Make sure you watch "World" programming on BBC Knowledge over the next few months as we welcome Lonely Planet as a proud sponsor. Lonely Planet sells 6.5m books annually and has 40 million users of lonelyplanet.com. Through these books and website travellers are inspired and able to connect with the world and each other every day.

In the same way, the World strand on BBC Knowledge allows you to delve into new cultures and to explore your surrounding world. With entertaining adventures and explorers such as Michael Palin and Ray Mears, BBC Knowledge and Lonely Planet deliver a perfect partnership for both the seasoned traveller and armchair explorer alike.

This month on BBC Knowledge, you can explore the World with programmes such as On Thin Ice.

As part of the collaboration with Lonely Planet we have created this special travel microsite for your enjoyment. Brought to you by Tom Hall, travel writer for Lonely Planet, to inspire and expand your travel horizons you can find hints about some of the hidden corners found on his exploits.

We hope this motivates you to go and travel the World for yourself! Check out your nearest Exclusive book store who are running a special in store gift promotion with every Lonely Planet book purchase whilst stocks last. Visit Exclusive Books to find your nearest store.

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