Connections

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.

Oct 22, 2019 • 5 min read

If you’ve never before been on safari in Africa, you may wonder how your days will be spent. Here we run down what you can expect, from dawn to nightfall.

Oct 21, 2019 • 4 min read

Every year, dozens of travellers jump in worn-out junker cars to drive across Europe to a remote part of Siberia in the name of adventure and helping to stop…

Oct 21, 2019 • 9 min read

Most of us love nature, but enough to wrangle a tent and sleep on the ground? This used to be where outdoor enthusiasts diverged in the woods, then glamping…

Oct 21, 2019 • 4 min read

From avant-garde cuisine in Shanghai to dining underwater in the Maldives, here are seven of the most expensive restaurants in the world.

Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read

There’s no better way to explore Bangkok than by boat. Here’s our guide to traversing the city’s lesser-seen canals and islands.

Oct 17, 2019 • 4 min read

As more travellers rethink their relationship with air travel, what can you do to minimise your impact when flying, beyond stopping altogether?

Oct 16, 2019 • 5 min read

With the northern coast’s gateway city, Rijeka, named as European Capital of Culture for 2020, it’s time for the Kvarner islands to take centre stage in…

Oct 16, 2019 • 7 min read

Volunteering for a beach clean allows travellers to do good, get outdoors and meet locals. Here are six cities where you can help to clean the coastline.

Oct 16, 2019 • 7 min read

Wanting to share his love of Africa with his young daughters, Anthony Ham travelled to the continent with them in tow. Was it what he (and they) hoped for?

Oct 15, 2019 • 5 min read

While it may be pricey, Switzerland is worth every penny. Start planning now so your summer vacation can be this amazing.

Oct 14, 2019 • 5 min read

The extensive network of hiking trails near Boulder, Colorado are stunning, but these three areas will have something for anyone new to the area.

Oct 14, 2019 • 7 min read

The global aviation industry is responsible for about 2 percent of all human-induced carbon dioxide emissions, but permanently grounding yourself may be…

Oct 13, 2019 • 4 min read

A vibrant arts scene, heartwarming food, fascinating history and a chilled-out vibe - here's Lonely Planet's guide to the best things to do in Sofia.

Oct 11, 2019 • 6 min read

St. Petersburg is loaded with pizzazz that spans a bustling arts scene, yummy breweries, outdoor pursuits aplenty and a vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

Oct 11, 2019 • 6 min read

We see them on the big screen, and we see them along Hollywood Blvd - the heroes and villains of pop culture. But who are the impersonators found along one of…

Oct 11, 2019 • 6 min read

A fear of flying can stop would-be travellers from going on epic adventures. We asked three people for tips managing anxiety before and during a flight.

Oct 10, 2019 • 4 min read

Fall in State College, Pennsylvania is a time filled with beauty, and the change of seasons is the perfect time to head that way.

Oct 8, 2019 • 5 min read

The adventures abound in North Wales with epic landscapes, surfing, biking and caving.