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The Blue Train on route from Cape Town to Pretoria.
LP Traveller Magazine, Issue 63, The Blue Train, Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine

Mar 3, 20268 min read

5 of the best train journeys in Africa

Two male lions walking in step.
Africa; Animal Wildlife; Brother; Community; Horizontal; Kenya; Lion - Feline; Males; Masai Mara National Reserve; Photography; Safari; Two Animals;

Feb 17, 20267 min read

Safari vs Antarctica: the big dream trip showdown

Sunrise on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, at the public ferry and tourist boats. Egypt, Luxor 05.03.2016, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-11-07T15:48:47.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: Katelyn Perry

Jan 5, 20267 min read

7 dream trips to take in Africa in 2026

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Jan 5, 202617 min read

Where to go for a first-time safari in Africa

Woman tourist at Luxor Temple at sunset, Luxor, Egypt, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-07-02T19:16:52.000Z, User: dermothegarty77, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Egypt-16, other: Dermot Hegarty

Sep 26, 20255 min read

Top tips for women travelers visiting Egypt

Walls and foundations in the Roman Villas, in the ruins of ancient Carthage, in Tunis, Tunisia, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-07-03T15:04:22.000Z, User: fabricencoredesign31, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: North Africa 2, other: Fabrice Robin

Aug 22, 20255 min read

The 5 best things to do in Tunis in spring

View of Arch de Trajan. The ruins of the Roman city of Timgad dating from the 2nd century. Algeria. Africa. 25th November 2023., License Type: media_digital, Download Time: 2024-07-25T12:53:42.000Z, User: bhealy950, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050, job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial, client: Best places to see in Algeria, other: Brian Healy

Jul 10, 20258 min read

The most overlooked gems of the Roman Empire

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Jun 11, 20255 min read

Packing like a pro: The ultimate guide to what to bring

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Sep 27, 20243 min read

The ultimate guide to tipping in Africa

African elephants - Loxodonta africana - walking past a waterhole in acacia woodlands at dawn, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa
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Apr 25, 20246 min read

All you need to know about African elephants – and where to spot them in the wild

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Jan 12, 20239 min read

How African safari lodges are putting local creativity front and center

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Dec 21, 20227 min read

13 stunning islands for your honeymoon

Lion and lioness in Timbavati, Kruger NP, South Africa.
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Sep 8, 20227 min read

The lions of Africa: expert advice on how to see them on your next safari

Black rhinoceros at Etosha National Park.

Aug 16, 20226 min read

Safari animals: the story of rhinos and the best places to see them in 2022

Nelson Mandela's old prison cell.

Jul 14, 20227 min read

10 places to learn about the life of Nelson Mandela in South Africa

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Dec 2, 20204 min read

A Lonely Planet photographer shares secrets for taking that perfect shot

Nov 24, 20204 min read

Visit every color of the rainbow with these vibrant destinations

Arsenal dhow passing Lamu jetty during race at Maulidi Festival.

Oct 3, 202012 min read

Travel Throwback to Kenya: Where the wind blows

Coral and palm trees on the idyllic beach at Msambweni, near Diani on the Kenyan Coast, West Africa.

Sep 17, 20206 min read

Kenya's 10 best natural wonders

Detail of a white rhino at Sabi Sands game reserve.

Sep 17, 20205 min read

How rhino poachers took advantage of the pandemic - and how you can help stop them

On the top of the flattest area you could imagine, suddenly a long mountain of sand rises. The Erg Chebbi dunes of wind-blown sand near the little town of Merzouga are renowned for their great height and size.

Sep 11, 20205 min read

Morocco's 10 best natural wonders

Sunrise at tourist camp Frey, Tonchek lagoon, Patagonia, Argentina.

Sep 1, 20203 min read

Where to cool off with an unforgettable wild swim

Felucca boats sailing on the Nile River. The Aga Khan’s domed mausoleum sits on the hill in the background.

Aug 7, 20208 min read

10 classic sailing adventures

Intelligent woman

Aug 3, 202014 min read

These books by African authors will transport you from Algeria to Zimbabwe

Feb 7, 20207 min read

Where and how to watch sport like a local

A gaucho (skilled horseman) rounds up some of the thousands of sheep.

Jan 13, 20205 min read

Trips for travellers who want to learn something new

Giraffes herded in the Savannah.

Dec 11, 20197 min read

Top tips to make your African safari more affordable

A side angle view of a large leopard walking in the golden grasses of the Masai Mara in Kenya.

Dec 10, 20197 min read

Safari animals: the story of leopards (and the best places to see them)

Shot from the inside of a 4WD, the image looks past the female drive to a huge elephant outside the front window.

Oct 31, 20196 min read

Are you ready for a self-drive safari in Africa?

An elegant canvas tent held up by angled metal poles sits suspended beneath an acacia tree on the savanna; there are comfy chairs sitting outside the large tent.

Oct 22, 20195 min read

A day on safari in Africa: what you can expect in camp and in the wild

A man in traditional Moroccan robe called a Djellabah walks away from the camera. Stalls selling plates, bags and scarves line either side.

Sep 25, 20196 min read

A guide to haggling in Marrakesh

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Sep 5, 20191 min read

Details of Harry, Meghan and Archie's trip to Africa have been revealed

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Aug 27, 20197 min read

Malawi's wildlife renaissance

Butterfly Island: a crescent of beach with a single canoe moored on the sand, two more canoes are in the sea approaching the beach. Behind the beach is dense jungle.

Aug 5, 20195 min read

The world's best wild beaches and how to reach them

Sparkling water laps at the beach, lined with small white and blue boats.

Jun 27, 20195 min read

Travel in September: the expert's choice

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Jun 21, 20195 min read

A perfect day in Cairo: how to spend 24 hours in Egypt's capital

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Jun 13, 20195 min read

Where to go in August for adventure

A mature male chimpanzee sits in dense green foliage atop a large rock with its legs tucked up and its forearms hanging over its knees - it is looking pensively up to the trees above© Bella Falk

May 17, 20196 min read

Why seeing chimpanzees in Uganda is one of the world's greatest wildlife experiences

Close-up of a woman sewing a design on a quilt.

May 6, 20196 min read

Life's rich tapestry: traditional arts and crafts thriving around the world

The luxury restaurant on the mountain top offers not only the best dishes, but also the best view on the picturesque coast of Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

Apr 17, 20196 min read

Best things to do in Tunis in summer

The cityscape of Cairo at sunset from the Citadel and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Architecture; Building Exterior; Cairo; Capital Cities; City Life; Cloud - Sky; Crowded; Dusk; Egypt; Egyptian Culture; History; Horizontal; Islam; Middle East; Mosque; No People; Outdoors; Photography; Shadow; Sunlight; Sunset; Travel Destinations; Urban Skyline;

Apr 17, 20193 min read

Best things to do in Cairo in summer

Terrace covered in mosaic tiles overlooks the medina of Tunis, Tunisia

Mar 14, 20197 min read

Medina meanders: exploring the old walled city in the heart of Tunis

Tangier city beach in Tangier, Morocco

Feb 25, 20197 min read

Riding the rails on Africa's first high-speed train between Tangier and Casablanca

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Jan 29, 20198 min read

Where to travel based on your Chinese zodiac sign

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Jan 25, 20195 min read

Where to eat like a local in Tangier, Morocco

Features - Makroudh, traditional Tunisian sweets

Jan 4, 20195 min read

Seven typical Tunisian dishes you must try

GLACIER BAY - ALASKA SEPTEMBER 11, 2016: Cruise ship passengers get a close-up view of the majestic glaciers as they sail in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Southeast Alaska.
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Jan 2, 20197 min read

Not plain sailing: the world’s best cruising regions

Features - The Madrasa Bou Inania in Fes, Morocco

Oct 24, 20183 min read

Spotlight on: Festival of Sufi Culture in Fez, Morocco

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Oct 22, 20184 min read

Best new places for travellers to stay in 2019

Camel drivers and camels silhouetted against the sunset at dusk in the desert.

Oct 15, 20186 min read

Desert odyssey: planning your trip to the Tunisian Sahara

Abandoned sets for the shooting of the movie Star Wars in the Sahara desert on a background of sand dunes in Tunisia

Sep 20, 20186 min read

Finding the Force: exploring Star Wars film sets in southern Tunisia

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Sep 6, 20186 min read

Top tips for taking a road trip with kids

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Columns at the archaeological site of Thugga/Dougga with the valley of Oued Khalled beyond..

Aug 28, 20188 min read

Five best day trips from Tunis

Hammock on the beach at sunset, Sousse, Tunisia

Jul 2, 20187 min read

Seven reasons why now is the time to return to Tunisia

Details of the Blue Gate Bab Boujelud in Fes.
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Jun 27, 20185 min read

Where to find the best street food in Morocco

Town view towards Cafe Sidi Chabaane

Jun 21, 20185 min read

How to live like a Local in Tunis

Egyptian dish of molokhiyya placed with rice, chicken, pita bread and green salad.

Jun 21, 20185 min read

Egypt’s best foods and where to find them

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May 2, 20186 min read

Paradise for pennies: our tales of budget bliss

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Apr 11, 20186 min read

Exploring Mamluk-era architecture in Cairo

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