I think my partner and I had both given up on getting married by the time we met. Our siblings and friends had all done it and were well on their way to…
With a seemingly endless array of hotels and new ones springing up all the time, it can be hard work searching for a decent room in Shanghai. Below is a…
Vancouver Island's biggest city – Victoria, British Columbia – gets a positive knee-jerk reaction for those who've been, usually talking about its coastal…
There’s a saying that goes, ‘The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco’. It’s credited to Mark Twain, but that’s a lie; nobody really…
From a flophouse opposite the bus station to seriously high-end jaw-droppers, hotels come in all shapes and sizes. But the desire for a good deal, smart…
Like most budget travellers, the word that makes my eyebrows leap the highest is 'free'. While the you-get-what-you-pay-for statute makes it uncool to…
Electronics – are they really cheaper in Asia? Yes…to a point. Hong Kong is undoubtedly the cheapest place to snag a bargain – just look at prices on eBay…
Stockholm is stylish, cultured and beautiful. Once you’ve sampled the delights of the city, hop on a ferry to the islands in the archipelago for the best…
Garish, gregarious Barcelona doesn’t guard its secrets jealously, but the Catalan capital does seem to get a kick from hiding the best of them in plain…
Everyone hungers for a little taste of New York's luxury lifestyle, even those on a budget. We've got the insider tips that will have you sampling the…
This week Lonely Planet launches the Million Day Grab Back campaign, aimed at helping the British public make the most of their bank holidays, weekends…
Ever dreamed of the romance of the Grand Tour, of hotel drawing rooms dripping with aspidistras and antimacassars, of mahogany dining rooms and creaking…
Cash-flow issues? Global recession getting you down? No budget, no problem - in this extract from Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we bring you…
Most people would think to avoid travelling during monsoon season, but there are some unexpected advantages to travelling in Kerala at that time. Lonely…
No matter which tube line you're near in London, chances are one of the city’s treasures is awaiting you just a few short London Underground stops away.
In 2009, the travel world was rocked by swine flu and ’staycations’, but what about 2010? In an extract from Lonely Planet Magazine’s January 2010 edition…
In 2009, the travel world was rocked by swine flu and ’staycations’, but what about 2010? In an extract from Lonely Planet Magazine’s January 2010 edition…
