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  1. The best places to learn to dive

    21 May 2013

    Dreaming of getting your dive ticket? Looking for a combination of idyllic conditions and reputable dive outfits, we’ve narrowed down...

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  2. Top 5 tropical islands

    25 October 2012

    Coconut palms and aquamarine waters are only the beginning – Lonely Planet Traveller magazine takes you to five very different...

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  3. Island adventures in the Philippines

    03 September 2012

    The Philippines are justifiably known for their beaches, but the country isn’t just about finding an isolated patch of sand...

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  4. Ten unusual honeymoon hotspots

    20 August 2012

    It’s your honeymoon, so it has to be special and unique. From the windswept beaches of a car-free island in...

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  5. Best bars to taste that local flavour

    28 June 2012

    Drinking with the locals isn’t hard in these 10 bars (although you’ll more than likely be drinking with a few...

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  6. World’s best festivals: Ati-Atihan

    27 June 2012

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  7. The best beaches of the Philippines

    16 May 2012

    The Philippines are generating a buzz as a less-discovered alternative to southeast Asian beach hotspots like Bali and southern Thailand....

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  8. Ask Lonely Planet: where can I find a unique seaside honeymoon spot?

    01 May 2012

    A honeymoon with seaside charm but none of the cliches? Our travel experts were full of suggestions for Lonely Planet...

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  9. Tuk-tuk tips: hold on tight in Asia’s three-wheeled taxis

    08 December 2011

    Zipping through traffic in an adorable three-wheeled vehicle is a hallmark experience for many travellers in Asia and particularly in...

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  10. 7 natural wonders of the world: Lonely Planet readers’ picks

    22 November 2011

    The New7Wonders Foundation caused no end of controversy and outrage with their shortlist of the world’s natural wonders, and it...

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  11. Before it’s too late: the world’s most endangered sights

    21 July 2011

    Tourism, political instability and urban development threaten some of our greatest natural and cultural history – do your bit for...

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  12. Top 10 best value destinations for 2011

    15 May 2011

    Worried that the economy might put a crimp in your travel plans next year? Never fear: travel doesn’t have to...

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  13. 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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  14. 7 bizarre bars around the world

    20 December 2010

    Nothing makes a drink taste better than sitting in an alien’s lap while you have it, right? Come with us...

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  15. Top 10 underground experiences

    14 October 2010

    With the 33 Chilean miners – and their rescuers – now all safely rescued from two months trapped underground, chances...

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  16. The Philippines: travel books to read before you go

    01 October 2010

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

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  17. What $1 buys around the world

    28 September 2010

    At Lonely Planet, we’re big fans of the travel bargain. After all, the first guide we produced was Asia on...

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  18. 10 best places to have a mid-life crisis

    27 July 2010

    Looking for a bit of reinvention? In this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show you where to...

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  19. The Global World Cup

    24 July 2010

    Featured post: Spain’s big win — as seen from a tiny Spanish village.Fans around the world are in a football...

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  20. The Philippines – beyond the beaches

    23 March 2010

    Think of the Philippines and images of gorgeous beaches and crystal blue seas are sure to spring to mind. Islands...

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  21. Let it rain: enjoying Southeast Asia's wet season

    27 July 2009

    It’s the rainy season in Southeast Asia. Don’t worry, it probably won’t rain all the time – probably just in...

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