10 places that bring children's literature to life

Plus: When to go to Nicaragua, Discover: American craft beer, A perfect day on O'ahu���s North Shore, Alternative adventures and where to have them & more ���

10 places that bring children's literature to life Reading the right story at the right time can spur a lifetime of adventures; prepare your kids for theirs with our inspiring travel-themed reading list.   STORY TIME   Featured titles Travel With Children BUY NOW   Amazing World Atlas BUY NOW   The Lonely Planet Kids Travel Book BUY NOW   See more titles   Video When to go to Nicaragua The perfect time to visit Nicaragua's colonial towns, beaches and forests is when the landscape is bright and beautiful after the rainy season, and the days are sunny and warm. watch now More articles Alternative adventures and where to have them You've biked the trails of the Sierra Nevada and hiked the mountains of Chile's Torres del Paine. So perhaps it's time to tackle some of the world's lesser-known (but no less memorable) adventures. NEW FRONTIERS Featured titles Lonely Planet's Atlas of Adventure BUY NOW   Secret Marvels of the World BUY NOW   You Only Live Once BUY NOW   See more titles   Video Ask Lonely Planet: where can I find an unexpected lost city? Getting lost is always worth the effort - whether it's a physical effort, being prepared to go to the end of the road or selecting an unusual destination. Here, Lonely Planet's Tom Hall and Oliver Smith talk about lesser-known 'lost cities' in Colombia, Zimbabwe and Turkey - and why now is the time to visit each of these forgotten places. WATCH NOW More articles A perfect day on O'ahu’s North Shore O'ahu's North Shore is the ideal spot for sunrise yoga, sipping Hawaiian coffee, feasting at food trucks and watching the sun set amid ancient ruins. LAID-BACK HAVEN Video Discover: American craft beer Over the last 10 years, there has been a revolution in the range and quality of beers produced by small, independent and creative brewers. If there's one country beer lovers should visit, the USA is it - but where you should travel to depends on what you want to try. Watch now Read more Where to go in October for relaxation Island-hop in Fiji, explore Italy's dreamy Ligurian coast or meander through Brazil's unspoiled Costa Verde... but whatever you do and wherever you do it, take it easy. PUT YOUR FEET UP

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Off-the-beaten-track destinations for epic adventures

Plus: Just back from: Montenegro to Dubrovnik road trip, Meet a traveler: Jennifer Peedom, Spotlight on Slovenia in winter, Discover: Croatia's Plitvice National Park & more ���

Off-the-beaten-track destinations for epic adventures Some places have become all but synonymous with a particular sort of adventure: think of surfing in Australia or trekking in Nepal. But once you've sampled these classic experiences, where else should you head for thrills?   ADVENTURE AWAITS   Featured titles Lonely Planet's Atlas of Adventure BUY NOW   Secret Marvels of the World BUY NOW   You Only Live Once BUY NOW   See more titles   Video Just back from: Montenegro to Dubrovnik road trip Lonely Planet's Christina Webb is just back from an epic road trip from the pine forests, lakes and mountains of northern Montenegro to the enchanting city of Dubrovnik in Croatia. watch now Read more Meet a traveler: Jennifer Peedom, film director and mountain lover Jennifer Peedom won awards for her film Sherpa; her latest project revisits the slopes of Everest and other awe-inspiring peaks to explore our enduring fascination with mountains. HIGHER GROUND Featured titles Nepal travel guide BUY NOW   Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya travel guide BUY NOW   The Travel Book BUY NOW   See more titles   Video Spotlight on Slovenia in winter Lonely Planet's Anna Tyler introduces some of the best winter activities you can do in Slovenia, and why this little-visited country should be next on your list. WATCH NOW Read more The best of Vancouver for free It's routinely named as one of Canada's most expensive cities, but a visit to Vancouver doesn't have to blow a ragged hole in your budget. COST-CUTTING IN 'COUVER Video Discover: Croatia's Plitvice National Park Explore a magical jumble of waterfalls, crystalline pools and towering trees in the Plitvice Lakes National Park in central Croatia. Watch now Read more Where to go in October for food and drink Sip tea at the source in Darjeeling, India, gorge yourself on fine French cuisine in Lyon and sample fabulous fungi in Piedmont, Italy. EAT YOUR FILL

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