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Top 5 unmissable journeys by rail
24 May 2013
There are few more memorable ways to travel than by train. Here are Lonely Planet Traveller magazine’s top five ways...
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Sisters’ Meal Festival: a guide to rice courtship in China
22 March 2013
This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Location: Shīdòng, ChinaDates: Begins on the 15th...
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Ten great cycling routes: from day-trips to long-distance adventures
11 December 2012
Wind in your hair, landscapes whipping by, cruising through peaceful forests: embracing the outdoors on two wheels is one of...
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Best places to shop for travel gear and gadgets
26 November 2012
Gadgets. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re rapidly becoming part of the traveller’s arsenal. But that doesn’t mean you have...
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Adventures in China
20 October 2012
China’s ancient culture and lip-smacking cuisine are a magnet for visitors, but the country’s dramatic terrain also makes it ideal...
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Shopping in Hong Kong
12 October 2012
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Hong Kong guide takes you through the territory’s shopping highlights – and the pitfalls to avoid.While...
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Silver screen China: a movie buff’s travel guide
05 October 2012
China has a rich history going back thousands of years, its heritage serves to inspire and drive modernity… but you...
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The perfect trip to China
03 October 2012
Prepare for an epic journey through a land where modern, towering cities stand in stark relief to rural landscapes. Oliver...
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Strap yourself in: the world’s most extreme road trips
26 September 2012
Travelling these routes inspires wonder and awe in those willing to shrug off the discomforts and heart-in-mouth moments that they...
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Beijing trip planner
03 September 2012
Beijing is a city of incredible contrasts. Imperial palaces and ancient alleyways teeming wi...
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The botanist’s guide to the sexiest plants of the world
31 August 2012
Plants can be sexy. Raise your eyebrows if you will, but to a plant lover, certain plants possess an undeniable...
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Five Chinese expressions you should know
30 July 2012
If you’re only starting to explore China, these phrases will help to reveal a lot about the Chinese mindset.1. Guanxi,...
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Delicious destinations: 7 iconic dishes of the world
09 July 2012
Cultures and countries are defined by food and many are rightly proud of their culinary heritage. Some dishes are so...
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Best places to play the locals at their own game
27 June 2012
Card games have long been good friends to the traveller whether on long train trips or waiting for transport connections....
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The world’s most iconic human-made structures
27 June 2012
The world is full of incredible buildings, but what about those that have become truly iconic, the instantly recognisable ones...
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The best countries for food
27 June 2012
Food and travel go together like planes and airports. No matter where you go you’ll have little trouble finding at...
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Top 11 space travel destinations
27 June 2012
Fire up the jet pack, suck in some thin air, get a taste of zero g – it’s time 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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Top 10 spookiest buildings around the world
22 June 2012
Have you ever visited a building that gave you the creeps? These 10 buildings around the world are guaranteed to...
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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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Seasoned travel: world’s saltiest sights
22 June 2012
These amazing sights won’t be found next to the dried herbs in your pantry! Check out the plains, caves, lakes...
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Irish bars around the world
20 June 2012
Once a religious holiday within Ireland, St Patrick’s Day is now an international celebration. We’ve scoured our travel guides and chosen a...
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