Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Paris introduces a new Metro card aimed at touristsLonely Planet - Sasha BradyAfter nearly 120 years Paris is set to phase out its paper Metro tickets with something more convenient. On Wednesday, Paris launched “Navigo Easy”, a contactless and reusable plastic card that will replace
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Sommaroy in Norway wants to abolish conventional timekeepingLonely Planet - Sasha BradyA Norwegian island is agitating to abolish conventional time-keeping and become the world’s first time-free zone. Long before timekeeping as we know it today came about, time was a local matter that was
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Get paid $10k to travel the US eating barbecue ribs for two weeksLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIf you have two weeks to spare over the summer and are a fan of barbecue ribs, we may have come across what appears to be a dream job. Reynolds Wrap is looking for someone to travel across the US to taste
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetAuckland Auckland's top 50 restaurants have been namedLonely PlanetWith a cosmopolitan population of almost 1.5 million, harbourside Auckland has the most diverse dining scene in New Zealand, and the city’s popular Metro magazine has recently released its annual issue
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetQueen Elizabeth II A villa in Malta that Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip lived in is for saleLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIf the idea of living in a property of great historical value appeals to you, there is one for sale in Malta that has a particularly distinguished past. Villa Guardamangia is where the Queen of England,
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetKickstarter Celebrity-backed luggage brand launches carry-on KickstarterLonely Planet - Maya StantonAnyone who’s struggled to maneuver a carry-on down a narrow airplane aisle knows that boarding can be tricky, but one luggage company is aiming to simplify the process. G-RO has produced every item in
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Get paid to spend the summer testing out luxury hotel poolsLonely Planet - Maya StantonDream job alert! Popular booking platform seeks candidates willing to lounge poolside and report back on social media—no prior experience required. Through 25 June, Hotels.com is accepting applications
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel More than 100 food trucks will take over Detroit this weekendLonely Planet - Maya StantonWhen Detroit’s River Days festival kicks off this weekend (21 – 23 June) street-eats fans will have reason to celebrate—130 of them, give or take a few. A Tampa-based mobile event called the World’s Largest
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel A nature park in Ohio invites visitors to sleep in a treehouse villageLonely Planet - Maya StantonWho hasn’t dreamt of taking to the trees for a night or two? It’s the stuff of childhood reveries, and next year, nature-lovers of all ages will be able to make it happen. In spring 2020, northwest Ohio
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetThe Arctic Go on an Arctic adventure led by ex-UK Special ForcesLonely Planet - James Gabriel MartinOne company has announced an epic adventure through the arctic wilderness that sees participants retracing World War II insertion routes through extreme weather. Announced by Trident Adventure, Arctic
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel This English art gallery got a rainbow makeoverLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIf you happen to be visiting Eastbourne in southeast England, an art gallery there has undergone a colourful makeover that will catch your eye. The makeover is actually a new art installation called Dance
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel How spending two hours a week in nature could change your lifeLonely Planet - Andrea SmithThe news that there are positive health benefits to spending just two hours in nature per week should inspire people to get travelling more to woodlands, beaches and parks. A study published in the journal
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetIKEA Ikea wants to send you to Denmark for two weeks to research happinessLonely Planet - Sasha BradyWhat’s the secret to happiness? Pastries? A cosy home? A short working week? The Danes might know and Ikea is sending you there to investigate. Ikea Denmark is looking for a curious person with a love
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetRome Rome to remove iconic cobblestones from its busiest streetsLonely Planet - Sasha BradyCobblestone streets are as synonymous with Rome as gelato, art and aperitivo but they’re about to disappear from some of the city’s major thoroughfares. To make the rickety streets of central Rome more
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetGreat Barrier Reef Great Barrier Reef islands to undergo major makeoverLonely Planet - Sasha BradyMore than two years after Cyclone Debbie caused widespread flooding and damage to the North Queensland coast, the Great Barrier Reef islands are set to undergo a major makeover. Cyclone Debbie was one
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel The glamping gurus at Under Canvas are expanding to CaliforniaLonely Planet - Maya StantonGlamping fans will soon be California dreamin’—from the comfort of cushy king-size beds in swanky private tents. This week, major industry player Under Canvas announced plans to expand to California with
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetPlay buttonDisney California Adventure Disney expanding lands dedicated to Marvel's superheroesLonely Planet - Andrea SmithWith the much-anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge now open at Disneyland California, the next exciting project for the Walt Disney Co. is dedicated to the Marvel superheroes. The company has reportedly
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Mission Control in Houston is being renovated for the anniversary of the lunar landingsLonely Planet - Barbara Noe KennedyJuly 20, 1969, went down into the history books of humanity when Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. And he couldn’t have done it without the extraordinary guidance of men monitoring
Lonely Planetadded this to Traveler Tips & ArticlesBoston, MA 21 free things to do in BostonLonely Planet - Mara VorheesBostonians pay notoriously high prices for baseball tickets and real estate. But fortunately, budget travelers can experience the best of Boston without paying a cent. Here’s the scoop on 21 free (or free)
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetPlay buttonTravel Go around the world in 80 days as part of Airbnb's new adventuresLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIf you have ever fancied embarking on a trip around the world, a new experience has been launched to give guests this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It is part of Airbnb Adventures, a new collection over
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Stay inside a 19th century jail in the heart of historic BostonLonely Planet - James Gabriel MartinWhen it comes to visiting Boston, few accommodation options may prove as interesting as staying inside an iconic National Historic Landmark Building that was formerly used as a jail. But at The Liberty
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetDominican Republic Dominican Republic deaths: what travelers need to knowLonely Planet - Alicia JohnsonThe sudden deaths of six American tourists vacationing in the Dominican Republic has raised serious safety concerns for travelers. The tourists varied in age, residence and medical conditions, yet all
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Explore the dark history of 'Ireland's Alcatraz' on a night tourLonely Planet - Fionnuala JonesWhether you’re the kind of person that has an insatiable appetite for crime podcasts, or perhaps are more intrigued by the paranormal, Spike Island in Ireland needs to be your next port-of-call. The former
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetFrida Kahlo The only known recording of Frida Kahlo's voice possibly found in MexicoLonely Planet - Sasha BradyA Mexican library has come across what is believed to be the only audio recording of Frida Kahlo’s voice. Frida Kahlo has probably one of the most recognisable faces in the world of art. Her image was
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel New York's latest mashup is a boozy frozen delightLonely Planet - Maya StantonIf anything tastes better than a super cold beverage on a hot, steamy day, it’s a sweet frozen treat—and now overheated New Yorkers won’t have to choose between the two. On the east side of Manhattan Kips
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Stay in a boutique Hamptons hotel formerly owned by Donna KaranLonely Planet - James Gabriel MartinA brand new boutique hotel has opened in The Hamptons, located on a plot of peaceful land just two miles from some of the best and most popular beaches in the area. Created by Lucy Swift Weber and Charles
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel NYC's newest restaurant is hidden behind a painting in an art galleryLonely Planet - Jordi Lippe-McGrawA new contemporary French restaurant just opened in New York City and is welcoming diners… if you can find it. Frevo is Greenwich Village’s latest culinary addition and quickly becoming one of the most
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel See 2020’s total solar eclipse from Argentina with an astronomy expertLonely Planet - James Gabriel Martin2020 will include a number of eclipses spread throughout the year that will be visible from different locations around the world. The year will culminate with a truly exciting event, a total solar eclipse,
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Uber Air announces Melbourne as first non-US city to trial flying taxi serviceLonely Planet - Sasha BradyThe future that sci-fi movies promised us is here as Uber Air announces plans to expands its flying taxi service to Australia. Science fiction writers love prophesying flying cars as the ultimate symbol
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetFrank Lloyd Wright Spend the night in a Frank Lloyd Wright house near Lake MichiganLonely Planet - Maya StantonIt’s not often that you get to spend time in an architectural marvel, let alone sleep in one. But in the small town of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, you can do just that. On East Twin River, just a mile from
