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Almost an island: eight alluring peninsulas worth a visit

Peninsulas are clear winners as travel destinations: as well as the obvious appeal of their beaches and seaside towns, they often have a distinct identity that marks them out from the mainland proper, and attracts alternatively-minded and eccentric inhabitants. Added to their hiking, cycling and road-trip potential, these qualities make peninsulas intriguing spots to explore. Here are eight of our favourites...

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How to live like a Local in Tunis

Lonely Planet Local Erin Harvey moved to Tunis from London two years ago and has relished the change in pace and temperature...

Lonely Planet Local Erin Harvey moved to Tunis from London two years ago and has relished the change in pace and temperature. Full of culture and set to a perfect Mediterranean backdrop, Tunis still feels undiscovered by mass tourism. Whilst the city has much to offer, it's also the openness of the people that makes it so special...

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Egypt’s best foods and where to find them

If you know where to look, you'll find that there is much more to Egyptian cuisine than the triumvirate of kebab, falafel and shawarma...

If you know where to look, you'll find that there is much more to Egyptian cuisine than the triumvirate of kebab, falafel and shawarma. Sure, shish tawooq (grilled chicken) and kofta (grilled meatballs) are ubiquitous on menus, and falafel and shawarma are street food big-hitters. But dig a bit deeper, and you’ll discover culinary traditions that often stretch all the way back to Ancient Egypt...

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Where to find five of Morocco’s best music festivals

Wherever you travel in Morocco, you’ll hear its rich musical culture, with everything from Berber, Andalusian, Arabic and sub-Saharan influences...

Wherever you travel in Morocco, you’ll hear its rich musical culture, with everything from Berber, Andalusian, Arabic and sub-Saharan influences. The country is fast becoming a top destination for music festivals, which showcase eclectic musical genres and rhythms across its ancient medinas and modern cities. Here are five of our favourite places to tune in...

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How to be a responsible traveller in Marrakesh

Marrakesh is no stranger to tourists, and travellers flock to the rose-hued city to discover the medina, scour the souqs for treasures, admire traditional zellij tiles on ancient mosques and savour local flavours at the food stalls of Djemaa El Fna. With the threat of overtourism encroaching on the red city, it’s imperative that travellers leave a minimal footprint as they wander Marrakesh’s labyrinth...

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Where to go in July

It’s all about the heat come July, with the northern hemisphere’s sizzling summer temperatures adding an extra shine to some of the world’s most popular travel destinations...

It’s all about the heat come July, with the northern hemisphere’s sizzling summer temperatures adding an extra shine to some of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Europe is bathed in sunshine, bringing the Mediterranean beach scene to the forefront, while in the tropics dry season signals prime wildlife spotting opportunities. Colder regions also benefit from the heat, with arctic areas at their most accessible...

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A food lover's guide to Essaouira's best restaurants

Essaouira, Morocco’s bohemian haven by the sea, has long been a melting pot of alternative cultures and lifestyles...

Essaouira, Morocco’s bohemian haven by the sea, has long been a melting pot of alternative cultures and lifestyles. The city’s cobbled medina and breezy beachfront provide the infrastructure for a thriving arts scene, a chilled getaway for those escaping the country’s often crowded cities and a wide range of dining options...

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11 places that bring the magic of kids’ movies to life

Watching movies together as a family can be a form of armchair travel...

Watching movies together as a family can be a form of armchair travel. Destinations as varied as China, Norway and Australia suddenly feel within reach and young minds begin to dream about climbing the Eiffel Tower, swimming with sea turtles or getting up close to giant pandas. Need something for your watch list – or even your ‘where next’ list? We’ve found the real-life settings for 11 animated films that will inspire some serious wanderlust in the whole family...

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Best foot forward: hiking your way around the world

Choosing to hike and walk for a good part of your global travels allows you to experience the world through a unique lens – you’ll get to know local communities, learn about a culture from the ground level and stay fit while doing it. But before you lace up your boots and hit the trail you’ll need to know where to go...

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It's a shore thing: 10 lesser-known beach cities

Sydney, Rio and Barcelona aside, the beach is not usually synonymous with the city...

Sydney, Rio and Barcelona aside, the beach is not usually synonymous with the city. But with so many amazing cities sprung near water, it is surprisingly easy to catch a suntan – or a few cheeky waves – while doing the urban crawl. Are skyscrapers and sandy shores equal in your eyes? Dip your toes into these lesser-known beach cities around the world...

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Scaling new heights: magnificent mountains almost anyone can conquer

Whether it’s the sense of achievement or a side effect of the lack of oxygen, there’s something life-affirming about standing atop a lofty peak, gazing down from the roof of the world...

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Where to go in June

With nearly half the year behind you, it’s time to reflect, reset and start dreaming up your next batch of epic travel escapades...

With nearly half the year behind you, it’s time to reflect, reset and start dreaming up your next batch of epic travel escapades. Sitting pretty just outside of the soaring peak-season prices, June’s sunny summer days in the northern hemisphere are ideal for exploring ancient ruins in Iran, grand castles in Normandy and scoffing lobster rolls on Cape Cod’s stunning coastline...

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Paradise for pennies: our tales of budget bliss

Historically, paradise on earth has cost the earth: Persian emperors constructed opulent private gardens (pairidaēza – from which the word ‘paradise’ originates), European nobles built lavish Renaissance mansions deemed divine and, more recently, exclusive luxury resorts promise holidaymakers ‘a slice of paradise’. But does paradise have to be synonymous with extravagance? We don't think so...

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Meet a traveller: Elizabeth Gordon, African safari queen

If safaris are the stuff of dreams for many travellers, then Elizabeth Gordon has been living that dream for her entire life...

If safaris are the stuff of dreams for many travellers, then Elizabeth Gordon has been living that dream for her entire life. Born in Kenya, she spent much of her childhood exploring Africa with her mother Marcia, who spent decades building up an encyclopaedic, first-hand knowledge of the continent's best lodges...

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Mokoro and more: a safari like no other in the Okavango Delta

Botswana’s mighty Okavango Delta, which expands annually up to a size of almost 20,000 sq km, is one of Africa’s greatest and most pristine wildernesses...

Botswana’s mighty Okavango Delta, which expands annually up to a size of almost 20,000 sq km, is one of Africa’s greatest and most pristine wildernesses. To take in its beauty, and all the iconic wildlife that call it home, there are six enthralling activities available, but none so entrancing as a trip in a traditional mokoro (narrow dugout canoe)...

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Highway to hell: road trip fails and how to avoid them

Road-tripping is one of the most liberating ways to travel – it's just you, your vehicle and the open road...

Road-tripping is one of the most liberating ways to travel – it's just you, your vehicle and the open road. Having said that, because it's just you, your vehicle and the open road, if things go wrong, your adventure can swiftly arrive at a dead end. To help you steer clear of cul-de-sacs, we asked our Lonely Planet staff and Trailblazers to share some of their road trip fails so that you can anticipate potential pitfalls and manoeuvre around them...

Africa travel tips & articles

Almost an island: eight alluring peninsulas worth a visit

How to live like a Local in Tunis

Egypt’s best foods and where to find them

Where to find five of Morocco’s best music festivals

How to be a responsible traveller in Marrakesh

Where to go in July

A food lover's guide to Essaouira's best restaurants

11 places that bring the magic of kids’ movies to life

Best foot forward: hiking your way around the world

It's a shore thing: 10 lesser-known beach cities

Scaling new heights: magnificent mountains almost anyone can conquer

Where to go in June

Paradise for pennies: our tales of budget bliss

Meet a traveller: Elizabeth Gordon, African safari queen

Mokoro and more: a safari like no other in the Okavango Delta

Highway to hell: road trip fails and how to avoid them

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