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Vivek Wagle Editor, lonelyplanet.com

What's the greatest college town?

The US knows how to create a great college town – but we want to know which town you think does it best, and why? Is it the parties? The sports? Tell us which US college town is your favourite and you could win a free guidebook. Score!

Does your town rock?

See the wonder of the world's photographers

Every year, thousands of amazing photographers enter their work into National Geographic's International Photography Contest. While the competition may have closed, you can still vote for the image that knocks your socks off.

Be amazed

Our favourite Bali spas

Ah, Bali. As if your sunsets and beaches and fragrant flowers and verdant rice fields weren't enough, you also have what might just be the world's best spa culture.

Close your eyes and say spaaaah

Travelling on a cancelled passport

Community member jackslaughter1399 lost his passport while he was overseas. So he cancelled it. Then he found it again. So, is it still kosher? The folks on the Thorn Tree forum have got the information.

What are the options?

Photo of the day

Pleased to meet you, Swiss cow. That's quite the alpine meadow you've got there. This picturesque beast - and picturesque Switzerland - were captured by Lonely Planet photographer David Tomlinson.

Always wanted a cow? This one can be yours.