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Loved to death

Sustainable Travel & Responsible Tourism (START)

'Loved to death. These days it's a phrase that more and more travel possibilities get tarnished with...' Lonely Planet founders Tony and Maureen Wheeler, long-time advocates for responsible travel, share their thoughts. Read more ›.

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Creating Pain-Free Books

We work hard to reduce waste in the production and distribution of our books. Here are some of the main ways we do this:

The Lonely Planet Foundation

As passionate travellers, it makes sense to give back to the incredible places that have inspired us for so many years. Through the Lonely Planet Foundation, we commit 5% of our annual profit to our charity partners around the globe. Read more ›

Code Green

Flip through our interactive book

Code Green is about discovering an authentic travel experience that will challenge, change and inspire you. It's about the connections you make with places and people and ensuring they are around for the future.
Flip through our interactive book ›

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  • Looking to volunteer? Get tips, contacts and first-hand experiences.

Make a Difference

  • KOTO is a not-for-profit restaurant and vocational training program that is changing the lives of street and disadvantaged youth in Vietnam. Find out more ›
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