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20 unmissable extreme sports (and where to try them)
04 June 2013
Ready to feel your pulse racing? From zorbing to volcano boarding, we’ve rounded up 20 adrenaline-packed but accessible activities to...
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Five amazing places to experience another culture
20 May 2013
Learning about the culture and customs of other people is one of the great experiences of travel. Explore the planet’s...
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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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Top 5 alternative New Zealand road trips
26 February 2013
Who can resist the urge to hit the open (and almost empty) road in New Zealand? Certainly not us…but don’t...
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New Zealand for Hobbit-hunters: how to visit Middle-earth
01 February 2013
Famed for dramatic scenery that has long-inspired writers, artists and dreamers, it was only a matter of time before New...
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Ten offbeat experiences on New Zealand’s South Island
25 January 2013
Mountains, lakes and glaciers all conspire to make the South Island of New Zealand a superbly scenic stage for active...
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I won’t eat that: travelling and eating with kids
07 January 2013
Just because your child only eats cheese sandwiches at home, travelling to countries with more exotic cuisines doesn’t have to...
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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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Great waterways of the world
19 November 2012
Traditionally, along with the sea, rivers and canals were the main means of transporting goods, so history and culture is...
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Christchurch revival: why New Zealand’s comeback city is a must-see for 2013
25 October 2012
What a difference a year makes. Late last year, Lonely Planet was on the ground in Christchurch uncovering new restaurants,...
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Pray for delays: the world’s best airport amenities
11 September 2012
For most travellers – particularly frequent fliers – airports are a necessary evil; places at which to arrive as late...
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Work it! How to make the most of a business trip
06 September 2012
When it comes to business travel, there’s a fine line between duty and delight. For many regular travellers, that hackneyed...
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Where to sail into the sunset
23 August 2012
Pack your sea legs for island adventures aplenty in this whistlestop tour of the world’s best sailing spots, taken from...
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Ask Lonely Planet: where can I have a high-energy holiday?
08 August 2012
Looking for a trip that will get your pulse racing? This week, the experts from Lonely Planet Traveller magazine show reader...
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When the going gets tough
31 July 2012
What are the toughest adventures on the planet? Which extreme exploits push willing participants to their mental and physical limits?...
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Splash out: the world’s most amazing waterfalls
22 June 2012
The bigger they are, the harder they fall – feel the power of the planet’s mightiest and most beautiful waterfalls.1....
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Nature’s most spectacular attractions
20 June 2012
The world’s highest waterfall, an endless salt plain, miles upon miles of bright orange sand dunes… In this excerpt from...
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The biggest adrenaline rushes
20 June 2012
Take a deep breath, get strapped in and feel the buzz as we bring you the thrill-seekers’ bucket list, from...
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Ultimate party cities
15 June 2012
Looking to bodyswerve the predictable party cities in favour of something a little more unexpected? Right this way.Belgrade, SerbiaBack in...
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Travel in September: the expert’s choice
10 June 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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Walk on the mild side: trails for mere mortals
06 June 2012
Walking – just simply walking – can be one of the best ways to experience a place. The pace and...
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A dream trip for movie lovers
01 June 2012
Travel, done right, feels like you’re starring in your own film. Close your eyes in Prague and a stroll along...
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Free download: Lonely Planet’s new Christchurch chapter
22 May 2012
Since the quake of February last year, central Christchurch has changed drastically. And in the year since, as LP author...
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What to do in Christchurch: your post-quake guide
22 May 2012
After two weeks on-the-ground research in Christchurch recently– Lonely Planet’s third visit since the February 2011 earthquake – we’re confident...
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World’s best slow travel
03 May 2012
Vacations are always too short, even if we have the luxury of more than a few weeks a year. So...
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