Austria McDonald's will help Americans who lose their passports in AustriaLonely Planet - Andrea SmithA new initiative has been announced that will see US citizens who lose their passports or encounter other difficult situations in Austria being able to access help from fast-food giant McDonald’s. The
Travel The number one reason Americans want to travel soloLonely Planet - Alex ButlerThere are plenty of reasons to try out a solo trip, but it turns out the main inspiration for travelers to set their own path is not wanting to compromise. According to new research from YouGov, 66% of
Play buttonEd Sheeran Watch Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran travel around the world in trippy new music video 'I Don't Care'Lonely Planet - Sasha BradyJustin Bieber and Ed Sheeran take fans around the world in the bonkers new music video for chart-topping single I Don’t Care. Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran’s new single I Don’t Care is surging to the top
Murder on the Orient Express The Orient Express has had a refurbishment ahead of a possible re-launchLonely Planet - Andrea SmithSome 42 years after the Orient Express last whisked passengers through Europe in luxury, the prospect that the iconic train may go back into service again is on the table. The Orient Express was a long-distance
Luxury Travel Discover the lesser-known Greek islands that will be on your radar this summerLonely Planet - Sasha BradyGreece’s lesser-known islands are growing in popularity. Hidden gems like Karpathos and Tilos may not dominate your Instagram feed like Santorini just yet but they offer equally rewarding sights that less
Travel These are the most photographic backdrops in the UK for Instagram photosLonely Planet - Andrea SmithGoogle has come up with a set of co-ordinates for the most photographic backdrops in the UK to take Instagram photos, which will be helpful for those wishing to capture the perfect images for social media.
Play buttonTaco Bell Taco Bell is launching a hotel and resort in Southern CaliforniaLonely Planet - Sasha BradyFor extra immersion into the world of soft tacos, fire sauce and cinnamon twists, Taco Bell is launching its very own hotel in Palm Springs this summer. Tacos for breakfast, tacos for lunch, tacos for
Travel These accents have been voted the sexiest in the USLonely Planet - Andrea SmithThe US is uniquely diverse when it comes to dialects, with the country’s vast history of people coming from all over the world to settle there influencing how the accents sound from coast to coast. There’s
Zagreb A new salon in Zagreb is offering an unusual back-scratching treatmentLonely Planet - Vesna CelebicFancy a good scratch every now and then? Can the joy of scratching lull you into sleep? Is it more to you than just taking care of an itch? If so, bucket-list this happy place: the newly-opened Češkaonica
Glamping Get a pay-what-you-can luxury glamping trip in the USLonely Planet - Sasha BradyEnvironmentally-friendly glamping company Under Canvas wants to bring the glamping experience to everyone, regardless of their budget with a pay-what-you-can campaign. Glamping is basically camping for
Croatia Win four places on a Game of Thrones-themed Croatian cruiseLonely Planet - Andrea SmithA new seven-day Game of Thrones-themed cruise will explore the popular HBO series’s filming locations in Croatia, and a lucky competition-winner win a free place for themselves and three friends. The of
Travel The person who can decipher this mysterious French stone will earn €2000Lonely Planet - Benedetta GeddoIf you’ve always fancied yourself a bit of an archaeologist or have always loved solving puzzles, then there’s a town in Brittany that is desperately in need of you. The town of Plougastel-Daoulas, in
Travel (India) Fully immerse yourself in nature in this newly-designed circular cabinLonely Planet - Benedetta GeddoFrench design group Lumicene has just launched a cabin that opens up directly onto the landscape, for people who want a full immersion into nature. The LumiPod allows you to become “a discreet spectator
San Francisco Bay Area Get exclusive access to Monet in the morning with this San Francisco hotelLonely Planet - James Gabriel MartinLooking for a little culture with your breakfast? For a limited time only, visitors to San Francisco can take part in a special hotel package that includes early exclusive access to Monet: The Late Years,
France A company will pay someone $10k to drink rosé in France on a free holidayLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIf you’re a lover of rosé wine and red-hot on posting Instagram content, you may fancy entering a US competition offering a $10,000 (€8946) cash prize and a free trip to the Languedoc-Roussillon region
I.M. Pei I.M. Pei: legacy of amazing buildings by legendary designer behind the Lourve Pyramid celebratedLonely Planet - Sasha BradyI.M. Pei, one of the world’s most celebrated architects, whose graceful structures redesigned cities all over the world, has died at the age of 102 in New York. More than likely you’ll have come across
Walking Why this Japanese city is asking tourists not to eat while walkingLonely Planet - Sasha BradyIf you’re heading to Japan you should think twice about eating that okonomiyaki on-the-go as the city of Kamakura asks tourists to refrain from eating and walking on public streets. Kamakura, less than
Jamaica Get a free trip to Jamaica if you bartend for a weekLonely Planet - Sasha BradyThe owner of floating bar in Jamaica is taking his first holiday in eight years and Virgin Holidays is looking for someone to fill his spot for a week, with flights, spending money and accommodation all
Travel The former home of legendary magician, Harry Houdini, is available to rentLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIf you’re looking to live like a celeb with a gang of pals, the $12m former home of legendary magician, Harry Houdini, is available to rent in the Hollywood Hills. Hungarian-born Houdini lived between
U.S. National Parks Great Sand Dunes National Park is a new Dark Sky ParkLonely Planet - Andrea SmithFans of astronomy and beautiful night vistas have a new option for observing the Milky Way. The Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Park.
Machu Picchu Could Machu Picchu's new airport threaten sustainable tourism at the ancient Inca site?Lonely Planet - AnneMarie McCarthyA new airport under construction near Machu Picchu is causing huge controversy among locals and academics who fear the destruction of the ancient Inca citadel. The new airport is slated for Chinchero,
Qantas Everybody on this Qantas flight will pay with pointsLonely Planet - Sasha BradyEveryone on the ‘Points Plane’ from Qantas will pay by points as the airline introduces frequent flyer redemption flights across its network, reserving an entire super jumbo for members. The Points Plane
Spice Girls You can stay overnight in the original Spice Girls bus in LondonLonely Planet - Andrea SmithAs Europe gears up for the forthcoming Spice Girls reunion tour, fans can spice up their lives further by staying overnight on the original Spice Bus from the 1997 movie Spice World. The iconic Union bus
Beaches Where to find the most pristine swimming spots in EnglandLonely Planet - Sasha BradyIt looks like you won’t have to travel far to find a great beach this summer. England’s Blue Flag beaches for 2019 have just been revealed and the number of clean coastlines are on the rise. While your
Dublin Ireland's first booze-free bar opens in DublinLonely Planet - Niamh O BrienIreland’s very first alcohol-free pub has opened this week on Capel Street, Dublin. The Virgin Mary’s drinks menu is packed with choice, from alcohol-free beers and wines to a variety of cocktails like
Travel Santorini for first-timersLonely Planet - Carolyn BainSantorini is the supermodel of the Greek islands, a head-turner whose face is instantly recognisable around the world: multicoloured cliffs soar out of a sea-drowned caldera, topped by drifts of whitewashed
Yellowstone National Park A famously noisy Ledge Geyser in Yellowstone is back after a three-year hiatusLonely Planet - Alex ButlerOne of Yellowstone National Park’s most famous features is its incredible geysers – and while Old Faithful has the name recognition, there are plenty more to explore. After three years of silence, one
Travel (India) These are the best airports and airlines in the world for 2019Lonely Planet - James Gabriel MartinNavigating airports can be stressful, so it makes sense that a quick and easy trip through their often bustling, hectic halls is a top priority for travellers wishing to start their journey off on the
Travel 20 free things to do in MelbourneLonely Planet - Tasmin WabyMelbourne is consistently voted the world’s most liveable city and Melburnians are quick to tell visitors what makes this city such a great place to live from their favourite restaurants (‘400 Gradi makes
Travel Ho Chi Minh City’s quirkiest cafesLonely Planet - James PhamVietnam is the world’s second largest coffee exporter, and its vibrant cafe scene is having a real moment. One of Southeast Asia’s fastest developing economies, it has a relatively young population and
