wildlife and nature
How to cope with Australia's scary wildlifeApr 10, 2012 • 2 min read
The irresistible fauna and flora of Australia draw visitors in droves, but some of the local wildlife sends us running for cover. If you're inspired to…
Wildlife and Nature
romanceRomantic retreats in the USApr 10, 2012 • 6 min read
Romance is a highly personal concept, and no single travel destination will fit everyone's tastes. For some it's a luxurious hotel suite with a whirlpool…
wildlife and natureGorillas in the mix in UgandaApr 5, 2012 • 3 min read
From its top to its tail, Uganda is rife with national parks. Chimpanzees play in the shadow of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, elephants drink from…
- wildlife and natureDerawan Island and the Sangalaki Archipelago
Mar 29, 2012 • 4 min read
With a new international terminal at Kalimantan’s Berau airport in Indonesian Borneo opening in April 2012, newly proposed routes from Kuala Lumpur and…
- wildlife and natureNovice diving off Sabah’s coast
Mar 27, 2012 • 2 min read
The state of Sabah, on the island of Borneo, is often promoted as an outdoorsman’s paradise. And Sabah’s Semporna archipelago -- particularly the island…
wildlife and natureFive lesser-known spots in five not-so-secret destinationsMar 24, 2012 • 5 min read
Sometimes the best sights aren’t always the most obvious, or the most famous. Sure, the Sydney Opera House is amazing and the Taj Mahal is unmissable, but…
- wildlife and natureSakura season in Kyoto
Mar 6, 2012 • 3 min read
With Zen gardens, bamboo groves, Buddhist temples and geisha shuffling along cobbled laneways, Kyoto seems to be lifted straight from the scenes of an…
wildlife and natureKagoshima: the Hawaii of JapanMar 2, 2012 • 3 min read
When most people think of Japan, what comes to mind is raw fish, Mount Fuji, temples and Tokyo. Few step off the tourist path, but those who do will be…
wildlife and nature5 steps around the Falkland IslandsFeb 22, 2012 • 4 min read
The emptiness of the Falklands’ landscape is deceptive. Its shores are home to remarkable wildlife, and the islands are as welcoming to visitors as they…
- wildlife and natureTop 10 protected areas in Madagascar
Feb 9, 2012 • 3 min read
It is hard to underestimate how unique Madagascar’s wildlife is: an incredible 615 species have been discovered on the island since 1999. To preserve this…
road tripsHow to explore Namibia in 9 simple stepsFeb 9, 2012 • 5 min read
From desert elephants to colonial towns which suggest a piece of Bavaria in the sands, in Namibia there is a richness of life in even the sparsest setting…
wildlife and natureBeyond the Big Five: insider tips from a safari guideJan 31, 2012 • 5 min read
One minute the zebra is giving itself a dust bath, enjoying a newfound freedom from parasites, and the next minute, 'Boom! A lioness pounces out of…
- wildlife and natureWatching wildlife in Nepal
Jan 18, 2012 • 3 min read
Lifted straight from the pages of a Rudyard Kipling book, the steamy jungles of southern Nepal are home some of the best wildlife watching in Asia, if not…
wildlife and natureThe planet’s most spellbinding sightsJan 14, 2012 • 5 min read
Most everyday experiences are lessons in the inevitable pull of the future: books are replaced with e-books, laptops are replaced with tablet computers,…
wildlife and natureThe wet and wild side of MalaysiaJan 14, 2012 • 3 min read
There’s more than one Malaysia. There’s the modern, well-ordered state boasting the Petronas Towers, those twin rocket-ship behemoths in capital Kuala…
- wildlife and natureHit Australia's capital highlights: two days in Canberra
Jan 9, 2012 • 4 min read
Some capital cities almost define the country they represent. What would France be without Paris, Italy without its Eternal City or England without London?
wildlife and natureDenver’s cowboy culture gets coolDec 13, 2011 • 4 min read
Not so long ago, Denver was known as a mountain town where Stetsons, cowboy shirts and conservative Western sensibilities were the norm. Far from being…
- wildlife and natureFlorida with kids (beyond Disney): the Gulf Coast
Nov 5, 2011 • 4 min read
Florida does two things better than just about any place in America: beaches and theme parks. If you’re traveling with kids, that can be your itinerary –…
- wildlife and natureWinter in Wyoming
Nov 3, 2011 • 3 min read
They grow their mammals and geysers big up in Yellowstone, America’s first national park and Wyoming’s flagship attraction. From shaggy grizzlies to giant…
- wildlife and natureWhy Uganda should be on your must-see list
Oct 28, 2011 • 3 min read
Uganda, Lonely Planet's top country for 2012, is a highlights reel of the African landscape. With its dense misty forests, snow-peaked mountains, glassy…
- wildlife and natureSwimming with whale sharks in Mexico
Oct 26, 2011 • 2 min read
Everybody knows you go to Honduras' Bay Islands to swim with whale sharks. Well at least everybody who loves the ocean, loves diving and has the complete…
- foodCalifornia wine country without the wine
Oct 13, 2011 • 4 min read
If you haven't yet visited the Napa or Sonoma Valley, you might assume the area was covered with clusters of red and white grapes lazily stretching out…