air travel
Does flying dehydrate you? Here's what you can do about it Aug 20, 2019 • 3 min read
Many travellers complain that flying can be dehydrating - here's why it happens and how you can prevent it.
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foodThese simple tricks can help you score a better airline meal when you flyAug 20, 2019 • 3 min read
Chicken, beef, or something better? It might seem that airline food is getting stingier and stingier, with airlines pulling back on meal sizes, second…
air travelWhat’s the best seat on a flight?Aug 20, 2019 • 3 min read
Ever wondered how to pick the best seat on a flight? Well, the best seat can depend on a lot of different things, but here are some tips for choosing the best.
air travelWhere do pilots and cabin crew sleep on long flights?Aug 20, 2019 • 3 min read
Travellers on a long-haul flight are often looking to get as much rest as possible, but even cabin crew need to take a break on a long plane ride.
What's going on with the Boeing 737 Max?Aug 18, 2019 • 5 min read
If you’ve been reading news about airplanes recently, you’ll know that Boeing’s 737 MAX is still grounded, that its grounding keeps getting extended, and…
- budget travel25 countries in 2.5 years: how I made the most of a new job in Europe
Aug 17, 2019 • 6 min read
Almost without fail, the first thing you get asked when someone learns that you work at Lonely Planet is: 'So, do you get to travel a lot?' The reality…
- artMusical cities: where to go to find your jam
Aug 16, 2019 • 6 min read
From a smoky jazz club in Paris to the throbbing beats of Berghain in Berlin, we've got the perfect round up of dream destinations for your musical tastes.
- sustainable travelExplore the sustainable paradise of Lord Howe Island
Aug 16, 2019 • 4 min read
Few Australians are aware that New Caledonia, a fully-fledged French overseas territory, is closer to Sydney than Auckland in New Zealand. Just as…
foodCool Nuuk: Greenland's burgeoning capital cityAug 16, 2019 • 5 min read
Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, is often forgotten by travellers keen to explore the territory’s famous glaciers and ice fields. While it’s true Nuuk is home…
beachesHeaded to Dubai? Don't go before you catch up with these top tipsAug 16, 2019 • 7 min read
Dubai is home to the world's tallest building, colossal malls and vast empty deserts. Don't go without these top tips.
beachesAlternative Cinque Terre: five beautiful and unspoiled Italian Riviera villagesAug 16, 2019 • 6 min read
In 1997, Italy’s five beautiful Cinque Terre villages were awarded Unesco World Heritage Site status in recognition of their rugged and remote coastal…
wildlife and natureHow to awaken your 5 senses in La PazAug 16, 2019 • 5 min read
With its extreme geography, fragrant markets, chaotic streets and vibrantly-clothed citizens, La Paz is easily one of the most multisensory cities on…
beachesAlternative Yucatán adventures away from the crowdsAug 15, 2019 • 4 min read
Magnificent Mayan ruins, dazzling beaches and perfect turquoise waters, vibrant Mexican culture and food… what’s not to love about the Yucatán Peninsula?…
- foodAlternative destinations to escape the crowds in Western Europe
Aug 15, 2019 • 6 min read
Western Europe's major attractions are impressive but also draw huge crowds; the magic of exploring the big sights can be quickly lost amidst long queues…
beachesBeaches and beyond: the best reasons to visit ZanzibarAug 15, 2019 • 5 min read
The allure of Zanzibar is timeless. White sands and turquoise waters ring the island, and African, Indian, Arabic and Persian influences intertwine in…
beachesWhy Long Island should be your next Bahamas vacationAug 14, 2019 • 4 min read
Hidden among the more than 700 Bahamian Islands, Long Island is a quick charmer. With technicolor blue waters and lush greenery, this island offers the…
Trekking Mount Kailash, one of the world’s greatest overland tripsAug 13, 2019 • 5 min read
Sacred to over a billion Buddhists, Hindus and Jains, enigmatic Mount Kailash is quite possibly the world's holiest mountain. Pilgrims from across Asia…
foodThe Indian capital by night: the best bars and clubs in DelhiAug 13, 2019 • 5 min read
Whether Delhi trumps Mumbai as party capital of India, or vice versa, is a topic of endless debate, defended heatedly by Delhites and Mumbaikars alike…
hikingGermany for first-timersAug 13, 2019 • 7 min read
Germany is a combination of cutting-edge cool and timeless tradition, wrapped in a package of spectacular landscapes, vibrant metropolises and idyllic…
foodAdventures in California’s San Luis Obispo CountyAug 13, 2019 • 4 min read
Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo County is one of California’s largest wine regions. It also has more than 80 miles…
shoppingHow to spend a perfect weekend in TorontoAug 13, 2019 • 4 min read
From hip brunch restaurants to cool street art, Toronto is a fun destination for a weekend getaway. Sure, it’s a huge city with enough experiences to fill…
artBeyond the boats and beaches: Fort Lauderdale's artsy edgeAug 13, 2019 • 3 min read
It’s easy to be swept away by Fort Lauderdale’s white sand beaches and the timeless glitz of Las Olas Boulevard. But, beyond the staples that have made…