3 min read • Apr 27, 2012
It may seem like the resort-studded tropical coastline of Mexico's Riviera Maya might be out of reach for the budget traveler. Think again. Though it…
3 min read • Apr 27, 2012
It may seem like the resort-studded tropical coastline of Mexico's Riviera Maya might be out of reach for the budget traveler. Think again. Though it…
3 min read • Apr 12, 2012
Unlike Rome and its never-ending history lesson, Milan is the birthplace of the now and the next, from cutting-edge international design and the latest…
3 min read • Apr 12, 2012
I think my partner and I had both given up on getting married by the time we met. Our siblings and friends had all done it and were well on their way to…
6 min read • Dec 21, 2011
With a seemingly endless array of hotels and new ones springing up all the time, it can be hard work searching for a decent room in Shanghai. Below is a…
4 min read • Jul 28, 2011
Vancouver Island's biggest city – Victoria, British Columbia – gets a positive knee-jerk reaction for those who've been, usually talking about its coastal…
4 min read • Jul 26, 2011
There’s a saying that goes, ‘The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco’. It’s credited to Mark Twain, but that’s a lie; nobody really…
4 min read • Jun 10, 2011
From a flophouse opposite the bus station to seriously high-end jaw-droppers, hotels come in all shapes and sizes. But the desire for a good deal, smart…
4 min read • Jun 2, 2011
Like most budget travellers, the word that makes my eyebrows leap the highest is 'free'. While the you-get-what-you-pay-for statute makes it uncool to…
3 min read • May 15, 2011
Electronics – are they really cheaper in Asia? Yes…to a point. Hong Kong is undoubtedly the cheapest place to snag a bargain – just look at prices on eBay…
7 min read • May 15, 2011
Worried that the economy might put a crimp in your travel plans next year? Never fear: travel doesn't have to break the bank. Your currency may be…
4 min read • May 12, 2011
Packing light used to be a handy skill. These days, it's a necessity.
2 min read • Apr 27, 2011
Stockholm is stylish, cultured and beautiful. Once you’ve sampled the delights of the city, hop on a ferry to the islands in the archipelago for the best…
3 min read • Apr 11, 2011
Garish, gregarious Barcelona doesn’t guard its secrets jealously, but the Catalan capital does seem to get a kick from hiding the best of them in plain…
3 min read • Apr 1, 2011
Everyone hungers for a little taste of New York's luxury lifestyle, even those on a budget. We've got the insider tips that will have you sampling the…
2 min read • Mar 10, 2011
Amsterdam is not just marijuana and museums. Explore the Dutch capital’s streets and waterways with this helpful guide and you’ll not only avoid the…
1 min read • Oct 13, 2010
This week Lonely Planet launches the Million Day Grab Back campaign, aimed at helping the British public make the most of their bank holidays, weekends…
3 min read • Sep 20, 2010
Ever dreamed of the romance of the Grand Tour, of hotel drawing rooms dripping with aspidistras and antimacassars, of mahogany dining rooms and creaking…
6 min read • Sep 9, 2010
Cash-flow issues? Global recession getting you down? No budget, no problem - in this extract from Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we bring you…
2 min read • Sep 9, 2010
Most people would think to avoid travelling during monsoon season, but there are some unexpected advantages to travelling in Kerala at that time. Lonely…
2 min read • Sep 7, 2010
You know your Egg chair from your S chair, but have more 'cool' than 'kroner'. The bad news: 'Copenhagen' and 'cheap' don't usually share the same…
3 min read • Aug 24, 2010
Whatever your budget, Dublin can show you a good time.
4 min read • Jul 22, 2010
No matter which tube line you're near in London, chances are one of the city’s treasures is awaiting you just a few short London Underground stops away.