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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Perfect day in Saskatoon

    20 January 2012

    I always wanted to go to Saskatoon. I’m a sucker for the flatlands, and when you have a tongue-roller of...

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  4. 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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  5. Canada: 10 amazing adventures

    14 January 2012

    No matter what your ability, and no matter what your taste, Canada has an adventure tailored for you in accessible...

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  6. Icy voyages: winter sights along three great journeys

    18 December 2011

    The spirit of expedition continues to thrive as travellers seek out epic journeys to broaden their minds and stimulate their...

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  7. A dream trip for outdoor (and comfort) lovers

    01 December 2011

    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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  8. The 7 wonders of winter

    17 November 2011

    As temperatures plummet in the Northern Hemisphere, why not enjoy some of the great travel experiences that only a big...

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  9. Travel then and now: oh how you’ve changed

    17 November 2011

    With America’s Transport Security Administration recently ‘celebrating’ its 10th birthday, we’ve been reflecting on the massive changes in travel over...

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  10. Northern Lights: a how-to guide

    15 November 2011

    There are few phenomena that capture the imagination like the Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights appear only at high latitudes...

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  11. The world’s hottest cool places

    10 November 2011

    The rewards for braving the cold are many. The northern hemisphere offers wonderful winter travel, with fewer crowds than in...

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  12. Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel: top 10 regions for 2012

    27 October 2011

    When people talk about the best places to travel, it’s often all about a city or a country. But if...

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  13. World’s best slow travel

    24 October 2011

    Vacations are always too short, even if we have the luxury of more than a few weeks a year. So...

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  14. When is the best time to visit US and Canada’s National Parks?

    14 October 2011

    When is the best time to visit the National Parks of the US and Canada? You might think the answer...

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  15. Toronto’s Kensington Market: a loveable hodgepodge

    20 September 2011

    The antics in Bellevue Square Park tell you all you need to know about Kensington Market. Yes, there’s a swing...

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  16. One day in Toronto’s coolest neighbourhood

    20 September 2011

    The creation of a cool new area often follows the same pattern: property prices rise, immigrant-industrial enclave in big city...

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  17. Wine tasting trips in Canada

    20 September 2011

    While many visitors to Canada – especially those who think Canadians live under a permanent blanket of snow – are...

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  18. Perfect day in Vancouver

    20 September 2011

    Vancouver needs more than a day, but its bite-sized neighborhoods – easily reached by metro or bus – allow plenty...

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  19. A smooth landing: 5 tips for timesaving at airports

    17 September 2011

    One of the most tiring elements of air travel, particularly for frequent fliers, is the ‘getting there:’ You’re landed and...

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  20. 10 wild regions saved from certain death

    06 September 2011

    Having been snatched from the very jaws of environmental disaster lends a certain added drama to these wilderness regions.1. Franklin...

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  21. Travel etiquette 101: rules for house guests and hosts

    26 August 2011

    With rising airfares, hotel costs, and near-record gas prices, people fortunate (and unfortunate) enough to live in destination-friendly places can...

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  22. Learn the art of natural navigation

    15 August 2011

    In this excerpt from Lonely Planet Magazine, natural navigation expert Tristan Gooley shows you how to ditch the compass and...

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  23. Splash out: the world’s most amazing waterfalls

    10 August 2011

    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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  24. Dropping a line: the history of postcards

    08 August 2011

    Who would’ve thought we could look to the humble postcard as a means of tracking the changes in both travel...

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