Tips & articles
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Montréal: the cool kid on the block
16 November 2009
Edgy, unapologetic, seductive, nonconformist… these words often spring to mind when talking about Montréal....
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Grizzly, moi?: bear-watching on Kodiak Island
13 November 2009
Let’s talk bears. Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are the white ones, found only in the far frozen...
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Guns at low tide at Clam Gulch
13 November 2009
An ultra-low full moon or a new moon tide says only one thing to the happy inhabitants of Clam Gulch,...
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All-American Classic: Route 66
11 November 2009
For a classic American road trip, nothing beats good ol’ Route 66. Nicknamed the nation’s ‘Mother...
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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 Best in Travel. We’re...
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Tribal Easter: Rarámuri Semana Santa
06 November 2009
Dominic travelled to Mexico on assignment for Lonely Planet. You can follow his adventures on Lonely...
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Lonely Planet: Roads Less Travelled Mexico itinerary
05 November 2009
Mexico’s Sierra Madre is off the edge of the map: it’s the wild west, a drug-war ground zero,...
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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...
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New York’s Thanksgiving Parade
26 October 2009
Thanks to the silver screen, even travellers who’ve never set foot in North America are familiar...
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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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Cities you really hate
09 October 2009
A couple of weeks ago, we published a list of your ‘least favourite’ destinations. Reaction...
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The last wild west: Alaska’s Denali National Park
08 October 2009
For many travelers, Denali National Park is the beginning and end of their Alaskan adventure. And why...
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Embrace embarrassment – learn a second language!
06 October 2009
So you wanna learn a second language during your stay abroad? Sure, classes, textbooks and flashcards...
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Olympics 2016: C’mon baby, light my fire
30 September 2009
The Powers That Be are about to vote on the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games. The mix is eclectic...
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Hiking through Yosemite’s back-country
18 September 2009
To truly experience the breathtaking grandeur of Yosemite National Park, it’s best to take to its...
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Waddling in Memphis: the Peabody Ducks
17 September 2009
Memphis, home of stars. Graceland? Tick. Peabody Hotel? Move over with your blue suede shoes, King...
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World’s worst shark infested beaches
08 September 2009
We all know that in theory we’re more likely to be struck by lightning or win the lottery than be eaten...
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Feast on New England’s fall foliage
28 August 2009
Any ‘leaf-peeper’ would agree with us: it doesn’t get much better than seeing the fiery...
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Ice & fire: the Pacific Northwest’s volcano trail
28 August 2009
Take the scenic route from Seattle to Portland and tiptoe around sleeping giants on this trip down the...
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Counting down to Vancouver 2010
27 August 2009
Vancouver, host of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is already noted for its jaw-dropping...
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Wildflowers and pink taffy: The Great Smokies
25 August 2009
Where else but the Great Smokies would give you such an intoxicating blend of ancient forests and full-blown...
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Feasting in Florida
11 August 2009
Culinary explorers willing to push past Florida’s thicket of homogenized restaurants are rewarded with...
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We’ll take Manhattan…shopping!
11 August 2009
I have a simple list of things that must be done in NYC: eat, shop, eat, shop. And plenty of walking...
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Travel on a shoestring
23 July 2009
It takes more than hard times to keep a healthy wanderlust down, and our travel community is full 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...
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