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Our travel editor Vivek just got back from two weeks in Hawaii. And yes – he looks relaxed. We asked him a few questions about his time. What were the three best things you did? On the Big Island, walking around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was definitely a highlight. There’s an endless array of smoking [...]
Tom Hall Lonely Planet Author Here at Lonely Planet, we have travel experts on tap. In this excerpt from the August 2010 issue of Lonely Planet Magazine, UK editor Tom Hall has this month’s top travel news and tips: travel changes from the coalition government, Algeria receives a boost, and one of Europe’s most expensive [...]
‘Be Italian!’ belts savvy Roman prostitute Saraghina (AKA Fergie from Black-Eyed Peas) in the hit movie NINE. This musical demand may be easier to meet than you think. Lonely Planet and the makers of NINE are offering you a free trip to Rome in the Italian Getaway sweepstakes. Truly! So, exactly how can you be [...]
Long before Rick Bayless was one of the most recognizable chefs in the US, he was an avid traveler. In the early 1980s, Rick and his wife Deann put all of their possessions in storage and hit the road, traveling for four years through Mexico sampling the regional foods, exploring the markets, and learning from [...]
View gallery Man checking maturing process of Comte cheese, Cooperative cheese dairies. Pascale Beroujon Lonely Planet Photographer View gallery Gordon Edgar is the cheese buyer for San Francisco’s famous Rainbow Grocery Cooperative, a store that is well-known by Bay Area food-lovers for having an amazingly well-stocked and diverse cheese selection. When I found out that [...]
Berlin; the capital of Germany but still a young city by nature, is also a hot favorite amongst the young and ardent travelers. It is not merely the largest city in Germany but is also the heart of activities owing to its popular and highly lively nightlife. The feel of clubs, cafes and bars in [...]
Paris, the capital of France is one of the most significant and prominent cities in the world. It is the heart of international business and also a leading aesthetic center. It is a dominating factor in international education, politics, media, fashion, science and arts as well. Either you are a hopeless romantic or a passionate [...]
Eurostar services to and from Brussels remain suspended until 21 February following a train crash near the Belgian capital. Reduced services to Lille are also in operation in the aftermath of Belgium’s worst rail collision in 50 years, which left 25 people dead. Passengers due to travel to Brussels have been advised by Eurostar to postpone [...]
So you have decided to take your family on an adventure travel vacation? It can be fun and adventurous but make sure you have a plan that has been carefully thought out if you want your vacation to memorable in a good way. My kids are easy because I can suggest anything and they will [...]