A wildlife tour with a Maasai guide

Lonely Planet’s People You Meet series profiles people we think you should meet on your journey – those who make lasting impressions and help you connect more deeply with the destination.  When Steve Nkumum was a child herding cows in the Maasai Mara village of Talek, Kenya, he was perplexed to see non-Maasai-Kenyan tour guides…

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Walking the Cotswold Way

Lush green fields dancing with wildflowers, bordered by hedgerows and ancient stone walls. Horses that come right up and nuzzle your face and neck. Butterflies hovering around the gardens of postcard-perfect cottages. It’s all in a day’s walk on the Cotswold Way, a 102-mile trail that winds its way through the Cotswold Hills in England,…

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Tidy planet: 10 cleaning inspirations from around the world

There’s a weird, wonderful, and practically universal fascination we have for cleaning, tidying and organizing. Almost every culture has its own cleaning methods and traditions — and, in many cases, yearly holidays to focus on cleaning house. Meanwhile, trends like The Home Edit or the KonMari method sweep onto the scene on a regular basis, and…

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The best 8 things to do in Belize with kids

Known for its dual identity as a Caribbean and Latin American nation, Belize holds a world of wonders that will delight even the littlest of travelers. Hundreds of offshore islands, vast expanses of rainforest and tons of biodiversity combine to ignite a sense of adventure and curiosity in visitors regardless of age or taste. If…

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10 best places to visit in Greece

Like its mythical Sirens, Greece has long lured travelers to its scintillating shores. Across an expansive island archipelago, traditional whitewashed villages, azure seas and waterfront tavernas await. Its mountainous mainland, rich in Unesco World Heritage-listed ancient sites, treasure-filled museums and spirited cities, is no less fascinating. Here are Greece’s greatest hits. Discover the world's most…

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How to get around in India

India is big the way continents are big. It’s a 3214km (2000-mile) journey from northern Ladakh to the tip of Tamil Nadu, and a 2933km (1822-mile) trip from the west end of Gujarat to Manipur in the Northeast States. Needless to say, getting from one end of this vast country to the other takes some time and…

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