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As a Special Bonus, Lonely Planet  has graciously donated several copies of Syria & Lebanon, to be given to randomly drawn commenters on this article.  

As a Special Bonus, Lonely Planet  will give a copy of Tokyo City Guide, to a randomly drawn commenter on this article. Post your comments - you might win! 

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Published by Lonely Planet, One People many journeys explores global intercultural themes through eight different aspects of the universal human experience.