Tips & articles
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Italy: travel books to read before you go
01 October 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Italy guide provides a selection of travel literature to enhance your trip.Reams have been written...
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Try out our new ‘Things to do’
01 October 2010
We’re excited to announce the newest feature on lonelyplanet.com: Things to do....
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24 hours in 10 great cities
27 July 2010
If you’ve got a quick hit stopover, don’t just kill time in an airport – make the most of it...
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Going underground at the Colosseum
23 July 2010
Rome’s Colosseum (Piazza del Colosseo) just got even more interesting. The great 80,000-capacity stadium, where the masses used to bay...
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An evening out in Rome
19 July 2010
There’s no city with better backdrops for a drink. You can sip a cocktail overlooking the Roman Forum or savour...
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Top 10 sights in Rome
19 July 2010
Rome may not be the capital of the world these days, but it is still one of the most historically-packed...
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The dark side of Rome
19 July 2010
Rome has some eccentric hot spots – from macabre rooms lined with bones through to the massive burial grounds along...
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A Perfect Day in Rome
15 July 2010
Every perfect Rome day begins with a soul-nourishing coffee. Try the burnished surroundings of Tazza d’Oro on Via degli Orfani...
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Rome: films to see before you go
07 July 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Rome guide offers a selection of films showcasing the city....
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Where to go in May
14 April 2010
Planning to go tripping in May? In an extract from the January 2010 issue of Lonely Planet Magazine, we’ve got...
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Ultimate art lover's pilgrimages
16 March 2010
Art doesn’t just live in museums. In this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you where you...
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Eat well on the move in Europe
09 March 2010
The sniff of Spring is in the air in Europe, which means planning for summer journeys can begin. One overlooked...
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Awe-inspiring ancient sites
04 March 2010
Taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, may we present a bevy of BC (or thereabouts) beauties that have stood...
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Conquer your fear: 4 tips for solo women travelers
05 February 2010
Lonely Planet produced this article in conjunction with our partner, Self Magazine. Take our travel poll to see what kind...
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Be Italian! Travel tips from the movie NINE
23 December 2009
‘Be Italian!’ belts savvy Roman prostitute Saraghina (AKA Fergie from Black-Eyed Peas) in the hit movie NINE.This musical...
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I'm dreaming of a meaningful Christmas
15 December 2009
Is winning a cracker duel or getting an oversized knitted cardi from your Gran your idea of a good Christmas?...
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Graveyard goodtimes: the world's best cemeteries
29 October 2009
With Halloween and Day of the Dead fast approaching, it’s only natural that our thoughts turn to subjects spooky and...
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Cash and jackets in Rome
17 October 2009
Lonely Planet’s Katie Falkiner gets more than she bargains for on the streets of Rome.We’d been warned about being robbed...
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Tell us your tale of the unexpected
17 October 2009
Ever found a Picasso in a flea market in Paris? Been lost in Lisbon? Ripped off in Rome? Romanced in...
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Insider tips: Rome
17 September 2009
Our insider tips on accommodation, free wi-fi, ordering coffee, and museum and transports passes, for the perfect Roman holiday:Getting settledIf...
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Rome's leafy retreats
17 September 2009
While Italians are famous for their laid-back take on life, the pace of the country’s capital is anything but. In...
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Your favourite destinations September 3rd-11th
14 September 2009
You may have noticed around the Lonely Planet website that you can save your favourite places. The destinations that come...
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The best of Rome - in a cone
28 August 2009
It’s a well-known fact that Rome is on the top of every stomach’s must-visit list. Afraid of filling up on...
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World's 'best' cities? Hmm...
15 July 2009
What makes one city better than another?For some, it’s the culture. For others, the cuisine. Some like proximity to adventure;...
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