May 30, 2018 • 6 min read
It’s a hard time to be a coastal rock formation. Malta’s Azure Window collapsed into the sea in 2017. There are now only eight of the 12 Apostles left on…
May 30, 2018 • 6 min read
It’s a hard time to be a coastal rock formation. Malta’s Azure Window collapsed into the sea in 2017. There are now only eight of the 12 Apostles left on…
May 11, 2018 • 5 min read
Sydney, Rio and Barcelona aside, the beach is not usually synonymous with the city. But with so many amazing cities sprung near water, it is surprisingly…
Apr 18, 2018 • 7 min read
Road-tripping is one of the most liberating ways to travel – it's just you, your vehicle and the open road. Having said that, because it's just you, your…
Apr 11, 2018 • 6 min read
Food is a fundamental element in the travel experience – eating a local dish can evoke ancient traditions stirred into age-old recipes or bring to light…
Apr 5, 2018 • 6 min read
Aboriginal art tells a story that began on remote rock walls and now encompasses an astonishing diversity of regional styles that can be seen in-situ or…
Mar 21, 2018 • 5 min read
Queensland's Gold Coast could be called the ultimate big kids' playground: reliable summery weather, world-famous beaches, and Australia’s best theme…
Mar 13, 2018 • 6 min read
Kids love water parks. Adults do too. But after another ride down yet another plastic tube you might find yourself longing for something a little more…
Feb 13, 2018 • 5 min read
Romance isn’t off limits once you have children – you just need to work harder to make it happen, and that goes for when you’re travelling too.
Feb 6, 2018 • 6 min read
The word ‘archipelago’ comes from the Greek ‘arkhi’ (chief) and ‘pegalos’ (sea). Originally, it was a name only for the Aegean Sea, that island-speckled…
Jan 17, 2018 • 7 min read
Mention travelling to surf enthusiasts and the same places are bound to come up in conversation. Spots such as Oahu in Hawaii, Byron Bay in Australia and…
Dec 19, 2017 • 6 min read
Cities abound with sights, tours and activities for travellers to enjoy. But not all of them deliver an authentic experience, affording a real insight…
Dec 15, 2017 • 6 min read
2017 was all about goat yoga, celeb-filled airline safety videos and the Scandi-cool concept of hygge. So what fads, fashions and fresh ideas will 2018…
Dec 4, 2017 • 5 min read
Ella Fitzgerald, the Andrews Sisters and Bob Dylan have all crooned the question: ‘how’d ya like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island?’ This evergreen…
Oct 24, 2017 • 4 min read
Forget Boston, London and New York marathons, these races will take you (and your legs) further than you’ve ever dreamed! Walk, run, cycle, swim or crawl,…
Oct 24, 2017 • 4 min read
The democratisation of VIP experiences has arrived. Thanks to global improvements in travel infrastructure and socially motivated accommodation sharing,…
Oct 24, 2017 • 4 min read
Family holidays have come of age. Banish memories of tense car rides and bickering by the beach, and embrace cross-generational travel: blissfully adult…
Oct 24, 2017 • 4 min read
Whether you’re looking to splash cash or save on your stay, there are some extraordinary new places to lay your head in 2018. The only issue? The…
Oct 24, 2017 • 6 min read
Travel with your kids can broaden their understanding of other people and societies. Expand the whole family’s cultural horizons on these inspiring trips.
Oct 24, 2017 • 6 min read
Think you’ve seen it all? Refresh your bucket list with these incredible new openings and experiences coming in 2018.
Oct 16, 2017 • 8 min read
Our urban centres are known for being vibrant concentrations of life, from their buzzing bars and restaurants to the modern skyscrapers packed with busy…
Oct 10, 2017 • 9 min read
The more you travel, the harder it can be to pick a definitive favourite place. And Lonely Planet’s co-founder Tony Wheeler has decades of travel…
Sep 28, 2017 • 8 min read
Every traveller has their own definition of culture. Whether it has something to do with social customs and rituals or is inscribed into the local art,…