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Lonely Planet Experiences are a new way to explore the worldJan 21, 2020 • 1 min read
For decades travellers have reached for Lonely Planet books when looking to plan and execute their perfect trip, but now, they can also let Lonely Planet…
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sportsAthletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will sleep on eco-friendly recyclable cardboard bedsJan 20, 2020 • 2 min read
The Olympic Village at the Tokyo 2020 Games have eco-friendly, recyclable cardboard beds.
wildlife and natureThis adorable rabbit flew business class from the US to JapanJan 20, 2020 • 2 min read
Passengers on a flight headed to Japan were treated to the sight of a very special fellow traveller in business class - Coco the bunny.
sustainable travelThese ski chalets will reduce your bill if you make sustainable choicesJan 20, 2020 • 2 min read
Luxury chalet business Lagom has launched in Zermatt and Verbier and it is rewarding travellers for being sustainable.
hotelsThese are the most Instagrammed bathrooms in the worldJan 20, 2020 • 3 min read
To determine which hotel bathrooms are the world’s most Instagrammable, a UK company kept tabs on five bathroom-related hashtags and worked out which were the…
Akon is creating a futuristic Akon City in Senegal complete with its own crypto currencyJan 20, 2020 • 1 min read
Entertainer and entrepreneur Akon has shared official news that he has signed the paperwork to get his new futuristic "Akon City" in Senegal underway.
foodTreat yourself to a chocolate massage at this luxurious glamping village in SloveniaJan 19, 2020 • 2 min read
The Chocolate Village by the River has opened in Slovenia, allowing guests to stay in luxury glamping cabins and immerse themselves in a decadent world of…
luxuryLive like you're on Love Island in these Cape Town villasJan 18, 2020 • 3 min read
Located in affluent suburb of Constantia, one of the oldest wine regions in Cape Town, this house is all about lush, leafy views. It's perched on the…
foodEat the bagel and donut walls at this carb-themed hotel roomJan 18, 2020 • 1 min read
The Bread & Breakfast experience at The Refinery New York City is designed to encourage guests to indulge in the joys of carbohydrates.
foodAnthony Bourdain’s final travel guide is ready for pre-orderJan 17, 2020 • 2 min read
The late Anthony Bourdain's final book, World Travel: An Irreverent Guide, will be released on October 13 and is now available for pre-order.
family travelStay in Pokémon-themed rooms at this Japanese hotelJan 17, 2020 • 1 min read
Mimaru Apartment Hotels' new Pokémon rooms in Tokyo and Kyoto allow wannabe trainers and masters to fully immerse themselves in the colourful world.
cocktailsA new retreat in Mexico will combine drunk yoga and astrologyJan 17, 2020 • 2 min read
If your New Years' resolutions tend to start slipping by February, a new retreat in Mexico will help you get (partially) back on track with daily yoga – though…
hotelsAn infamous hospital in England that housed notorious criminals may become a hotelJan 17, 2020 • 1 min read
The historic Victorian building of Broadmoor Hospital has been vacated and there's a possibility that it might turned into a hotel.
This is the best country in the world, according to a new reportJan 17, 2020 • 2 min read
The fifth annual Best Countries Report has concluded that Switzerland is the best country in the world, followed by Canada and Japan.
photographyWhy the waters around Auckland have been seen glowing blueJan 17, 2020 • 2 min read
A photographer has captured haunting and magical images of Tindalls Bay being lit up at nighttime.
digital nomadMeet the women paid by Bumble to travel the world and dateJan 17, 2020 • 2 min read
Bumble is paying two people to travel around the world and make connections as part of their new Global Connector Bee programme.
artParis' Centre Pompidou opens satellite museum in ShanghaiJan 17, 2020 • 2 min read
One of Paris' great cultural landmarks has opened an outpost in Shanghai.
wildlife and natureHistoric Hijaz railway could reopen as a park in Jordan’s capitalJan 16, 2020 • 1 min read
Trains are nearly nonexistent in the Middle East, but a stretch of the abandoned Hijaz railway could be getting a new lease of life in Amman, the capital…
hotelsEnjoy cocktails and plane-spotting at this '60s-inspired chalet-style barJan 16, 2020 • 2 min read
The fabulously retro TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK airport boasts midcentury modern amenities galore, from the vintage departures board clacking away in the…
Airbus’s smiling beluga whale plane is finally taking to the skiesJan 16, 2020 • 2 min read
The new Airbus BelugaXL has made its first operational flight, five years after the programme’s launch in November 2014.
wildlife and natureStuffed koalas are hanging out all over NYC to support Australia's wildlifeJan 16, 2020 • 1 min read
Stuffed koalas have been appearing in New York City, hugging lampposts, tress, fences and subway railings, as part of a campaign to raise money for…
wildlife and natureHike through the Adirondacks in 2020 without hauling overnight gearJan 16, 2020 • 2 min read
This summer, outdoor enthusiasts will be able to explore New York’s Adirondack Mountains on foot – without the hassle of hauling overnight gear along with them…