Oct 19, 2017 • 5 min read
Ever since Nepal first opened its borders to outsiders in the 1950s, this mystical mountain nation has proved irresistible to travellers, adventurers and…
Oct 19, 2017 • 6 min read
There are few places on Earth as diverse as New Zealand, both in its landscapes and in the possibilities of what to do in those landscapes. It's quite…
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Oct 9, 2017 • 4 min read
There’s more to this glitzy beach-side city than high-rises and rollers! The Gold Coast has a wealth of natural geographical beauty, healthy haunts and…
Oct 6, 2017 • 6 min read
When humans first arrived some 1100 years ago, Iceland seemed desolate: a layover for migrating birds, roamed only by the Arctic fox, the sole native land…
Sep 20, 2017 • 5 min read
With the new year ahead, new adventures beckon and this week animal lovers are in luck…
Sep 13, 2017 • 6 min read
Home to some of the world’s biggest caves and most diverse ecosystems, superlatives abound when it comes to describing Sarawak’s national parks. So…
Aug 29, 2017 • 6 min read
Magnificent Guadeloupe, the southernmost of the Leeward Islands and the European Union’s largest territory in North America, has more than its fair share…
Aug 29, 2017 • 5 min read
Clustered in the blue-green Mediterranean an hour’s boat ride north of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands are one of Europe’s most visually stunning and…
Aug 18, 2017 • 5 min read
Cruising has made Alaska’s once-impenetrable wilderness accessible to millions. But to really get a feel for the unforgiving landscapes that made…
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Aug 18, 2017 • 5 min read
Despite its incredible natural features – thick forests, hidden lakes and a lofty peak – Portugal's Serra da Estrela mountain range is often overlooked…
Aug 17, 2017 • 15 min read
This South American country may be small, but it has a dazzling array of wonders. Explore the colonial capital, Quito, before delving deep into the cloud…
Aug 9, 2017 • 5 min read
For over 2000 years Koreans have been shaping the landscape around them into pleasing contours and vistas. The arrangement of rocks is a crucial element…
Jul 19, 2017 • 7 min read
Long the domain of savvy sailors and fly-in millionaires, the spectacular Grenadines also offer plenty for the independent traveler – you don’t need your own…
Jul 5, 2017 • 5 min read
Given it’s one of the world’s most famous resort islands, Bali seems an unlikely choice for those wanting to escape the crowds. And while it’s true that this…
Jul 3, 2017 • 5 min read
South America is known for many things – incredible culture, gorgeous beaches, amazing food. But most striking might be the continent’s sheer geographical…
Jun 21, 2017 • 5 min read
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…
Jun 15, 2017 • 7 min read
Manga comics, blazing neon, speeding trains, supersized pedestrian crossings – Japan might not immediately inspire a vision of traditional romance, but…
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Jun 14, 2017 • 8 min read
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…
Jun 7, 2017 • 5 min read
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 and…
Jun 6, 2017 • 6 min read
Montenegro’s capital Podgorica is reminiscent of a teenager: a cheerful and lovely companion, yet confused about its identity and having a hard time…
Jun 6, 2017 • 4 min read
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…
Jun 5, 2017 • 4 min read
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…
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