In Lonely Plan-It, we take you step by step through how we put together some of the most complicated travel adventures – so you can recreate them yourself with ease. Here, Bailey Freeman shares the steps to planning an incredible adventure to the Ecuadorian Amazon. Despite its small size, Ecuador is one of the most…
Sprawling over more than 2000 sq miles and heaving with upwards of 15 million residents, Istanbul is massive – and often mired in traffic. But this megacity is also crisscrossed by a large array of reasonably well-integrated transport options. Even better news for visitors is that most major sights, historic neighborhoods and other key attractions…
Known as 'the pearl of the Adriatic' (or the King’s Landing to Game of Thrones fans), Dubrovnik is the single most popular destination in Croatia. The steep demand for this famously gorgeous city is reflected in its prices, which tend to be higher than elsewhere in the country. Alcohol, accommodation and eating costs in Dubrovnik might seem…
There are a multitude of ways to get around Nigeria. Millions of Nigerians use various kinds of public and private mass transit options each day, ranging from taxis and buses to motorcycles and tricycles. Wherever you are in the country, you can always get to where you want to go – and often cheaply too.…
Nashville is a dynamic place, and if you stick to one neighborhood, you’re only getting part of the story. When it comes to navigating Music City’s neighborhoods, think of Nashville as a flower – downtown sits at its center, and each of its adjacent neighborhoods blooms out like a petal. Downtown, the Gulch and 12 South…
When it comes to getting around, Nashville has pros and cons. It’s a fundamentally car-oriented place, with limited public transit. While you’ll usually need some kind of wheels to navigate between neighborhoods, the areas themselves are easily walkable once you get there. Here are our top tips for getting around Nashville easily and safely. You're…
Author of Lonely Planet's Dark Skies guidebook Valerie Stimac shares her favorite places for seeing the stars in all their glory. Standing in the starlight under the swath of the Milky Way, the pristine night sky is one of the most incredible wonders many of us have not seen – and which is under threat due to the…
Nashville may be best known as the home of country music, but this dynamic city contains multitudes – you can catch up-and-coming talent on intimate stages, eat at some of the South’s best restaurants or hike through gorgeous wetlands bursting with wildlife. Here’s our guide to the best things to do in Nashville. Explore the…
Navigating Havana’s confusing dual economy can be a tricky proposition, even to Cubans. However, it’s still possible to enjoy a reasonably priced trip to the Caribbean’s largest city if you’re willing to be flexible and acquire a basic understanding of the local mecánica (Cuban way of doing things). Here are some hints on how to…
Despite having a coastline of beautiful beaches perfect for lazing, Kenya rarely allows visitors to sit still – the country simply has too many exciting things to do. Stirring landscapes ranging from equatorial glaciers and jagged peaks to wildlife-laden plains and tropical reefs provide an epic natural playground for all who venture here, while the intoxicating…