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Where to go for live music in Chiang MaiJun 24, 2019 • 4 min read
You’ve spent the perfect day in Chiang Mai discovering glittering wats, savouring your fill of kôw soy (famous noodle soup) and fitting in a foot massage…
Travel Stories
3-2-1: how to experience a rocket launch on Florida's Space CoastJun 24, 2019 • 7 min read
The NASA Space Shuttle may no longer be flying, but thanks to private investment, Florida’s Space Coast is busier than ever with regular rocket launches…
artTop things to see in Japan during the Rugby World CupJun 23, 2019 • 12 min read
Anticipation is well and truly building for the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. And while fans scramble to scoop up any last remaining tickets, the country…
How I found peace in Bali after a lifetime of solo travelJun 23, 2019 • 5 min read
In the last thirty years Rosita Boland has visited some of the most remote parts of the globe, carrying little more than a battered rucksack and a diary…
Trailblazers: Trekking in East Africa as a Lonely Planet writer in the 1990sJun 22, 2019 • 6 min read
For more than 40 years, independent travellers have relied on Lonely Planet to provide advice and information, on anything from the cheapest beds to the…
health and wellness8 tips to stay healthy on vacation from celebrity trainer Harley PasternakJun 22, 2019 • 4 min read
When on holiday, your fitness routine can easily stray, and travelling can put our bodies through a lot with time zone changes, long layovers, and packed…
accessible travelAccessible Australia: tips and resources for navigating Oz with a disabilityJun 21, 2019 • 6 min read
One in five (4.2 million) Australians have a disability and accessibility is a hot topic in the Australian travel industry right now. In 2018…
wildlife and natureUnder the radar USA: Tucson is more than its cactusJun 21, 2019 • 4 min read
Arizona is hot. But Tucson is literally (and figuratively) 10 degrees cooler than the capital of Phoenix. Although best visited in shoulder seasons or…
sportsA perfect day in Cairo: how to spend 24 hours in Egypt's capitalJun 21, 2019 • 5 min read
Egypt is changing by the minute as it continues its post-revolution recovery, but there are still a number of unshakeable constants in Cairo: the city’s…
beachesIslands, temples and caves: 7 great day trips from Hoi AnJun 21, 2019 • 4 min read
You’ve explored the Unesco-heritage centre of Hoi An, spent some time on An Bang beach, seen plenty of arts and crafts, and the new clothes you ordered at…
foodBest things to do in summer in JapanJun 21, 2019 • 5 min read
Summer in much of Japan is hot and can be unrelentingly humid, but it’s also the season for top festivals, mass folk dancing, mountain hikes, and enjoying…
wildlife and natureThe 5 best Johannesburg day tripsJun 20, 2019 • 4 min read
Gauteng, the landlocked South African province surrounding Johannesburg, has a rich archeological and geological history. This history has created a…
artLoving Queensland's Sunshine Coast like a localJun 20, 2019 • 8 min read
Blessed with year-round good weather, an unrivalled coastline and bountiful outdoor activities Queensland's Sunshine Coast merits are not lost on the…
foodFood and drink festivals to taste the best of California's cuisineJun 20, 2019 • 2 min read
California cuisine focuses on locally sourced ingredients with good reason. So much is grown in the verdant valleys. From grapes for amazing wine to the…
beachesPlus size summer fashion: Stephanie Yeboah's guide to your ultimate travel wardrobeJun 19, 2019 • 7 min read
One of my earliest memories of going on holiday was visiting my extended family in Ghana around the age of 6. I remember the sweltering humidity, the rich…
art48 hours in New OrleansJun 19, 2019 • 5 min read
Arriving in New Orleans for a weekend can seem like turning up to a party in a time-warp. Folks sip cocktails on colonial-era balconies and restaurants…
lgbtqiaNYC WorldPride 2019: top LGBTQ+ events to attend this JuneJun 18, 2019 • 5 min read
New York City will be the epicenter of global LGBTQ+ celebrations as WorldPride heads to the Big Apple. From celebrations honoring the 50th anniversary of…
foodThings to do in Toronto that are worth the hypeJun 18, 2019 • 3 min read
Tourist trap or worthwhile attraction? We all hesitate about before shelling out cash for tickets, and let's be honest – not all sights are worth the hype…
foodCocktails and craft beer: the coolest bars in Chiang MaiJun 17, 2019 • 4 min read
Tired of large bottles of Chang and buckets of SangSom? While sinking shots with the rest of the backpackers is a rite of passage for many travelling in…
foodSpending diary: what I spent on a four-day trip in and around NiceJun 16, 2019 • 8 min read
Nice is full to the brim with incredible restaurants and beautiful tiny boutiques, so there are no shortages of places and ways to spend your money.
wildlife and natureThe websites and apps that can help plan your next camping tripJun 14, 2019 • 2 min read
Taking a camping trip is a great way to unplug from technology and spend some time surrounded by nature. But there are plenty of reasons to wait until you…
shoppingDublin's 10 best independent shopsJun 14, 2019 • 8 min read
When it comes to shopping, Dublin can rival all other major European capital cities. Picking up traditional souvenirs certainly won’t pose any problems,…