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The main attraction for those who holiday in Cambodia are the enigmatic temples of Angkor, but there is plenty more to beguile and fascinate travellers in this unspoilt south east Asian country. Travel in Cambodia, which is still recovering its equilibrium after Pol Pot’s reign of terror, is not easy, but the rewards are greatmore [...]
The territory known as Hong Kong occupies a region on the coast of mainland China that for decades was under the control of Britain but is now a “special administrative region” given over to the People’s Republic of China. The densely populated enclave covers hundreds of islands and mainland suburbs, connected by a top classmore [...]
Formerly a province of the Soviet Union, the now independent state of Georgia, situated in the Caucasus Mountains between the Black and Caspian Seas, now warmly welcomes tourists and has a great deal to offer for a great holiday. Its Mediterranean style capital, Tbilisi, with a thriving café culture and some fine galleries and museums,more [...]
It takes more than one holiday in China (unless it is a very long one!) to experience all the aspects of this vast and diverse country, which teems with billions of people and is bursting with awesome sights. From the legendary “Silk Road” and the remote monasteries in the highlands of Tibet to the bewilderingmore [...]
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 [...]