Jan 30, 2020 • 4 min read
Until recently Plovdiv was almost unknown outside of Bulgaria, but now, Europe’s oldest city is finally trending. Here's how to spend a perfect weekend there.
Jan 29, 2020 • 5 min read
There's no need to dread your next long flight. We scoured Amazon for the best products that will make your next long-haul flight a breeze.
Jan 29, 2020 • 9 min read
For a long time, no matter where you were headed, it was difficult and expensive to put together a trip itinerary using one-way travel. One-way tickets make…
Jan 22, 2020 • 5 min read
From the fun of Sin City to the jaw-dropping beauty of the national parks, this scenic route packs amazing sights and tastes into an affordable itinerary.
Jan 22, 2020 • 5 min read
Home to Thatchers Cider and Yeo Valley, Somerset hosts delicious, familiar big names but there’s also cider brandy, and ancient spelt to discover...
Jan 22, 2020 • 5 min read
New Wine Routes, with maps, itineraries and guidance, will make it easier for independent travellers to explore the wineries and vineyards of Moldova
Jan 12, 2020 • 5 min read
Did you know that with just a few handy tricks, Google Flights can be your new best friend when booking airline flights? Whether you’re after the cheapest…
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.