Jun 25, 2019 • 2 min read
Aptly named, Hawai'i the Big Island is BIG. Twice the size of the other Hawaiian Islands combined, they say; and packed with volcanoes, beaches, reefs and…
Jun 25, 2019 • 7 min read
Poised gracefully against the glistening Adriatic Sea at Croatia's southern tip, the enchanting city of Dubrovnik graces many a bucket list. If you’re…
Jun 24, 2019 • 5 min read
Panda lovers – rejoice! Fans of the world's most adorable vulnerable bear species have a few new reasons to celebrate the animal; about 27,134 km² worth…
Jun 24, 2019 • 4 min read
Albania’s rugged coastline, with traditional villages nestled in isolated bays and golden beaches lapped by turquoise waters, was a revelation when…
Jun 24, 2019 • 6 min read
In Japan, there’s a drive to create and experience things that are bigger, better, faster and stronger than anywhere else in the world. Shibuya Crossing…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…
Jun 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…