Lonely Planet’s “Give it a Try” series is all about making a case for obvious travel experiences that may have been discounted for being too touristy or popular. Here, photographer Austin Bush - a Thailand local - explains why you need to see beyond the neon and noise to appreciate Bangkok's Khao San Road. Khao…
The best travel advice comes from the people who have done it all before. In this series, we ask well-traveled experts for their tips and advice. Writer Isabel Allende (often referred to as "the world's most widely read Spanish-language author") is currently on a book tour promoting her newest novel, Violeta. We caught up with her recently…
There's so much to see and do in Vancouver that you might forget to check out what the surrounding area has to offer. A transport hub with great access to the rest of British Columbia, the West Coast metropolis is the perfect jumping-off point for day trips for foodies, history buffs, outdoor adventurers and more. Here are…
Known as the Mile High City due to its altitude (and, more cheekily, its laid-back attitude toward cannabis), Denver is a wonderfully quirky and inclusive destination for LGBTIQ+ visitors. The largest city for hundreds of miles in any direction, Denver serves as the rough-around-the-edges promised land for queer folks from all over. The best of…
Here is a selection of 6 of the best resorts to stay in South Ari Atoll to swim with whale sharks and enjoy your Maldives holidays at the fullest !…
Morocco is a country of dazzling diversity, from its ancient cities and craggy mountain ranges to rolling deserts and deserted beaches. One day you could be scaling Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak, the next you could be meeting designers in Marrakesh, riding the Atlantic rollers in Essaouira, strolling through the twisting blue alleyways of Chefchaouen,…
What is the best Christmas market in Germany? For those in the know, two names always crop up as can't-miss experiences: Cologne and Nuremberg. We asked two passionate, local writers to convince us that their hometown is the best place to experience a bit of Christmas cheer. So which is the best Christmas market in…
One of the cradles of civilization, Egypt has a bounty of ancient monuments that’s unparalleled anywhere else in the world. The names of Egypt’s big-hitters – the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, King Tut and the Valley of the Kings – are known by millions around the globe who might never even set foot in…
Dubbed the “pearl of the Atlantic”, Madeira — an island located about 670 miles (1078 km) off the Portuguese coast — has plunging green valleys and tranquil ocean bays that help it live up to the name. Sun-chasing Europeans flock there year-round thanks to the subtropical climate — 70°F (21°C) on average, all year — but this beautiful…
While many celebrate Halloween with quirky-kitschy revelry at pumpkin festivals and costume parties, others take the season to the next level, connecting with the spirits at the heart of what the holiday is about. Ghostly encounters have been reported in many locations across the US, and here are eight places around the country that are…