Travel Stories

Jul 3, 2023 • 8 min read

From lazing on beaches in Turkey to sipping Guinness in Dublin or traveling through Mongolia, here are the best places to visit in September.

Jun 2, 2023 • 8 min read

August is prime time for an escape. Find out the best places to travel for adventure, relaxation, wildlife and culture.

May 6, 2023 • 9 min read

From Aarhus to Zanzibar, here's our pick of the best places to visit in July 2023.

Dec 30, 2022 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet staffers share the movies and TV shows that inspire their wanderlust.

Dec 21, 2022 • 7 min read

From cruising across turquoise lagoons to hiking otherworldly coastlines, these island escapes offer something for every type of couple.

Nov 4, 2020 • 6 min read

Boasting prime job prospects, an appreciation for diversity and an active social scene, these are 10 of the best cities for expats.

Sep 28, 2020 • 5 min read

From soaking up Sydney’s festival vibes to beach-hopping along the west coast, here are some of the best things to do in Australia during the summer.

Sep 24, 2020 • 8 min read

As the southern hemisphere emerges out of winter and into spring, it's the perfect time to reconnect with some of Australia's best sites, events, and natural…

Sep 24, 2020 • 6 min read

Who needs beautiful beaches when you've got Larry the Lobster or a croc wearing boxing gloves, Australia's 'big things' are the utlimate roadside attraction.

Sep 24, 2020 • 7 min read

Australia’s East Coast for road-tripping explorers: picture-perfect beaches, hip cities, lush rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef and native wildlife.

Sep 1, 2020 • 3 min read

Few things beat cooling off in cold water on a hot day. Here are some of the best spots to dive in and get your sense of adventure tingling.

Aug 7, 2020 • 7 min read

From the South Pacific to the wine dark sea of the Mediterranean, these 10 sailing adventures are woven into human history and are still fun for travelers.

Mar 25, 2020 • 6 min read

With over 8000 Australian islands, we've narrowed down the best spots for wildlife spotting, water sports, exploring, eating and total relaxation.

Feb 7, 2020 • 7 min read

Step into a stadium or arena mid-match and you’ll find locals in a state of agitation or elation, depending on the scoreline.

Feb 3, 2020 • 5 min read

There is strong evidence there’s an eighth continent, mostly under the ocean. It’s not Atlantis, it’s Zealandia. 

Jan 16, 2020 • 5 min read

Here's how travellers in Australia can do to help bushfire recovery right now and in the weeks and months to come.

Jan 15, 2020 • 3 min read

Australians have been coming up with their own unique ways to raise money and support the recovery and rebuilding efforts that lie ahead.

Jan 13, 2020 • 2 min read

The sails of the Sydney Opera House were illuminated with a series of images to express gratitude to firefighters fighting the bushfires.

Jan 13, 2020 • 2 min read

Australia is taking steps to provide food for brush-tailed rock-wallabies who have been affected by the bushfire devastation.

Jan 7, 2020 • 3 min read

With southern Australia experiencing some of the worst bushfires on record, the already-endangered koala population has faced challenges. One animal hospital…

Jan 7, 2020 • 4 min read

Several new multi-day hikes have launched that provide exclusive access to previously inaccessible areas featuring virgin landscapes and unique cultures.

Jan 3, 2020 • 5 min read

The devastating bushfires burning so much of Australia are heartwrenching reminders of the power of nature and the impact of a changing climate on vulnerable…