travel news New Yorkers and Parisians will soon have another option for crossing the pondLonely Planet - Maya StantonCome next June, New Yorkers and Parisians alike could be crossing the Atlantic in comfort and at a bargain rate if they play their cards right. This week, low-cost long-haul airline French bee announced
travel news Rent this new private coral island located off the coast of BelizeLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIf the idea of staying at an exclusive private island appeals to you, you might be interested in hiring Kanu Island, a newly-opened hideaway located off the coast of Placencia in Belize. The beautiful
travel news Hiding in plain sight: lost continent discovered beneath EuropeLonely Planet - Matt PhillipsGreater Adria, a long-lost continent the size of Greenland, has been discovered in southern Europe. New geological evidence – reported in the journal Gondwana Research – suggests this landmass first split
Royal Academy of Arts Visitors will squeeze past naked performers at a London exhibition in 2020Lonely Planet - Andrea SmithAn exhibition coming to London in 2020 will have visitors squeezing past naked male and female performers - if they aren't too squeamish, of course. The exhibition of Serbian artist Marina Abramović's
Tequila Go to Mexico and sleep in tequila barrels beside a tequila factoryLonely Planet - James Gabriel MartinWhile the Mexican town of Tequila has many charming qualities, it’s fair to say that the eponymous drink by the same name is the number one draw in the destination, with tastings and distillery tours ever-popular
travel news It could soon cost less than a cup of coffee to travel in German citiesLonely Planet - Sasha BradyAs pollution released by vehicles continues to have damaging consequences on our health and the environment, Germany is hoping to encourage more citizens to use busses, trains and metros by proposing slash
travel news This Italian region will pay you €700 a month to move thereLonely Planet - Benedetta GeddoThere’s a region in Italy that will pay you each month for three years straight if you choose to move your life there. The region of Molise is located in the south of Italy, and it’s probably one of the
travel news A hotel suite inspired by Guillermo del Toro’s monsters is bookable in GuadalajaraLonely Planet - Andrea SmithMovie fans may enjoy the opportunity of staying at a hotel suite inspired by Guillermo del Toro’s most memorable monsters in Guadalajara, which is available for three nights only. Hotels.com has created
Visas Russia will soon make it easier than ever to get a visaLonely Planet - Maya StantonWhen it comes to tourism, the 2018 World Cup cracked open the door, and Russia’s government seems set to open it even further in the coming years, making it easier than ever for visitors to obtain visas.
travel news Sunday shopping might get easier in ZurichLonely Planet - Claire NaylorShops in Zurich could be open for longer under new plans announced by the director of tourism. Currently, only stores in petrol stations, at airports and railway stations are permitted to open on Sundays.
travel news Fancy living in Buckingham Palace? The Queen is hiring and the job comes with a roomLonely Planet - Niamh O BrienRenting and buying in London is tough right now. A lucky few may have accommodation provided by their employment, but this rare job offer comes with a room in none other than Buckingham Palace. Queen II
National Parks A more peaceful National Park experience could be coming soonLonely Planet - Maya StantonIt’s been a long time coming, but the National Park Service and the Federal Aviation Administration are finally taking steps to restrict air tours over a handful of America’s national parks and tribal
travel news Go glamping just outside America's most popular national parkLonely Planet - James Gabriel MartinA new campsite has been unveiled near the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tennessee that not only allows guests to sleep in luxury, safari-inspired canvas tents under the stars, but offers them access
travel news Turkey's new modern art museum looks like a contemporary sculptureLonely Planet - Alex ButlerA new art museum has opened in Turkey in a building inspired by traditional Ottoman wooden homes. Odunpazari Modern Museum (OMM) is located in Eskişehir, a university town in the northwest of Turkey. museum
Moon Here's how to be lucky enough to see the micro harvest moon on Friday the 13thLonely Planet - Andrea SmithYou make not have heard of a micro harvest moon because it's a rare occurrence, but one is due to take place this weekend. It will occur on Friday 13 September and Saturday 14, depending on the country
travel news Why this Swedish peak is no longer the country's tallest mountainLonely Planet - Andrea SmithA Swedish mountain has lost its claim as the highest peak in the country, because it has shrunk thanks to soaring Arctic temperatures. The Kebnekaise mountain is located in the north of Sweden, approximately
travel news This interactive map puts climate change into perspectiveLonely Planet - Maya StantonIt’s one thing to think about climate change in an abstract sense, and another thing altogether to be able to visualize the potential damage in unflinching terms. To clearly illustrate the precarious of
travel news These Tokyo buildings look like green and glass-covered pergolas you can walk onLonely Planet - Benedetta GeddoUnique new buildings are coming very soon to the centre of Tokyo, bringing bold architecture and more greenery to the heart of Japan’s bustling and modern capital city. London-based Heatherwick Studio
Bruce Springsteen Celebrate Bruce Springsteen's 70th birthday at a special themed party in LondonLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIf you are a fan of American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, you might like to attend a special themed party being thrown in London to celebrate his 70th birthday. One thousand people are expected
TSA 9 TSA rules you might be breakingLonely Planet - Maya StantonWith the Transportation Security Administration’s restrictions around the boarding process constantly shifting (see: those Star Wars-themed Coca-Cola bottles that had Disney-goers in an uproar), even most
travel news New York Halloween party pays homage to Hitchcock with three nights of dancing and debaucheryLonely Planet - Maya StantonWho better to honor with a Halloween extravaganza than the Master of Suspense? At the end of October, the hotel with one of New York City’s best rooftop bars is hosting an epic celebration for All Saints’
travel news Top US states for happiness? Hawaii is considered the bestLonely Planet - Sasha BradyWant to live in the happiest state in the US? Move to Hawaii. The islands where 'Aloha' is a way of life was just voted the happiest state in the country in a new survey. People in Hawaii report the highest
travel news Powdered termites and ant spice find their way onto the menu at this DC restaurantLonely Planet - Kelly MagyaricsWe’ve all read that because of their ready availability (not to mention the resources needed to raise livestock like cattle and pigs), bugs are poised to be the protein of the future. A chef at one new
National Parks American Airlines is adding more flights to national parks in the USLonely Planet - Andrea SmithAmerican Airlines has announced that it is adding more flights to Montana and Alaska, which will enable travellers to visit national parks there. This means that it will offer 17 routes to both states
travel news The Bahamas urges tourists to visit areas unaffected by DorianLonely Planet - Sasha BradyThe tourism and aviation minister for the Bahamas is urging travellers to visit areas of the country not affected by Hurricane Dorian in order to help the country’s economic recovery. It's been a week
travel news Bavarian State Opera offers discount tickets for the under 30sLonely Planet - Kate MannIn a bid to encourage more young people to embrace the arts, the Bavarian State Opera in Munich is now offering 10-euro tickets to anyone under 30. Munich prides itself on being a cultural hub – both and
travel news This island in the Canaries is next best thing to visiting MarsLonely Planet - Maya StantonIt’s perhaps the ultimate journey. NASA is looking to put a new generation of astronauts back on the moon by 2024, establishing a permanent presence on the lunar surface before setting off on the years-long
Christchurch Christchurch's newest attraction is bringing food hall culture to the inner cityLonely Planet - Sasha BradyChristchurch is celebrating the arrival of another landmark tourism experience with the launch of a huge new indoor food market in the city centre, packing more great food and drinks options per sq metre
travel news Enjoy a tiny adventure with a twist in these eco-friendly micro homes in Glacier National ParkLonely Planet - Sasha BradyThe micro-living trend has come to Glacier National Park with a colourful resort of tiny homes set against 700 miles of hiking and biking trails. At the entrance to Glacier National Park in Montana sits
