Monkey around with these discounts!
Posted at 07:07AM Apr 29, 2008 by geekgal
You know we like to give you stuff. Here's a great deal for Africa lovers and wildlife mavens, exclusively for you, our Lonely Planet community.
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Category: CompetitionsPromosAndDiscounts | Tags: adventure africa discount gorilla partner
Boogie in Burundi
Posted at 09:57PM Mar 18, 2008 by G-Woman
This video comes from Lonely Planet community members Silvia and Vincenzo - who met online, met in real life, fell in love, then embarked on a life changing trip to Africa.
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African Nations 2008 Cup
Posted at 01:00AM Jan 24, 2008 by CarolB
On the Africa branch, momentum is building over the African Nations Cup. Where to stay? How to secure tickets? The best place to watch the games if you luck out on tickets?
Ghana has never been so popular. Join in the excitement here.
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First time travel. Africa or Asia?
Posted at 05:16AM Oct 29, 2007 by CarolB
You're finally free from the shackles of school or university. Time to high tail it outta here! Then reality sets in. You're faced with a fantastic but bewildering number of choices. Where should you go? Follow your dream or play it safe and build up your confidence?
Today's post of the day highlights such a conundrum in the Gap Year and Round The World (RTW) branch. We've all been there. Help 'stuckinatree' out here.
Related Thorn Tree Posts: Solo Travel; Bluelists: The Best Things About First Time Travel, Going Solo; Lonely Planet Shop: The Gap Year Book, A Year of Adventures, Traveller’s Tips, Health Travel Africa, Healthy Travel Asia & India, Travel Journal
Category: ThreadOfTheDay | Tags: africa asia gap-year rtw staff-picks
Win A Film Assignment To Kenya!
Posted at 05:37AM Aug 03, 2007 by CarolB
If you've ever imagined what it's like to be a video documentary filmmaker, on the road in remote parts of the world, giving something back to a community in need, this video documentary scholarship is your opportunity to live and film that dream.
The lucky scholarship recipient will receive return flights to Africa, meals, accommodation, a safari adventure, expert mentorship from professional filmmaker Trent O’Donnell and a travel video pack from Lonely Planet to shoot and edit your documentary, including a Sony HDR-HC5 video camera, professional mike and headphone and a low pro camera bag.
This is your opportunity to show your stuff! For more information, terms and conditions and how to apply check out the details on our video site LPTV here.

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Category: CompetitionsPromosAndDiscounts | Tags: africa film-making kenya video volunteering
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