air travel
Do airlines reuse the blankets on flights? Nov 15, 2019 • 2 min read
Have you ever wondered what airlines do with those lightweight blankets, masks and earplugs they hand out to you, or if you’re reusing somebody else’s…
Travel Stories
sustainable travel'Bears at 10 o’clock': keeping your nerve with 10,000 brown bears in Tongass National ForestNov 14, 2019 • 6 min read
Alaska's Tongass National Forest is North America’s largest woodland. To sense the scope of this land of 10,000 bears you must brave the wilderness.
historyExplore Ojai's spas, restaurants, and breweries by bikeNov 14, 2019 • 6 min read
An upscale beatnik oasis of fresh comfort food, local libations and quirky shops and spas tucked into a colorful valley just off of the Ventura coastline, Ojai…
cocktailsHooking a good meal in the Florida KeysNov 14, 2019 • 4 min read
Whether you’re wrangling a massive hogfish sandwich into your mouth or cooling down with a rum-splashed tiki drink, here’s a checklist of 7 things you must eat…
foodFall in love with these autumnal ice cream flavorsNov 13, 2019 • 3 min read
Local ice cream shops are celebrating by serving up fall favorites. Fall in love with these ice cream flavors across the US.
archaeologyAncient Rome: the best places to embrace it (in Tunisia)Nov 13, 2019 • 5 min read
Incredibly intact ruins of ancient Rome are dotted across Tunisia's landscape, and they’re so numerous that many are still unexcavated. Here are the best.
historyMadrid's oldest restaurants and bars offer tapas, vino and historyNov 13, 2019 • 3 min read
Madrid’s centenarios are restaurants, bars and cafes over 100 years old, still offering excellent traditional food and drink. Check out our favourites.
historyThe Crown season 3: filming locations you can visit in real lifeNov 13, 2019 • 5 min read
The Crown is back for season 3, filmed at several stately homes around the UK. Here are 8 of The Crown’s filming locations you can visit in real life.
sportsCaving, diving, trekking and more: finding adventure in CambodiaNov 13, 2019 • 5 min read
Cambodia’s past is populated by modern horror and astonishing antiquity, but this enigmatic country offers a present full of alluring adventures.
wildlife and natureWild Wales: de-stress with a wellness retreatNov 13, 2019 • 5 min read
Escape the stress of daily life with our selection of the best wellness retreats in Wales.
tips and adviceSpending Diary: a five-day trip to a remote corner of AlgarveNov 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…
Under the influence: owners on unwanted Instagram successNov 13, 2019 • 4 min read
Instagram popularity can be the making of a place, but what about the destinations and businesses that don't want the attention?
cooking and recipesWhy you should take your hobby with you when travelingNov 12, 2019 • 6 min read
Pursuing a passion can be difficult when you’re frequently on the road. So why not take it with you? You might even discover a new passion while you're gone.
cocktailsThis cult-classic whiskey inspired a Denver camp outNov 12, 2019 • 4 min read
Every year, hundreds of people camp out to grab a bottle (or two) of Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey's Snowflake.
historyUnder the Radar USA: Rochester’s suffragist history is only the beginningNov 11, 2019 • 4 min read
From Susan B. Anthony and Fredrick Douglass to a riverfront renaissance, visitors can see why Rochester has reason to be proud of its contributions
historyWichita's magician of millinery helps put hats back on topNov 11, 2019 • 6 min read
If you've ever wondered where Indiana Jones got his famous hat, head straight to Witchita's own Hatman Jack's, where the magic of millinery is still going…
historyThis Buenos Aires blind theater will challenge your sensesNov 11, 2019 • 4 min read
Enjoy a play in complete darkness at Teatro Ciego in Buenos Aires.
digital nomadWhat it's like to travel with cystic fibrosis, and why I won’t let it stop me exploringNov 11, 2019 • 6 min read
Aspiring photographer Dallian Macadam, who has cystic fibrosis, explains why he travels, despite the challenges posed by his illness.
cocktailsVisit the home of Limoncello: inside Italy’s Luxardo distilleryNov 11, 2019 • 3 min read
Partial to a shot of limoncello? We explore the home of limoncello, Luxardo distillery, Italy's oldest independent family-run liqueurs company in Padua.
historyI toured Robben Island prison with Nelson Mandela’s former guard and close friendNov 11, 2019 • 9 min read
Christo Brand started as Nelson Mandela’s prison guard, but he went on to forge a bond of friendship with the icon.
festivals and eventsSacred peaks and faulty fireworks: staff stories of unforgettable New Year's adventures on the roadNov 11, 2019 • 7 min read
A selection of Lonely Planet staff share the stories behind their best ever New Year's, to inspire you to hit the road this NYE.
digital nomadIs flying getting more luxurious?Nov 11, 2019 • 6 min read
Do you find yourself pining for the days when passengers relaxed in onboard lounges looking glamorous?