It's been my honor and pleasure to call Brussels home for many years – the Belgian capital is a vibrant European hub that welcomes millions of visitors every year with open arms. However, there are some insider tips about Belgian culture, and Brussels in particular, that will make your trip go a little more smoothly.…
The vast majority of visitors to France choose to travel en voiture (by car). However, while driving is often the most convenient and comfortable way to get around – especially if you want to explore the French countryside – it’s not always the easiest or even cheapest option. The French rail network is superb, and traveling…
ELE|NA, a renowned spa management company, has been honored with the prestigious Silver Standard accreditation by the Sustainable Spa Association. As a brand deeply committed to environmental sustainability and the …
History and art enthusiasts will have plenty to admire in Fontainebleau, not only at the palace, which for eight centuries was called home by the 34 French kings and two emperors who embellished and enriched it, but also at Vaux-le-Vicomte, which predates and inspired Versailles. And when your mind is full and you want to…
Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has launched an exciting campaign with Curly Tales, one of India’s leading food, travel, experiences & lifestyle content platforms. The campaign is…
Let’s not beat about the bush: South Africa has a bit of a scary reputation. Much is said about the country’s crime rate, but much more is said about everything that makes this diverse destination so magnificent. It is a country that never stops doling out gifts to the traveler – world-class surf breaks, eclectic local cuisine,…
Lonely Planet’s new book Electric Vehicle Road Trips Europe will help expand the horizons of owners of electric vehicles. It’s also for the try-before-you-buy experimenters, who can do so by renting an EV to enjoy a road trip along any of dozens of routes our expert team has mapped out. And it’s for the not-quite-convinced-yet,…
Alaska is bigger, colder and more remote than any other state in the US. Pure, raw, unforgiving and humongous in scale, it is a place that arouses basic instincts. There are thrilling adventures to be had here, but also pitfalls to be avoided. Take precautions, but don’t let the wilderness spook you. Few other places in…
As soon as you arrive in New Zealand, you’ll notice the greenstone (pounamu in Māori) pendants, often attached to a leather necklace, around the necks of many locals and tourists. They’re among the most popular souvenirs for sale here, and it’s almost de rigueur for visitors to buy one as soon as possible and wear…
With an unmatched abundance of Unesco World Heritage sites, diverse scenery ranging from some of Europe’s highest peaks to the turquoise waters of the southern coasts, and an endless list of regional cuisines to taste, planning an Italian adventure can easily get overwhelming. Add a variety of dialects – both spoken and hand-gestured – and…