Ask the experts: where to go in January
The mind wanders to enticingly unvisited corners of the map as a new year approaches and travel plans begin to take shape.But where should those looking for a quick getaway go to make the most of January? From Scottish fire festivals to spending quality time with the Sphinx, Lonely Planets destinati
Ask the experts: where to go in February
February might be the shortest month, but if you live in the Northern Hemisphere in the tightening grip of winter, it can feel like it goes on forever. Or perhaps youre one of the lucky ones and your world is currently bathed in sun.Either way, February offers a snowy - or sunny - smorgasbord of pos
Ask the experts: where to go in March
Mad as a March hare for a trip next month? We know the feeling. Head to Mexicos Yucatán Peninsula to pay homage at the Pyramid of Kukulcán; waltz and sip wine alongside the stately Danube; take a colourful tour of northern India; or stand agog amid the mountains of Mars is a huge indoor dance festi
Bostons reawakening: whats new in the Athens of America
If you haven’t been to Boston recently, you’re in for a surprise. Or maybe not, as today’s trends are a re-ignition of ideas and identities that have long been integral to this historic city.Take the rediscovery of Boston’s waterfront: this city was built on maritime trade, so its connection to the
Ask the experts: where to go in April
No matter whether youre on the threshold of spring, heading into autumn, or escaping the turn of the seasons altogether in the tropics, April is a great time for a getaway.If youre a fan of centuries-old pageantry, you wont find a better bet than Spain at this time of year, where the streets of Sevi
Reinvented Riga: a traveller’s guide to Latvia’s capital city
With over two decades of freedom .A generous infusion of EU funds further protected Rīga’s Unesco-protected castle core, while audacious attempts at civic, sculpture-like architecture have given the culture capital a certain 21st-century flair.
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Ask the experts: where to go in May
What will fuel your travel fantasies in May? Perhaps its the prospect of rubbing shoulders with stars from the silver screen as they descend on the French Riviera, or the idea of living life in Monacos fast lane when the Grand Prix comes to town.High-minded travellers have tempting options at this t
Ask the experts: where to go in June
The festival season starts with a bang in June as Europe, North America and other parts of the world warm up for summer. Travellers to parts of sub-Saharan Africa, meanwhile, can take advantage of cooler, drier days to indulge in some stellar wildlife watching.This is a great time of year for walkin
Ask the experts: where to go in July
Ever yearned to explore an elemental wilderness with barely a soul in sight to spoil your sense of escape? Perhaps youd prefer to observe an act of collective devotion that represents an unforgettable spectacle, whatever your religious views. Or maybe you just want to kick back, set up a camping cha
Ask the experts: where to go in August
Travelling in August brings new meaning to the idea of joining the herd: one of the natural worlds greatest dramas unfolds in Africa at this time of year, as huge numbers of wildebeest and zebra undertake a life-or-death journey from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara. With visitor numbers to Kenya dow
Ask the experts: where to go in September
September. Surely one of most seductive times of year to travel. In much of the northern hemisphere, it represents the last sigh of summer, as crowds melt magically away but the warm days linger. Further south, flowers begin to bloom as spring shrugs off the chilly embrace of winter.This is the time
Ask the experts: where to go in October
October has a shoulder season feel in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere, which makes this month a favourite of travellers who prefer to have a place all to themselves.The time is ripe for a road trip through the autumnal splendour of North Americas forests, and the heat of summer lingers in parts
Ask the experts: where to go in November
Pageantry and revelry are the twin faces of November. As the post-monsoon skies clear in the Himalaya, Sherpa monks gather in Nepal for their year’s biggest festival - an explosion of colour, dancing and ceremonial pill-popping; in Mexico, on the other side of the globe, families and friends come to
Ask the experts: where to go in December
It’s the end of the year, but that doesn’t mean the end of the adventure for travellers looking to finish 2014 on a high.On the contrary: December is a particularly good time to visit many parts of the world, whether you’re searching for a classic snowy sign-off, have a nose for an off-season bargai
Burning Man: how to survive your visit to Black Rock City
Location: Black Rock Desert, Gerlach, NevadaDates: week prior to and including Labor Day weekend (first Monday in September). 26 Aug-2 Sep 2013; 25 Aug-1 Sep 2014; 29 Aug-5 Sep 2015.Level of participation: 5 – stay alive in the desert and contribute to Black Rock CityBurning Man is more than a festi
Cape Town unleashes its inner design diva
At the start of the year Cape Town became the first African city to assume the mantle of World Design Capital , an accolade previously held by Turin, Seoul and Helsinki.Some 450 ideas have been chosen as official WDC2014 projects and events that encapsulate the Mother City’s winning slogan ‘live des
Flanders fields and beyond: Frances essential WWI sites
During the First World War, the Western Front became a byword for mud, misery and suffering. From 1914 to 1918, hundreds of thousands of men on both sides were killed in a series of near-suicidal offensives in the area north of Amiens, but the situation on the ground remained deadlocked. Today, visi
Let there be fairy lights! Americas twinkliest holiday festivities
Ah, America – land of the free-to-be-as-big-and-gaudy-as-you-please, and especially for the holiday season. December in this country is a holiday frenzy – in most places, that means Christmas themed events, but also parties for Hanukkah, the solstice, or whatever other way you can imagine livening u
Best in the US 2015
With 50 states, 14 territories, and countless, ever-changing destinations for curious travelers, choosing where to go on vacation in the US can be a challenge. Luckily, we love a good travel challenge.Washington, DC and Rocky Mountain National Park were recommended in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel
Best things to do in Brisbane in summer
Summer is a slow awakening in Brisbane. After the indulgences of Christmas and New Year the city shakes off its hangover and the events calendar slowly springs back into life. Restaurants reopen, bars begin to fill and the city’s sultry, sociable party atmosphere once again takes hold. By late Janua
