Relaxation means something different to everyone. Perhaps you love laying out on the beach and paddling in turquoise waters; maybe you’d rather soak up some culture in a quirky town, […]
Trek Nar Phu and escape Nepal’s apple pie trail
If you love trekking but can’t live without wi-fi or banana pancakes, stop reading now. Snaking off from Nepal’s legendary Annapurna Circuit, the wild, rarely-visited, valleys of Nar and Phu […]
Where to go in July for wildlife and nature
The classics are the classics for a reason and this round-up of iconic wildlife encounters is no exception. Explore Brazil’s wetlands in search of jaguars; search out brilliant bears in […]
Two days with the San in the Kalahari
On the fringes of the Kalahari Desert in Namibia, the Living Hunter’s Museum of the Ju/’Hoansi functions both as an open-air education facility for the indigenous San people (formerly known […]
How to live like a Local in Moscow
Lonely Planet Local Kira Tverskaya has been a Moscow dweller for over 16 years. A lot has changed in Moscow in recent times – from the appearance of bike lanes and […]
Montenegro mini-break: two days in Podgorica
Montenegro’s capital Podgorica is reminiscent of a teenager: a cheerful and lovely companion, yet confused about its identity and having a hard time cherishing its past. Since the city has […]
The Amador Causeway: Panama City’s booming boardwalk
It wasn’t so long ago that the Calzada de Amador was nothing more than a strip of tarmac used to link the capital to the small islands of Naos, Perico […]
Great walls of China: the Middle Kingdom’s enduring city walls
China may have one Great Wall, but it also has many great walls. Military defenses were long an important architectural feature of cities throughout the country’s extensive and turbulent history. Nowadays, […]
A guide to romantic Japan: where to eat, stay, love
Manga comics, blazing neon, speeding trains, supersized pedestrian crossings – Japan might not immediately inspire a vision of traditional romance, but don’t be fooled. With subtropical beaches, soothing hot springs and […]
A perfect day on O’ahu’s North Shore
You’ve enjoyed city delights in Waikiki and Honolulu – now it’s time to escape to Oʻahu’s North Shore. From sunrise yoga salutations and sips of Hawaiian coffee in charming Haleʻiwa […]