Little did I know when I moved to Switzerland a decade ago, that I’d still be here now. But with its supermodel looks, fine weather, easy-peasy public transport, multilingual mindset and penchant for cheese and wine, this is a country where it’s easy to get comfortable – even if it is a bit on the…
Looking for a glorious country to explore with kids? Italy might be just what you need. People are patient and accommodating and there’s no shortage of things to do, from treasure-hunting in Roman ruins to castle-building on sandy beaches. Add brilliant food to the mix and you’ve got the perfect recipe for an unforgettable family…
Boston is a compact city with ample green space. Most of the sights and attractions are located within an area that is only about 3 sq miles, so Boston is largely navigable on two feet (or two wheels). But when the weather is bad or the distance is just too great, there are several options…
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) extended an invitation to some of Germany’s most prominent journalists and bloggers to experience the world-class hospitality and sustainable…
ELE I NA is thrilled to introduce OceanFlow therapy, a unique and awe-inspiring inner journey immersed in the embrace of ocean water. This World Ocean Day, we invite our guests…
Over the past year and a half, multiple institutions and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) working in Raa Atoll, Maldives, have received vital funding from JOALI, the renowned luxury lifestyle and hospitality…
Know what Italians love to do? Argue. Not really arguing of course. I’m talking about the kind of spirited debate that can only come from living in a place so gifted with goodness that it becomes imperative to declare the best thing of all the wonderful things. Italians can argue for days over the best carbonara…
Queen Charlotte lives in another universe. A never-ending whirl of razor-precision etiquette, high society balls and lavish entertainment. Days and nights are spent well away from the humdrum outside world within the walls of vast country piles or stuccoed, high-society city townhouses. It all looks a bit of a blast, and highlights the charms of…
In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. Editorial director Fin McCarthy took on this query from a female traveling alone. Question: I’m traveling through Europe this summer staying in hostels. Some places only have mixed dorms…
When I booked a flight to Buenos Aires a few years ago, I hadn’t done much research and didn't know what to expect. In fact, I was just planning to use Buenos Aires as a stopping point on my way to Montevideo, Uruguay, where I was meeting some friends. But after arriving in balmy Buenos…