Connections

Feb 8, 2018 • 6 min read

A sublime sunset view, a wild off-road adventure: these are the moments that turn our escapes into love affairs for a new locale. And while there may be…

Feb 2, 2018 • 5 min read

Like many countries in South America, Chile is famously friendly to families, no doubt inspired by the great cultural importance that Chileans place on…

Feb 2, 2018 • 5 min read

If Israel is the ‘vegan nation’, then Tel Aviv is its capital. Boasting hundreds of vegan restaurants, the city's animal-free food scene has blossomed,…

Jan 25, 2018 • 5 min read

Dionne Warwick called Los Angeles a great big freeway, while John Lennon called the city a big parking lot. Daily gridlock remains the norm in this…

Jan 24, 2018 • 4 min read

Portland’s weather is notorious: rain, lots of it, all winter long (and by ‘winter’ we mean October through June). Grown-ups cope with the gloom by holing…

Jan 21, 2018 • 6 min read

It’s one of the world’s most spectacular archaeological sites, yet Machu Picchu has become a victim of its own popularity, with the 2017 introduction of a…

Jan 1, 2018 • 7 min read

The James Beard Foundation can sniff out a culinary winner, which is why it chose Chicago to host its 'Oscars of the food world' award ceremony through…

Dec 15, 2017 • 6 min read

On California's Redwood Coast, the art of de-stressing comes naturally. Under the canopy of California's giant redwoods, each breath seems to restore…

Dec 13, 2017 • 4 min read

Big, brash and bombastic Hong Kong speaks another language when it comes to drinking establishments. Its burgeoning breed of speakeasies are sexy, chic –…

Nov 30, 2017 • 5 min read

Whether it be whispered pillow talk in darkened dorms or frenetic story swapping in communal kitchens, hostels are an essential port of call for the solo…

Nov 13, 2017 • 6 min read

Israel, one of the world’s most kid-friendly countries, offers plenty for families to do, from adventures in birdwatching and cave spelunking to racing…

Nov 3, 2017 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet Local Monica Suma recently moved back to her native Bucharest after 12 years abroad. Drawn by the urban revival and cultural effervescence,…

Oct 27, 2017 • 5 min read

Singapore’s prolific super-slick and shiny shopping malls are often touted as some of the world’s best, and make this tiny island a must-shop for retail…

Oct 24, 2017 • 6 min read

Travel with your kids can broaden their understanding of other people and societies. Expand the whole family’s cultural horizons on these inspiring trips.

Oct 19, 2017 • 5 min read

Ever since Nepal first opened its borders to outsiders in the 1950s, this mystical mountain nation has proved irresistible to travellers, adventurers and…

Oct 13, 2017 • 6 min read

Intensely vibrant Jerusalem is a feast for the senses, a world centre of religion and culture, and a great destination when travelling with children…

Oct 9, 2017 • 4 min read

There’s more to this glitzy beach-side city than high-rises and rollers! The Gold Coast has a wealth of natural geographical beauty, healthy haunts and…

Sep 28, 2017 • 5 min read

The lofty snowcapped Kunlun Mountains are veiled in a wispy mist as the train climbs up a steep mountain pass, trudging toward Lhasa. Through the window,…

Sep 20, 2017 • 5 min read

In some parts of the world January means hunkering down and hibernating to avoid the chill, but elsewhere hotter climes mean the cultural offerings are…

Sep 20, 2017 • 4 min read

Whether you believe in the ‘new year, new you’ ethos or not, start the coming year as you mean to go on with some well-deserved R & R.

Sep 19, 2017 • 5 min read

Found yourself in Adelaide with limited funds? Not to worry – there’s plenty to see and do here that won’t cost you a cent. In fact, the city’s gratis…

Sep 13, 2017 • 5 min read

Adventure awaits around every corner in Marrakesh. A walk through the centuries-old medina fills your eyes with vivid colours from every spot on the…