travel news California is building the world's biggest wildlife crossingLonely Planet - Andrea SmithCalifornia plans to build a bridge for wild animals to safely cross the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles by 2023, which will help to prevent its native wildlife from becoming roadkill and introduce genetic among
travel news You need to see New Zealand's amazing native kākāpō parrot dancingLonely Planet - Andrea SmithA video of a kākāpō parrot dancing is attracting much attention worldwide, and it is particularly special because the endangered species is beginning to breed successfully, thanks to a dedicated conservation
Chernobyl Lithuania enjoys boost in tourism following Chernobyl TV seriesLonely Planet - Claire NaylorHBO's Emmy-nominated TV series Chernobyl has boosted tourism not only at the site of the nuclear disaster in Ukraine, but also at locations in Lithuania. The Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in eastern Lithuania
travel news Viking-era artefacts to go on display in a new Dublin hotelLonely Planet - Sasha BradyViking and medieval-era artefacts uncovered during an excavation at the site of Dublin's newest hotel will be permanently displayed in the hotel for guests and the public when it opens in September. The
travel news The best value cities in Europe for a break from the UK this autumnLonely Planet - Andrea SmithA report by holiday price comparison site, TravelSupermarket, has outlined the best value cities in Europe for a shorthaul break from the UK this autumn. As well as city breaks that will cost travellers
Wreck Is the famous Titanic wreck under threat? - Lonely PlanetLonely Planet - Andrea SmithThe wreck of the RMS Titanic is probably the most famous shipwreck in the world, lying at a depth of about 12,500 feet about 600km south of Newfoundland. Now the first people to dive down to it in 14 say
Beaches These Florida beaches are now accessible to people in wheelchairsLonely Planet - Andrea SmithWe all love visiting the beach on vacation, but travelling on sand can be problematic for people in wheelchairs or those pushing baby strollers. Mindful of this and wanting to ensure that visitors with
Washington Monument After a three-year wait, the Washington Monument is finally reopening to the publicLonely Planet - Maya StantonIt’s been off-limits for years, but the Washington Monument is finally ready for visitors. After 37 months of upgrades and repairs—not to mention a brand-new elevator control system and security screening
travel news Commuters can pass through a gin-scented tunnel in one of London's busiest train stationsLonely Planet - Sasha BradyAs a way to ease the commute, a tunnel inside King's Cross Station in London has been decorated with gin-scented posters that fill the air with rose and cucumber aromas. Alongside creative agency Space,
New Zealand Wellington locals react to 'terrifying' public sculptureLonely Planet - Sasha BradyThe ominous appearance of a massive hand sculpture with a face in it has spooked locals in Wellington, New Zealand. Te Ngākau Civic Square has a new warden to oversee the area and he's called Quasi. Named
Denmark Denmark's first electric ferry is now ready for action - Lonely PlanetLonely Planet - Andrea SmithThe first ferry in Denmark to be fully powered by electricity has now entered service, making it the first in the country without a diesel engine on board. The Ellen sailed between the ports of Søby and
Universal Orlando Be very afraid: Halloween Horror Nights is almost upon usLonely Planet - Maya StantonIf your idea of a good Halloween involves more deep-seated terror than trick-or-treating, Universal Studios wants to help you celebrate. Launching 6 September at Universal Orlando Resort and 13 September
Denmark Denmark's first electric ferry is now ready for actionLonely Planet - Andrea SmithThe first ferry in Denmark to be fully powered by electricity has now entered service, making it the first in the country without a diesel engine on board. The Ellen sailed between the ports of Søby and
Sardinia French tourists could face six years in prison for taking sand from a Sardinian beachLonely Planet - Sasha BradyTwo French tourists could face up to six years in prison after allegedly stealing 40kg (90 pounds) of sand from a beach in Sardinia. If you’re thinking of taking a collection of sand home from the pristine
Copenhagen Is Copenhagen the latest city to fall victim to overtourism?Lonely Planet - Sasha BradyCopenhagen has tried to face the challenge of overtourism by introducing new strategies to better manage the influx of visitors but according to some experts, it's not enough. Denmark's capital is an sell
Pets Pets will be served their own in-flight menu with this private jet companyLonely Planet - Jordi Lippe-McGrawPrivate jets are undoubtedly one of the most luxurious ways to travel. Lucky passengers get to skip long airport lines and enjoy plenty of onboard amenities. But one private aviation company wanted to
travel news Former child refugee retraces the steps she made to the UK 30 years agoLonely Planet - Emily FrostYou’ll probably recognise Mevan Babakar from recent headlines – the 29-year-old Londoner gained notoriety after launching a Twitter campaign to find the refugee camp worker who gifted her a bike when was
travel news The best time for a summer vacation is actually in SeptemberLonely Planet - Maya StantonWhen your feed is a blur of summer-vacation pics, it can be tough to remember why you booked a shoulder-season holiday in the first place. But holding off until after Labor Day has its rewards, not least
IBM Hackers warn travellers never to borrow a charging cable from someone else - Lonely PlanetLonely Planet - Andrea SmithLeaving your charging cable at home is a pain in the rear end when you're on vacation, but cybersecurity experts have warned travellers to resist the temptation of borrowing someone else's cable. Charles
travel news This art museum is dedicating a year of exhibitions to female-identifying artistsLonely Planet - Andrea SmithAugust 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote in the US, and in honour of that, the Baltimore Museum of Art in Maryland will be dedicating a year of exhibitions and programmes
Play buttonGoogle Earth Discover 50 endangered languages on Google Earth's new platformLonely Planet - Sasha BradyAccording to Unesco, as many as half of the world's 7000 languages are expected to disappear by the end of this century, but a new platform from Google Earth might offer these languages a lifeline. The
Italy Visit over a dozen of Italy’s most famous destinations for $130 with this appLonely Planet - Kelly MagyaricsPlanning an Italian vacation can set you back un sacco di soldi. But one company has just developed an itinerary that makes it possible to visit 14 of the country’s most popular spots for just $130. Wanderu,
IBM Hackers warn travellers never to borrow charging cablesLonely Planet - Andrea SmithLeaving your charging cable at home is a pain in the rear end when you’re on vacation, but cybersecurity experts have warned travellers to resist the temptation of borrowing someone else’s cable. Charles
Travel (India) Spend seven nights in seven cool Swedish treehousesLonely Planet - Andrea SmithTreetop rooms always capture travellers' imagination, probably because of the quirky nature of the accommodation and the great views they offer of their surroundings. With that in mind, a new adventure
travel news A Baltimore art museum is dedicating a year of exhibitions to female artistsLonely Planet - Andrea SmithAugust 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote in the US, and in honour of that, the Baltimore Museum of Art in Maryland will be dedicating a year of exhibitions and programmes
Disneyland Disneyland is throwing an after-hours Halloween party inspired by The Nightmare Before ChristmasLonely Planet - jackpalfreyAll hail the Pumpkin King! Fans of Tim Burton’s spooky festive film The Nightmare Before Christmas might recognise hints of Halloween Town at Disneyland during October as Jack Skellington the Pumpkin and
Play buttontravel news You can own part of the world’s first crowdfunded private islandLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIf you have ever fantasised about owning a private island, you will know that for most people, it's a lovely idea but completely out of reach. A project that has been over a decade in the making might
travel news Visit over a dozen of Italy’s most famous destinations for $130 with this appLonely Planet - Kelly MagyaricsPlanning an Italian vacation can set you back un sacco di soldi. But one company has just developed an itinerary that makes it possible to visit 14 of the country’s most popular spots for just $130. Wanderu,
travel news Ten lesser-known haunted places of the worldLonely Planet - Leif PettersenWith the sheer number of haunted destinations in the world, it doesn't seem fair that well-known creepy sites, like Bran Castle in Transylvania, get all the attention. So here are Ten lesser-known haunted
