3 min read • Aug 17, 2010
Forget Hollywood fripperies, Madagascar is like no place else on earth. We've cherrypicked four unforgettable things to do in this truly unique place.
3 min read • Aug 17, 2010
Forget Hollywood fripperies, Madagascar is like no place else on earth. We've cherrypicked four unforgettable things to do in this truly unique place.
2 min read • Aug 5, 2010
Bamboozled by the breadth of European travel information out there? Let's face it, it's a massive continent that you could easily spend delicious decades…
3 min read • Aug 5, 2010
Mainland Great Britain has around 17,820km of coastline. That’s just over 11,000 miles of beach, bay, cove and cliff forming the wave-battered…
7 min read • Aug 4, 2010
Where else in America can you wallow in natural hot springs in the morning, take photos of mountains at lunch time, roll up in one of the world’s coolest…
2 min read • Aug 3, 2010
In this five-part series taken from Lonely Planet Magazine (Aug 2010 issue) we show you just where to step off the tourist trail and start exploring the…
3 min read • Jul 21, 2010
Set in southern Italy, Matera, Basilicata is a little-known glinting jewel with scenery that is more moonscape than landscape. Such is the cultural wealth…
3 min read • Jul 20, 2010
If thoughts of Croatian cuisine conjure up images of greasy steaks with a side of boiled potatoes and sauerkraut, think again. While it still holds firm…
3 min read • Jul 16, 2010
Picture your kids running on a wide expanse of sandy beach surrounded by hills of sweeping grass. They're building sandcastles, catching hermit crabs,…
3 min read • Jul 16, 2010
South Africa’s Western Cape is full of famously delightful areas, such as the Winelands and Garden Route, but the West Coast is still a local secret. With…
3 min read • Jul 15, 2010
The sugary sand and crystalline waters of Mexico’s beaches have enticed travellers for decades, but the southern Pacific Coast is home to some of Mexico’s…
4 min read • Jul 13, 2010
Hot water percolates up out of the ground from one end of Japan to the other. The Japanese word for a hot spring is onsen, and there are more than 3000 of…
3 min read • Jul 13, 2010
If you were creating a perfect holiday haven from scratch, you’d probably come up with Cornwall. This rugged wedge of rock offers impossibly pretty…
3 min read • Jul 13, 2010
The Andaman Coast is the land of superlatives: the tallest karst formations, the longest beaches, the softest sands, the bluest water... Along the coast,…
3 min read • Jul 12, 2010
It’s said that nothing is impossible. This is wrong. It’s impossible to lay eyes on San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque) and not fall madly in love. This…
4 min read • Jul 8, 2010
Spain could be Europe's most exotic country. From soulful flamenco and delicious food to avant-garde architecture and cities, Spain is a beguiling mix of…
4 min read • Jun 28, 2010
Ensenada has a quirky, cosmopolitan mix of shops, cafes and restaurants, best experienced by wandering down Avenida López Mateos (Calle 1a); if you prefer…
3 min read • Jun 18, 2010
Imagine a 4km hiking trail that's built into a sheer rock face, looking out onto a forest of fantastical granite spires and a gorgeous canopy sprinkled…
2 min read • May 27, 2010
Brian Spencer entered our 'Subscribe and win!' newsletter competition. And guess what? He won. Now he's on his dream trip and we're going along for the…
5 min read • Apr 8, 2010
Ahh, your own place in the sun. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show how to make like a beach bum and head for the…
3 min read • Mar 23, 2010
Think of the Philippines and images of gorgeous beaches and crystal blue seas are sure to spring to mind. Islands such as Boracay and Palawan easily…
3 min read • Mar 18, 2010
Sure, hit the big sights (they're big for a reason), but take the time to do some live-it-like-a-local exploring. Staffer Ali Lemer, a NYC native, has…
3 min read • Feb 24, 2010
Did you hear the one about the island that disappeared?