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Fine tune your table manners
19 January 2012
You think that emptying the bottle into your guest’s glass is polite… little do you know that you just designated...
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The greatest races to watch live
19 December 2011
With the London Olympics on in 2012, we were inspired to take a tour of the world through the eyes...
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How to get high: a guide to staying well at high altitude
30 November 2011
High altitudes are just for the Reinhold Messners and Joe Simpsons of this world, right? Crazy feats up there where...
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Walking Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash
29 November 2011
Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash has been called “the best alpine trek in the world”. Fabled for being the source of the...
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Offbeat adventures in Peru’s Northern Highlands
28 November 2011
Far from the hubbub and predictability of Peru’s Gringo Trail (comprising the sights around Machu Picchu, Cuzco and Puno), the...
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Peru’s northern beaches
24 November 2011
Peru is one of the best places on earth to surf. Its 1,000km coastline receives consistent Pacific swell, and away...
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Beginner’s guide to South America
29 August 2011
South America has long captivated travellers with its plethora of natural and cultural wonders. Take a quick inventory of continental...
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Top 10 iconic travel experiences
05 August 2011
Yoga in India, cooking in Vietnam – in this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we find those 10...
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Riding the rails: classic train journeys of the world
02 August 2011
Hand the porter your luggage, climb aboard and relive the golden days of railroading on these spectacular journeys.Copper Canyon Railway, MexicoThe...
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Inca Trail essentials
15 July 2011
It’s the most famous hike in South America – perhaps the world – and a must-do, life-changing experience. Hiking the...
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The world’s most iconic human-made structures
24 May 2011
The world is full of incredible buildings, but what about those that have become truly iconic, the instantly recognisable ones...
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10 best things to climb
17 April 2011
Over ice and iron girders, shinnying up temples and scaling rainforest trees – tackle the world’s most worthwhile ways to...
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Best ‘middle of nowhere’ places
16 March 2011
Want to get off the beaten path? Then here are 10 places that will stump most travel agents and reward...
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Update for travellers: post-earthquake Japan
11 March 2011
A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Friday, March 11, causing a tsunami that has resulted...
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Fly me to the moon: Planet Earth’s best unearthly landscapes
30 January 2011
How’s this for a space oddity? Forty years have passed since the historic Apollo moon landing, and yet the prospect...
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How to beat the winter blues
07 January 2011
New Year’s Eve has been and gone and it doesn’t seem like there’s much to look forward to. Right?Wrong. There...
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The 10 best things to do in 2011
10 December 2010
Punctuate this year with meaningful experiences. Choose from options that girdle the globe – from cricket bats and birthday parties...
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Burn, baby, burn: the world’s fieriest foods
23 November 2010
Foods hot enough to repel elephants and make chefs wear gas masks? That’s right. If you think you’ve got the...
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The 10 best treks in the world
15 November 2010
These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fit legs and...
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10 best boat journeys
09 November 2010
Boats are often overlooked as a way to see the world; we invariably have limited time to get from A...
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Top alternatives to Halloween
20 October 2010
Tired of the same old Halloween parties? In late October and early November, Halloween isn’t the only festival for fans...
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Peru: travel books to read before you go
01 October 2010
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Peru guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood for...
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I see dead people: preserved bodies around the world
09 August 2010
So much of travel is about coming face to face with history – literally, in some cases. Introducing six folks...
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