Tuesday, April 28, 2015

A boozehound’s tour of the world + 30% off until April 30

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A boozehound's tour of the world

Go straight to the source if you want a top tipple. Rub shoulders with the locals as you down pisco in Chincha, Peru, quaff craft beer in Brooklyn, NYC, or sip awamori in Okinawa, Japan.

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A foodie's weekend in Paris

From temples of haute cuisine to humble neighbourhood boulangeries, Paris is a feast for visiting gastronomes.

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Footsteps of the gods

You've probably heard of Mt Olympus, the fabled home of all-powerful Zeus. But did you know that the rest of Greece is a hiker's paradise?

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Guatemala for first-timers

Get to grips with the indigenous culture, colonial glories, and unbridled adventure of a true backpacker's favourite – Guatemala.

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Starbucks isn't a travel sin

Ever felt a pang of guilt for defaulting to a well-known chain on your travels? Time to let it go, says this writer.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

What to do when you encounter dangerous animals

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What to do when you encounter dangerous animals

Some creatures can be dangerous if you approach them without any forethought. Wild animals don't behave like they do in Disney movies, so stick to a few simple rules to stay safe on your travels.

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To infinity and beyond

Love far-flung destinations? How about Antarctica, the ocean floor, or even the inky infinity of space? We talk to former astronaut James F Reilly.

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Crazy critters of Oz's Wild West

Kangaroos and koalas? Yawn. Bring on the bilbies, numbats and goannas of wacky Western Australia, please.

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Kuala Lumpur for free

You get a lot of roti for your ringitt in Malaysia's budget-friendly capital – but better still, it's full of freebies.

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Call of the wild

Succumb to the splendour of the natural world with our collection of articles, destinations and tips on wildlife-focused travel.

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Lonely Planet's Beautiful World

Transform your coffee table into a window on the world's most majestic sights.

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Australia travel guide

This sheer scale of this Southern Hemisphere behemoth is mind-boggling.

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Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei guide

This corner of Asia is always spicy, at times sweet, but rarely sour.

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