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How to spend a perfect weekend in IstanbulOct 7, 2019 • 4 min read
Two days in İstanbul will give you a taste of its attractions while leaving you eager to come back for more. Here's our guide to a perfect weekend there.
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sports10 alternative ways to explore Cape Town’s V&A WaterfrontOct 7, 2019 • 4 min read
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is one of the top attractions in Cape Town, and there so much to see and do. Here are 10 great ways to enjoy your time.
air travelHow a pulmonary embolism nearly canceled my honeymoonOct 1, 2019 • 5 min read
How my life has changed after suffering a pulmonary embolism abroad.
wildlife and natureThe hidden costs of #vanlifeOct 1, 2019 • 5 min read
I was sitting on a curb eating stale french fries when I first considered that sleeping at motels might actually be cheaper than traveling in my campervan…
wildlife and nature6 secret American road trips to add to your bucket listSep 27, 2019 • 4 min read
The United States is renowned for its plethora of jaw-droppingly beautiful stretches of highway. In fact, for many travelers, the very word "America" conjures…
hotels6 unique accommodations in ColoradoSep 27, 2019 • 6 min read
The Centennial State is known for its offbeat offerings, and at 104,185 square miles, there’s lots of ground to cover. These are some of the most unique spots…
air travelBooking a holiday? How to make sure your plans are secureSep 27, 2019 • 6 min read
With Thomas Cook going out of business, impacting hundreds of thousands of travellers across the world, and cancelling the holidays of many more, how can you…
wildlife and natureHow a street dog from Grand Bahama saved my travel writing careerSep 26, 2019 • 7 min read
Becca Blond's travel writing career was taking off, until severe panic attacks started derailing her plans. Then she met a street dog from Grand Bahama, and it…
wildlife and natureWhy British Columbia’s Powder Highway is ideal for frosty family funSep 26, 2019 • 7 min read
Make this the year you begin a tradition of family travel with a trip to the Powder Highway in the Canadian Rockies.
beachesAlternative ways to explore Alaska beyond mega cruise shipsSep 23, 2019 • 5 min read
There’s a lot to love about big cruise liners but they aren’t right for everyone. Find out how to explore Alaska by small ship, train or self-drive tour.
architectureMy Andalucia road trip: sights, sounds and tastes of SpainSep 23, 2019 • 8 min read
Majestic, mysterious Andalucia in southern Spain has long fascinated Caterina Hrysomallis. Here she recounts the stops on her road trip around the region.
air travelWith the Thomas Cook collapse, what next for the package holiday?Sep 23, 2019 • 4 min read
With the collapse of Thomas Cook, John Walton asks: is the traditional European sun-sea-and-sand package holiday doomed?
train travelFemale Solo Travel: taking the Trans-Siberian railway aloneSep 23, 2019 • 7 min read
Susie Armitage recalls the bittersweet memories of her first journey on the Trans-Siberian railway, as she returns for a second trip, this time alone.
sportsPass the turkey and the football: why Dallas is the best city to visit for ThanksgivingSep 20, 2019 • 3 min read
Football, food and 'dem Cowboys - why Dallas is the perfect destination to spend Thanksgiving.
festivals and eventsHajj Diaries: the devil withinSep 20, 2019 • 6 min read
Lonely Planet writer Tharik Hussain takes us through the most daunting chapter of his Hajj experience yet, the jamarāt (ceremony of ‘stoning the devil’).
hotelsTaste the best of Cádiz: seafood, sherry and southern Spanish cuisineSep 18, 2019 • 7 min read
From its uber-fresh red tuna to its famously dry sherry, Spain’s soulful southernmost province, Cádiz, is a joy for food-loving travellers.
beachesTop experiences in Italy's Le MarcheSep 18, 2019 • 4 min read
With its hilltop towns, snow-capped peaks, dreamy beaches and otherworldly caves, Le Marche is the perfect place to experience Italy without the crowds.
wildlife and natureA perfect weekend in KochiSep 18, 2019 • 6 min read
Many who touch base with Kerala in Kochi (Cochin) simply make a mad dash for the palm-fringed backwaters, which unravel just south. But linger for a…
air travelFinal-call fliers: What you can learn from travelers who always board lastSep 17, 2019 • 4 min read
You don’t have to wait in line to confirm your place on a plane – in fact, the pros of delayed boarding far outweigh the cons.
sportsCollege town showdown: ‘War Eagle’ vs. ‘Roll Tide‘ rivalry heads to the city streetsSep 13, 2019 • 4 min read
Nothing quite divides the state of Alabama like the words ‘Roll Tide’ or ‘War Eagle.’ But what happens when we head off the campuses and stack the cities of…
sportsCollege town showdown: Ann Arbor vs. ColumbusSep 13, 2019 • 3 min read
Columbus vs. Ann Arbor, two cities intrinsically linked thanks to the historic rivalry between Ohio State vs. Michigan. But off the field, which college town…
wildlife and natureWhy a trip to Nebraska is surprisingly wonderfulSep 13, 2019 • 5 min read
With fresh air, clean water, dark skies and good steaks you may not need much persuading to put a trip to Nebraska on your bucket list.