Wales 4（ISBN=） 英文原版

　　Review
　　For sheer global reach and
dogged research, attention must be paid to Lonely Planet…’ –Los
Angeles Times, February 2, 2003

　　Brand-new format: 24 pages of colour, two-colour text
throughout, easy-to-read maps.

　　After spending nearly a decade between Sydney and London,
Peter Dragicevich once again calls Auckland, New Zealand his home –
although his current nomadic existence means he’s hardly ever
there. Even when he is at home he likes to live like a traveller.
Lunchbreaks in London meant an opportunity to check out an
architectural or historical site, weekends in Sydney or Auckland a
chance to explore a new neighbourhood, beach or walk.
　　Over the course of a dozen years working for newspapers and
magazines he honed his skills as a travel writer, even when trapped
in management roles – including five years as Managing Editor of
Express newspaper in Auckland, another five years as the General
Manager of Sydney Star Observer and a stint as the General Manager
of Studio Magazines, publishers of Black+White, Blue, Studio
Brides, Studio Bambini and several other coffee-table mags.
　　He finally gave into Kiwi wanderlust, giving up staff jobs to
chase his typically antipodean diverse roots around much of Europe
– spending time in his grandparent’s villages in Croatia, Scotland
and northern England.
　　Over recent years with Lonely Planet he’s written the Albania and
Macedonia chapters of Eastern Europe, Mediterranean Europe and
Europe On A Shoestring, chunks of the Walking In Britain and
Vietnam guidebooks and most of the Sydney city guide.
　　Even so, his devotion to New Zealand makes the North Island his
pick for the best tourist destination – encompassing great beaches,
an alpine desert, beautiful native bush, spectacular lakes and
wonderful wine regions.
　　His travel tip: travelling with friends can be great fun, but
don’t be afraid to go it alone.