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Five great Australian experiences
27 June 2012
This article was independently commissioned by Lonely Planet for Tourism Australia.If you’ve ever wanted to visit Australia – whether to...
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Riding the rails: classic train journeys of the world
27 June 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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Tips for women driving solo in Australia
25 June 2012
A funny thing happened on the way to Cape York. We were five women, driving the 4WD track together. Other...
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Vanishing history: the most intriguing lost cities
25 June 2012
War, weather, cosmic intervention or simply a case of purpose served…nothing lasts forever. We go exploring some of the world’s...
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Splash out: the world’s most amazing waterfalls
22 June 2012
The bigger they are, the harder they fall – feel the power of the planet’s mightiest and most beautiful waterfalls.1....
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Top 10 best value destinations for 2012
20 June 2012
If you’re feeling the squeeze this summer, plan smart and head for these budget friendly destinations culled from Lonely Planet’s Best...
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Take brilliant snaps on the beach
20 June 2012
Beaches are a great source of inspiration and are brimming with photographic opportunities. However, photographing them presents a few unique...
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Nature’s most spectacular attractions
20 June 2012
The world’s highest waterfall, an endless salt plain, miles upon miles of bright orange sand dunes… In this excerpt from...
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Paradises on Earth
20 June 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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The biggest adrenaline rushes
20 June 2012
Take a deep breath, get strapped in and feel the buzz as we bring you the thrill-seekers’ bucket list, from...
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7 top reasons to go on a round-the-world trip
20 June 2012
Tired of tiny holidays? Itching to take an epic trip instead of a quick week here and there? If you...
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Calling the caf-fiends: great coffee spots
19 June 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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Best beaches to swing a hammock
17 June 2012
Dreaming of your own place in the sun? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we take you...
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Travel trivia: 10 geeky facts from around the globe
14 June 2012
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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The world’s best secret islands
12 June 2012
Looking for a romantic spot that’s (almost) all yours? Here’s a list from our brand new Best in Travel 2011...
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Travel in September: the expert’s choice
10 June 2012
There is no better month to travel than September.You could disagree, but you’d be wrong.The ninth month sees a remarkable...
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Best adventure travel ideas
10 June 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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Landscapes: seeing the big picture
08 June 2012
For the professional photographer, landscape photography demands a very different way of working. Typically photographed with the camera mounted on...
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Packing for a round-the-world trip
07 June 2012
It’s time to go! You’re just days away from your one/two/four year round-the-world trip. Hell, why even set dates? You...
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Harnessing the power of light
07 June 2012
The ability of light to transform a subject or scene from the ordinary to the extraordinary is one of the...
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Walk on the mild side: trails for mere mortals
06 June 2012
Walking – just simply walking – can be one of the best ways to experience a place. The pace and...
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A dream trip for outdoor (and comfort) lovers
01 June 2012
A dream trip in the great outdoors! Sounds fantastic but perhaps slightly intimidating, especially if you don’t have three months...
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Top 10 ultimate places to see wildlife
30 May 2012
In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we share our top 10 places to see the world’s most...
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The world’s most unusual beaches
28 May 2012
Candy sands, disappearing waves, transformed trolls – if life’s a beach, these are its strangest days. These 10 beaches from...
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Food: make it a feast for your eyes
25 May 2012
I travel a lot as a guidebook writer and photographer, and I love photographing – and eating – local food...
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