Tips & articles
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10 delicious kid-friendly foods of the world
17 June 2013
Parents remain ever hopeful as we strive to introduce different foods into our children’s diets. Whether your family is travelling...
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Ten of the world’s toughest bike rides
13 June 2013
Cycling’s toughest competitors will line up their bikes in the Corsican town of Porto-Vecchio on 29 June for the centenary...
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Delicacies of Corsica
01 June 2013
This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s guide to Corsica, highlighting the region’s best cuisine.Corsican cuisine owes its distinct characteristics to...
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Paris in the springtime
20 May 2013
Paris is an old favourite, but that doesn’t take away from its charm. Whether you’re a first-timer or are back...
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It rains in the tropics, and other travel buzz-kills
15 May 2013
Travel buzz-kills are a singular kind of torture, born out of impossibly high expectations for a destination. The considerable time...
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Classic Paris: a fresh look at the City of Light
10 May 2013
Get to the heart of the allure of Paris with Lonely Planet Traveller’s tour of its star sights, from the...
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Expensive experiences, cheaper alternatives
10 April 2013
The world’s most iconic travel experiences don’t usually come cheap – but sometimes there are real alternatives. Here are some...
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A galloping gourmet’s guide to Europe
30 March 2013
From Somerset to Sweden, spend a weekend sampling top quality produce and plonk across the continent.1. Feast on gourmet cuisine...
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Six weekend breaks in Europe
29 March 2013
If you’ve ticked off Europe’s big city hitters such as Paris, Rome and...
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The world’s best wild swims
22 March 2013
Little can match the pleasure of taking a dip in a secluded spot. Sliding into a river or striking out...
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Following the Beaujolais Wine Route
15 March 2013
What could be more French than sampling the fruits of the vine? And where better to do it than the...
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Skate through the holidays: the world’s best seasonal ice rinks
04 December 2012
This winter, the world is your ice rink! Here are a few of our favourite spots around the world (among...
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The world’s best multi-day treks…without high altitudes
28 November 2012
Love trekking but suffer from altitude sickness? Or do you just want to want to enjoy a good trek without...
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Bienvenue, Louvre number two: France’s newest cultural treasure trove
26 November 2012
The former French coal-mining town of Lens will be in focus for art lovers around the world this year, as...
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Lonely Planet’s favourite New Year’s Eve destinations
22 November 2012
It’s easy to be a cynic about New Year’s Eve, but let’s be honest – most of us will be...
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France sans frontières: the best French border towns
20 November 2012
Looking for a new angle on the well-trodden paths of France? Then travel to its borders. These three melting-pot cities...
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A guide to the eateries of France
20 November 2012
There’s a vast number of eateries in France. Most have defined roles, though some definitions are becoming a bit blurred....
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Five road trips from airports worldwide
30 October 2012
London, Paris, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Sydney: all great cities....
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Ten of France’s natural wonders
28 August 2012
France‘s smorgasbord of cultural delights could keep even the most avid museum-hopper busy for a lifetime, but don’t forget about...
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Hidden flavours of Paris
28 August 2012
Want to savour the French capital’s best steaks, freshest baguettes, most welcoming bars and secret street markets? Discover the hidden...
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Paris essentials: où est la gare?
19 August 2012
Heading to Paris? Read up on how to get the most out of this ville magnifique.Pretend you’re a Parisian: rent...
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Europe for science geeks
17 August 2012
Lovers of science, listen up: our geeky instincts won’t be satisfied by yet another dreary natural history museum. If your...
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