The point where children are just starting to have their eyes opened to the world and can articulate their questions and thirst for knowledge is such a fantastic age for […]
Ambling down the Aare: wild swimming in Bern, Switzerland
Switzerland‘s famous red-and-white square flag flies from civic buildings, adorns fridge magnets and coffee mugs and is planted in window boxes in neat rows. There is, however, another colour that […]
Coasting on the North Island: exploring the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Scenic, versatile and beautifully understated – if New Zealand is on your travel radar, consider putting the Bay of Plenty on your wish list. It was named by James Cook when […]
Why British Columbia’s Powder Highway is ideal for frosty family fun
Hit refresh and head north to the Canadian Rockies with your family, to a fabled road with a snowy name: the Powder Highway. Make this the year you begin a […]
Cali on wheels: adventures in Colombia’s hottest city by bike, scooter or cable car
Beyond its fiery dance floors, there’s so much more terrain to discover in the ‘Salsa Capital of the World’. Similar to its major city counterparts of Bogotá and Medellín, Cali […]
How a street dog from Grand Bahama saved my travel writing career
I was on a guidebook research project in Thailand when the panic attack hit. My heart began racing. I started to sweat. An overwhelming sense of doom invaded my thoughts. […]
Where to travel based on your Harry Potter character
Divining the destinations that suit our personalities to a tee is no mean feat for us mere muggles. If, like this Lonely Planet writer, you’re a hardcore Harry Potter fan, […]
Beach bum-bai: the 7 best beaches near Mumbai
For serious beach bums, Mumbai is nothing more than a stepping stone en route to the turquoise shores, delicious seafood and tropical vibe of Goa. However, you don’t have to travel […]
The spirit of southern Spain: reasons to visit Andalucia
Andalucia represents Spain at its hottest and most passionate. History and culture have conspired to leave a deep imprint on this rugged, arid land, where medieval castles cling to precipitous […]
6 secret American road trips to add to your bucket list
The United States is renowned for its plethora of jaw-droppingly beautiful stretches of highway. In fact, for many travelers, the very word “America” conjures images not of bustling cities or […]