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Jan 5, 20187 min read

No better plaice: nine sensational seafood spots around the world

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Dec 19, 20176 min read

More than skin deep: where to seek the soul of the city

Hong Kong is full of secret drinking dens, like the dark, Victorian-esque bar at Stockton © Cathy Adams / Lonely Planet

Dec 13, 20174 min read

Hong Kong’s top 10 speakeasies

A view from the penthouse suite of the Silo Hotel © The Royal Portfolio

Oct 24, 20174 min read

Best new places for travellers to stay in 2018

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Oct 24, 20176 min read

Best new openings for travellers in 2018

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Oct 9, 20176 min read

Dazzling designs: top 10 cities for architecture lovers

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Sep 28, 20178 min read

Culture trip: discover 10 of the world’s top cultural enclaves

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Sep 20, 20174 min read

Where to go in January for relaxation

China now boasts the world's largest high-speed rail network, with more than 22,000km of track © Xinhua News Agency / Getty

Aug 24, 20177 min read

China's most epic high-speed rail journeys

Changsha's busy streets offer a big-city vibe © thipjang / Shutterstock

Aug 3, 20176 min read

Changsha for families: visiting Hunan's cool capital with kids

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Jul 30, 20179 min read

Secret marvels: eyewitnesses of the weird and wonderful

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Jul 25, 20177 min read

Under-the-radar budget activities from around the world

Pingyao is a financial center of China.

Jun 14, 20178 min read

Great walls of China: the Middle Kingdom's enduring city walls

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May 22, 20175 min read

Where to go in July for culture

Climbing the Overhanging Great Wall at Jiayuguan © Megan Eaves / Lonely Planet

Apr 18, 20176 min read

The essential guide to backpacking China's Silk Road

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Apr 4, 20174 min read

Where to go in May for wildlife and nature

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Apr 3, 20174 min read

Where to go in May for 'the journey'

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Mar 29, 20175 min read

Where to go in May for value

The skyline of Pudong in Shanghai, surrounded by pink water and pale pink and blue light in the sky as the sun sets

Mar 23, 20174 min read

Top 10 free (and almost free) things to do in Shanghai

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Nov 25, 20164 min read

After dark: nocturnal adventures with kids

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Oct 12, 20166 min read

A flavour of the world’s tastiest destinations

Cats rule the roost in Houtong © Dinah Gardner / Lonely Planet

Sep 28, 20165 min read

Welcome to purridise: Taiwan’s Houtong Cat Village

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Aug 3, 20165 min read

Cautionary tales of packing fails – and how to avoid them

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Jul 28, 20165 min read

There’s method in the madness: tips for becoming a pro packer

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Apr 12, 20165 min read

Tips for taking a long-term trip with kids

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Mar 23, 20165 min read

An A to Z of timeless travel advice

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Mar 7, 20165 min read

How to survive a city trip with kids

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Oct 2, 20155 min read

Japan dos and don'ts: etiquette tips for first-time travellers

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Sep 29, 20156 min read

Eating out in Japanese: a guide to Japan's restaurants

Cycling is a popular activity for families in Kowloon. Image by Ed Jones / Getty

Sep 9, 20155 min read

Hong Kong hustle: exploring Kowloon with kids

Whimsical giraffe mural in Songwol-dong Fairytale Village. Image by Trent Holden / Lonely Planet

Aug 28, 20154 min read

A guide to South Korea's most charming mural villages

Bucket list view: sunset at Bukhara Kalon Minaret in Uzbekistan. Image by Stephen Lioy / Lonely Planet

Aug 3, 20155 min read

Two-week traveller: adventures across Central Asia

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Jun 18, 20154 min read

A perfect day in Singapore: the ultimate one-day itinerary

Perfect cheap sundowner: wine along the Forbidden City's moat. Image by CZQS2000 / STS / Getty

May 8, 20157 min read

Beijing on a budget

Flowers blooming at Magok-sa Temple. Image by Megan Eaves / Lonely Planet

Oct 21, 20146 min read

Zen retreat: a beginner's guide to Korean temple stays

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Mar 14, 20145 min read

Taiwan: a secret foodie wonderland

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Feb 13, 20143 min read

Yogyakarta: the beating heart of Javanese culture

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Dec 10, 20135 min read

The best free things to do in Moscow

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Nov 12, 20135 min read

The Dragon's Back and beyond: the best hikes in Hong Kong

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Oct 23, 20137 min read

Best powder in the world

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Oct 16, 20137 min read

Ten of the world's best city hikes

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Jun 13, 20134 min read

Ten of the world’s toughest bike rides

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Apr 17, 20133 min read

The world's best sunrises

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Mar 22, 20134 min read

The world's best wild swims

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Jan 2, 20134 min read

Bangladesh for first-timers

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Dec 11, 20124 min read

Ten great cycling routes: from day-trips to long-distance adventures

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Nov 26, 20125 min read

Best places to shop for travel gear and gadgets

Sep 5, 20124 min read

Top 10 dream business destinations

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Jun 27, 20124 min read

10 best boat journeys

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Jun 27, 20125 min read

Top 11 space travel destinations

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Jun 27, 20126 min read

10 best things to climb

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Jun 26, 20122 min read

Cambodian etiquette: a politeness how-to guide

Jun 22, 20123 min read

Stepping out: the world's best long walks

Jun 20, 20126 min read

The biggest adrenaline rushes

Jun 20, 20127 min read

Top 10 hedonistic city breaks

Jun 18, 20125 min read

Top 10 places to go skinny-dipping

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Jun 15, 20124 min read

Top 10 eco-lodges

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Jun 14, 20126 min read

Travel trivia: 10 geeky facts from around the globe

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Jun 12, 20125 min read

The world's best secret islands

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May 28, 20126 min read

The world's most unusual beaches

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