Look at Thailand on a map – the country resembles an elephant’s head. Stretching for more than 1000 miles (1610km) from Chiang Rai in the north (our Babar’s right ear) to Narathiwat in the south (the trunk’s end), there’s plenty of jungle, road and shoreline for travelers to cover. Fortunately, the country’s excellent, integrated transport
As far as I’m concerned, destination hotels and destination restaurants are one and the same. Whether we’re talking about Epicure at Le Bistro in Paris, La Pergola at the Waldorf Astoria’s Rome Cavalieri, or The Hand and Flowers at Tom Kerridge’s synonymous inn, no truly phenomenal hotel experience is complete without phenomenal food. Only, the
From horse riding in the Pampas and whale watching off Patagonia to high-octane football matches, sultry tangos and treks across the Andes, Argentina offers an incredible range of activities and adventures for those ready to explore this spirited South American nation. Whether you’re an outdoors addict or a city slicker, this marvelous country has you
Flying from the US to Europe can take a lot out of a traveler. It can also mean bad jet lag or just a ruined first day in Europe. To get the most out of your European vacation you need to be able to get back in gear. This video goes through why it might
This doesn’t mean that you should freak out and duck and roll every time you make avocado toast in your kitchen. But if you are not careful, your kitchen could be an accident waiting to happen. Of course, your oven and stove can be dangerous because they could end up cooking things besides your food.
It’s been over a century since Thailand’s first train line – a scant 50 miles linking Bangkok and the former royal capital of Ayuthaya – was completed. Tracks have since been extended to most of the country, and while train travel has almost entirely been superseded by bus and air, scenic railway routes and sleeper
When Colin and Jenoa Matthes left their home state of Utah to embark on a world tour in 2019, they found themselves drawn to the food scenes in places like France and Italy. “We really loved, especially, the food in all of these different countries … and how local and specialized they were in different
Do you know when you want to travel but just can’t decide where? We’re here to break down the best places to go in each month of the year so you can find the perfect travel experience for you. As we look forward to 2023, 365 days of epic adventures, cultural experiences, foodie forays and
When you think of recognizable brands, companies like Coke, Apple, Amazon and McDonald’s come to mind. It’s hard to imagine there is anyone who wouldn’t recognize the brand name or logo of these companies. Some of my clients have said something like, “If we could just get a fraction of that kind of recognition, it
Squashed between the Pacific Coast and Amazon Rainforest, with the Andes Mountains running down its spine, Peru is a patchwork of contrasting regions, each with its own unique landscapes and ecosystems. While this geography makes Peru an exciting country to visit, it also makes it a challenging one to navigate. Paved roads between regions are
Destination Fear team as they explore the scariest hotels! Maverick paranormal explorer, Dakota Laden takes his sister, Chelsea Laden, and best friend, Tanner Wiseman, on a cross-country road trip to visit the most haunted locations in America. At each terrifying stop, the trio’s unbreakable bond is put the test as they face their deepest, darkest
Contributing to the growing momentum around food and agriculture at COP27— and in a groundbreaking moment for the Conference of the Parties— Egypt (in its role as COP27 Presidency) and the World Health Organization have launched the Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN), an initiative to integrate the global delivery of climate change adaptation
In this series, Lonely Planet’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. This week, Brendan Sainsbury, who has been traveling to Cuba for over 25 years as both a guide and a guidebook writer, shares his top tips on currency in the
In this article RCL NCLH Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Outbreaks, port refusals, travelers stuck onboard. Cruise ships dominated the news in early 2020 for all the wrong reasons. Some people predicted the industry would never recover. But cruising fans say: That’s ancient history. “Given a choice, we would be living on the
If you’re looking for a new festival experience, you’re going to need a guide. Here, Lonely Planet writer Sasha Brady explains why France’s long-running Rencontres Trans Musicales music festival is worth traveling for and why you should make it happen. France’s Recontres Trans Musicales has become a December tradition for me. I’ve been every year
As the world capital of winter glitz, St Moritz has a vibrant restaurant scene, and the annual gourmet festival taking place every January is one indication of how seriously St Moritz takes its culinary reputation. Grand hotel restaurants rub shoulders with contemporary lounges and traditional taverns in the different village sectors of Dorf, Bad and
Lee Jones is a farmer in Huron, Ohio. He’s also a devotee of John Steinbeck, whose depression-era masterpiece “Grapes of Wrath” sang to him of soils robbed of value and people robbed of homes and livelihoods. Today, Jones and his 400-acre “Chef’s Garden” farm and state of the art culinary school on the banks of
A sizzling strip of coastal desert. Endless snow-capped Andean summits. A humid expanse of rainforest mazed by mighty rivers. These three types of terrain form a triumvirate of totally different climates, ensuring every time of year is a great time to go to Peru. This is a tradition-entrenched, festival-focused land, with at least one vibrant celebration
Devastated by the senseless murder of their dear friend, Vince, teenagers Julisa and Brittney use a spirit board to communicate with him one last time. In doing so Julisa unwittingly invites an inhuman evil into her home and her life. Terrified, Julisa destroys the spirit board but this proves futile. The malevolent entity lashes out
Luke Evans (who plays Bard the Bowman in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies), discusses his perfect day in ‘Middle Earth’ (New Zealand). To learn more about the locations where the film was shot see: http://bit.ly/lpaperfectdayinmiddleearth Created in conjunction with Warner Bros. and Tourism New Zealand Credit: Seth Evans