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Ten of the world’s toughest bike rides
13 June 2013
Cycling’s toughest competitors will line up their bikes in the Corsican town of Porto-Vecchio on 29 June for the centenary...
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Where to follow the global ale trail
13 May 2013
You don’t have to travel far to realise that pale lagers are the beer of choice for the majority of...
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Expensive experiences, cheaper alternatives
10 April 2013
The world’s most iconic travel experiences don’t usually come cheap – but sometimes there are real alternatives. Here are some...
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South Africa’s top 10 parks and reserves
04 April 2013
From snow-capped mountains to the Bushveld, and from sub-tropical beaches to the Kalahari, South Africa is a mind-bogglingly diverse country....
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The world’s best wild swims
22 March 2013
Little can match the pleasure of taking a dip in a secluded spot. Sliding into a river or striking out...
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Mother City markets: where to shop ’til you drop in Cape Town
01 March 2013
The fervour for markets in South Africa’s Cape Town has a long history, but the city’s market scene has experienced...
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Gourmet nirvana: a foodie tour of South Africa’s Western Cape
06 February 2013
After a few wines, it’s hard to get your tongue around ‘Franschhoek’ and ‘Stellenbosch’. These beautiful places in South Africa‘s...
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Is the snap year the new gap year?
04 February 2013
The old gap year order has changed. While it’s still a common rite of passage for young people to take...
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Best places to get married – and best places to go after a break up!
25 January 2013
From the giddy heights of romance and commitment to the best places to be miserable and alone, we’ve got places...
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Golf getaways for the non-golfer
02 January 2013
The sweet smell of wet grass. The unmistakable thwack of a clean hit. That last glimpse of a ball as...
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The world’s best high teas
26 November 2012
Sipping tea in rarefied surroundings is a simple treat that can turn a fun city break into something truly memorable....
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Riding the rails: classic train journeys of the world
27 June 2012
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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Top 10 destinations for twitchers
27 June 2012
If you don’t know what a ‘twitcher’ is then this list is probably not for you – then again, perhaps...
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Ultimate party cities
15 June 2012
Looking to bodyswerve the predictable party cities in favour of something a little more unexpected? Right this way.Belgrade, SerbiaBack in...
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Travel trivia: 10 geeky facts from around the globe
14 June 2012
All-surprising stats and fantastical facts, our info nerds’ world tour will have you pointing out the planet’s most unknown ‘did...
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Best adventure travel ideas
10 June 2012
If you’re after an outdoor adventure, look no further. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we bring...
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Where to go in August
24 April 2012
Not sure where to travel for your August holiday? Try one of these choices from the Lonely Planet Magazine:Kenya...
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Babymoon guide: how to plan a pre-parenthood adventure
23 April 2012
Are you used to packing your bags for last-minute trips whenever you feel like it? Concerned that parenthood will spell...
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Five lesser-known spots in five not-so-secret destinations
24 March 2012
Sometimes the best sights aren’t always the most obvious, or the most famous. Sure, the Sydney Opera House is amazing...
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South African safaris for first-timers: 8 tips
23 March 2012
Update: Kruger National Park was affected by flooding in January 2012. Most of the camps are now open, but some...
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24 hours in Cape Town
13 February 2012
Having beaten Dublin and Bilbao to the title of World Design Capital 2014, South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ also bagged a...
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Get out on the highway
06 February 2012
From a trans-African odyssey to the glamour of Amalfi by way of the wild western fringe of New Zealand’s South...
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Beyond the Big Five: insider tips from a safari guide
31 January 2012
One minute the zebra is giving itself a dust bath, enjoying a newfound freedom from parasites, and the next minute,...
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Classic campervan capers
18 January 2012
Take the open road, some glorious scenery, and the right to camp wherever you like – hey presto, you’ve got...
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