Lonely Planet Destination Editor Amy Lynch traveled to Tampere, Finland – the sauna capital of the world – to discover what lies behind the Finnish passion for saunas. Here, she shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a similar trip. I thought I knew what saunas were all about. Small, electric affairs at the local swimming
Matera, Italy Fifty years ago, Matera was one of the poorest towns in western Europe, with some 20,000 people crammed into the sassi, a honeycomb of ancient and cave dwellings hidden in the ravine below the town. They were cleared in the Sixties and until recently had remained derelict. Now, some 2,000 people have returned,
Foxtrot was one of the more compelling retail formats of the post-pandemic era. Founded with a focus on selling upscale local and innovative brands, the fast growing chain had opened over 30 locations across the country since 2014. Not long after securing $100 million in Series C funding in 2022, the chain took on another
Ross Clarke recently returned from Fuerteventura where he was researching for the upcoming Canary Islands guidebook (publishing November 2024). This is his ultimate guide to planning your holiday to Fuerteventura. When people think of the Canary Islands, sunshine and seaside fun usually spring to mind. And rightly so, as the archipelago is awash with both
Baie des Anges, Nice. Photo by Arno Smit via Unsplash The South of France has long captured the imaginations of creatives drawn to the region’s ethereal light. Picasso, Monet, Chagall, and Matisse made the Côte d’Azur their home at one time or another, and their spirit can be felt along Nice’s shores and within the
The Venice Biennale 2024 is a feast for the senses, drawing hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the world’s most lavish showcase of contemporary art — and the city hosting it. Of course, with so much cutting-edge contemporary art to see across the city, it’s also the kind of event that
Ross Clarke has recently returned from Gran Canaria where he was researching for the upcoming Canary Islands guidebook (publishing November 2024). Here he creates the ultimate guide to help you start planning your vacation to the Canaries’ third-largest island. When you fly into Gran Canaria or traverse its coastline by boat to dock at one
Founders: Ariel Cohen (CEO), Ilan TwigLaunched: 2015Headquarters: Palo Alto, CaliforniaFunding: $1.5 billionValuation: $9.2 billionKey technologies: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learningIndustry: Travel, enterprise technologyPrevious appearances on Disruptor 50 List: 0 Persephone Kavallines Corporate travel planning can be a headache. Flights, car rentals and hotels might be booked through different platforms. Payment can be through company cards or
Inexpensive lodging and affordable street food mean Oaxaca delivers plenty of bang for your buck – add a plethora of free attractions to the mix and the colorful city is about as budget-friendly as they come. Cultural activities abound in Oaxaca, many of which won’t set you back a single peso. Scores of free museums, galleries
It’s been 30 years since the Eurostar first connected London to mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel. As an Australian living in London, I cannot tell you how excited I was the first time I arrived at St Pancras “International” to board a Paris-bound train. A few trips later, including a recent long weekend in
May. 13th, 2024 As children, many of us have had the fantasy of one day living in a castle. But as we grow older, those dreams fade away replaced by more practical ambitions. But not for all of us. When growing up Harvey B-Brown always dreamed of living in a castle and be it manifestation, fate,
Alberta is home to some of the most awe-inspiring scenery on the planet: rugged snow-capped mountains, massive glaciers, thick forests, impossibly blue lakes, vast prairies and other-worldly badlands filled with dinosaur bones. It’s a nature lover’s paradise, but that’s only one side of this remarkable destination. First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples have lived on
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin This week’s Current Climate, which every Monday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability. Sign up to get it in your inbox every week. Curbing climate-warming emissions on a global scale is a massive effort, but not all the news is bad. In
Summer is right around the corner. Get excited with these fun ideas for a great family vacation, including road trip inspiration, educational attractions, and outdoor activities. Take a ride on this giant indoor roller coaster in Missouri Town scene on the Fire in the Hole coaster – courtesy of Silver Dollar City The largest family
In this article ALK AAL HA DAL JBLU UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Aerial view of United Airlines passenger planes docked in a terminal of Newark Airport in Newark, New Jersey, on May 11, 2024. Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images Major airlines and an industry trade association asked a federal appeals
Some girlfriends and I found ourselves in the north of Barbados, suddenly in desperate need of some painkillers. We’d been enjoying some girl talk and an afternoon island drive, with no destination in particular, when I was assaulted by a headache. Now, something to know about Barbados is the further north you venture, modern conveniences
For grand castles and gritty industrial architecture, half-timbered taverns and edgy techno nightclubs, head to Germany. Explore culture-rich cities like Berlin or Hamburg; dive into the great outdoors by visiting epic mountains and national parks; or examine to modern history and reminders of a divided past. Here are some of the top things to do across
Edmonton does things big: it’s home to Canada’s largest sports and entertainment district, the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America, the oldest and largest fringe theater festival in North America and one of the largest shopping malls on the planet. But underneath that big, bold surface is a vibrant capital city with an
Noma, the pioneering Nordic restaurant by chef René Redzepi, is returning to Kyoto this fall for another pop-up event. In spring 2023, Redzepi had a highly successful 10-week pop-up dinner at Ace Hotel Kyoto. The tickets were said to have been sold out within nine minutes of their release. This year, Noma Kyoto will feature
Since time immemorial, Mother Nature has been hard at work in Arches National Park, famous for its namesake rock formations that splash soaring arcs of red-orange sandstone against the bright blue sky of Utah. True to its name, Arches has the highest concentration of natural stone arches of anywhere on Earth, from the graceful 306ft-long
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