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Vivek Wagle Editor, lonelyplanet.com

What's the best beer in world?

Is it Duval from Belgium? Or are you more of a Hoegaardener? Perhaps an obscure boutique gets your stamp of approval? Discuss all things beer-related with our Beers of the world Group. Talk up the best, talk down the worst, clink glasses over the weirdest.

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Take a video tour of Brussels

What makes Brussels great? Jazz, comics, seafood markets and beer, for starters. Our author shows you the sights, gives you a hint of the city's secret life and tells you a sure-fire way to start a conversation with a local.

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The latest travel trends (it's good news for travellers!)

The United Nations recently published their latest World Tourism Barometer. Our blog post tells you what's up, what's down, what's next and why this is a great time to travel.

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California's classic road trips

Want to take a ride this weekend? Jump off the interstates and let that Californian scenery unfold. Cloud-scraping trees, bright turquoise ocean, vintage motor lodges…

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Thorn Tree twig: Are hostels still the cheapest way to go?

The northern summer is in full swing. But with the global economic crisis still on travellers' minds, getting the best bang for the buck remains paramount.

If you're looking to save pennies, is a dorm bed still your best bet? Would you be better off in a cheap hotel? Our members are debating the changing nature of hostels - and the people who stay in them. What do you think?

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