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Best adventure travel ideas

29 April 2012

If you’re after an outdoor adventure, look no further. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we bring...

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Where to go in August

24 April 2012

Not sure where to travel for your August holiday? Try one of these choices from the Lonely Planet Magazine:Kenya...

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Babymoon guide: how to plan a pre-parenthood adventure

23 April 2012

Are you used to packing your bags for last-minute trips whenever you feel like it? Concerned that parenthood will spell...

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Golf getaways for the non-golfer

04 April 2012

The sweet smell of wet grass. The unmistakable thwack of a clean hit. That last glimpse of a ball as...

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Five lesser-known spots in five not-so-secret destinations

24 March 2012

Sometimes the best sights aren’t always the most obvious, or the most famous. Sure, the Sydney Opera House is amazing...

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South African safaris for first-timers: 8 tips

23 March 2012

Update: Kruger National Park was affected by flooding in January 2012. Most of the camps are now open, but some...

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Riding the rails: classic train journeys of the world

20 March 2012

Hand the porter your luggage, climb aboard and relive the golden days of railroading on these spectacular journeys.Copper Canyon Railway, MexicoThe...

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24 hours in Cape Town

13 February 2012

Having beaten Dublin and Bilbao to the title of World Design Capital 2014, South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ also bagged a...

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Get out on the highway

06 February 2012

From a trans-African odyssey to the glamour of Amalfi by way of the wild western fringe of New Zealand’s South...

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Beyond the Big Five: insider tips from a safari guide

31 January 2012

One minute the zebra is giving itself a dust bath, enjoying a newfound freedom from parasites, and the next minute,...

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Classic campervan capers

18 January 2012

Take the open road, some glorious scenery, and the right to camp wherever you like – hey presto, you’ve got...

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An (almost) endless journey: the Tour d’Afrique

24 August 2011

A common workday daydream is to embark on a vacation that never ends. One adventure outfitter called Tour d’Afrique Ltd....

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Drawn from life: the world’s most fascinating artists’ gardens

03 August 2011

One-off imaginations have turned these gardens into offbeat wonderlands. Get your green on and go wandering!1. Las Pozas, MexicoEdward James...

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Top 10 flashiest lighthouses

06 June 2011

Strikingly tall structures perched on rough windswept coastlines hearkening back to an earlier seafaring time in history, lighthouses are a...

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Top 10 destinations for twitchers

14 May 2011

If you don’t know what a ‘twitcher’ is then this list is probably not for you – then again, perhaps...

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South Africa: away from Cape Town

09 May 2011

Every country in the world displays some diversity, but South Africa takes some beating.If you’ve seen the popular cities –...

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South Africa: travel books to read before you go

02 March 2011

This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s South Africa guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...

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Travel trivia: 10 geeky facts from around the globe

14 February 2011

All-surprising stats and fantastical facts, our info nerds’ world tour will have you pointing out the planet’s most unknown ‘did...

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Travel literature review: The Elephant Whisperer

03 February 2011

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Dive in! 10 best underwater experiences.

02 December 2010

Would you like to be under the sea? Even if diving with sharks isn’t your thing, there are underwater cocktails...

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Travel highlights from Planet Earth

02 December 2010

Planet Earth, BBC’s award-winning documentary brought together some of the most stunning nature footage from over 200 locations in 62...

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Top 10 underground experiences

14 October 2010

With the 33 Chilean miners – and their rescuers – now all safely rescued from two months trapped underground, chances...

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Falling in love with Cape Town

10 October 2010

South Africa’s Mother City, with its cloud-draped Table Mountain, golden beaches and bountiful vineyards, captures people’s hearts.Few cities contain a...

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Ultimate party cities

15 August 2010

Looking to tread terrain still untouched by foreign stag expeditions? Want to unwind in luxury or drink up the sun?...

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Top 10 places to run a marathon

03 August 2010

If you’ve loved London, nailed New York and sailed through Sydney, then it’s time to look further afield for your...

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