Connections

May 7, 2020 • 8 min read

Escaping for the weekend or an overnight in nature doesn’t have to be complicated or crazy expensive. Skip the tent, and opt for actually camping inside your…

May 7, 2020 • 3 min read

Make your own treasure bag, hunt your backyard or neighborhood park, and make amazing art with all your finds. We'll show you how.

May 6, 2020 • 5 min read

These tiny-traveler tested, parent-approved activities should definitely be on your packing list for your next trip, but they also work as educational…

May 5, 2020 • 7 min read

If you've been working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, these tips from digital nomads who are used to working in unpredictable conditions around the…

May 4, 2020 • 8 min read

Dog-eared and wrinkled editions of travel guidebooks have mapped new paths for travelers around the globe, but they've also changed the world in surprising…

Apr 30, 2020 • 6 min read

A writer attempts to return to Italy from Peru upon learning that his parents had passed away from COVID-19.

Apr 28, 2020 • 5 min read

“This time it will be harder to say goodbye. Parting will be difficult,” Shyamal, my father, said, as we munched on dosas in a crowded cafeteria.

Apr 24, 2020 • 9 min read

The hummingbirds are coming. A travel writer muses on being stuck at home and managing her urge to go.

Apr 24, 2020 • 7 min read

Just beyond the St George Ferry Terminal in downtown Staten Island, you’ll find cultural attractions, diverse art, craft beer, world-class eats, and stunning…

Apr 24, 2020 • 15 min read

Carolyn Swindell finds out that small things really do matter in Buenos Aires.

Apr 23, 2020 • 6 min read

If your family is missing travelling and your kids are knocking around at home due to lockdown or social distancing measures, maybe now is the time to teach…

Apr 21, 2020 • 3 min read

Travel writer Hanna Summers revisits her campervan trip in Scotland, and the beach that changed her life.

Apr 21, 2020 • 4 min read

With podcasts that range from science to history to literature, these are great choices to help pass time and learn something about the world too.

Apr 20, 2020 • 3 min read

Dancing is a perfect way to learn about and celebrate different cultures. Here are five dances from around the world to try at home.

Apr 17, 2020 • 9 min read

After desperately wanting to be alone, a chance encounter in a remote town restores the writer's faith in humanity.

Apr 17, 2020 • 5 min read

Carving out an hour to play a board game with your kids is not only a good way to ease the parental guilt about screen time, it’s also a chance to sneakily…

Apr 13, 2020 • 5 min read

Children are welcomed with warm smiles in this small, east to get around city with plenty of family-friendly activities.

Apr 9, 2020 • 5 min read

Looking to add to your at-home curriculum? Try these Lonely Planet suggestions.

Apr 8, 2020 • 4 min read

These home workouts can keep you fit for your next outdoor adventure, whether that's hiking, rock climbing, biking or skiing.

Apr 8, 2020 • 6 min read

Quarantined in Peru with his family still in Italy, this is Marco Ferrarese's harrowing experience of life in lockdown.

Apr 7, 2020 • 6 min read

Start practicing good digital hygiene now so your next trip into the cyber universe will be easier.

Apr 6, 2020 • 4 min read

Movies are also a fantastic way to inspire travel with your kids. Here are nine films which will help your family explore the world.