While many of our ultimate travel destinations inevitably draw throngs of sightseers every day, others are so vast and serene you’ll probably feel like the only person left on earth. […]
Ultimate travel list: Lonely Planet’s top sights in the world (21 to 30)
From the salt flats of Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni to the chaos of Morocco’s most famous square, our definitive assortment of showstopping, jaw-dropping sights just keeps on stirring up a […]
Ultimate travel list: Lonely Planet’s top sights in the world (11 to 20)
A labyrinth of humanity, a jungle-shrouded temple, a head-spinning architectural masterpiece, and the archipelago that prompted Darwin’s theory of evolution… That’s just a sample of the cultural heavyweights and natural wonders […]
Ultimate travel list: Lonely Planet’s top 10 sights in the world
Is the list of places you’d like to visit becoming a little unwieldy? Ours was – which is why we’ve whittled them down from thousands to a definitive rundown of the […]
From the Pennines to Pembrokeshire: Britain’s seven best long-distance hikes
Britain’s wild and varied countryside is best experienced on foot. But rather than spending a day hiking an ancient byway or climbing a hill, why not throw yourself into a […]
The allure and attractions of St Helena
It’s hard to think of an isolated speck of land more synonymous with inaccessibility than St Helena. After all, this seemingly lost island in the middle of the South Atlantic […]
Hong Kong hustle: exploring Kowloon with kids
Kowloon might be loud, crazy and disarmingly brash – but the pulsing heart of Hong Kong is full of delights for younger travellers. Just a leisurely stroll through the bright […]
Birdwatching in Malaysia: an essential guide
More than 750 bird species can be found under Malaysia’s chattering jungle canopies – that’s a whole lot of feathers for a relatively small nation. Whether you’re an avid birder […]
Uruguay outside the box: a guide to its unconventional experiences
Sandwiched between tourism giants Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay might suffer from ‘middle child’ syndrome. Lip service is paid to the Portuguese-founded Colonia del Sacramento, but often only as a day trip […]
Beyond the dunes: road-tripping Mongolia’s Gobi Desert
Giant sand dunes fringed by sun-scorched valleys. Primordial fossils hidden within flaming-red cliffs. The sun setting pink and purple over a Mongolian yurt. Few experiences bring together offbeat adventure and […]