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  1. Journey into the Maya underworld

    31 January 2012

    Belize’s forest-clad highlands sit atop Central America’s most extensive cave system, containing some of the largest subterranean passageways and chamber...

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  2. Papayas and piety in Belize

    27 January 2012

    Belize may be small, but it is not homogenous. With a population around 321,000, the tiny country enjoys a diversity...

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  3. Globetrotting for chocoholics

    19 January 2012

    Love chocolate? Discover how to feel full of beans on this non-stop choc-focused tour of the planet.Flanders, BelgiumBelgians love chocolate...

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  4. Calling the caf-fiends: great coffee spots

    19 January 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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  5. Tips for travel with an iPad and other tablets

    21 November 2011

    In 2010, Apple launched the iPad and since then, a whole slew of other manufacturers have jumped into the tablet...

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  6. Belize: small country, big adventures

    16 November 2011

    Galloping along Central American mountain trails, accompanied only by the thrum of hooves and the occasional flash of a toucan...

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  7. 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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  8. Best in Travel Readers’ Choice: vote for your favourite city and country!

    18 October 2011

    Two weeks ago we asked you to nominate the best city and country for travel in 201...

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  9. Best in Travel 2012: Readers’ Choice Awards!

    06 October 2011

    In late October, Lonely Planet will be releasing its guide to the...

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  10. Street eats in Mexico

    15 September 2011

    The sweet temptation of street eats seems to be lurking around just about every other corner in Mexico. With food...

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  11. Buyer beware: 10 common travel scams

    11 July 2011

    While you’re often safer overseas than you are in your hometown, a few scams seem to pop up all over...

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  12. Retro travel: top travel experiences by the decade

    06 July 2011

    Fashion, food and music all take their cues from the past, so why not a little travel with a vintage...

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  14. Travel books to read before you go

    20 April 2011

    Strangely, one of the best parts of travel can be before you leave. Then you may have months to concoct...

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  15. How to tell if your holiday is green or just greenwash

    05 April 2011

    You want to book an ecofriendly holiday, but so many travel brochures literally gloss over those thorny issues of environmental...

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  16. Costa Rica: coast to coast

    05 April 2011

    Despite its diminutive size Costa Rica is a study in contrasts and contradictions. The diversity of its ecosystems, crammed into...

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  17. 10 best places to experience music

    20 January 2011

    In an extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we take you to the ten best places on the planet...

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  18. Top 10 stops for Central America first-timers

    28 November 2010

    The green cufflinks between North and South America, these seven compact countries would be easy to skip on a map....

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  19. 16 tips for safe trips

    07 November 2010

    The world isn’t dangerous or unsafe. Quite the opposite. There are some desperate places and people, even in your home...

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  20. A traveller’s guide to digital cameras

    13 October 2010

    The range of cameras and accessories is simply staggering, and at first glance can be confusing. What appear to be...

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  21. Countries that can still be travelled on the cheap

    09 September 2010

    Cash-flow issues? Global recession getting you down? No budget, no problem – in this extract from Lonely Planet’s...

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  22. Mexico's other beaches

    15 July 2010

    The sugary sand and crystalline waters of Mexico’s beaches have enticed travellers for decades, but the southern Pacific Coast is...

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  24. Best beaches to swing a hammock

    08 April 2010

    Ahh, your own place in the sun. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show how to...

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  25. The 10 great Oscar destinations of 2010

    05 March 2010

    When it comes to virtual travel, nothing beats a movie. The best movies capture a destination perfectly - think the...

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