
Sep 19, 2019 • 3 min read
Without leaving the edge of Puget Sound, you can explore the best of Seattle – beyond the Space Needle, Seattle Center and Pike Place Market.
Sep 19, 2019 • 3 min read
Without leaving the edge of Puget Sound, you can explore the best of Seattle – beyond the Space Needle, Seattle Center and Pike Place Market.
Sep 18, 2019 • 4 min read
With its hilltop towns, snow-capped peaks, dreamy beaches and otherworldly caves, Le Marche is the perfect place to experience Italy without the crowds.
Sep 18, 2019 • 6 min read
Many who touch base with Kerala in Kochi (Cochin) simply make a mad dash for the palm-fringed backwaters, which unravel just south. But linger for a…
Sep 17, 2019 • 4 min read
You don’t have to wait in line to confirm your place on a plane – in fact, the pros of delayed boarding far outweigh the cons.
Sep 13, 2019 • 5 min read
Unexpected ‘resort fees’ at hotels often occur at the check-in counter or, even worse, at the end of a stay when a final bill is presented. Here are steps you…
Sep 13, 2019 • 8 min read
Camping can be the perfect cheap, fun weekend to spend with friends and one writers balances her budget over a long weekend in New Forest.
Sep 10, 2019 • 7 min read
We tested six camera backpacks with a focus on comfort, organization, durability and, of course, the ability to cram in as much gear as possible.
Sep 9, 2019 • 5 min read
Backpackers can often volunteer in exchange for accommodation when travelling. In this article we explore how artist Frankie Strand uses her art to fund her…
Sep 8, 2019 • 7 min read
Like so much in life, social media gives the expat experience a deceptive gloss. Scrolling through Twitter or Instagram, moving to a different country looks…
Sep 3, 2019 • 5 min read
Travel in November and your money could go as far as you do. Find an affordable adventure with our expert tips and recommendations.
Aug 30, 2019 • 6 min read
With pit stops in Philadelphia and Ocean City, here's what our author spent on a three day road trip to escape New York City.
Aug 28, 2019 • 3 min read
From interfaith chapels to nursing pods, airports around the U.S. offer a variety of private, quiet areas for spiritual rejuvenation, emotional grounding or…
Aug 22, 2019 • 5 min read
Jagged peaks, rolling hills, grand manor houses and sunny skies – the Winelands is a remarkable region to visit, and that’s before you’ve set foot in a winery.
Aug 17, 2019 • 6 min read
Almost without fail, the first thing you get asked when someone learns that you work at Lonely Planet is: 'So, do you get to travel a lot?' The reality…
Aug 16, 2019 • 4 min read
Few Australians are aware that New Caledonia, a fully-fledged French overseas territory, is closer to Sydney than Auckland in New Zealand. Just as…
Aug 15, 2019 • 5 min read
The allure of Zanzibar is timeless. White sands and turquoise waters ring the island, and African, Indian, Arabic and Persian influences intertwine in…
Aug 8, 2019 • 5 min read
Amman is considered the most expensive city in the Arab world. Thankfully, it’s also home to affordable street eats (hello, fresh falafel for under one…
Aug 5, 2019 • 4 min read
$125 won’t get you to the other side of the world, but here’s 10 ways you can use a relatively small amount of money to further your travel adventures.
Jul 28, 2019 • 4 min read
Barcelona – laid-back, beautiful and right on the beach – is a great city to bring the kids.
Jul 27, 2019 • 6 min read
Living with a disability all my life, as a crutches user initially and now a wheelchair user, I’ve come to grips with that universal vagueness around…
Jul 15, 2019 • 5 min read
London may be an expensive city to live in, but there are plenty of places to visit for free. If you're travelling with kids, however, all those headline…
Jul 15, 2019 • 7 min read
With its rainbow-coloured palette of markets, mountains and monuments, India is the stuff of travel dreams. Ten million tourists visit every year, and…