Travel Stories

Aug 25, 2017 • 6 min read

Prices in Morocco have risen along with its popularity, but there are still bargains to be had. In the relaxed seaside city of Essaouira, many of the…

Aug 24, 2017 • 7 min read

It was once Japan that was famous for its high-speed train network, introducing the world to its Shinkansen, or bullet trains, way back in 1964. But while…

Aug 22, 2017 • 6 min read

The ancient is coming back into vogue in southern France. In 2019, two new museums will shine a spotlight on Roman history: Nîmes’ Musée de la Romanité…

Aug 18, 2017 • 4 min read

Seattle’s closest beach is a Pacific Northwestern riff on the popular beaches of Southern California. Along this two-mile stretch of beach, you’ll find a…

Aug 18, 2017 • 5 min read

Cruising has made Alaska’s once-impenetrable wilderness accessible to millions. But to really get a feel for the unforgiving landscapes that made…

Aug 18, 2017 • 5 min read

Despite its incredible natural features – thick forests, hidden lakes and a lofty peak – Portugal's Serra da Estrela mountain range is often overlooked…

Aug 17, 2017 • 15 min read

This South American country may be small, but it has a dazzling array of wonders. Explore the colonial capital, Quito, before delving deep into the cloud…

Aug 15, 2017 • 6 min read

It’s no surprise that bustling, chaotic Cairo, the largest urban area in the Middle East, is home to an extraordinary variety of good grub, from buzzing…

Aug 11, 2017 • 5 min read

With 17,000-plus isles to choose from, planning an Indonesian island-hopping adventure can feel overwhelming.

Aug 11, 2017 • 4 min read

Brussels may not scream Speedos and sunscreen, but when the big ball in the sky is ablaze and the city’s thermometers are on the up, the Belgian capital…

Aug 11, 2017 • 6 min read

The Malecon comes alive at sunset. This broad ribbon of cement curves around Havana’s waterfront, and as the sun wanes, the sky turns pink and the road is…

Aug 10, 2017 • 4 min read

Whoever said nothing in life comes free has obviously never experienced the numerous (and thrifty) thrills that the island of Oʻahu offers. From…

Aug 9, 2017 • 5 min read

For over 2000 years Koreans have been shaping the landscape around them into pleasing contours and vistas. The arrangement of rocks is a crucial element…

Aug 9, 2017 • 5 min read

Large or small, rich or poor, every community in Iceland has its own public swimming pool. Here neighbours catch up, children misbehave and the local…

Aug 7, 2017 • 6 min read

Spanning 87 sq km (34 sq miles), this lush, mountainous Caribbean jewel is the world's smallest landmass split into two nations: the French side, St…

Aug 3, 2017 • 6 min read

Travelling families will have a ball in Changsha, capital city of China’s southern Hunan province, which delivers all the pleasures of a big city without…

Jul 31, 2017 • 3 min read

For the most committed collectors of passport stamps, micronations – small territories that proclaim their independence from internationally recognised …

Jul 30, 2017 • 9 min read

Given the number of travellers on the move these days, you might be forgiven for thinking that there is little left to discover. But in fact, our world…

Jul 25, 2017 • 7 min read

Budget travel doesn’t have to mean dining in on instant noodles or window shopping top-drawer sights to avoid pricey entrance fees. There is a wealth of…

Jul 24, 2017 • 4 min read

De School nightclub in Amsterdam is so blindingly dark that your eyes don’t adjust until after you’ve descended the stairs. Deep in its basement, where…

Jul 21, 2017 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet Local Nevena Paunovic was born and raised in Belgrade’s green, hilly neighbourhood of Banovo Brdo. After plenty of travelling abroad, today…

Jul 11, 2017 • 5 min read

Hua Hin’s strategic position on Thailand’s upper gulf coast makes it the ideal base for excursions into the outlying countryside. Awaiting you are…