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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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