http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/All the latest travelstories from Lonely Planet Publicationsen-AU2008 Lonely Planet Publications. All rights reserved.Lonely Planethttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/rcl/includes/images/logo_lp.gifhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/The latest press releases from Lonely Planethttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/pacificnwkitsch_0608/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/pacificnwkitsch_0608/You can say you're going to the Pacific Northwest for the arts, but you're really going for the trolls and oversized teapots, aren't you? 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000Becky OhlsenBecky OhlsenarticleSeattleWeirdhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/isthelochnessmonsterdead_0408/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/isthelochnessmonsterdead_0408/Genuine monster or moonlighting elephant? Despite no recent sightings, the legend of Loch Ness still reels 'em in.20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000Neil WilsonNeil WilsonarticleScotlandWeirdhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/off_beat_london_0408/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/off_beat_london_0408/Buckingham, Schmuckingham: go off-piste and explore London's eccentric secrets. Here are 10 of the best.15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000Abigail HoleAbigail HolearticleLondonWeirdhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/photofeature/signspotting_0108/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/photofeature/signspotting_0108/Free babies, fried pimple and tasteless coffee - some of the many treats you'll find if you follow the signs.13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1000Doug LanskyDoug LanskyphotofeatureGlobalWeirdhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/oxford_1707/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/oxford_1707/Take a look around Oxford, England and you'll see the dark materials that have inspired generations of fantasy writers.17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1000Etain O'CarrollEtain O'CarrollarticleOxfordWeirdhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/interactive/henleyontodd_1207/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/interactive/henleyontodd_1207/In the Australian outback, you don't need water to have a boat race. Meet the Henley-on-Todd regatta.10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1000Emma HaskinEmma HaskininteractiveAustraliaSportsWeirdhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/worstcapitals_1107/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/worstcapitals_1107/You can plan a city, but you can't give it buzz. Here are the capitals that got the nod but just can't get it shakin'.20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1000Dominic KnightDominic KnightarticleGlobalWeirdhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/podcast/iceland_0907/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/podcast/iceland_0907/Is hearing believing? Listen in to the wild tales of Iceland's resident gnomes, dwarves, elves and hidden people.10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000Barbara GruberBarbara GruberpodcastCultureIcelandWeirdhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/photofeature/benin_0607/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/photofeature/benin_0607/Forget B-grade schlock cliches. Voodoo is a complex religion that recognises the soul in every living thing.26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1000Stuart ButlerStuart ButlerphotofeatureBeninCultureWeirdhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/ialmostraniran_0407/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/ialmostraniran_0407/Running across Iran has its pros and cons, but the biggest roadblock may turn out to be politics.10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +1000Tyler MacNivenTyler MacNivenarticleIranSportsTough TravelWeirdhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/monkeyingaroundinchina_1206/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/monkeyingaroundinchina_1206/Journey to the West of China where cult Japanese TV show Monkey is revered and monuments have been erected in the characters' likeness.12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1000Kate JamesKate JamesarticleChinaWeirdhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/tiraspoltransdniestrrepublicofmoldova_1006/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/article/tiraspoltransdniestrrepublicofmoldova_1006/Come to lovely Tiraspol, capital of Transdniestr, where the fun doesn't start till you leave.23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000Leif PettersenLeif PettersenarticleCitiesMoldovaWeirdhttp://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/podcast/stateofthemicronation_1006/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelstories/podcast/stateofthemicronation_1006/When the King of Lovely wants to talk, he calls George Dunford, the Prince of Sweet.03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000George DunfordGeorge DunfordpodcastGlobalWeird