Jan 9, 2020 • 5 min read
When you only have 24 hours in the Mountain State capital, here’s how to pack in the sights and sounds while still enjoying West Virginia’s relaxed pace.
Jan 8, 2020 • 9 min read
Travelling couple Doug and Ann-Marie are currently venturing through parts of Peru, Bolivia and Chile for two months.
Dec 19, 2019 • 4 min read
A colourful maze of hilly streets, with golden-domed cathedrals Kyiv is one of Europe's most atmospheric cities. Here's how to spend two great days there.
Dec 18, 2019 • 5 min read
It’s possible to sleep by rail from the west of Cornwall to the glens of the Scottish Highlands, in the comfort of your own compartment. Here’s how.
Dec 16, 2019 • 5 min read
Québec City is a walkers dream: compact, picturesque, European charm. Use our free walking tour to get the most out of North America’s oldest walled city.
Dec 11, 2019 • 5 min read
Learn to surf, leap into water-filled canyons, dive to shipwrecks or simply admire the view; driving South Africa’s Garden Route is full of rewards.
Dec 11, 2019 • 5 min read
After 12 months visiting over 100 countries on all seven continents, this couple offers tips on how to budget for an around-the-world trip.
Dec 11, 2019 • 5 min read
Packed with fantastic things to see, do, and eat, Copenhagen is ideal for a weekend break. Here’s how to enjoy a weekend in the city.
Dec 11, 2019 • 4 min read
What will a three day break in Brooklyn cost you? One writer tracks her spending to find out.
Dec 9, 2019 • 4 min read
While a weekend isn’t nearly long enough to experience all Halifax has to offer, you can still see plenty of cool spots during a short trip.
Dec 9, 2019 • 5 min read
Strapped for rupees? Never fear. Kolkata has a bunch of wonderful activities that can be done for absolutely no cost. Here’s a list of some of the best.
Dec 5, 2019 • 5 min read
This DIY road trip takes in evergreen forest, alpine lakes, mountain towns, and a hand-built stone castle with its own fire-breathing dragon.
Dec 4, 2019 • 6 min read
What better way to kick off the festive season than with a wintry weekend in Cologne?
Dec 2, 2019 • 4 min read
The new His Dark Materials adaptation on HBO and BBC dusts off Philp Pullman’s fantastical saga through the multiverse.
Nov 27, 2019 • 7 min read
Anita Isalska has covered more than a dozen countries for Lonely Planet’s guidebooks, and here are a few travel-planning tips she's learned along the way.
Nov 27, 2019 • 4 min read
Yangon has a strange dilapidated beauty that captivates. Here’s how to see the best of it's cultural highlights in a weekend.
Nov 26, 2019 • 4 min read
Every traveler needs a bag you can throw on your shoulder and go, whether you’re bound for a weekend in the woods or a few days in the city. These 9 picks are…
Nov 23, 2019 • 5 min read
We’ve seen the Queen browsing in Waitrose and trying out the self-service checkouts in Sainsbury’s on official…
Nov 16, 2019 • 6 min read
Ever thought of selling your worldly possessions and taking the whole family wherever the wind takes you? Well that’s what Karen Binedell did.
Nov 13, 2019 • 10 min read
"The plan was to stay somewhere fairly remote and quiet close to the coast, enjoy the sunshine and food, and do some gentle exploring mainly based around…
Nov 3, 2019 • 7 min read
We've travelled far and wide to bring you the average cost of accommodation around the world.
Oct 31, 2019 • 5 min read
With dramatic geography, traditional crafts, modern galleries, old churches, and small cafés, the High Road's best draw is its history and tradition.