Connections

Dec 18, 2020 • 11 min read

With most travel plans in 2020 canceled or put on hold, Lonely Planet's writers around the globe are dreaming up big plans for 2021.

Dec 16, 2020 • 5 min read

Whether at home or traveling, running is a great way to explore. Here's our advice on finding recommended routes and the best running partners.

Dec 15, 2020 • 5 min read

Is it possible to do solo travel on a budget? One expert shares essential tips on how to travel alone without breaking the bank.

Dec 14, 2020 • 5 min read

Concerned about how to stay healthy in mind, body and spirit while stuck at home? No fear. Hear are 7 practical ways to make it happen.

Dec 10, 2020 • 3 min read

Follow the route of the Orient Express across Europe on regular sleeper trains.

Dec 9, 2020 • 7 min read

Christopher Beanland's book "Lido" connects the best outdoor swimming pools with the architecture and history of the destination.

Dec 8, 2020 • 6 min read

Looking to be a digital nomad? Here's everything you need to know to prepare yourself for remote working on the move.

Dec 6, 2020 • 11 min read

Orla Thomas visits Norway’s Lofoten Islands to find that the surrounding Arctic waters are far more than a scenic backdrop – the sea is the islands’ lifeblood,…

Dec 3, 2020 • 12 min read

Check out these dreamy detox destinations and wellness retreats to reset your inner switch and start 2020 with a spring in your step.

Dec 3, 2020 • 4 min read

There is nothing quite as quintessentially Australian as camping. Here's how to do it in a sustainable way.

Dec 2, 2020 • 4 min read

From local wine and seasonal produce to lip-smacking regional dishes, here's how to experience the very best of Italy's Slow Food movement.

Nov 30, 2020 • 5 min read

From choosing cabins to buying tickets, here's what you need to know about the Caledonian Sleeper, one of Britain's best night train services.

Nov 25, 2020 • 6 min read

All travel has an impact. Here are 7 ways to travel mindfully and minimize that impact.

Nov 25, 2020 • 6 min read

Ecuadorian travel writer Bani Amor explores the relationships between race and identity around the use of the term "Latinx".

Nov 23, 2020 • 6 min read

Geothermal wonders and stunning landscapes have drawn visitors to Yellowstone National Park for almost 150 years, but winter is when the real magic happens.

Nov 23, 2020 • 4 min read

Here's everything you need to know about one of the US's most iconic train trips – the Empire Builder train to Glacier National Park.

Nov 20, 2020 • 3 min read

With the travel industry responsible for 8% of total global emissions, every action you take to curb your carbon is worthwhile.

Nov 18, 2020 • 7 min read

Karl and Daan write travel blog Couple of Men. They explain why the LGBTIQ+ community still needs special treatment while traveling.

Nov 17, 2020 • 4 min read

COVID-19 might have momentarily halted global travel, but it didn't rid travelers of their wanderlust. Here's how you can immerse yourself with a long-term…

Nov 16, 2020 • 2 min read

The lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree signals the start of the holiday season. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s tree.  

Nov 13, 2020 • 4 min read

Tourism experts believe Iceland is perfectly placed to experience a post-COVID tourism boom.

Nov 12, 2020 • 10 min read

Oliver Smith travels to the remote borders of Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo to set foot in a once-forbidden mountain wilderness where, today, walkers are…