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  1. Lonely Planet author: why sometimes I leave the camera behind

    01 November 2010

    Sometimes, I leave the camera behind.You know how it is. You go somewhere and spend the whole time seeing it...

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  2. Malaysia & Singapore: travel books to read before you go

    21 October 2010

    This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the...

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  3. Lonely Planet’s top 10 foodie holidays

    11 August 2010

    Eating can be the best part of travelling. To get you inspired, here are some of the world’s most mouth-watering...

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  4. Top spots for medical adventures

    10 August 2010

    Want it modified, enhanced, drilled out, implanted or just plain alleviated? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences,...

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  5. 10 best places to have a mid-life crisis

    27 July 2010

    Looking for a bit of reinvention? In this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you where to...

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  6. 10 ways to kill time at the airport

    03 June 2010

    Your bags have been checked, your boarding pass issued… and now you’ve got hours to wait before getting on your...

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  7. Best beaches to swing a hammock

    08 April 2010

    Ahh, your own place in the sun. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show how to...

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  8. London to Beijing by high-speed train

    10 March 2010

    Okay, okay, maybe not just yet. But according to a report in the Telegraph, China is in negotiations to build...

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  9. 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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  10. Love factually

    12 February 2010

    In the lead-up to Valentine’s Day this year, our thoughts turned to love - but not your usual heart-shaped box...

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  11. Love factually: steamy love

    08 February 2010

    If you’re looking to turn up the heat, there’s no better place than Malaysian Borneo. This tropical Eden (with average...

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  12. Best-value destinations for 2010

    20 November 2009

    Looking for the latest buck-stretching destinations? We’ve got the pick of them, fresh from Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2010...

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  13. The top 10 countries for 2010

    06 November 2009

    Want a sneak peek into the future?We’ve just released our newest edition of...

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  14. Bag-snatchers of Borneo

    17 October 2009

    I had been told to look out for the orangutans. Those cheeky chimps at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in...

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  15. Insider tips: Malaysia

    14 September 2009

    With its warm sandy beaches and steamy jungles, jaw-dropping skyscrapers and stilt houses, Malaysia attracts travellers keen to explore its...

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  16. Monkeying around in Taman Negara National Park

    20 August 2009

    Since 1938 Malaysia’s Taman Negara has been the definitive must-see park in Southeast Asia. In fact, Taman Negara simply means...

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  17. Let it rain: enjoying Southeast Asia's wet season

    27 July 2009

    It’s the rainy season in Southeast Asia. Don’t worry, it probably won’t rain all the time – probably just in...

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  18. Travel secret #10: Gomantang Caves, Sabah

    20 July 2009

    Coming in at #10 on the list of Lonely Planet Magazine’s best-kept travel secrets is Gomantang Caves, recommended by...

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