Travel Stories

Feb 24, 2017 • 6 min read

Net connectivity and travel have become increasingly entwined. An online connection has become a crucial part of how we navigate, research, connect and…

Feb 22, 2017 • 4 min read

If there’s one thing you can guarantee when travelling somewhere new, it’s an unexpected cost you didn’t budget for – an irresistible detour, a magical…

Feb 14, 2017 • 5 min read

Quick, name a wine- and food-loving European city within range of ancient monasteries and world-class vineyards! You’re probably thinking of something in…

Feb 14, 2017 • 4 min read

With the new year well underway, it’s time to overhaul your travel kit for any upcoming adventures in 2017.

Feb 7, 2017 • 5 min read

The islands of Malta and Gozo are brilliant for a family holiday, packed with fun places to visit whatever your children’s ages. The islands’ small size…

Feb 1, 2017 • 5 min read

Belarus is off the radar of most travellers, but this rarely explored corner of eastern Europe has just given them the legislative equivalent of a come…

Jan 24, 2017 • 5 min read

‘At the end of every street, there’s a mountain,’ the writer Stendhal famously said about his hometown of Grenoble, France. Set amidst three glorious…

Jan 23, 2017 • 5 min read

One of the best things about Ethiopian food is that no other cuisine in the world is quite like it. Traditional cooking here blends unique combinations of…

Jan 13, 2017 • 6 min read

Congratulations! You’ve taken the plunge, tied the knot, sealed the deal and said ‘I do’. You’ve well and truly earned some downtime with your new Mr or…

Jan 4, 2017 • 4 min read

Until 1989, beer was prohibited in Iceland. When parliament finally lifted the ban, some politicians painted a gloomy picture of the chaos that would…

Jan 4, 2017 • 6 min read

Thrust into the spotlight as the poster children of the effects of climate change, polar bears have become the endangered celebrities of the animal world.

Jan 3, 2017 • 4 min read

At first glance, Porto’s appeal may be in its old-school character, but interspersed between the city’s timeworn buildings is a scattering of hip and…

Dec 14, 2016 • 4 min read

New Year's Eve can go one of two ways: either it’s a night of rare revelry or, let's be honest, a bit of an anticlimax. Don't let December 31 pass you by…

Dec 6, 2016 • 4 min read

It’s well known that St Petersburg isn’t a cheap destination, and most of its entertainment comes with a price tag. But there are still many attractions…

Dec 1, 2016 • 5 min read

Whether you’re planning to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid Milad ul-Nabi, New Year, the solstice, or just the happy holidays, this is a time of year…

Nov 30, 2016 • 5 min read

Bequia, one of the more off the beaten track islands in the already remote Grenadine Islands in the Caribbean, is a world away from international resorts…

Nov 25, 2016 • 4 min read

As a child, is there anything more exciting than staying up when you should be in bed and then doing something really fun to boot? Push back bedtime and…

Nov 21, 2016 • 6 min read

Like every great seducer, Corfu knows exactly how to reel you in. Sunsets, sandy beaches and clear seas have made this Ionian island a summertime…

Nov 20, 2016 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet believes responsible travel can be a force for good. It's a belief shared by President Barack Obama, the first sitting US president to visit…

Nov 7, 2016 • 6 min read

Everyone knows Italy – Rome’s iconic ruins, Tuscany’s vine-clad hills, Venice’s romantic waterways. These have all been on traveller's radars for centuries…

Nov 7, 2016 • 4 min read

Navigating Amsterdam’s artwork, bridges and canals can be thirsty work, and whilst the city’s traditional lagers are served with a hefty head of foam, an…

Nov 2, 2016 • 4 min read

Cancún is one of Mexico’s most popular tourist towns, in large part thanks to a nightlife scene that keeps the party going into the small hours every day…