World Travel Stories

Jan 19, 2021 • 5 min read

Social connections are the best part of travel. So how do you find friends as a digital nomad in a new place without a formal office base?

Jan 18, 2021 • 7 min read

Here's everything a location-independent freelancer or remote worker needs to know about getting paid and sorting out taxes ahead of their travels.

Jan 15, 2021 • 3 min read

How can you fill the void left by the immense joy of traveling? Well … you probably can’t. But, here are few tips to keep you busy in the meantime.

Jan 15, 2021 • 3 min read

If, like your travel, you like to go off the beaten beer track, here are a few out-there beer selections from around the world. 

Jan 14, 2021 • 5 min read

It's time to take a hard look at how we live as digital nomads, says travel blogger Geena Truman.

Jan 8, 2021 • 2 min read

A bowl of Dublin coddle feels like a warm embrace on a cold winter’s evening.

Jan 8, 2021 • 5 min read

We break down the practical steps to budgeting before you become a digital nomad and all the tools you'll need to manage your finances as a remote worker.

Jan 8, 2021 • 6 min read

Stroll through the canopies of Earth's forests for a bird's eye view. Here are 11 of the best canopy walks on the planet.

Jan 7, 2021 • 3 min read

We're challenging ourselves to learn how to say "hello" in 25 different language. Follow along here.

Jan 6, 2021 • 12 min read

Writer Annie Daly shares her top movies, books and TV series to transport you straight to the destination.

Jan 5, 2021 • 7 min read

After being grounded in 2020, some adventurous souls are planning to take themselves off to new destinations in 2021.

Jan 4, 2021 • 6 min read

Can our busy urban centers really go green? From zero-waste restaurants to eco-friendly architecture, here’s how eight cities are leading the way.

Dec 28, 2020 • 6 min read

In a year of doom and gloom, we have found the spirit of travel lives on. Here are some of the best stories from travelers in 2020.

Dec 23, 2020 • 5 min read

Frustrated travelers everywhere want to be on the move again. Here's what you can expect to happen in the travel industry beyond 2020.

Dec 22, 2020 • 4 min read

From support programs to partnerships and financial contributions, here are some questions to ask before committing to a volunteer-abroad organization.

Dec 18, 2020 • 11 min read

With most travel plans in 2020 canceled or put on hold, Lonely Planet's writers around the globe are dreaming up big plans for 2021.

Dec 15, 2020 • 3 min read

Staying home this holiday season? Lonely Planet has compiled a list of festive films to keep you company.

Dec 14, 2020 • 5 min read

Concerned about how to stay healthy in mind, body and spirit while stuck at home? No fear. Hear are 7 practical ways to make it happen.

Dec 10, 2020 • 4 min read

Here are our top picks for movies and TV shows travel buffs will love to stream during the holiday seasons.

Dec 9, 2020 • 7 min read

Christopher Beanland's book "Lido" connects the best outdoor swimming pools with the architecture and history of the destination.

Dec 8, 2020 • 6 min read

Looking to be a digital nomad? Here's everything you need to know to prepare yourself for remote working on the move.

Dec 2, 2020 • 4 min read

To celebrate Lonely Planet’s new book The Perfect Shot, we caught up with photographer Philip Lee Harvey to find out what his most memorable images are.