Tips & articles
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Food: make it a feast for your eyes
25 május 2012
I travel a lot as a guidebook writer and photographer, and I love photographing – and eating – local food...
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Is whale watching ethical?
22 május 2012
Humans have long been fascinated by whales – think Moby Dick, Free Willy and Whale Rider. It’s not surprising that...
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The etiquette of photographing strangers
16 május 2012
Photographing strangers can be daunting, but it needn’t be. Most people are happy to be photographed. Some photographers ask before shooting,...
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What to do when you encounter dangerous animals
16 május 2012
There’s no better story than an encounter with a charging bull elephant. That said, you want to make sure you...
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Gastronomic Provence
15 május 2012
Lonely Planet has produced this article for Vaucluse Tourism in Provence. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone...
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Beginner’s guide to reducing travel anxiety
12 május 2012
Travelling is all about the unknown. That’s its attraction. If it were possible to ‘know’ a destination completely then it...
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World’s best festivals in June
11 május 2012
This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Festivals are a living, dancing museum of cultures and traditions in an increasingly...
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Travel in September: the expert’s choice
10 május 2012
There is no better month to travel than September.You could disagree, but you’d be wrong.The ninth month sees a remarkable...
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How to take great wildlife pictures
10 május 2012
It is said that great wildlife photography comes from the heart and not the head. Whatever the case, capturing the...
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The language of photography
10 május 2012
Photography and technical jargon go together like a DSLR and a hot shoe mounted flash. If you’re new to photography...
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A beginner’s guide to DSLR cameras
10 május 2012
So you’ve got a fancy new camera but haven’t moved past the automatic settings? We’ve got some suggestions that will...
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Capturing a city in a day
10 május 2012
The urban environment of the world’s towns and cities provides photographers easy access to the greatest variety of subject matter....
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Travelling by bike for beginners
10 május 2012
Ever thought that self-powered metal thing in your garage – aka your bike – could take you around the world?...
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Luxury vs budget travel: which is more ‘authentic’?
09 május 2012
Luxury travel gets a bad rap. The mere mention of it to my more intrepid colleagues garners polite disdain, as...
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Saving money when you’re on the piste
09 május 2012
Winter sports rouse all kinds of exhilarating sensations: a fresh breeze rushing past your face, bright snow stinging your eyes,...
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Scrimp, save and stretch your budget
09 május 2012
Pressed for cash? You don’t need bucket loads of money to have a great travel experience – you just need...
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Lonely Planet’s travel money essentials
09 május 2012
It’s the ultimate travel nightmare. You use an ATM in a remote part of the world and it eats your...
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Budget airlines: getting your money’s worth
09 május 2012
Budget airlines. Low-cost carriers. Whatever you want to call them, these no-frills airlines are appealing for the most basic of...
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Top 10 best value destinations for 2012
09 május 2012
If you’re feeling the squeeze this summer, plan smart and head for these budget friendly destinations culled from Lonely Planet’s Best...
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How to budget for a big trip
09 május 2012
For some people budgeting is a way to get excited about a trip. They use it as the first step...
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Be a frugal traveller, not a cheapskate
09 május 2012
Have you and a platonic friend ever tried to convince a hostel owner to let you share a single bed? Have...
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Making the most of your frequent flyer miles
09 május 2012
Airline passengers love collecting frequent flyer miles. Trying to redeem them? Not so much. A study conducted by Colloquy, which...
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Capturing the moment on camera at festivals
08 május 2012
Festivals make a rewarding subject for travellers to photograph. You can expect vibrant colours, powerful portraits, buzzing atmosphere and photogenic...
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How to take better pictures with a camera phone
08 május 2012
Sometimes you don’t want to carry around a camera that screams tourist. Or you’re off to a local club and...
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16 tips for safe trips
07 május 2012
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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