Flying solo around the world
Among a recent collection of inspiring stories of women travelling alone, published by Lonely Planet, is the story of Cromwell-based American psychologist Meri Murphy’s single retirement journey.
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Heading to Texas in trying times
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Heading to Texas in trying times
Is it all right to visit the United States right now? Writer and editor Stephen Davis investigates.
Natural wonders abound
Natural wonders abound
Australian travel writer Sandip Hor discovers there is more to Iceland than the Northern Lights.
About both journey, destination
About both journey, destination
While Japan welcomed an incredible 37 million international visitors last year, there are still parts of the country that host few foreign tourists and don’t seem to have changed much in the past few decades, Queenstown travel writer Craig McLachlan finds.
Go green in Dublin
Go green in Dublin
100 Weekends in Europe by Lonely Planet spotlights green spaces in and around Dublin, Ireland.
Island of intrigue
Island of intrigue
Lindy Davis discovers the delights of travelling to Sicily, Italy, in late summer to avoid the crowds but still enjoy Mediterranean weather.
Marking a magical milestone
Marking a magical milestone
As Walt Disney’s pioneering Magic Kingdom gears up for its 70th anniversary, Mike Yardley unleashes his inner child in Anaheim.
Cultural wellness in Bali
Cultural wellness in Bali
Heading to Bali? Travel writer Jacqui Gibson finds five top-notch experiences worth adding to any wellness-themed itinerary.
Rum jewel of Inner Hebrides
Rum jewel of Inner Hebrides
Julie Orr-Wilson discovers another Scottish island full of quirky history and nature.
A taste of Greece in Crete
A taste of Greece in Crete
This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 100 Weekends in Europe demonstrates Crete’s combination of cultural and natural spectacles make it a perfect destination for a quick getaway.
Edinburgh: gay sprinkled everywhere
Edinburgh: gay sprinkled everywhere
Local bookseller Mairi Oliver gives her recommendations of Edinburgh from Lonely Planet's LGBTQ+ Travel Guide.
A mind-boggling festival of talent
A mind-boggling festival of talent
If you’re after a festival as big as Texas, Stephen Davis might have just the thing.
Lighting up Lunar New Year
Lighting up Lunar New Year
Denise Stephens experiences the vibrant spectacle that is Taiwan’s national Lantern Festival.
Sri Lanka simply stunning
Sri Lanka simply stunning
Sri Lanka’s famed cultural triangle serves up a bevy of World Heritage ancient treasures in the heart of the island, writes Mike Yardley.
Decades of Dior dazzling
Decades of Dior dazzling
Alex Hannagan recalls a visit to The Dior Museum in Paris.
Running wherever
Running wherever
Learning to run was inspirational, but it has also changed Caroline Eden’s approach to travelling, which is now based on staying near green spaces and beautiful places to jog.
Treasures of Muscat
Treasures of Muscat
Eleanor Hughes discovers the delights of Muscat in Oman.
Cape Town to the Garden Route
Cape Town to the Garden Route
Cable cars glint in the sunlight.
Ancient artworks
Ancient artworks
Sandip Hor admires some artwork that has stood the test of time — in a big way — at India’s Ajanta caves.
A different island living
A different island living
Thirty years after hearing about the Inner Hebrides from a friend, Julie Orr-Wilson gets to experience the islands herself.
