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  1. Antarctica: planning the trip of a lifetime

    27 February 2013

    A trip to majestic, remote Antarctica is truly the journey of a lifetime. Calving icebergs, breaching whales, deep-diving seals and...

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  2. Five travel adventures by cruise ship

    07 February 2013

    Forget floating hotels with shuffleboard and showtunes – Lonely Planet Traveller magazine brings you five cruises to the world’s most...

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  3. Best places to get married – and best places to go after a break up!

    25 January 2013

    From the giddy heights of romance and commitment to the best places to be miserable and alone, we’ve got places...

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  4. Long-term travel: top tips for a fulfilling trip

    16 July 2012

    Most of us have fantasised about ditching the daily grind of the office job and domestic duties for a one-way...

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  5. Best places to get naked

    28 June 2012

    It’s not news to point out that the human body has been fetishized by advertising, consumerism, cinema, etc. There is,...

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  6. Top 10 destinations for twitchers

    27 June 2012

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

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  7. The coldest places on earth

    20 June 2012

    If you laugh in the face of tropical getaways and think there’s nothing more fun that pulling on that third...

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  8. The world’s coldest places

    15 June 2012

    If the chills give you thrills, these destinations will suit you right down to your woollen-socked toes:Vostok Station, AntarcticaLocated near...

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  9. Antarctica and South Georgia: photos from the ends of the Earth

    13 June 2012

    Discover the extraordinary wildlife and landscapes of South Georgia and Antarctica, as bewitching now as they were in the days...

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  10. Believe your eyes: the world’s strangest optical illusions and mirages

    10 May 2012

    Can you believe your eyes? When it comes to these head-twisters, chances are you can’t. Come around the globe with...

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  11. Where to go in December

    26 April 2012

    Only one month left for travelling in 2011! Not sure where to go? See what Lonely Planet Magazine suggests:Patagonia, ArgentinaTake...

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  12. Top 10 things to do in 2012

    19 December 2011

    It’s not as if you need an excuse for travel…but if you did, here are the anniversaries, gatherings and essential...

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. World’s most amazing natural phenomena

    23 September 2011

    Nature is always amazing, but sometimes it pulls a really freakish rabbit out of a hat. Here’s where to catch...

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  16. 10 wild regions saved from certain death

    06 September 2011

    Having been snatched from the very jaws of environmental disaster lends a certain added drama to these wilderness regions.1. Franklin...

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  17. How to beat the winter blues

    07 January 2011

    New Year’s Eve has been and gone and it doesn’t seem like there’s much to look forward to. Right?Wrong. There...

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  18. 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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  19. Getting personal with penguins

    15 November 2010

    Penguins are the number one attraction for many visitors to Antarctica. You’re pretty much guaranteed to see them up...

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  20. Planning your Antarctic dream vacation

    15 November 2010

    Antarctica has become a top destination during the past couple of decades for several reasons. Many people come just for...

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  21. Country at a glance: Antarctica

    01 October 2010

    Snow, ice, water, rock, sky. The stark surroundings of Antarctica and the enormity of its ice shelves and mountain ranges...

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  22. 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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  23. Antarctic stag weekends: the future of travel?

    22 January 2010

    In 2009, the travel world was rocked by swine flu and ’staycations’, but what about 2010? In an extract from...

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  24. 10 places that don’t exist (but should)

    05 January 2010

    We’ve all read a book or watched a movie and wished the places it transported us to were real. ...

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