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Happy pub day to MOON TOKYO, KYOTO & HIROSHIMA! 🇯🇵Author Jonathan DeHart says: During my time in Japan I’ve explored Tok...
09/30/2025

Happy pub day to MOON TOKYO, KYOTO & HIROSHIMA! 🇯🇵

Author Jonathan DeHart says:

During my time in Japan I’ve explored Tokyo’s nightlife, wandered Kyoto’s lanes, and hiked pilgrimage trails. But some of my favorite memories took place at the dinner table over homemade plum wine. Three things I love about Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima:

1. Enjoying the food, from alleys of yakitori (grilled chicken) joints, to Osaka’s deep-fried delights, to Hiroshima’s okonomiyaki scene, to haute feasts.

2. Finding a quiet spot amid the urban bustle, like Tokyo’s Hanazono-jinja or
Kyoto’s Hōnen-in.

3. Exploring the Inland Sea around Hiroshima, from the sacred isle of Miyajima to Onomichi’s retro townscape.

Order your copy of MOON TOKYO, KYOTO & HIROSHIMA today! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jonathan-dehart/moon-tokyo-kyoto-hiroshima-with-osaka/9798886471106/

Happy publication day to Moon Iceland! We asked local author Jenna Gottlieb to share one of her favorite spots to visit:...
09/23/2025

Happy publication day to Moon Iceland! We asked local author Jenna Gottlieb to share one of her favorite spots to visit:

"As a resident of Iceland for 13 years and a Moon Travel Guide writer specializing in Iceland, I've spent a lot of time exploring the island's breathtaking landscapes. Whether it's walking on black sand beaches, hiking in the highlands, or marveling at wondrous waterfalls, it never gets old.

It's tough to pick favorite places since there are so many, but last summer, on a research trip for the 5th edition of Moon Iceland, I returned to a place I haven't been to in a few years, the Mývatn region in the north. After snapping some photos of pseudo craters, I walked over to this viewpoint of Lake Mývatn. It's such a dreamy landscape."

Get your copy of Moon Iceland now! https://bit.ly/4oCFk0A

Happy publication day to Moon Monterey & Carmel: With Santa Cruz & Big Sur! 🌊Here’s how author Stuart Thornton loves to ...
08/26/2025

Happy publication day to Moon Monterey & Carmel: With Santa Cruz & Big Sur! 🌊

Here’s how author Stuart Thornton loves to explore Monterey Bay:

“Rich with natural resources, the Monterey Bay is what makes the Monterey Peninsula such a stunning place. While the Monterey Bay Aquarium showcases the creatures that live in the bay's waters and places like Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove offer the beauty of the bay without getting wet, there's nothing better than getting on, in, or under the water, whether you are stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, or heading out on a whale watching tour. It will give you a richer appreciation of the bay and a unique vantage point to take in the nearby shoreline.”

Get your copy of Moon Monterey & Carmel here: https://bit.ly/3IGJa8v

Moon Oaxaca is publishing today! Scroll to hear more from our author Ashley Roberts:"Oaxaca is my home away from home, a...
08/19/2025

Moon Oaxaca is publishing today! Scroll to hear more from our author Ashley Roberts:

"Oaxaca is my home away from home, and it was quite comforting to revisit familiar favorites while doing research for Moon Oaxaca, Second Edition. Drinking a cold coco on Oaxaca's pristine beaches, taking in the breathtaking views at Monte Alban, or trying to decide between a memela or a tlayuda for a quick snack never gets old. But what was truly a joy was venturing beyond my well-worn paths in the capital city and the coast to experience the cultural and natural delights of Oaxaca's other regions. Soaking in the sunsets in the Sierra Juarez, wandering the steamy streets of Tehuantepec, being doused in copal smoke after being invited to a neighborhood festival in Huautla de Jimenez, feeling awestruck amongst the cathedrals of La Mixteca... Oaxaca is a world within itself, and that's why it always calls me back."

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Happy Pub Day to Moon Mexico City!🎉 Click here to order a copy: https://bit.ly/3Ux4qjrHear more about this amazing desti...
08/19/2025

Happy Pub Day to Moon Mexico City!🎉 Click here to order a copy: https://bit.ly/3Ux4qjr

Hear more about this amazing destination from author Julie Meade:
"Mexico City is an incredibly dynamic place. There is always something new to do, see, eat, or experience here, and creativity is off the charts in so many areas—art, design, food, urban culture, the list goes on.

At the same time, it's a city full of tradition and history. After visiting an avant-garde art exhibit or a new fusion restaurant, it's comforting to check in with an old Mexico City favorite—one of the places I've been visiting for decades. That's a coffee at Jekemir, a visit to the museum and murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, or a tequila at the traditional cantina Bar La Opera.

As a guidebook author, Mexico City is a challenging, dizzying, diverse, and deeply rewarding place to cover—and I wouldn't want it any other way."

Meet Jonathan DeHart, author of the new edition of MOON JAPAN and MOON TOKYO, KYOTO & HIROSHIMA (coming this September) ...
08/05/2025

Meet Jonathan DeHart, author of the new edition of MOON JAPAN and MOON TOKYO, KYOTO & HIROSHIMA (coming this September) 🇯🇵🏯

"During my time living in Japan, my home base has shifted from a small seaside town in Mie Prefecture to the garish streets of Osaka to a leafy suburb in western Tokyo. Throughout that time, I've slowly unpeeled the Japanese onion, one layer at a time. Discovering Kyoto, which is a never-ending process, leads one to Kanazawa, which only then leads to the discovery that there are, in fact, a glut of 'little Kyoto's' strewn across Japan. As I've taken this gradual deep-dive, I've found myself increasingly drawn to Japan's mellow outer-reaches, from Shikoku's vine-cloaked Iya Valley and Okinawa's white sand beaches to sacred mountain paths trodden by pilgrims in the wilds of Tohoku.

"As I researched the new editions of Moon's two Japan books last summer, I was smitten all over again by the Inland Sea, from Onomichi and the string of islands linked by the bridges of the Shimanami Kaido bicycling route, to the string of 'art islands' in the east. This region embodies the essence of Japan, which vacillates between ancient and modern, from the timeworn, salty fishing hamlets to the stunning blend of art and nature seen on Naoshima, Teshima and Inujima. These research trips have infinitely deepened my appreciation for the many sides of Japan, which I'm delighted to share in both books."

🌴 Meet Moon author Greg Archer! His brand-new book, Moon Best of Maui, hits shelves today: https://bit.ly/4lWigaO“I went...
08/05/2025

🌴 Meet Moon author Greg Archer! His brand-new book, Moon Best of Maui, hits shelves today: https://bit.ly/4lWigaO

“I went from Chicago native to California yogi, jetsetter, adventure-seeker and author. A surprise twist arrived when I found Moon Travel Guides and was welcomed in as a writer specializing on the wonderful island of Maui.

In addition to my fiction and journalistic work, I've spent a great deal of time exploring Maui, getting to know its people, the culture, and the vibrant locale. This all began when I was asked to housesit for friends who lived behind the Surfing Goat Dairy Farm in Kula. They lived on five acres filled with nearly 300 olive trees.

Views of Haleakala became awe-inspiring. I embraced the people and the land, and I was graciously accepted as well. I began hiking through Maui's stunning trails—from the forests in Upcountry to the flatlands in South Maui. Waterfalls, swimming, and other ocean adventures by boats followed. The island became my home, flanked by towering red sandstone walls. I also love visiting the region's surprisingly diverse galleries and art museums.

Recently, on a research trip for Moon Best of Maui, I fell back in love with the many hikes—and sunset and sunrise experiences—on Haleakala, the charted boat rides to Lanai, and the balmy beaches of South Maui. There's no place like Maui. Pure Heaven. Full of Aloha.”

Moon Nashville is publishing today!🎸Meet author Margaret Littman:“I chose to move to Nashville in college, and back late...
07/29/2025

Moon Nashville is publishing today!🎸

Meet author Margaret Littman:
“I chose to move to Nashville in college, and back later as an adult, because it is the quirkiest, most creative place I have ever been. It’s a place where people do weird things for a living and locals and visitors get to be the beneficiary of their creativity. Whether their creativity comes in the form of clothing design or songwriting or one-of-a-kind menus, I feel lucky that I get to explore it all and share it with readers. Nashville’s famous for honkytonks on Lower Broadway and hot chicken and the Parthenon. I love all those things. But when I get to share some of Nashville unexpected gems? That’s a great day.”

It's publication day for Moon Costa Rica! Author Nikki Solano has brought us another great edition of this book - read o...
07/15/2025

It's publication day for Moon Costa Rica! Author Nikki Solano has brought us another great edition of this book - read on for some words from Nikki:

"This noticeably windy observation deck, atop a tower that protrudes from the treetops within the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, may be a challenging spot to snap a decent selfie but it's an easy place to fall in love with Costa Rica's vast lush landscape. Featuring cloud forest in the foreground and rainforest and the Arenal Volcano in the background, the views from the deck are both sweeping and stunning. An equally impressive sight is the dense reserve's trail-lined interior, especially when colorful, long-tailed quetzals are spotted flying between the stately trees that exhibit the forest's magnificence.

One of my favorite things about the Moon Costa Rica guidebook is that its curated experiences showcase opportunities to capture captivating moments. Sometimes those opportunities involve participating in a top activity, such as a zip-line tour or a white-water rafting excursion, and other times, often at lesser known or frequented places, they simply require mindfulness: noticing nature and wildlife, taking in views, and appreciating your surroundings. I have explored and educated others on the joy of experiencing Costa Rica for nearly two decades now and it is my pleasure to assist you in your quest for must-have travel moments, however thrilling and popular or gentle and private they may be."

Author Steph Dyson is back with another edition of Moon Chile!🏔️When I first arrived in Chile back in 2016, I didn't rea...
06/27/2025

Author Steph Dyson is back with another edition of Moon Chile!🏔️

When I first arrived in Chile back in 2016, I didn't realise it would be the start of a love affair with this humble South American country. I lived there for over three years but even when I moved back to the UK full-time, my infatuation only continued to grow. Nowadays, I spend months back in Chile each year, returning to my favourite spots, such as the beautiful mountain peaks of Patagonia, misty rolling hills of magical Chiloé, or the sun-drenched wine valleys south of Santiago.

For this edition, I took to the water to explore the Patagonian fjords with an expedition cruise. We sailed along the Beagle Channel, past the ice-capped peaks of the Darwin Mountains and into narrow channels, where glaciers heaved millennial ice into the water. It was a reminder that this country is spectacular from top to bottom and even after nearly ten years exploring, there's always another incredible experience to have.

Moon author Sarah Smierciak is back with another amazing edition of Moon Egypt!🌴"I've been exploring beautiful Egypt sin...
06/12/2025

Moon author Sarah Smierciak is back with another amazing edition of Moon Egypt!🌴
"I've been exploring beautiful Egypt since 2009 and every year brings new adventures. It's both a great challenge and a pleasure to try to capture the best of the country between the covers of a book. With every new edition, I enjoy the excuse to get out of my comfort zone in Cairo to revisit old treasures around the country and discover new ones. I hope you come to love Egypt as much as I have, with your Moon Egypt guidebook in hand!"

Moon author Wayne Bernhardson is back with a brand-new edition of Moon Patagonia! 🏔️"In Patagonia, the best travel exper...
05/06/2025

Moon author Wayne Bernhardson is back with a brand-new edition of Moon Patagonia! 🏔️
"In Patagonia, the best travel experiences arise from spontaneous improvisation - often in lesser-known destinations."

Get your copy of Moon Patagonia here: https://bit.ly/4d3TFOl

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Since 1973, Moon has been guiding travelers to unique, authentic experiences in more than 200 destinations around the world. We believe in the power of travel to connect people and enrich their lives. Our authors are local experts who share our commitment to independent businesses, local culture, and ethical travel.

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