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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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Get your kicks in Costa Rica

14 January 2012

Adrenaline junkies of the world unite – Costa Rica isn’t just about quiet walks in the park. On the contrary,...

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Top 10 Costa Rica stops for first-timers

06 December 2011

Dreaming of a trip to Costa Rica, but not sure where to start? With volcanoes to hike, legendary surf, miles...

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Spotting Costa Rica’s ‘Little Five’

02 December 2011

Spotting Africa’s ‘Big Five’ – elephant, rhino, cape buffalo, lion and leopard – has become something of a Holy Grail...

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Fangtastic! The world’s best vampire-spotting locations.

09 August 2011

Vampires and their stories seem to be enjoying an eternal renaissance in contemporary fiction and film. Anne Rice’s Interview with...

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Top 10 highlights of 10 great countries

14 May 2011

Want to get straight to the cream of 10 great destinations? Check out these top tens!1. Top 10 Croatian highlights...

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Top 10 eco-lodges

15 April 2011

You want to go bush but don’t want to damage the beautiful surrounds, or maybe you don’t even want to...

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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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Update for travellers: post-earthquake Japan

11 March 2011

A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Friday, March 11, causing a tsunami that has resulted...

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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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Costa Rica: travel books to read before you go

01 October 2010

This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Costa Rica guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood...

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5 wild ways to spend the December holiday season

24 August 2010

Fancy a break from the usual December festivities of egg nog and fruit cake? If you want to tackle something...

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10 things to know before you volunteer overseas

20 August 2010

Volunteering in another country is a great way to get to know a place while giving back at the same...

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Top 10 natural beauties of Costa Rica

02 August 2010

There are other countries in the world that enjoy divinely inspired natural landscapes, but Costa Rica boasts a higher biodiversity...

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Top 10 ultimate places to see wildlife

25 May 2010

In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we share our top 10 places to see the world’s most...

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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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Where to go in February

27 January 2010

Looking to plan a trip in February? The January 2010 issue of Lonely Planet Magazine has a rundown of where...

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YOUR top 10 countries for 2010

19 November 2009

A couple of weeks ago, we published our list of hot destinations for 2010.You sure had a lot to say!...

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Costa Rica with kids

28 August 2009

Wild animals, active volcanoes, rainforests, beaches—what kid wouldn’t love Costa Rica? Parents are guaranteed a good time as well and...

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Volunteering in Costa Rica

31 July 2009

One of the best ways to experience Costa Rica is to volunteer. Not only is volunteering a great way to...

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What not to eat in Costa Rica

31 July 2009

Think you’ve got a strong palate, an iron gut and the will to travel your taste buds? Here is our...

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Wildlife watching in Costa Rica

28 July 2009

For a good number of travelers, a trip to Costa Rica is synonymous with wildlife watching. When some of the...

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Go troppo: Costa Rica's best beaches

28 July 2009

Let’s get right to the point here. Costa Rica may have some of the most stunning rain forests and wildlife...

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