Image by Jim Linwood As any reader of Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy knows, the first rule of travel is ‘Don’t Panic’, and the second rule is ‘take a towel’. As the Guide says: You can wrap it aro
If travel didn’t involve some element of mystery, most people would probably stay home. One of the fundamental joys of travel lies in the discovery of the unknown and surprising, the exploration of the space between expectations and ground-level rea
Passports: is one stamp better than two? Which travel strategy is better â restless, energetic wandering, taking in as many places as possible; or slower-paced, more in-depth exploration? Writer Bill scoffs at the view that less is more: I recently fasc
It’s the dream: travelling around the world and getting paid for it. Every day, thousands of aspiring travel journalists start up blogs, pitch pieces to editors and put pen to paper (at least metaphorically) in the hopes of making travel a full-time
What: Vogalonga boat race Where: Venice When: 12 June 2011 Venice is a city that conjures thoughts of canals and water-borne vessels, and youâll see plenty of both during the Vogalonga boat race. On 12 June, over 1000 rowing boats will meet at St Markâ
What: Sailing Where: Norfolk Broads, England When: Summer Lonely Planetâs brand new Great Britain travel guide describes the Norfolk Broads as the countyâs most beautiful attraction. Norfolk Broads. Photo Credit: Katy Walters A network of lakes, fens,
What: Golden Roof Challenge Where: Innsbruck, Austria When: 3 June 2011 It may be famous for skiing, but on 3 June, Austriaâs mountainous region of Innsbruck is home to a different kind of sport: athletics. The Golden Roof Challenge sees Olympic, World
What: Scuba diving Where: United Kingdom When: May to October May sees the start of the UK scuba diving season but be warned, youâll need more than beachwear to get to grips with this activity. Waters begin to warm up for summer this month but a wetsuit
Acclaimed British travel writer Colin Thubron has long been recognised for his intrepid journeys, most recently to Mount Kailas in Tibet. We got to quiz Colin on his various expeditions as well as his life in travel and views on life on the road. Colin Th
We recently found out that lonelyplanet.com has won this year's Webby People's Voice Award for Best Travel Website. To which we've got to say, shucks - and a very big thank you.
8-Bit Memoirs is my tribute to the video game consoles of the 1980's. Having grown up in the 8-Bit era, I am amazed at how far gaming has come and the direction it appears to be going. I am also proud to see that the nostalgia factor is bringing these con