Destination Practicalities

Jan 8, 2021 • 5 min read

We break down the practical steps to budgeting before you become a digital nomad and all the tools you'll need to manage your finances as a remote worker.

Jan 6, 2021 • 5 min read

One week is ample time to explore and enjoy the wonders of Jalisco, Mexico.

Jan 6, 2021 • 5 min read

Ever wanted to soar above the clouds? Practice a barrel roll? These top US spots are perfect for trying your hand at piloting a plane.

Jan 5, 2021 • 5 min read

Everything you’ve heard is true: Ireland is a true stunner. Here are the country's top 10 natural wonders.

Jan 5, 2021 • 4 min read

Lisbon appeals to digital nomads who come to work as much as play. Here's what makes Portugal's capital such a good destination for remote workers.

Jan 4, 2021 • 4 min read

Colombia's second city is at the forefront of a national reinvention. Here's why Medellín is one of the best destinations for digital nomads.

Jan 3, 2021 • 4 min read

Environmentally friendly sleeper trains are staging a comeback. Here are some of the best overnight train routes worldwide.

Dec 23, 2020 • 5 min read

Frustrated travelers everywhere want to be on the move again. Here's what you can expect to happen in the travel industry beyond 2020.

Dec 17, 2020 • 2 min read

From thoughts about food (we have A LOT of opinions about food) to who gets the middle-seat arm rests, these are Lonely Planet staffers' unpopular travel…

Dec 16, 2020 • 11 min read

South African travel writer Melanie van Zyl visited Namibia to see how the country is faring through the pandemic.

Dec 10, 2020 • 3 min read

Follow the route of the Orient Express across Europe on regular sleeper trains.

Nov 30, 2020 • 5 min read

From choosing cabins to buying tickets, here's what you need to know about the Caledonian Sleeper, one of Britain's best night train services.

Nov 24, 2020 • 4 min read

As further COVID-19 lockdowns mean more travel restrictions, here are some options for any airline vouchers you accepted earlier in the year.

Nov 24, 2020 • 3 min read

What is airplane mode and what happens if you forget to turn it on?

Nov 23, 2020 • 4 min read

Here's everything you need to know about one of the US's most iconic train trips – the Empire Builder train to Glacier National Park.

Nov 19, 2020 • 7 min read

Albuquerque, New Mexico, was as much a character in Breaking Bad as Jesse Pinkman and Walter White. Here's how to experience ABQ just like the hit show.

Nov 19, 2020 • 11 min read

Annie Groves did what many of us just dream of: packed up a van with her dogs and her partner and took off for Europe. Here's how it went.

Nov 19, 2020 • 5 min read

Lorna Cannon, founder of Refugee Voices Tours, explains how her guides share their stories of coming to Berlin as refugees.

Nov 19, 2020 • 7 min read

Canada has many celebrated writers, and lots of quirky bookstores. This literary-themed itinerary takes you to the best of Canada's book scene.

Nov 17, 2020 • 3 min read

Worldwide, air travel is a significant contributor of carbon emissions. But here are a few ways you can find more eco-friendly flights and lighten your carbon…

Nov 17, 2020 • 4 min read

COVID-19 might have momentarily halted global travel, but it didn't rid travelers of their wanderlust. Here's how you can immerse yourself with a long-term…

Nov 12, 2020 • 5 min read

With the announcement of an effective COVID-19 vaccine, aviation journalist John Walton looks into when travellers should expect to be able to get back on the…