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If Amsterdam’s hash bars closed, would you still go?

Robert Reid Lonely Planet author

Think quick: Amsterdam! What’s the first thing you think? Don’t lie. It’s the hash bars. The Netherlands’ infamously lax policy regarding small amounts of cannabis is so legendary that the whole national economy would fall flat without it (or at least it wouldn’t have attracted John Travolta’s character from Pulp Fiction, or prompted articles like…

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Which destination has changed your life the most?

Mark Broadhead Lonely Planet author

Change is at the heart of travel. While it might not be the reason we head out the door and cross oceans, it is an almost inevitable by-product. How can you interact with other people and cultures, be pushed out of your comfort zone, have your perceptions challenged and not alter a little inside? Obviously,…

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The most beautiful bridge in the world?

Mark Broadhead Lonely Planet author

We asked our Twitter and Facebook communities, “What is the most beautiful bridge in the world?” Over 500 people answered the call.                     Image by Randy Son Of Robert     As to be expected there was a regional fight in America, with the Golden Gate…

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Volcano travel buzz

Andy Murdock Lonely Planet author

With all of the disruptions to travel caused by the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano over the past week, online forums and social networking sites have been buzzing with news updates, many stunning photos, and tales of closed airports, separated families, vacations plans gone awry, and generous strangers coming to the aid of stranded travelers.…

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Twities competition – Tweet the city of the week

Andy Murdock Lonely Planet author

Can you get to the heart of a place in 140 characters? Each week our Twitter team will choose a city, and the tweet that best captures the essence of the place will win a free Lonely Planet guidebook. All you need to do is tag your tweets with #twities and you’ll be entered into…

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Your favourite city… in 140 characters

Venessa Paech Lonely Planet author

Travel loving twitterers out there, we’ve got a challenge for you. Let’s call it, twourism. At Lonely Planet we tend to use a lot of words and images to capture the heart of destination, but a few humble words can often do the job. Those who use Twitter understand the power of 140 characters to…

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What’s the buzz?

Venessa Paech Lonely Planet author

We like to keep on top of things, and we like to do so on your behalf. So we thought we’d bring you a few highlights from our Facebook and Twitter communities this week. On Twitter, there was a lot of chatter about the launch of our Lonely Planet Magazine in India. An appearance from movie…

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Welcome to your new Community homepage

Venessa Paech Lonely Planet author

Welcome to your new Community homepage and… drumroll… the return of the Lonely Planet Community blog (dramatic flourish!)

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