Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Stargazing in New South Wales, Australia

Plus: When to go to Bolivia, Trials and capitulations: our solo travel mishaps, Just back from Kyrgyzstan, Your weekend in Greenville, a small-town Southern delight & more ���
 
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Whether you're a budding astronomer searching for far away galaxies or simply looking to spend an evening around a campire under the night sky, head to New South Wales to see the celestial world in all its star-speckled glory.
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When to go to Bolivia
The perfect time to visit South America's most understated country, and what to do while you're there, from driving across the Salar de Uyuni salt flat to cycling along the so-called 'Death Road'.
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Trials and capitulations: our solo travel mishaps
No one said solo travel would always be plain sailing. Thankfully misadventures soon become lessons learnt and make for excellent anecdotes down the line. Lonely Planet staff spill some of their mishaps from the road...
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Just back from Kyrgyzstan
Lonely Planet's Megan Eaves is just back from a trip to Kyrgyzstan, where she explored the Köl-Suu Valley, learned to make noodles by hand, and went to a traditional cultural festival in the town of Naryn.
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More inspiration
 
Your weekend in Greenville, a small-town Southern delight
With abundant natural charms, picturesque walking and biking paths and boutique shops and restaurants this up-and-coming destination is well worth a weekend escape.
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Discover the Causeway Coastal Route
The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland's geology at its most sublime – and arguably the star attraction along the Causeway Coast – but from here we explore the rest of the region, from its craggy cliffs and crumbling castles, to handsome towns and storied distilleries.
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Where to go in February
From sky-high adventures on Africa’s highest peak and sublime scuba diving in the Philippines to sipping fine wines in New Zealand’s fine climes, February abounds with bucket-list-worthy escapes.
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Final week!
 
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Friday, January 26, 2018

Win an epic solo trip to India

Journey through Delhi, Rajasthan, Jaipur and more
 
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In partnership with G Adventures, we’re giving you the chance to win an eight-day tour of India's Golden Triangle  famed for its cultural and historical treasures.

In a small group, you’ll discover colourful, chaotic Delhi, Agra and the magical Taj Mahal, rural Rajasthan life in Dhula Village, and the hilltop forts and palaces of Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’.
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How to get away from it all in Bali
How to get away from it all in Bali
Ubud, on the Indonesian island of Bali, is the perfect destination for solo travellers looking for serenity among emerald rice fields and misty mountains.
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Fostering friendship: How to meet people on the road
Fostering friendship: How to meet people on the road
To guide you through the often intimidating ice-breaker stage, we’ve devised a list of simple ways to find companionship when you're away.
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Trials and capitulations: our solo travel mishaps
Trials and capitulations: our solo travel mishaps
Wrong buses, misplaced luggage, locked cars: sometimes travel can go wrong. Lonely Planet staff share their solo travel misadventures and the good things that came from them.
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Discover more solo travel articles and videos on our new Explore Every Day hub, and search on social media using #goingsolo for photos, videos and more.
 
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