Bangkok is an all-you-can-eat buffet for the senses – a captivating sprawl of monasteries and markets, hip bars and historic royal palaces, timeless shrines and space-age malls, threaded along the snaking path of the Chao Phraya River. But for all Bangkok’s golden brilliance – and world-class food and nightlife – the Thai capital can be …
With opportunities to glide through the nation’s most famous ocean harbor or roam beneath the southern hemisphere’s tallest sea cliffs, it’s easy to see why on-water adventures are ingrained into Australian culture. From coast to coast, surf-loving Aussies embrace kayaking, surf-skiing, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUPing), with hourly and daily gear rentals available at many beaches. …
If you’re LGBTQ+ and looking for the perfect honeymoon destination, then not only do you want somewhere romantic where you can relax, you also want to feel accepted and safe. Married lesbian couple and travel bloggers Whitney and Megan Bacon-Evans of What Wegan Did Next have done the hard work to find the perfect gay …
France is the world’s top tourist destination for good reason – artistic and architectural masterpieces, remarkable museums and natural landscapes, and a history harking back far beyond the Romans. Top it off with fine wine, food, and a culinary culture that permeates through every city and small town. This first-timer’s guide to things to do …
‘Up there – can you see them?’ Scanning the evening sky above the jungle, they were alarmingly easy to spot: hundreds of Pteropus vampyrus – or flying foxes – out on an evening feeding mission. With a wingspan approaching 1.5m, the giant bats filled the horizon in a flapping black swarm. It was my first …
Outdoor adventures, incredible landscapes and diversity-driven culture place Ecuador high on any travel bucket list. Spanning altitude-high Andean cities, sun-kissed beaches and wildlife havens, the South American nation offers some truly epic experiences. Upon arriving in Ecuador, travelers of all kinds will find themselves enticed by the wide range of options and activities available. Want …
Isabella is one of the writers on the brand new Canary Islands guidebook. Here she helps you decide which of the island is right for your perfect holiday. Spain’s far-flung Canary Islands are deservedly one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations, but there’s much more to them than the famous “winter-sun” tagline suggests.Eight wonderfully varied …
Wedged between Brazil and Argentina is a country no bigger than the US state of California – with the largely inaccessible Gran Chaco region accounting for about 60% of its land mass. Perhaps that’s why even ambitious travelers often overlook Paraguay. (It doesn’t help that there’s no dedicated Lonely Planet guide to the country.) Yet …
Ask ten experienced hikers to nominate the best treks in the world and they’ll give you ten different answers. Some treks are incredible because of the scenery. Some routes are epic because of the almost superhuman levels of effort and endurance required to reach the endpoint. For some trekkers, it’s all about the destination. For …
There’s one thing every visitor to Hawaii wants to do – hit the beach. And it makes sense since Hawaii’s beaches are among the best in the world. From powdery-white sands to otherworldly volcanic landscapes, from secluded coves to world-class surf breaks, the islands boast a variety of beachy escapes perfect for every traveler. All …