Aug 17, 2019 • 6 min read
Almost without fail, the first thing you get asked when someone learns that you work at Lonely Planet is: 'So, do you get to travel a lot?' The reality…
Jul 26, 2019 • 5 min read
The EuroVelo cycling network – a serpentine tangle of paths stretching from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean, and from the Atlantic Ocean to the…
Jul 15, 2019 • 5 min read
With a gleaming career spanning two decades and eight studio albums (plus a ninth rumoured to be released in 2019), it’s impossible not to have a…
Jul 11, 2019 • 7 min read
Between the ‘left-hand, right-hand' debate, mega roundabouts seemingly sent from hell, and frustratingly incomprehensible road signs (what does that…
Jul 10, 2019 • 7 min read
Nothing elevates sport like rivalry. The occasions are bigger, the prize greater and the losses that much more painful when the opponent is a long…
Jul 8, 2019 • 4 min read
Ever dreamed of hopping between sun-kissed Aegean islands or making tracks of your own along the Silk Road? If a great voyage beckons on your bucket list…
Jul 2, 2019 • 4 min read
Between the fine wines and delicious dishes, September's foodie escapades will have your hands doing a mad dash between your cutlery and your glass in an…
Jul 2, 2019 • 5 min read
Autumn flourishes transform the northern hemisphere with fiery foliage, temperate climes and (for the most part) fewer crowds, making September a prime…
Jul 1, 2019 • 5 min read
Looking to kick back this September? You're in luck. The European continent beckons with turtle watching trips in Cyprus, mellow days on the Mediterranean…
Jun 27, 2019 • 5 min read
There is no better month to travel than September: it sees a remarkable confluence of happy circumstances around the world. In the northern hemisphere,…
Jun 14, 2019 • 5 min read
If the idea of crowded museums or pin-drop-quiet art galleries doesn’t float your boat, remember that cultural experiences come in all colours, shapes and…
Jun 13, 2019 • 5 min read
From wildebeest in the Masai Mara to singing humpbacks in Tonga; from Iceland’s expansive lava fields to the ecological wonder that is Madagascar,…
Jun 13, 2019 • 5 min read
If the mere mention of a relaxing break in August has you wishing your morning coffee were a cocktail on the beach, we've got the magic formula for you:…
Jun 13, 2019 • 5 min read
August spells adventure across the globe, whether it's climbing volcanoes in Ecuador, riding the white waters of the Zambezi, kayaking part of Britain’s…
Jun 12, 2019 • 5 min read
As Earth grows ever more populous and cities expand, opportunities for humanity to look up at the rest of the universe decrease. Across the planet,…
Jun 12, 2019 • 7 min read
Come peak festival season (May to September), the scene has become saturated with slightly sunburned, flower-crown-clad, welly-boot-wearing merrymakers at…
Jun 11, 2019 • 6 min read
Summer’s here, which means it’s time to don your sequins, hit the streets and celebrate diversity at a Pride parade or festival.
Jun 10, 2019 • 5 min read
After arriving in one of Europe’s cultural capitals, you could check into your hotel and take time to rest and reset. Or you could hit the ground running …
Jun 8, 2019 • 6 min read
A visit to a theme park is often a thrilling highlight of a child’s early experiences. Stepping into a fantasy world, the suspension of day-to-day reality…
Jun 7, 2019 • 5 min read
Killing Eve is back for its second season, with the femmes fatale manoeuvring their way back into our hearts – with a bullet.
Jun 1, 2019 • 8 min read
A trip to Rome doesn't have to be a shot in the dark cost-wise; with a little planning, you can easily manage funds and enjoy the city. Here's what it…
May 17, 2019 • 6 min read
For many people, music festivals are the cornerstone of their summer activities. There’s no thrill like packing up the car with good mates, camping…