World Travel Stories

Dec 4, 2012 • 3 min read

This winter, the world is your ice rink!  Here are a few of our favourite spots around the world (among many, many options) to get your skates on and…

Nov 20, 2012 • 4 min read

The spirit of expedition continues to thrive as travellers seek out epic journeys to broaden their minds and stimulate their senses. Winter months or…

Sep 26, 2012 • 6 min read

We’ve all been there are some point. You’re 500 miles from civilisation, trekking in the mountains, when you spot a rare beast or gorgeous vista. You pull…

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…

Jul 31, 2012 • 6 min read

What are the toughest adventures on the planet? Which extreme exploits push willing participants to their mental and physical limits?

Jul 31, 2012 • 6 min read

Dangling into an icy crevasse, running marathons through the desert, swimming with crocodiles - is there anything Ben Fogle won’t do?

Jul 3, 2012 • 3 min read

Sometimes you don't want to carry around a camera that screams tourist. Or you're off to a local club and all you have to capture a shot of neon-lit…

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?’