Tips & articles
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20 unmissable extreme sports (and where to try them)
04 June 2013
Ready to feel your pulse racing? From zorbing to volcano boarding, we’ve rounded up 20 adrenaline-packed but accessible activities to...
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How to travel around the world in 80 days
03 June 2013
In Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel, Phileas Fogg had a devil of a time trying to travel around the world...
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Top 5 unmissable journeys by rail
24 May 2013
There are few more memorable ways to travel than by train. Here are Lonely Planet Traveller magazine’s top five ways...
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The latest travel scams – and how to avoid them
21 May 2013
Have you ever arrived at a hotel to discover that the ‘sea view’ room you fell head over heels for...
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The best places to learn to dive
21 May 2013
Dreaming of getting your dive ticket? Looking for a combination of idyllic conditions and reputable dive outfits, we’ve narrowed down...
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Five amazing places to experience another culture
20 May 2013
Learning about the culture and customs of other people is one of the great experiences of travel. Explore the planet’s...
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Five travel photography essentials that won’t weigh you down
16 May 2013
Some of your best travel pictures will be off the cuff, spontaneous affairs, but taking a few basic pieces of...
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It rains in the tropics, and other travel buzz-kills
15 May 2013
Travel buzz-kills are a singular kind of torture, born out of impossibly high expectations for a destination. The considerable time...
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Where to follow the global ale trail
13 May 2013
You don’t have to travel far to realise that pale lagers are the beer of choice for the majority of...
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Top 10 walking tours for globetrotting foodies
25 April 2013
The best – and tastiest – way to fast-track your understanding of a city’s cuisine is to embark on a...
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The world’s best sunrises
17 April 2013
Kicking back on a beach, cold beer in hand while watching the sun go down is one of travel’s finest...
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Travel tips: how to pick the best group tour
16 April 2013
Most of us only get a few weeks of holiday each year. When time is of the essence, it can...
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Where to find the world’s most imaginative ice cream
16 April 2013
Ice cream. Quite simply, it’s a holiday essential. And if you’re on the lookout for something more inspired than a...
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Expensive experiences, cheaper alternatives
10 April 2013
The world’s most iconic travel experiences don’t usually come cheap – but sometimes there are real alternatives. Here are some...
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Green travel: how to find an eco-friendly tour operator
30 March 2013
With no universal guidelines on what qualifies as ‘eco’, it can be difficult to know if a tour operator, hotel...
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The world’s best wild swims
22 March 2013
Little can match the pleasure of taking a dip in a secluded spot. Sliding into a river or striking out...
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Sydney’s top speciality drinking spots
18 March 2013
It’s hard to know where to start in a city that sparkles with entertainment options after dark. There’s no shortage...
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How to explore the Great Barrier Reef
13 March 2013
Stretching over 2000km along the eastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier is a mind-blowing natural wonder. This marine wonderland...
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Meeting up with other travellers – safety tips
04 February 2013
Meeting other travellers is one of the best things about being on the road. Social networks and online communities can...
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Insurance: don’t leave home without it
01 February 2013
There’s nothing like fine print and legal language to put a dampener on a spontaneous adventure, but many argue that...
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Before you go: immunisation tips for world travellers
31 January 2013
Mystified by array of immunisations and the maze of sometimes contradictory information available for travellers? This basic guide can help...
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Learn the art of natural navigation
31 January 2013
In this excerpt from Lonely Planet Magazine, natural navigation expert Tristan Gooley shows you how to ditch the compass and...
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Too soon? 5 questions to ask when disaster strikes your travel plans.
31 January 2013
Has a disaster ever forced you to rethink travel plans drastically?When calamity strikes, it’s tough to think of yourself. Earthquakes,...
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