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 English art gallery gets a rainbow makeover from a German artistLonely 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 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
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Around the world, liquor-free bars are taking offLonely Planet - Maya StantonAnother non-alcoholic bar has opened in the United States, adding to an ever-growing list of international establishments catering to a teetotaling crowd. Located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Getaway debuted
Lonely Planetadded this to Lonely PlanetTravel Go under the sea with a new pop-up exhibit in New York CityLonely Planet - Maya StantonIt might be Instagram bait, but it’s not just Instagram bait. Running through August 18, an eye-catching new pop-up called Ocean Cube invites visitors to travel through the watery depths—and it does so
Lonely Planetadded this to Traveler Tips & ArticlesTravel Where to go in August for cultureLonely PlanetIf the idea of crowded museums or pin-drop-quiet art galleries doesn’t float your boat, remember that cultural experiences come in all colours, shapes and sizes – and August delivers the lot. Live like
Lonely Planetadded this to Traveler Tips & ArticlesTravel Where to go in August for wildlife and natureLonely PlanetFrom hordes of wildebeest in the Masai Mara to singing humpbacks in Tonga, Iceland’s expansive lava fields to the ecological wonder that is Madagascar, opportunities to experience wildlife and nature August
Lonely Planetadded this to Traveler Tips & ArticlesTravel How to pack for a family beach tripLonely Planet - Imogen HallTravel brochures, Instagram and our own imaginations paint an idyllic picture of what it's like to take the kids to the beach: little cherubs frolicking in the sand overlooked by glamorous parents lounging
