Sep 4, 2018 • 7 min read
Forget lions, leopards, elephants and the rest… the natural world is full of less famous but no less charismatic creatures, should you care to seek them…
Aug 28, 2018 • 7 min read
'What’s the best moment of your life?' Ask a traveller that question and you’ll quickly find yourself immersed in colourful stories of hallowed hikes, eye…
Aug 28, 2018 • 6 min read
It is a truth universally acknowledged that, despite countless hours of research, sometimes even the most eagerly anticipated trips can go spectacularly…
Aug 26, 2018 • 8 min read
Travel: how was it for you? Did you ‘find yourself’ halfway up a mountain and come down a different person? Did you meet the love of your life in the…
Aug 21, 2018 • 5 min read
From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean to the far-flung Pacific, microbreweries are booming in unexpected places. Here are eight islands around the globe…
Aug 20, 2018 • 5 min read
Science and fun don’t have to be oxymoronic. Forget head-achingly boring textbook-based lessons – these museums house science exhibits so engaging and…
Aug 14, 2018 • 5 min read
Plastic's devastating effect on the environment is making ever bigger headlines, yet our pledge of plastic free living is often forgotten on holiday when…
Aug 14, 2018 • 6 min read
If your last beach excursion is a distant memory, or you simply long to see the sea, a well-thought-out movie night might be enough to stave off the…
Aug 6, 2018 • 5 min read
You want a fun and local experience while you travel. But you also want to give back, to do something to benefit the communities you visit. Is it possible…
Aug 1, 2018 • 7 min read
Whether tackling a mighty peak or traversing lofty passes, high-altitude trekking offers a chance to escape the hectic modern world, push personal…
Jul 31, 2018 • 6 min read
The internet is a vast resource when it comes to travel – there’s an abundance of websites and apps designed to aid those looking to explore. At Lonely…
Jul 31, 2018 • 4 min read
No boat? No problem. Here are eight islands you can reach on foot. Just lace up your shoes, wait for the tide to roll out and voilà: pathways appear that…
Jul 25, 2018 • 5 min read
The first date, the first kiss, the first fight, the first trip – these rites of passage form the foundations of an early relationship. Travelling…
Jul 19, 2018 • 8 min read
After a near-life-threatening diagnosis in 2009, Kiko Mathews decided to pack in her teaching job and embark on an adventure that would lead her to some…
Jul 19, 2018 • 5 min read
Pop quiz: does peering through a telescope at distant stars sound like a fun night out? Would you rather examine giant sloth fossils than relax on the…
Jul 18, 2018 • 8 min read
Whether it’s bouncing with the crowds at a Nairobi boomba gig or foot-tapping along to the fiddle-slicing symphonies of Dublin's trad scene, attending a…
Jul 11, 2018 • 7 min read
Every city around the world has a local food culture that embodies the unique essence of the place. While some have become iconic on the global stage –…
Jul 11, 2018 • 5 min read
Food means festivity in every culture. Not only is eating usually essential to celebration, but many of the world’s great festivals owe their very…
Jul 11, 2018 • 7 min read
There are few finer things in life than sitting down to enjoy a delicious meal among company. Whether eaten with friends, family or someone you’ve just…
Jul 11, 2018 • 5 min read
In the early 2000s, you might typically have found Adam Liaw, head down, working through some legal documents. These days, however, you’ll find him…
Jul 5, 2018 • 6 min read
For aeons, invading armies, explorers and voyagers have crossed oceans to reach new shores, while islands and peninsulas have provided solitude and…
Jun 26, 2018 • 6 min read
Peninsulas are clear winners as travel destinations: as well as the obvious appeal of their beaches and seaside towns, they often have a distinct identity…