Sep 2, 2011 • 3 min read
Fairbanks is an Alaskan original – oddball locals, raucous bars and rolling rivers. And from a town of original character comes original adventure. One of…
Aug 30, 2011 • 5 min read
Guidebook research may sound like a dream job, but mostly it's grueling hard work pounding the pavement. So who can blame a road-weary travel writer for…
Aug 22, 2011 • 5 min read
Sydney is a sparkling, sprawling city with jaw-dropping views and iconic sights you can spot a mile away. But how do you navigate the city when your…
Aug 5, 2011 • 6 min read
Yoga in India, cooking in Vietnam - in this extract from Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we find those 10 iconic experiences that are as…
Jul 20, 2011 • 4 min read
Provence embraces every glorious French stereotype: the amazing food, beautiful buildings, rich history, fields of lavender and hidden truffles. This is…
Jun 21, 2011 • 5 min read
Puerto Rico is the fodder of many a Caribbean daydream for good reason: this natural jewel box can satisfy the lethargic beach bum, the sunrise rainforest…
Jun 19, 2011 • 3 min read
Mark Twain famously said the coldest winter he ever spent was summer in San Francisco. Well, with summer here in the northern part of the world, maybe…
Jun 9, 2011 • 3 min read
Drinking and holidays go together quite well, don't you think? There's a certain romance to sipping a cocktail in a strange city, and there's no better…
Jun 8, 2011 • 2 min read
Most people would agree that Peking (or Beijing) duck is the capital’s most famous dish. Once imperial cuisine, now the legendary duck dish is served at…
May 10, 2011 • 4 min read
Mention Siberia and there are immediate thoughts of unrelenting cold and an unforgiving landscape. Yet Lake Baikal, located in Siberia, is rich in…
May 4, 2011 • 4 min read
To the crowd of young Mexicans carrying on behind the swinging doors of a pulque parlour one Saturday afternoon, participating in a cultural revival is…
Apr 29, 2011 • 5 min read
Here's our pick of the perfect destinations for the best food without a face – and three for vegetarians to avoid…
Apr 11, 2011 • 3 min read
Garish, gregarious Barcelona doesn’t guard its secrets jealously, but the Catalan capital does seem to get a kick from hiding the best of them in plain…
Apr 5, 2011 • 8 min read
Pacific Northwesterners like to say that surviving the long, gray, rainy winters hinges on two things: beer and coffee. But what people drink here is just…
Apr 1, 2011 • 3 min read
Everyone hungers for a little taste of New York's luxury lifestyle, even those on a budget. We've got the insider tips that will have you sampling the…
Mar 31, 2011 • 2 min read
In this month's Lonely Planet Magazine, Alison Bing, author of Lonely Planet's Venice & The Veneto City shares her insider knowledge, mapping out her…
Mar 24, 2011 • 3 min read
One of travel's greatest joys is experiencing different cultures through food. But, paradoxically, the ease of global travel is putting local cuisines at…
Mar 23, 2011 • 2 min read
Copenhagen is compact yet crams a lot into a small space, making it the most accessible of Scandinavia’s capitals and an oasis of calm, sociability and…
Mar 23, 2011 • 4 min read
Wander into one of Amsterdam's legendary brown cafes and you’ll discover that these atmospheric spots, which strike a curiously enchanting balance between…
Mar 21, 2011 • 4 min read
Summertime in Amsterdam – if you’re blessed with the requisite dose of Dutch sun – makes for the perfect combination of canals, coffee, cocktails, and a…
Mar 16, 2011 • 4 min read
To an enviable number of CEOs and Forbes-listed elites, personal concierge Katherine Stromsland is a veritable lifesaver. From chartering Gulf Streams at…