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How to explore Namibia in 9 simple steps
09 February 2012
From desert elephants to colonial towns which suggest a piece of Bavaria in the sands, in Namibia there is 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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Globetrotting for chocoholics
19 January 2012
Love chocolate? Discover how to feel full of beans on this non-stop choc-focused tour of the planet.Flanders, BelgiumBelgians love chocolate...
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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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Best in Travel Readers’ Choice: vote for your favourite city and country!
18 October 2011
Two weeks ago we asked you to nominate the best city and country for travel in 201...
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Greatest historical journeys: part three
18 October 2011
In the third and final instalment taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we look at three more great historical...
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How to travel like a kid
07 October 2011
When thinking about travelling with children, as adults we tend to focus on one angle: how do we...
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Best in Travel 2012: Readers’ Choice Awards!
06 October 2011
In late October, Lonely Planet will be releasing its guide to the...
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Greatest historical journeys: part one
04 October 2011
In the first of three instalments taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we look at the ten greatest historical...
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Tunisia’s vanguard hotels
20 September 2011
There may have been a lot less competition for a Hammamet sun lounger this summer – in the unstable wake...
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Top 10 things to throw yourself off
13 September 2011
Have you had a good plummet lately? No? Well, if you’d like to add an adrenaline rush and an element...
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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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Dropping a line: the history of postcards
08 August 2011
Who would’ve thought we could look to the humble postcard as a means of tracking the changes in both travel...
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Top 10 iconic travel experiences
05 August 2011
Yoga in India, cooking in Vietnam – in this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we find those 10...
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Retro travel: top travel experiences by the decade
06 July 2011
Fashion, food and music all take their cues from the past, so why not a little travel with a vintage...
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Essential tips for Morocco
26 May 2011
Moroccans are famously hospitable and love showing visitors their country. You’ll meet plenty of friendly folk who’ll ease your path,...
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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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Travel books to read before you go
20 April 2011
Strangely, one of the best parts of travel can be before you leave. Then you may have months to concoct...
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The Kenyan coast: Mombasa to the Lamu Archipelago
18 April 2011
Do you know how you can travel on the Kenyan coast? By spice boat. There is possibly no more romantic...
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How to tell if your holiday is green or just greenwash
05 April 2011
You want to book an ecofriendly holiday, but so many travel brochures literally gloss over those thorny issues of environmental...
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Travel etiquette 101: body language
26 February 2011
You step over someone’s legs in Nepal and don’t even realize you’ve committed a grave social taboo! Although most locals...
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Entering Mali’s Dogon world
16 February 2011
Mali’s Dogon Country can feel like a deliciously African evocation of the remote. Dogon villages have no electricity. Nor are...
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