Connections

Nov 11, 2019 • 6 min read

Do you find yourself pining for the days when passengers relaxed in onboard lounges looking glamorous?

Nov 11, 2019 • 5 min read

Vienna’s winter ball season starts in November and runs through to February. Here's our guide for first-timers to this ballroom dancing event.

Nov 10, 2019 • 5 min read

I quit my 9 to 5 to chase my dream job and this is how I did it.

Nov 10, 2019 • 4 min read

Seeing the Northern Lights is on many travellers’ bucket lists. Here’s what it’s like to travel on Norway's iconic Hurtigruten to find the aurora borealis.

Nov 10, 2019 • 4 min read

Can you really make a living as an Instagram travel influencer? Blogger Kristin Addis shares how much she earns from the social media platform.

Nov 8, 2019 • 4 min read

Running a local 5K is fun, but why not turn a race into a great excuse for a vacation? Travel to any of these best US running events for a chance to do or see…

Nov 6, 2019 • 4 min read

Fancy running from a sauna and dipping in an ice hole? Or taking a swim in the freezing Baltic? Here are some of Latvia's most adventurous winter sports.

Nov 5, 2019 • 7 min read

#VanLife has never been more popular, but before you consider if van camping is right for you, you should learn more about Leave No Trace principles and how to…

Nov 5, 2019 • 3 min read

Since the winter of 2018, the brand new $600 million Snowmass Base Village development has become a serious stay-and-play destination.

Nov 5, 2019 • 7 min read

Teens want exhilarating adventures they can share, gram and brag about to their friends. We've got you covered. Here are eight of our favorite high-octane trip…

Nov 4, 2019 • 5 min read

People have different favorite things about Joshua Tree National Park, for me its climbing the many boulders and exploring tunnel-like slot canyons.

Nov 4, 2019 • 5 min read

Slovenia is home to some of the best-value skiing in the Alps. Here's Lonely Planet's guide to winter sports in this picturesque part of central Europe.

Oct 31, 2019 • 6 min read

When it comes to planning a safari in Africa, there is one big question you need to answer before starting. Are you ready for a self-drive safari?

Oct 31, 2019 • 5 min read

With dramatic geography, traditional crafts, modern galleries, old churches, and small cafés, the High Road's best draw is its history and tradition.

Oct 29, 2019 • 4 min read

Even though there’s really no place like home for the holidays, these luxury hotels will make you second guess that popular Christmas hymn.

Oct 28, 2019 • 4 min read

Follow this weekend itinerary to sample the best of what this northern frontier city – the largest in the vast state of Alaska – has to offer.

Oct 25, 2019 • 3 min read

DiscoverEU offers free train travel in the EU to 18-year-olds. Neža has Asperger syndrome and took a solo trip with her free pass. Here's her story.

Oct 24, 2019 • 4 min read

You haven’t seen South India until you've seen it at festival time. Here are eight of the best celebrations to attend in the region.

Oct 24, 2019 • 9 min read

How much would a couple spend on a mini break in Paris? One writer keeps a money diary to see.

Oct 24, 2019 • 4 min read

Ice skating, mulled wine, thermal spas, Christmas markets and festive lights – here are the very best things to do in Budapest in December.

Oct 23, 2019 • 3 min read

How does the human body react to being 30,000 feet in the air?

Oct 23, 2019 • 4 min read

You don't need to spend a fortune in Germany's richest city. Here are the top ten free things to do in Stuttgart.