Tips & articles
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Make or break: travelling as a couple
10 February 2012
Travelling as a couple can present unique challenges (and advantages) on top of the exhilaration and standard stress that accompanies...
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Luxury or budget travel: which is more ‘authentic’?
09 February 2012
Luxury travel gets a bad rap. The mere mention of it to my more intrepid colleagues garners polite disdain, as...
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Paradises on Earth
09 February 2012
Gin-clear water at bath temperature, a breeze ruffling the coconut palms, and sand as fine and white as sugar –...
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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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Keep your cool when you lose your bags
01 February 2012
Ah, that sinking feeling as your fellow passengers grab their bags and hit the exits, while you stare sadly at...
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Australia’s wildest road trip
01 February 2012
Stretching across Australia’s northwest corner, the road from Darwin to Broome runs through one of the world’s last great wildernesses....
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Saddle up for the world’s best cycling routes
01 February 2012
There’s no better way to explore a place than by bike. In honour of our favourite two-wheeled travel companion, here...
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Travelling by bike for beginners
01 February 2012
Ever thought that self-powered metal thing in your garage – aka your bike – could take you around the world?...
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Travel money essentials: Lonely Planet’s top tips for cash, cards and travellers cheques
31 January 2012
It’s the ultimate travel nightmare. You use an ATM in a remote part of the world and it eats your...
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Staying connected on the road: your tips
30 January 2012
Travel is all about the thrill of the open road, endless possibilities, and leaving behind the day-to-day… but is that...
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Furry fliers: 5 tips for travelling with your pets
25 January 2012
Travelling with your pet is easier than you’d think. Believe me, I know. My three-legged Turkish street dog, Zeytoon, has...
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Cinetastic Melbourne
23 January 2012
Melbourne holds the unofficial title of Australia’s most cultured and sophisticated city, so it is no surprise that there are...
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Fine tune your table manners
19 January 2012
You think that emptying the bottle into your guest’s glass is polite… little do you know that you just designated...
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Take a bite out of the Apple Isle
19 January 2012
There’s much more to the self-styled Apple Isle than, well, apples. Australia’s southernmost state, the island of Tasmania, is a...
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Calling the caf-fiends: great coffee spots
19 January 2012
It inspires passion, opinion and addiction. It’s the world’s second most valuable commodity (after petroleum), and it will almost certainly...
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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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Lonely Planet’s guide to the Very Big Things of Australia
18 January 2012
Big is Australia’s middle name. It’s the world’s largest island, home to the world’s biggest monolith (maybe) and where you can...
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Can I speak to the chef? How to travel on a special diet
16 January 2012
New flavours are among the great joys of travel, but there’s a whole crowd of travellers out there who have to...
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Hit Australia’s capital highlights: 2 days in Canberra
09 January 2012
Some capital cities almost define the country they represent. What would France be without Paris, Italy without its Eternal City...
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Five of Australia’s treasured islands
05 January 2012
Ah, Australia. Partying the night away amid the bright lights of Sydney. Exploring the undersea extravaganza of the Great Barrier...
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How to deal with bites and stings
03 January 2012
Ever woken up with a nasty bite, or gained an unwanted, bloodsucking hitchhiker on a walk through the jungle? Being...
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How to plan a round-the-world trip
07 December 2011
Itʼs the ultimate trip: circumnavigating the planet, and stopping off wherever takes your fancy. Great for travellers who want to...
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Budget airlines: how to get your money’s worth
06 December 2011
Budget airlines. Low-cost carriers. Whatever you want to call them, these no-frills airlines are appealing for the most basic of...
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