Reflecting on it now, it seems appropriate that my husband and I took a weekend trip to sign our divorce papers. At the time, I was living in New York City and he in San Diego. In an attempt to be amicable, we decided to meet in Palm Springs for the “official” signing. It was […]
Be one of the first to visit Hawaiʻi’s new black sand beach
On Hawai’i the Big Island, the topography is ever-changing as lava continuously reshapes the natural environment. Since the eruption of Kilauea volcano last May, however, changes have been swift and astounding, such as the sudden appearance of a spectacular black sand beach. Lava flow from an eruption of Hawai’i’s Kilauea volcano has created a new […]
Money from the Trevi fountain is no longer going to charity
In a substantial break with tradition, the city of Rome will start keeping the money people throw into the Trevi Fountain but not everyone is happy with the decision. It’s one of Rome’s most famous sights. Photo by Martin Moos/Lonely Planet Since 2001, all the money fished from the famous fountain has been donated to […]
Are these the most Instagrammable destinations in the world?
A beautiful photograph can be enough to inspire the trip of a lifetime, which is why travel-lovers are consistently heading to Instagram to seek out new and incredible destinations. Kangaroo at Pebbly Beach. Image by ©Jonathon Stokes/Lonely Planet Big 7 Travel surveyed travellers, finding that 67% say they have visited a new destination after seeing […]