Art

Oct 27, 2017 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet Local Jo-Ann Titmarsh has been living in Venice for over 20 years. Although she originally came to the city as a student for a three-month…

Oct 27, 2017 • 5 min read

Singapore’s prolific super-slick and shiny shopping malls are often touted as some of the world’s best, and make this tiny island a must-shop for retail…

Oct 26, 2017 • 6 min read

With year-round sunshine, huge, sandy beaches, gorgeous scenery and vibrant, world-class cities, the Valencia region can pretty much guarantee most of…

Oct 24, 2017 • 6 min read

Travel with your kids can broaden their understanding of other people and societies. Expand the whole family’s cultural horizons on these inspiring trips.

Oct 13, 2017 • 6 min read

Intensely vibrant Jerusalem is a feast for the senses, a world centre of religion and culture, and a great destination when travelling with children…

Oct 11, 2017 • 12 min read

A vital lifeline in war and peace, Vietnam’s 1000-mile long North-South Railway provides an all-in encounter with the country’s incredible beauty, people…

Oct 10, 2017 • 5 min read

Despite its rich history stretching back thousands of years, Iran still lies off the beaten track for most travellers. The joy of travelling in one of the…

Oct 9, 2017 • 6 min read

Do flying buttresses, art deco curves and Cor-ten make you weak at the knees? If architecture's your thing you'll appreciate just how much influence it…

Oct 9, 2017 • 4 min read

There’s more to this glitzy beach-side city than high-rises and rollers! The Gold Coast has a wealth of natural geographical beauty, healthy haunts and…

Oct 4, 2017 • 5 min read

Yerevan can be perplexing. Its neoclassical squares conjure Vienna, while its wide boulevards brim with Parisian élan. There’s no escaping the sprawl of…

Oct 3, 2017 • 8 min read

Got a bad case of the travel blues? Join us on a rainbow ride through some of Europe’s most luminous locales.

Oct 3, 2017 • 9 min read

America is a dynamic country, and its most oft-visited cities are always different every time you stop by. It can be hard to keep your finger on the pulse…

Sep 28, 2017 • 5 min read

The lofty snowcapped Kunlun Mountains are veiled in a wispy mist as the train climbs up a steep mountain pass, trudging toward Lhasa. Through the window,…

Sep 28, 2017 • 8 min read

Every traveller has their own definition of culture. Whether it has something to do with social customs and rituals or is inscribed into the local art,…

Sep 20, 2017 • 5 min read

In some parts of the world January means hunkering down and hibernating to avoid the chill, but elsewhere hotter climes mean the cultural offerings are…

Sep 19, 2017 • 5 min read

Found yourself in Adelaide with limited funds? Not to worry – there’s plenty to see and do here that won’t cost you a cent. In fact, the city’s gratis…

Sep 16, 2017 • 6 min read

Divide and conquer, they say. A metropolis of Belgrade’s size is best conquered by exploring its distinct, vivid neighbourhoods. Spread out on both banks…

Sep 13, 2017 • 5 min read

Adventure awaits around every corner in Marrakesh. A walk through the centuries-old medina fills your eyes with vivid colours from every spot on the…

Sep 4, 2017 • 4 min read

Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, is often referred to as the city of contrasts, and for good reason. Those with a bit of time and patience will find an…

Sep 1, 2017 • 7 min read

Travel in the UK can be a bargain experience if you do it right. Museums and galleries are often free, historic cities and parks offer plenty of options…

Aug 30, 2017 • 5 min read

Antwerp has always been a singular place, something of an eccentric. Its reputation as a fashion and clubbing centre might only date back to last century…

Aug 30, 2017 • 4 min read

Contemporary architecture might not be something that immediately springs to mind when thinking about Oslo, so you may be surprised by some of the…