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How to see Brooklyn and Queens by ferryJun 15, 2018 • 5 min read
New York City was built because of the Hudson River, but the East River – a tidal strait connecting the New York Harbor with Long Island Sound – has…
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artTesting your (city) limits: urban adventures in mighty metropolisesJun 14, 2018 • 7 min read
Who says you have to leave the confines of your city to find an adrenaline fix? Here our Lonely Planet locals share a selection of adventurous endeavours…
beachesEnter the dragon: exploring Komodo National Park’s wild attractionsJun 12, 2018 • 6 min read
Christmas Island crabs? The adorable quokkas of Rottnest? There’s perhaps no place in the world as synonymous with its animal inhabitants as Indonesia’s…
foodHow to live like a Local in DohaJun 11, 2018 • 4 min read
Five years ago, Lonely Planet Local Polly Byles followed her heart to join the man she loves in the Middle East. She didn’t know a great deal about the…
beachesThe Arugam effect: taking it easy on Sri Lanka’s east coastJun 8, 2018 • 6 min read
The morning sun warms the back of my neck as I float on a foam-topped surfboard in the cerulean shallows of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay. My instructor, whose…
foodWhere to find hygge in summertime CopenhagenJun 7, 2018 • 5 min read
Hygge (pronounced ‘hougga’) the suddenly everywhere, difficult-to-define Danish concept of comfort and conviviality, is something you may associate with…
foodSouthern Taiwan: folk festivals, tropical fun and chocolateJun 5, 2018 • 6 min read
Tropical southern Taiwan is a land of turquoise waters and rocky coasts, night markets and beach bars, succulent seafood and fresh produce. One of…
beachesPlaces that rock: coastal formations that will knock your socks offMay 30, 2018 • 6 min read
It’s a hard time to be a coastal rock formation. Malta’s Azure Window collapsed into the sea in 2017. There are now only eight of the 12 Apostles left on…
wildlife and natureFlorida’s freshwater activitiesMay 25, 2018 • 4 min read
Florida’s tourism identity is intimately tied to water, and for most visitors, that water either means the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. Fair…
beachesMaritime Malmö: exploring Sweden's city by the seaMay 23, 2018 • 4 min read
Multicultural Malmö, capital of Skåne county and Sweden's third largest city, is almost (but not quite) surrounded by water, occupying a prime position…
wildlife and natureDive into Great Lakes history in Northern MichiganMay 15, 2018 • 6 min read
A first visit to one of the Great Lakes redefines ideas of what a lake can be. The deep, cold waters stretch out as far as the eye can see toward a flat…
beachesIn search of Boston's perfect clam chowderMay 15, 2018 • 7 min read
From colonial fishing ships to presidential inaugurations, we trace the origins of Boston’s signature dish, New England clam chowder, and go on a quest…
foodWine, cowboys and whale sharks: a great escape in Baja CaliforniaMay 15, 2018 • 16 min read
Begin your Mexican adventure in the winelands of Valle de Guadalupe, before venturing into cowboy country. Next, head to Bahía de los Ángeles to witness …
beachesIt's a shore thing: 10 lesser-known beach citiesMay 11, 2018 • 5 min read
Sydney, Rio and Barcelona aside, the beach is not usually synonymous with the city. But with so many amazing cities sprung near water, it is surprisingly…
foodTwo days in Odesa, Ukraine’s Black Sea coast boom townMay 11, 2018 • 6 min read
You might think it’s tough to compete with the ancient sights and urban culture of Kyiv, or to rival Lviv’s Mitteleuropa charm, but Odesa – Ukraine’s…
foodMiami vs Miami Beach: a local’s take on two citiesMay 10, 2018 • 6 min read
In much of the world’s eyes, Miami and Miami Beach are one and the same, often used interchangeably in conversation. It’s a sentiment that was reinforced…
foodBeat the heat at the coolest waterfront bars in MiamiMay 10, 2018 • 5 min read
Sun, sand, surf and balmy winter weather – Miami’s beguiling climate has charmed more than its fair share of visitors. One of the best ways to experience…
family travelAll aboard: top tips for taking a cruise with kidsMay 10, 2018 • 5 min read
Not since the heyday of 1930s cross-Atlantic elegance or the 1980s schmaltz of The Love Boat has the cruise ship been such a popular way to travel.
wildlife and natureAn adventurer’s guide to unforgettable outdoor experiences in QatarMay 8, 2018 • 6 min read
Qatar is well known for its towering skyscrapers, luxury hotels and impressive feats of engineering that have enabled the cosmopolitan city of Doha to…
beachesParadise for pennies: our tales of budget blissMay 2, 2018 • 6 min read
Historically, paradise on earth has cost the earth: Persian emperors constructed opulent private gardens (pairidaēza – from which the word ‘paradise’…
artMystical mountaintops and incredible coastlines: the lesser-known jewels of WakayamaApr 25, 2018 • 6 min read
At the heart of Japan lies Wakayama-ken, a prefecture rich in spirit, history and natural beauty. Here, lesser-tread paths lead to rugged hiking trails,…
beachesHiking in Gran Canaria: the island’s best walksApr 25, 2018 • 5 min read
As on most of the Canary Islands, once you get away from Gran Canaria’s built-up south-coast beach resorts, you’ll find an astonishing landscape that…