Connections

May 7, 2015 • 3 min read

One of the great things about Barcelona is the local habit of including children in many seemingly adult activities. Going out to eat or sipping a beer at…

Apr 23, 2015 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet writer Andy Murdock takes his kids to the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi for some outdoor adventures. After playing botanist in Limahuli Garden,…

Apr 20, 2015 • 5 min read

Sweden’s varied landscape, from the frozen reaches of the north to its vast forests and lakes, combines with cutting-edge design to inspire some unique…

Apr 17, 2015 • 5 min read

Costa Rica’s thriving forests and abundant wildlife have made it a premier destination for eco-travelers, but the country’s lesser-known offshore…

Apr 14, 2015 • 4 min read

With its variety of microclimates, multifaceted history and diverse flora and fauna, Hawaii is made for day trips. In just one afternoon, a visitor can…

Apr 10, 2015 • 6 min read

Whether you’re looking for the royal treatment or a quick rub-down, Bali's spa options are seemingly infinite. Indulgent travellers could easily craft a…

Apr 7, 2015 • 5 min read

You might get more roti for your ringgit in Kuala Lumpur than in many other big Asian capitals, but who doesn’t love a freebie? There are plenty of…

Apr 2, 2015 • 5 min read

With easy to access dormant volcanoes, hearty seaside fare and a range of hiking trails, Jeju Island has much to offer travelers.

Mar 23, 2015 • 5 min read

Cosmopolitan, posh, naughty…Hamburg is many things, but one thing it’s not: cheap. To help you stretch your euros further, we’ve ferreted out some…

Mar 19, 2015 • 5 min read

If you’re looking for a top spot for a family beach vacation, why not park yourself on a patch of sand at Myrtle Beach? Located in the northeast corner of…

Mar 17, 2015 • 7 min read

Paris is foodie heaven, a showcase par excellence of French cuisine. But it's not all about dining in Michelin-starred haute cuisine temples and edgy…

Feb 9, 2015 • 4 min read

It’s 65km from Cape Town’s Victoria and Alfred Waterfront (the city’s most visited attraction) to the wind-whipped tip of the peninsula in the Cape Of…

Feb 2, 2015 • 5 min read

Kerinci Seblat National Park sprawls from the coastal plains of West Sumatra, up the forested valleys and over the deep river gorges of the Barisan…

Jan 15, 2015 • 5 min read

Out in the USA’s wild west, the state of Utah has some of the country’s most incredible views – unreal sunsets, magical rock formations, majestic…

Jan 7, 2015 • 5 min read

It’s an engineering marvel, a multibillion-dollar commercial behemoth. The Panama Canal, which joins the Atlantic to the Pacific, is certainly Panama’s…

Jan 7, 2015 • 6 min read

Having children doesn't mean the next few years of travel are all about two-week package holidays, self-catering accommodation, and strategic locations…

Dec 5, 2014 • 5 min read

Amsterdam's canal-ribboned cityscape, quirky Dutch design, innovative architecture, and inherent practicality and sense of humour give rise to some…

Dec 1, 2014 • 7 min read

A new three-day trekking route is giving local communities the chance to guide travellers deep into the Guatemalan jungle through the Maya Biosphere…

Nov 25, 2014 • 6 min read

If you’re heading to Guatemala, it's probably a given that you’ll be going to Lago de Atitlán. The lake’s captivated pretty much everybody who has set…

Nov 21, 2014 • 5 min read

The Dutch capital is a watery wonderland. Amsterdam's Unesco World Heritage-listed Canal Ring was built during the Golden Age after the seafaring port…

Nov 5, 2014 • 5 min read

Sparkly beaches, serene coves, a grand castle and jaw-dropping vistas: just a few of the reasons the one-time fishing village of Bodrum is a Turkish…

Oct 24, 2014 • 4 min read

One of the world’s great wonders, Machu Picchu is the holy grail for any traveler visiting South America. A common misconception is that one needs to…