Sep 8, 2014 • 7 min read
One of the best ways to see Australia – the east coast, the west coast, or the whole country – is on a self-drive road trip in your own campervan. Whether…
Sep 8, 2014 • 7 min read
One of the best ways to see Australia – the east coast, the west coast, or the whole country – is on a self-drive road trip in your own campervan. Whether…
Sep 5, 2014 • 7 min read
China may not spring immediately to mind when choosing a destination for a family trip, but the Middle Kingdom is full of places that suit families with…
Aug 19, 2014 • 5 min read
Travelling like a local in a foreign place means going off the beaten path in and out of town. On your next big city trip, put a day or so aside for an…
Jul 1, 2014 • 5 min read
California is blessed with an abundance of geothermic activity and its mineral waters have been appreciated by those who have lived here for thousands of…
May 22, 2014 • 6 min read
The Big Five (buffalo, lion, leopard, elephant and rhinoceros) sometimes elude safari goers in more ways than one. Rates for a five-night luxury safari -…
Apr 8, 2014 • 5 min read
In southwestern Kenya, lions, giraffes, zebras and gazelles share the rangelands of the Great Rift Valley with the Maasai people. Many of these warrior…
Apr 8, 2014 • 6 min read
The Carretera Austral begins where Chile’s Lakes District ends, snaking south for 1240km into a land of dense forests, snow-tipped mountains, glacial…
Mar 19, 2014 • 4 min read
Locals will tell you the Cayman Islands offer the best scuba diving in the Caribbean. Given the triumvirate of islands boasts a unique dive site for every…
Feb 19, 2014 • 6 min read
The name Sipadan is uttered with reverence by divers, and with good reason. The underwater topography of this tiny 40-acre island, 36km south of the…
Feb 17, 2014 • 10 min read
We asked Lonely Planet’s authors and travel editors to nominate outstanding eco-friendly hotels and hostels. From the incredible array of green stays…
Feb 17, 2014 • 6 min read
Looking at Umeå, it’s easy to see why this likeable town, the capital of Västerbotten County and part of Norrland – Sweden’s northernmost province – has…
Feb 4, 2014 • 4 min read
With its exploding geysers, pristine wilderness, stunning lakes and a thousand miles of hiking trails, Yellowstone National Park is one of the last truly…
Feb 4, 2014 • 5 min read
Ready for coastal California's top wildlife spotting adventures? Here you'll find the USA's mini version of the Galápagos Islands, as well as an…
Jan 31, 2014 • 5 min read
Tiny Singapore is packed with flats, malls, soaring skyscrapers…and a surprising amount of green belts and interesting offshore islands. Next time you’re…
Jan 29, 2014 • 2 min read
Many visitors to Fiji skip past the 'mainland' of Viti Levu to smaller islands. But savvy travellers are now venturing beyond the coastal tourist hot…
Jan 16, 2014 • 5 min read
The future has arrived early in Singapore with more ultra-modern infrastructure - skyscrapers, parks, metro lines - being built every day. Many of the…
Jan 9, 2014 • 4 min read
Everyone knows about the great national parks of eastern and southern Africa – Masai Mara, Kruger and Serengeti all conjure up images of majestic…
Nov 18, 2013 • 7 min read
Ever yearn to travel old-school style, without the screens, gadgets and multitasking stress? Do away with worrying about chargers, adapters, cables, cases…
Nov 15, 2013 • 5 min read
From night hikes to cave-rafts to midnight munchies, there’s lots to do in New Zealand when the lights go out...
Oct 28, 2013 • 8 min read
Anyone for the Avenue of the Volcanoes? How about traversing the Devil's Nose? They might sound intimidating, if not downright risky, but Ecuador’s Tren…
Oct 28, 2013 • 8 min read
Need inspiration for your travels in 2014? These 10 regions have captivated our travel experts with their natural beauty and cultural riches.
Oct 28, 2013 • 8 min read
These 10 countries are destined for an epic year, whether they’re hosting festivals, cutting the ribbon on new attractions or simply raising their game…