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Walk on the mild side: trails for mere mortals

03 March 2011

Walking – just simply walking – can be one of the best ways to experience a place. The pace and...

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Christchurch earthquake: updates and useful links

23 February 2011

A 6.3 earthquake hit Christchurch city on 22 February, causing a large number of fatalities and extensive damage to structures...

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Ask Lonely Planet: Where are the best ski destinations for non-skiers?

04 February 2011

Every month in Lonely Planet Magazine, our panel of experts try to solve a reader’s travel dilemma, like this one:I’m...

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Shawn Low’s travel picks for 2011

30 December 2010

Wondering what the new year will bring? Here’s the word on the ground from our Asia-Pacific travel editor, Shawn.Budget airlines...

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Going gourmet in New Zealand

30 December 2010

Lonely Planet staffer Suyin recently left her desk in the Melbourne office to take to New Zealand for some much...

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What the strong Australian Dollar means for local travellers

08 November 2010

The AUD is currently $0.98 to the USD and predicted to hit parity and soar as high as $1.02 to...

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Nature’s most spectacular attractions

02 October 2010

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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New Zealand: travel books to read before you go

01 October 2010

This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s New Zealand guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood...

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The biggest adrenaline rushes

01 October 2010

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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The ultimate sailing trips

01 October 2010

Pack your sea legs for this whip around the world’s sunniest sailing spots, taken from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences.1....

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New Zealand’s finest food experiences

24 September 2010

Just as the climate changes from south to north in New Zealand, so do the local speciality foods of each...

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New Zealand’s best spots – as picked by Lonely Planet staffers

23 September 2010

The 15th edition – can you believe it – of Lonely Planet’s New Zealand guidebook is out now. It’s full...

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Travel advice: New Zealand after Christchurch’s earthquake

08 September 2010

At 4.35am on 4 September, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch in New Zealand. There were no fatalities and the...

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5 wild ways to spend the December holiday season

24 August 2010

Fancy a break from the usual December festivities of egg nog and fruit cake? If you want to tackle something...

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Australia and New Zealand: Top 5 places to hit the snow.

16 August 2010

It has been one cold winter in Australia, and while you might be dreaming of sun and sand rather than...

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Ultimate party cities

15 August 2010

Looking to tread terrain still untouched by foreign stag expeditions? Want to unwind in luxury or drink up the sun?...

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New Zealand’s tracks less-travelled

03 August 2010

The Milford Track gets all the press – and consequently has the most expensive licence – but there other wondrous...

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Top 10 sustainable travel experiences

26 July 2010

Ditch modern civilisation and go wild! (Just be responsible about it.) In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences,...

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Greatest little-known neighbourhoods

15 June 2010

In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we take you to the big-city districts you might not have...

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The 5 most livable cities in the world

04 June 2010

Mercer has released its annual Quality of Living survey, which ranks the world’s most livable cities (as well as the...

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What are the world's best airports?

25 March 2010

Yesterday, Skytrax held its annual World Airport Awards ceremony. To determine which airports took out top prizes, millions of air...

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Where to go in February

27 January 2010

Looking to plan a trip in February? The January 2010 issue of Lonely Planet Magazine has a rundown of where...

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10 places that don’t exist (but should)

05 January 2010

We’ve all read a book or watched a movie and wished the places it transported us to were real. ...

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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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The world's greatest natural wonders

22 July 2009

What are the most amazing natural wonders on the planet?It’s a question I got asked today by the good folks...

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