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Unlikely Destinations: The Lonely Planet StoryFounders of the phenomenally successful publishing company Lonely Planet, Tony and Maureen Wheeler have produced travel guides to just about every corner of the globe. Lonely Planet Publications was born in 1973 when the Wheelers self published a quirky travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. This was quickly followed by what soon became the backpackers' bible, South East Asia on a Shoestring. Going boldly where no other travel publisher had ventured,
Founders of the phenomenally successful publishing company Lonely Planet, Tony and Maureen Wheeler have produced travel guides to just about every corner of the globe. Lonely Planet Publications was born in 1973 when the Wheelers self-published a quirky travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. This was quickly followed by what soon became the backpackers' bible, South-East Asia on a Shoestring. Going boldly where no other travel publisher had ventured, they catered to a new generation of independent, budget-conscious travelers long before the advent of mass tourism. Unlikely Destinations: The Lonely Planet Story is a unique mix of autobiography, business history and travel book. It traces Tony and Maureen Wheeler's personal story as well as the often bumpy evolution of their travel guide business into the world's largest independent travel publishing company. Not surprisingly, after thirty years in the business, the Wheelers have an unrivaled set of anecdotes which they share in Unlikely Destinations: The Lonely Planet Story. They have been hassled by customs, cheated by accountants, let down by writers, banned in Malawi, berated for their Burma guide and had books pirated in Vietnam. Tony has been gored by a cow in Benares, declared dead around the world in an assortment of gruesome and greatly exaggerated accounts and their company has been accused of the Lonely Planetization of the world. Through it all, from the heady days of discovery in the '70s to the rocky patch after the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Wheelers' passion for the planet and traveling hasn't diminished and comes shining through in this enthralling travelogue. But above all, their memoir reveals the spirit of adventure that has made them, according to the New York Daily News, the specialists in guiding weird folks to weird places.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Periplus Editions
Published: 05/01/2007
ISBN: 9780794605230
Pages: 374
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.20w x 1.00d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/12/2007 pg. 72
Foreword 05/01/2007 pg. 74
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Cute backdrop for videos and room separation
Color: Black
Bought this because sometimes you need emotional boundaries AND physical ones. Surprisingly sturdy, looks nice on camera, and makes a room feel more peaceful instantly. Side note I have 2 cats and 2 large dogs and it has took a couple of beatings but did not damage at all!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Transforming Space: A Tale of Two Stunning Room Dividers
Color: Black, Color: Black
The four-panel screen room divider is absolutely stunning!
Unfortunately, the first one the FedEx driver delivered ended up at the wrong address.
After notifying Amazon, they promptly sent me a “replacement” room divider through UPS, which arrived right on schedule.
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I informed Amazon that my first room divider magically appeared today in my building’s lobby.
I’ve placed one of the new screen dividers in front of an old one, and the modern Roundhill divider really makes my older piece look outdated!
The Roundhill screen divider is sleek, bold, and refreshing—I’m in love with it.
The second divider serves a practical purpose by hiding my bulky grocery cart, fan, and vacuum cleaner.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful, Sturdy, Well Made, good Value for the money
Color: Black
I don’t know what the bad reviews are about. This is a beautiful, well made 4 panel screen. The screen print appears to be a standard print that is likely the same on every screen they produce (not hand painted by two different people). It is beautiful. Everything about it, including the colors and the screen print image on rice paper, is more lovely than the photos. The wooden frame (black) is solid and sturdy. The hinges are stable and well positioned. When people say lightweight it sounds misleading. It is lightweight enough to easily maneuver but this four panel screen is sturdy and stable. It is slim and tall so someone could conceivably bump into it and jostle it. But no more so than any number of other items in one’s home. I highly recommend this beautiful, lovely, fine piece of home decor. I purchased this as a divider between my work station (office) and my living room. Also, even though there was a slight dent in the package when it was delivered, it wasn’t a deep enough gash to damage the screen. When I pulled the screen from the box my first thought was just how study it is. So very pleased with this purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful Room Divider
Color: Black
This room divider is so beautiful and elegant yet very functional, study and very well made!
I have had many compliments on its beauty and elegance.
They have said it is much nicer than blurring my background. Which affects how you look on a teleconferencing meeting.
I do zoom meetings at times for my religious meetings when I cannot go in person!
And this is exactly what I have needed to obscure my private bedroom space.
The size is perfect for my size desk. It covers completely the whole area not showing any of my bedroom to the public.
When not in use I fold it up and put it away. It is lightweight and very easy to move around. The height doesn’t make it awkward to move and yet tall enough to obscure my whole background.
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You will not be at one moment disappointed by this purchase instead you will love it!💖💕💖
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
★★★★★ 5
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Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2026
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