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  1. Voyages of a lifetime

    07 February 2012

    The romance of long ocean and river voyages of history holds powerful sway over the dreams of many world travellers....

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  2. Two-wheeled adventures in Southeast Asia

    01 February 2012

    Southeast Asia is home to some of the greatest adventures on earth. Throw a motorbike into the mix and you’ll...

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  3. Saddle up for the world’s best cycling routes

    01 February 2012

    There’s no better way to explore a place than by bike. In honour of our favourite two-wheeled travel companion, here...

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  4. Lapping it up around the world

    19 January 2012

    Soup: a warming staple the world over – but who knew there were so many fine flavours? The ten below...

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  5. Get your noodle around Vietnamese food

    19 January 2012

    Take a gastronomic tour of Vietnam, but be warned – do not read this article if you are even slightly...

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  6. Master the art of cooking like a local

    19 January 2012

    One of the best souvenirs you can bring back from a trip is some tasty dishes to share with your...

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  7. A thrillseeker’s guide to Vietnam

    14 January 2012

    Dense jungles, brooding mountains, endless waterways, towering cliffs, hairpin bends: the potential for adrenalin-fuelled adventure is limitless in Vietnam. Whether...

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  8. Top 10 best value destinations for 2012

    27 October 2011

    If past years (or recessions) have sucked up your travel budget, plan smart and get more in bang for your...

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  9. Top 10 iconic travel experiences

    05 August 2011

    Yoga in India, cooking in Vietnam – in this extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we find those 10...

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  10. The world’s best secret islands

    12 April 2011

    Looking for a romantic spot that’s (almost) all yours? Here’s a list from our brand new Best in Travel 2011...

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  11. Vietnam’s unique edible delights

    22 March 2011

    Travel for just a week in Vietnam and you’ll realise how few of its gastronomic specialities see the light of...

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  12. When in Vietnam: a guide to local etiquette

    22 March 2011

    Before you start on your travels in Vietnam, take your time to learn a little about the local culture in...

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  13. Dining for a cause

    22 March 2011

    Food for the body is good, but food for the soul is great.You have the opportunity to get both at...

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  14. Vietnamese cooking courses Q & A

    15 March 2011

    One of the best travel souvenirs you can bring home is the ability to cook some of the local dishes...

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  15. Spoilt for choice: Vietnam’s best beaches

    09 March 2011

    Vietnam might have been late to Southeast Asia’s beach party, but it was worth the wait. The country boasts more...

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  16. Walk on the mild side: trails for mere mortals

    03 March 2011

    Walking – just simply walking – can be one of the best ways to experience a place. The pace and...

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  17. A traveller’s guide to buying jade

    22 February 2011

    Valued throughout Asia for its beauty and elegance, jade is an especially desired keepsake for visitors to Taipei, which has...

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  18. Where and how to meet minorities in Southeast Asia

    11 December 2010

    Minority cultures in Southeast Asia are often time capsules of earlier lifestyles that have escaped the full force of...

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  19. World’s best festivals: Tet Nguyen Dan

    02 December 2010

    This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Location: Throughout VietnamDates: Lunar...

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  20. Destination at a glance: Vietnam

    23 November 2010

    No longer held down by its past (or its politics), the slender nation of Vietnam makes for easy itineraries, book-ended...

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  21. Paying tribute: where to visit famous memorials

    16 October 2010

    When you travel, are you looking for 100% rest and relaxation? Or do you find yourself drawn to the history...

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  22. Top places to see puppets around the world

    12 October 2010

    “Nobody’s looking for a puppeteer in today’s wintry economic climate,” complained the unemployed Craig Schwartz, the character portrayed by John...

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  23. Vietnam: travel books to read before you go

    01 October 2010

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

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  24. 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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  25. Countries that can still be travelled on the cheap

    09 September 2010

    Cash-flow issues? Global recession getting you down? No budget, no problem – in this extract from Lonely Planet’s...

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