Sunday, April 29, 2018

This month’s videos: Slovenia, Sardinia, Portland and Porto

 
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Why Slovenia is perfect in early summer
If you want to hike soaring mountains, swim in Alpine lakes and raft spectacular rivers, there's no better time to visit this little country with epic landscapes.
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Sardinia's most beautiful beaches
From the secret coves of the Costa Smeralda to the pretty little islands of La Maddalena, Sardinia harbours some of Italy's most stunning spots. Here's our pick of the best beaches.
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Why Portland is brilliant for solo travellers
Portland is the hipster capital of Oregon, and with a vibrant street food scene, craft breweries and quirky festivals, it's a fantastic place for a solo travel city break.
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Just back from: Porto, Portugal
Lonely Planet's Jess Cole explores the charming coastal city of Porto, visiting the historic port houses of Villa Nova de Gaia and Ribeira's cultural hotspots.
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Greece's secret marvel: Meteora
The World Heritage-listed site of Meteora, with its remarkable rocks and monasteries, holds many surprises.
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Thursday, April 26, 2018

How to Meet People While Traveling Solo

HI USA hostels are perfect if you're traveling solo because there are plenty of opportunities to strike up a conversation with a stranger who can quickly become a friend.
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7 Great Hikes Near HI USA Hostels

Nature-lovers rejoice! You can experience the natural beauty of the U.S. without having to pack a tent and sleeping bag. Here are six of our favorite hikes near HI USA hostels that you're sure to love.
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6 U.S. Cities That Every Music Lover Should Visit

Are you the type of person who likes to bond with new friends over favorite songs? Do you have to have the ultimate playlist during your travel adventures? If you answered yes, you should combine your two loves this summer and make a pilgrimage to your favorite music city!
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How to Spend Three Months in America: Southeast and Midwest

Summer's officially here, and if you're planning on spending your school break or hard-earned vacation time on a trip to the US, there's plenty to keep you occupied! In fact, you could easily spend a full three months exploring the diverse people, places, and cultures that make up this vast country.
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Top 5 Reasons To Stay At HI Chicago For Your Summer Concert Adventure

Concert and festival season is in full swing here in Chicago and we are pumped! With Blues Fest, Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, not to mention tons of big, solo acts, there’s something for everyone.
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How To Meet People When You're Traveling Solo

HI USA hostels are perfect if you’re traveling solo because there are plenty of opportunities to strike up a conversation with a stranger who can quickly become a friend. Whether it’s in a common area, or during a volunteer-led walking tour of a new city, you’ll find that barriers are quickly broken when you’re sharing in an experience.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Hurry, our $8.99 ebook sale ends today

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Quick! Come and grab a bargain – all ebooks are just $8.99 until midnight tonight. There's a huge range of guidebook series to choose from, including Multi-country guides, Country guides and Accessible Travel guides.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Drive your imagination: US road trips inspired by TV and movies

Plus: Where to see penguins in the wild, The philosopher's guide to fighting your Big Trip fears, Just back from: Djibouti, The six sestieri: a guide to Venice's neighborhoods, Featured story from our Trips app: Sintra, Portugal & more -
 
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Thanks to Hollywood’s use of American landscapes to represent everywhere on Earth and the rest of the universe, you can turn almost any show or movie into a US road trip. Here are a few examples to set you off in the right direction.
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Where to see penguins in the wild
You don't have to travel to the frozen wilderness of Antarctica to see these wonderful creatures – here's where to observe them in the wild, from Argentina to New Zealand.
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The philosopher's guide to fighting your Big Trip fears
Staring into the unknown of that first Big Trip can be enough to make you accidently-on-purpose lose your passport and make for the safety of the couch. But with these worldly philosophies in your back pocket, you're sure to hit the ground running.
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Feast on the Wild Atlantic Way
From north to south, hit the brakes at epicurean highlights – think artisanal cheeses and fresh seafood – along Ireland’s unparalleled drive.
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Just back from: Djibouti
Lonely Planet Trailblazer Peter Watson is just back from an epic trip to Djibouti, where he had an incredible experience exploring off-the-beaten-track landscapes, stayed in a traditional Afar camp and swam with whale sharks.
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The six sestieri: a guide to Venice’s neighborhoods
At first glance this compact, cultural powerhouse may seem impenetrable, but scratch the surface and you'll soon discover the subtle idiosyncrasies of Venice's six diverse districts.
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Secrets of southern Egypt's tombs and temples
Follow the River Nile as it snakes south through the Sahara to uncover the mysteries of its marvelous tombs and temples, and decipher the riddles of the anicent Egyptians.
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Featured story from our Trips app: Sintra, Portugal
Dan James day trips from Lisbon to explore Sintra's distinctive and architecturally astounding palaces.
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