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…
Travel Stories
- 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…
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…
Why you should always wear pyjamas on a flightAug 11, 2019 • 5 min read
Airplane pyjamas are one of the great joys of flying overnight in business class on the airlines that hand them out. Not only are they increasingly cute …
romanceInside the luxury locations of this year's celebrity honeymoonsAug 11, 2019 • 6 min read
We’ve hit peak wedding season, and just like the rest of us, celebrities love a summer ceremony. The past few weeks have seen Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman…
family travelHow travel helps me cope with griefAug 10, 2019 • 5 min read
Whether it’s the novelty of new experiences, overcoming challenges on the road or connecting with people from different cultures, travel has the power to…
family travelAsk Lonely Planet: 'How I deal with other passengers if my baby cries during a flight?'Aug 10, 2019 • 3 min read
"I recently took my 6 month old baby on a long haul flight. She was mainly very good but did cry a couple of times and I got some dirty looks from other…
artHajj Diaries: my arrival in Saudi Arabia and the question of hardshipAug 9, 2019 • 5 min read
In the second instalment in Lonely Planet writer Tharik Hussain’s Hajj diaries, he guides us through his family’s experience as they leave England for…
road tripsTravel with dogs: planning, flexibility are keyAug 9, 2019 • 5 min read
We had been on the road for 12 hours when we arrived in Sedona, Arizona, and had never even stopped to eat. A mistake in the itinerary had taken us far…