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Beach bum-bai: the 7 best beaches near MumbaiSep 27, 2019 • 5 min read
From celeb spotting in Juhu to scuba diving at Tarkarli, here is our pick of the seven best beach escapes near Mumbai.
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sustainable travel7 soul-satisfying vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Chiang MaiSep 27, 2019 • 5 min read
Thai cuisine is a feast for the stomach and senses. Vegetarian and vegan Chiang Mai visitors can expect superfood smoothies, meat-free fast food and more
wildlife and natureWhere to travel based on your Harry Potter characterSep 27, 2019 • 6 min read
Use our quiz to find out which Harry Potter character you are and cast a spell on your next holiday destination.
wildlife and natureHow a street dog from Grand Bahama saved my travel writing careerSep 26, 2019 • 7 min read
Becca Blond's travel writing career was taking off, until severe panic attacks started derailing her plans. Then she met a street dog from Grand Bahama, and it…
hikingCali on wheels: adventures in Colombia's hottest city by bike, scooter or cable carSep 26, 2019 • 5 min read
For a modern Cali adventure, you don’t need to resort to hailing countless taxis to take it all in either. Whether by foot, bike, scooter or cable car, it’s…
foodIndigenous cuisine revitalization: best places to sample traditional foodsSep 26, 2019 • 4 min read
Across the western US and Canada’s First Nations, there’s a growing movement that’s revitalizing Indigenous food. Here are 10 places to sample Indigenous…
wildlife and natureWhy British Columbia’s Powder Highway is ideal for frosty family funSep 26, 2019 • 7 min read
Make this the year you begin a tradition of family travel with a trip to the Powder Highway in the Canadian Rockies.
beachesCoasting on the North Island: exploring the Bay of Plenty, New ZealandSep 26, 2019 • 5 min read
Scenic, versatile and beautifully understated – if New Zealand is on your travel radar, consider putting the Bay of Plenty on your wish list.
budget travelWhat does the Thomas Cook collapse mean for travellers?Sep 26, 2019 • 3 min read
Holiday operate Thomas Cook has collapsed, leaving thousands of travellers stranded. Will these mean new deals for travellers, or are prices set to rise?
artBollywood and beyond: South India filming locationsSep 26, 2019 • 5 min read
Contrary to what many believe, India’s multi-billion-dollar film industry is not hinged solely on Mumbai based, Hindi-centric Bollywood. A colossal number of…
sportsAmbling down the Aare: wild swimming in Bern, SwitzerlandSep 26, 2019 • 4 min read
Lonely Planet writer Tom Hall embarks on a wild swimming adventure down the bright blue Aare River in Bern, Switzerland.
festivals and eventsHavana's 500th anniversary: 8 ways to celebrate Cuba's capitalSep 25, 2019 • 5 min read
After nearly four centuries of Spanish rule, over 50 years of US-backed governments and 60 years of socialism, Havana’s people (Habaneros) are still thriving…
historyCold War connection: the best political history and military museums in RussiaSep 25, 2019 • 7 min read
Explore the uneasy relationships of the Cold War period and Russia's role in contemporary world affairs at these political history and military museums.
shoppingA guide to haggling in MarrakeshSep 25, 2019 • 6 min read
Shopping in Morocco can be daunting but with this haggling and price guide you'll get a fair deal in no time.
wildlife and natureWhere to travel with your elementary school kidsSep 24, 2019 • 5 min read
Hook your trips around what your kids are learning at school and throw in some new activities and you'll have some of the most enthusiastic traveling…
wildlife and natureFive ultimate adventures to experience the best of winterSep 24, 2019 • 4 min read
Get out of your comfort zone on these winter adventures.
artHajj Diaries: returning homeSep 24, 2019 • 6 min read
In the final instalment of the Hajj Diaries, Tharik documents his return home to England after performing the Hajj.
artCountry in Nashville: Music City's legendary venuesSep 24, 2019 • 5 min read
Nashville is known for harboring the most storied stages in country, blugrass and Americana music.
architectureFive reasons to visit Iwate on your Japan tripSep 24, 2019 • 5 min read
A beautiful and varied natural landscape, traditional craft-making culture, and noodle specialities are just a few reasons to explore Iwate Prefecture.
sustainable travelHow to photograph Yosemite like Ansel AdamsSep 23, 2019 • 6 min read
On a private tour of Yosemite, an Ansel Adams expert taught me to shoot like the famed landscape photographer. Here's what I learned.
beachesAlternative ways to explore Alaska beyond mega cruise shipsSep 23, 2019 • 5 min read
There’s a lot to love about big cruise liners but they aren’t right for everyone. Find out how to explore Alaska by small ship, train or self-drive tour.
architectureMy Andalucia road trip: sights, sounds and tastes of SpainSep 23, 2019 • 8 min read
Majestic, mysterious Andalucia in southern Spain has long fascinated Caterina Hrysomallis. Here she recounts the stops on her road trip around the region.