World Travel Stories

Sep 6, 2012 • 3 min read

When it comes to business travel, there’s a fine line between duty and delight. For many regular travellers, that hackneyed routine of long flight,…

Sep 5, 2012 • 4 min read

Your colleagues are coming in from Tokyo, you're currently in London, and your negotiating partners are stationed somewhere outside Baltimore. If location…

Sep 4, 2012 • 5 min read

In 2010, Apple launched the iPad and since then, a whole slew of other manufacturers have jumped into the tablet fray. This is good news for the traveller…

Jun 27, 2012 • 4 min read

Boats are often overlooked as a way to see the world; we invariably have limited time to get from A to Z so we fly, missing B to Y. In a lot of cases,…

Jun 27, 2012 • 5 min read

Fire up the jet pack, suck in some thin air, get a taste of zero g – it’s time to take one small step for yourself, and a giant leap for humanity. Here…

Jun 27, 2012 • 6 min read

Over ice and iron girders, shinnying up temples and scaling rainforest trees – tackle the world’s most worthwhile ways to reach the top. In this excerpt…

Jun 22, 2012 • 3 min read

Forget planes, trains and automobiles – the greenest and greatest way to travel is to use your own two feet. It immerses you in a country like nothing…

Jun 22, 2012 • 3 min read

'Jessica Fletcher', a contributor to Lonely Planet's online Thorn Tree travel forum started a great discussion on words that don’t exist in the English…

Jun 20, 2012 • 6 min read

Take a deep breath, get strapped in and feel the buzz as we bring you the thrill-seekers' bucket list, from Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Experiences.

Jun 20, 2012 • 3 min read

Part of the fun when visiting foreign lands is trying out the local language. In most places, folks will be delighted that you're making an effort and…

Jun 20, 2012 • 3 min read

Tired of tiny holidays? Itching to take an epic trip instead of a quick week here and there? If you need some extra incentive to make the leap and book…

Jun 20, 2012 • 7 min read

Whether you want beach parties, packed-out clubs or sexy tango schools, surrender to the seduction of these party cities.

Jun 18, 2012 • 5 min read

Loosen your buttons & shake off your inhibitions with this extract from Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Experiences: our rundown of the world’s best nude…

Jun 17, 2012 • 4 min read

In the wake of September 11, America created the Transport Security Administration, a serious ramping-up of security procedures for airline travellers…

Jun 15, 2012 • 4 min read

You want to go bush but don't want to damage the beautiful surrounds, or maybe you don't even want to rough it. You've come to the right place. In this…

Jun 14, 2012 • 6 min read

All-surprising stats and fantastical facts, our info nerds’ world tour will have you pointing out the planet’s most unknown ‘did you knows?’

Jun 12, 2012 • 5 min read

Looking for a romantic spot that's (almost) all yours? Here’s a list from our brand new Best in Travel 2011 guide to reignite your love affair with desert…

Jun 8, 2012 • 4 min read

For the professional photographer, landscape photography demands a very different way of working. Typically photographed with the camera mounted on a…

Jun 7, 2012 • 3 min read

It's time to go! You're just days away from your one/two/four year round-the-world trip. Hell, why even set dates? You may never come back. Screw reality,…

Jun 7, 2012 • 3 min read

The ability of light to transform a subject or scene from the ordinary to the extraordinary is one of the most powerful tools at the photographer’s…

May 28, 2012 • 6 min read

Candy sands, disappearing waves, transformed trolls - if life's a beach, these are its strangest days. These 10 beaches from Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate…

May 16, 2012 • 4 min read

Photographing strangers can be daunting, but it needn’t be. Most people are happy to be photographed. Some photographers ask before shooting, others don’t…