Apr 18, 2011 • 3 min read
Do you know how you can travel on the Kenyan coast? By spice boat. There is possibly no more romantic way to move from one destination to the next than…
Apr 18, 2011 • 3 min read
Do you know how you can travel on the Kenyan coast? By spice boat. There is possibly no more romantic way to move from one destination to the next than…
Mar 15, 2011 • 3 min read
The name Teahupoo is synonymous with fear in the surfing world. Rivaling Hawaii's Pipeline as the most photographed wave in the world, Teahupoo's…
Mar 15, 2011 • 4 min read
Aside from a skinny circle of coastline and fringing reef, Tahiti is made up of enticing basalt peaks and fern-lined valleys streaked with sky-high…
Mar 15, 2011 • 3 min read
Taking to the inland waterways is a wonderfully leisurely way of seeing Ireland's hidden corners. Flanked by lush riverside pastures, crumbling castles,…
Feb 24, 2011 • 5 min read
Europe’s most popular holiday islands draw major tourist crowds to its well-known charms - everyone knows Ibiza as Party Central - but with a bit of…
Feb 17, 2011 • 4 min read
For all of Sri Lanka's cultural treasures and natural riches, the resilience and kindness of its everyday people are its greatest assets.
Feb 17, 2011 • 4 min read
While many independent travelers will find the strictures of ‘cruise life’ a bit stifling, there are plenty of reasons to take an Alaskan cruise, namely…
Feb 1, 2011 • 4 min read
The very mention of Barbados makes you mentally float away to the sounds of gentle waves and clinking glasses, right? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet…
Jan 31, 2011 • 3 min read
If want a long and winding roadtrip with a view, the coast of Western Australia could be just what you're looking for. Lonely Planet author Virginia…
Jan 27, 2011 • 1 min read
Looking for a short break where you can immerse yourself in the local history and culture? This week we’re bringing you Lonely Planet Magazine’s choice of…
Jan 25, 2011 • 4 min read
Dreaming of a sunny weekend dash to Europe? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet Magazine, we shine a light on the juiciest picks of Valencia, the Spanish…
Jan 24, 2011 • 1 min read
Looking for a quick getaway and a fan of history? The February edition of Lonely Planet magazine has five history and culture weekends in Europe. We're…
Jan 14, 2011 • 2 min read
Even repeated viewings of the old Alfred Hitchcock classic, The Birds, won't prepare you for the surreal sight of a clear Irish sky, darkening suddenly as…
Dec 20, 2010 • 2 min read
Ice, wind, rain. Sound familiar?
Dec 20, 2010 • 5 min read
If Boston is lovely to look at from afar, she is even more intriguing up close. These narrow streets recall a history of revolution and transformation:…
Dec 14, 2010 • 3 min read
Japan may have more contemporary art spaces than you can poke a paintbrush at, but none come quite as scenic as the small, tranquil island of Naoshima…
Dec 2, 2010 • 6 min read
Would you like to be under the sea? Even if diving with sharks isn't your thing, there are underwater cocktails bars. Go ahead, dive in!
Dec 2, 2010 • 3 min read
Beneath the mantle of glitz and glamour, Dubai's subtle and seductive charms could easily be overlooked. But lift the cloak of this glittering diamond…
Dec 1, 2010 • 2 min read
Where are the finest places in Italy to dabble your toes, whisk along in a convertible, or trek through timeless landscapes?
Nov 25, 2010 • 4 min read
The city of Miami thrives on attention, from its much-photographed Art Deco architecture to its celebrated beaches, glitzy clubs and hotels where the…
Nov 11, 2010 • 6 min read
It's almost 40 years since Birute Galdikas established her study site for primates, deep in the heart of Tanjung Puting National Park in Kalimantan,…