Destination Practicalities

Aug 12, 2023 • 6 min read

Getting around in Mongolia is a proper adventure. Here’s how to go about it.

Aug 11, 2023 • 4 min read

Georgina Lawton explains how splitting her time between London and Lisbon was the right choice for her.

Aug 11, 2023 • 5 min read

The traffic in Bogotá may be notorious but there are ways to avoid it. Here's how to navigate the Colombian capital with zero stress.

Aug 10, 2023 • 6 min read

The process for obtaining a visa for Vietnam can be confusing, but for a short trip, you may not need a visa at all. Here’s what you need to know.

Aug 8, 2023 • 4 min read

There’s plenty to do in the Alps once the snow has melted.

Aug 4, 2023 • 6 min read

A recent trip to Kenya left Lonely Planet creative director Annie Greenberg “gobsmacked.” Here’s why.

Aug 3, 2023 • 7 min read

On our planet, there are two varieties of polar wonderland. Enter two writers to make the case for traveling to Antarctica and the Arctic.

Aug 3, 2023 • 4 min read

A reader wonders whether it’s possible to traverse much of Scotland in just one week. Our expert has some thoughts.

Aug 1, 2023 • 4 min read

I am an adopted Australian and am totally in love with the country, its varied landscapes, and cultures. 

Jul 31, 2023 • 10 min read

It can seem intimidating at first, but getting around Berlin is quick, efficient and relatively cheap. Here's our guide to transport in the German capital.

Jul 31, 2023 • 8 min read

Trains pass through jade-green forests, misty mountains and gorgeous coastal stretches in lush South India. Here are eight of the best routes to consider.

Jul 29, 2023 • 4 min read

Don't miss out on the magnificent attractions Ecuador has to offer because of a little paperwork. Here's everything you need to know about visas.

Jul 29, 2023 • 5 min read

Colombian cuisine reflects the incredible cultural and geographic diversity of the country. Here are the best foods to try when you're there.

Jul 28, 2023 • 6 min read

St Lucia may be small but its mountainous terrain means it can be tricky to get around. Here's your guide to navigating the island.

Jul 28, 2023 • 7 min read

Uzbekistan has been the setting for some of Asia’s most important road trips. Follow the network of Silk Roads with these driving routes.

Jul 28, 2023 • 5 min read

The tourism industry is helping to make travel with loved ones living with dementia comfortable and more common.

Jul 28, 2023 • 5 min read

Make the most of your time in Berlin, a city with much to see and do, with our ultimate guide to the best time to visit.

Jul 27, 2023 • 4 min read

How one writer experienced the City of Light for under €450.

Jul 26, 2023 • 5 min read

Take a day to drive around the beautiful island of St Lucia and explore its most stunning sights while you get to know the locals too.

Jul 25, 2023 • 5 min read

Denver’s wander-worthy neighborhoods are jam packed with personality, and each one is distinctly different. Here's how to explore a few.

Jul 25, 2023 • 5 min read

Getting around in Denver is easy in every season, whether you walk, bike, rent a car or take the light rail.

Jul 24, 2023 • 6 min read

Forest walks, cycling routes, dips in the lake, historic sites and much more are all within easy reach of Berlin – and sometimes even within the city limits.