Travel Stories

Aug 7, 2018 • 5 min read

Athens has been awarded the title of the Unesco World Book Capital for 2018, and visitors can enjoy an array of literary events that are taking place in…

Aug 6, 2018 • 5 min read

You want a fun and local experience while you travel. But you also want to give back, to do something to benefit the communities you visit. Is it possible…

Aug 6, 2018 • 5 min read

The US capital has plenty of big-time attractions that lure visitors from far and wide. But to get a glimpse of the real DC, seek out some of the many…

Aug 3, 2018 • 5 min read

As the sun sets over Rio de Janeiro's beaches, the city's sun-kissed cariocas (locals) head home to wash off the sand and prepare for a night out on the…

Aug 3, 2018 • 4 min read

It's a rare visitor who doesn't fall hard for the alluring beauty of Rio de Janeiro. Known as the cidade maravilhosa, the "marvelous city" stretches…

Aug 3, 2018 • 6 min read

Jordan might not immediately strike travellers as a hotspot for a romantic getaway, but it should. The warm hospitality, exquisite sunsets, endless…

Aug 2, 2018 • 7 min read

Where desert sands and teal seas meet dazzling hotels and Aladdinesque markets, you'll find a city in which cultures converge. As photogenic as it is…

Aug 1, 2018 • 5 min read

To fully grasp the beauty and diversity of the Panamanian culture, simply hop in the car and go. With some of the best roads in Central America and a…

Aug 1, 2018 • 7 min read

Whether tackling a mighty peak or traversing lofty passes, high-altitude trekking offers a chance to escape the hectic modern world, push personal…

Aug 1, 2018 • 4 min read

While many head to Peru to explore rainforests and mountain ranges, the country's dramatic northern coast is a wonder of its own. Combine surf and…

Jul 31, 2018 • 6 min read

The West Bank isn't just about politics, and anyone visiting will find some thoroughly positive headlines: a treasure trove of gorgeous nature trails,…

Jul 31, 2018 • 4 min read

Most travellers skip the north of Jordan for the irresistible pull of storied destinations down south, such as Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, but now…

Jul 31, 2018 • 5 min read

If you're planning to shop in Thailand, Chiang Mai is the place to bring an empty suitcase. The Rose of the North's reputation for shopping extends back…

Jul 31, 2018 • 6 min read

The internet is a vast resource when it comes to travel – there’s an abundance of websites and apps designed to aid those looking to explore. At Lonely…

Jul 31, 2018 • 4 min read

No boat? No problem. Here are eight islands you can reach on foot. Just lace up your shoes, wait for the tide to roll out and voilà: pathways appear that…

Jul 30, 2018 • 5 min read

The natural world is full of eye-catching mating rituals. Male birds of paradise flash their brightly coloured feathers and perform energetic dances and…

Jul 30, 2018 • 4 min read

There’s a lot to like about Tampa Bay's beaches, from the powdery sand to the calm, warm waters of the Gulf – perfect for a relaxing day spent wading and…

Jul 30, 2018 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet Local Esme Fox first fell in love with Barcelona over 10 years ago on a rail trip around Spain, and nowadays she's lucky enough to call the…

Jul 30, 2018 • 6 min read

One of the biggest literary sensations of recent years, Elena Ferrante's gritty and enigmatic Neapolitan Novels have inspired thousands of fans to travel…

Jul 27, 2018 • 6 min read

A hardened place of rocky outcrops, marshes and undulating hills that abut a dramatic coastline of cliffs and long windswept beaches, the Province of…

Jul 26, 2018 • 5 min read

Across the causeway from the glitzy, Art Deco scene on Miami Beach lies the previously industrial area of Wynwood, where some of America’s finest urban…

Jul 25, 2018 • 6 min read

The world’s first modern flight wasn’t pretty. On a windy December morning in 1903, Orville Wright released the wire that tethered his wood-and-fabric…