And Amy Begley didn't have to have a lonely night after all.

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"We've stayed well away from Copacabana and the beach areas at night because of Lonely Planet, " said Sestic, referring to the famous backpackers' guidebook.

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The article 'Travel with children: The night train to Luxor' was published in partnership with Lonely Planet.

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