Haven’t had a chance to see the Northern Lights yet? Some travellers may be disappointed to hear that it’s not the ideal year to plan a trip to see a magical display of Aurora Borealis – but a bit of advance planning can still make your dream of seeing the Northern Lights come true in […]
The fabulous Airbnbs you need to book now for 2019
Our wanderlust was at an all-time high this year as we were introduced to some amazing Airbnbs in 2018. Here are some of the quirky, special and architecturally stunning ones around the world that we think should be high on your accommodation wishlist for 2019. Spend the night in a conical home in Italy A […]
A New Year’s Resolution: Get Over Your Irrational Fears
Anyone who tells you that he has no fears is either lying or very foolish. Fears are ubiquitous, and some of us just learn to live in harmony with them a little better than others. At this very moment I’m in a bus headed for Honduras, the most dangerous country in the Western Hemisphere. […]
10 of our favourite images from the year
From cataloguing the diversity of cultures and people all over the world to fuelling wanderlust with breath-taking images of coastlines, cities, towns and landscapes, there’s no doubt that travel photography can inspire us in many different ways. With that in mind, Lonely Planet Travel News is looking back at photographers who changed our view of […]