Glamour travel: where and how to luxe it up
1. Singapore Airlines’ double-bed suites When you’re engaged in a perpetual battle for the bums of some of the world’s richest people on your seats …
China's top 10 Sichuan teahouses
Nobody does tea better than the Chinese. And nowhere is China’s tea culture better represented than in Sichuan province. But there seems to be more …
Travel photography: how to photograph people
Sick of snapshots that are just a bit, well, ordinary? In this extract taken from Lonely Planet’s Guide to Travel Photography by Richard I’Anson, he …
Sri Lanka’s architectural treasures
Think of Sri Lanka and, aside from images of Tamil Tiger strife, it might be hard to picture anything except palm trees, azure seas and …
The dark side of Rome
Rome has some eccentric hot spots – from macabre rooms lined with bones through to the massive burial grounds along Appian Way. Here are some …
Lonely Planet's top 10 foodie holidays
Eating can be the best part of travelling. To get you inspired, here are some of the world’s most mouth-watering iconic national dishes Tapas in …
Zanzibar by moped – the ultimate ride
It’s no wonder that Zanzibar gets the lion’s (sultan’s?) share of attention on the Zanzibar Archipelago. Its old Stone Town pulsates with a mesmerising mix …
I see dead people: preserved bodies around the world
So much of travel is about coming face to face with history – literally, in some cases. Introducing six folks who’ve been preserved – through …
Best beaches to swing a hammock
Ahh, your own place in the sun. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we show how to make like a beach bum …
Norway: come for the sun, stay for the light show
When it comes to spotting natural phenomena, it’s hard to go past Norway. From August, you’ll catch the end of the midnight sun and, if …