| Sailor Brian Thompson has completed more multihull nautical miles than any other Briton. On the way to breaking 25 world records, he’s circumnavigated the world solo, crossed oceans with crews, and been cut adrift in the Atlantic Ocean with just his girlfriend – and no clue how long it would take to get back to shore. Here, he shares his advice on self-isolating during the coronavirus crisis. | | |
|  | | 7 travel-themed subscription boxes to satisfy your wanderlust | | Embarking on a trip might not be on the cards right now, but you can still be virtually transported via these subscriptions that bring indigenous ingredients, travel-related titles, locally-created artisanal goods and more directly to your door. | | | | | |
 | | You deserve an at-home spa day, and here's how to do it | | Deep breath – if you’ve been feeling a little off kilter these days, you’re not alone. With the current news cycle spinning a million miles a minute, it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious or simply stressed on a daily basis. As we navigate the new normal of staying at home and practicing social distancing, there’s never been a better time to relax, reset and pamper yourself with a well-deserved at-home spa day. | | | | | |
 | | A dog was elected mayor to this California town, and he just wants world peace…and treats | | In Idyllwild, a tiny mountain town in Southern California, the mayor was practically born with a tie around his neck. At just 11 weeks old, he was grandfathered into office; eager to put his paws to work, liaising with local businesses, and helping to promote the town’s message of love well beyond its winding mountain roads. In his official capacity, he’s known as “Maximus mighty-dog mueller, the second," but to this town and to the world, he’s known as "Mayor Max" – the Earth’s only Golden Retriever mayor. | | | | | |
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| As the coronavirus pandemic spread around the world, travelers were watching closely as airports shut, flights were cancelled and borders closed. Some people raced to get home, but others found themselves stuck abroad. Watch as Salomón in El Salvador, Sarah in France, and Rio and Ildico in Morocco share what this experience has been like for them. | | |
|  | | The joys of planning a trip a (very) long way in advance | | In a world where spontaneity in travel is almost fetishised, meticulous planners – a group with which I proudly identify – tend to get a bad rep. “You’re dull,” they say, “planning itineraries in advance is boring.” In my humble opinion, this couldn’t be further from the truth. | | | | | |
 | | How micronations are responding to the coronavirus | | As the Conch Republic cancels Independence Day celebrations and the Empire of Austenasia closes its borders, Lonely Planet checks in on the world’s micronations to see how they are reacting to the coronavirus. | | | | | |
 | | Quarantine with penguins: life stuck onboard an Antarctica cruise ship | | When Lonely Planet contributor Edwina Hart boarded a ship in Chile’s southernmost city, Punta Arenas, she knew she was in for an adventure – a voyage to Antarctica. But that was before borders in South America began to close due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Currently anchored off the Falkland Islands and awaiting repatriation, here she shares her experience of life on board. | | | | | |
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