Tuesday, May 29, 2018

11 authors recommend US bookstores worth traveling for

Plus: Become a gladiator like Russell Crowe in Rome, a foodie's day in Tokyo & more
 
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Can't resist that new book smell? Prefer paperbacks to iPads? Pick up some new reading material at one of these US bookstores recommended by a selection of best-selling authors.

  BETTER THAN FICTION  
 
Buy three for the price of two
USA travel guide
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The Travel Book
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50 Festivals to Blow Your Mind
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10 great-value destinations for 2018
Get more bang for your buck in one of these brilliant destinations, from underrated cities to unexplored beaches.
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How to pack for any festival
Glowsticks, check. Tent, check. What else? Prepare for the perfect party with our list of festival essentials – plus a few extra tips and tricks – and get ready to rock on.
PUT YOUR LIGHTERS UP
 
Tokyo city guide
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Italy travel guide
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Europe travel guide
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Become a gladiator like Russell Crowe in Rome
Visit the original gladiator training school and then learn how to fight like Russell Crowe with a re-enactment group in Rome.
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Cuisine, cars and culture: nine reasons to visit Emilia-Romagna
For a region that's given the world so much – think Parma ham, Ferrari and Verdi – Emilia-Romagna is often overshadowed by its neighbors. If you've done Rome, Florence and Milan, make this your next stop!
BOLOGNA AND BEYOND
 
A foodie's day in Tokyo
Sushi, sencha and sake are just some of the delights poised to dazzle your tastebuds in Japan's buzzing capital. Try them all and more with our insider tips.
A TASTE OF TOKYO
 
 
 
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Sunday, May 27, 2018

This month's videos: Greece, Namibia, Turkey and Croatia

 
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The best of the Ionian Islands, Greece
Find gorgeous white-sand beaches with our guide to the best spots on Kefalonia, Antipaxi and Lefkada.
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Just back from cycling around the Baltics
Just back from cycling around the Baltics
Lonely Planet's Gemma Graham returns from a cycling trip to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, exploring wild beaches and medieval cities.
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Epic drive: Namibia's Skeleton Coast
Epic drive: Namibia's Skeleton Coast
Take a road trip along Namibia's dramatic coastline, where the bleached bones of whales and humans are eerie reminders of the past.
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Turkey's surreal thermal baths
Turkey's surreal thermal baths
Pamukkale's breathtaking hot springs are a natural wonder, and have been used as thermal baths since Roman times.
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Discover Zadar's sea organ
Discover Zadar's sea organ
On Croatia's Dalmatian coast, a secret musical instrument has been serenading visitors to the shore.
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Friday, May 25, 2018

Last chance to win a family trip to Sri Lanka

Discover endless beaches, timeless ruins and welcoming people
 
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Along with our friends at Evaneos, we’re giving you the chance to win a family trip (two adults and two children) to stunning Sri Lanka, home to elephants, famous tea plantations, epic train journeys, lush rainforests and tranquil beaches.

The prize includes:

  • A ten-day / nine-night trip to Sri Lanka, including accommodation, airport arrival and departure transport, breakfasts and dinners
  • Tailor-made activities and tours arranged by Evaneos based on your family’s interests
  • $4000 airfare voucher with STA Travel
  • $200 towards Lonely Planet Kids and Lonely Planet products
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Competition closes at 11:59PM CST on May 29th. Special conditions and blackout dates will apply. This competition is open to entrants aged 18 and older. See the full terms and conditions for details.
 
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