting ways to spend the summer holidays.

All you need for… Family camping
A relaxing break under the stars or a restless nightmare in a soggy tent – the right kit can make all the difference to your holiday.

Voyage through a doomed landscape
Plans are afoot to allow the beautiful Sussex valley of Cuckmere to be flooded by the sea. Sam Hodgson takes a last canoe trip through this playground of his childhood to ask why.

A year in the life of a gamekeeper
Gamekeepers have been part of the landscape for centuries but are often seen as the enemies of wildlife. Is this fair? On the eve of the shooting season – the Glorious Twelfth – John Cowan invites you to get to know his profession better.

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