Thursday, December 26, 2019

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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

These are the best airlines in the world for 2020

Plus: How to road-trip Canada on a budget, 16 things you never knew about London, The best beaches of the Philippines & more -
 
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Deciding on which airline to fly with can be bewildering with such a wealth of choice available, but a new ranking of the top airlines in the world may help travelers to nail down that tricky decision.

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How to road-trip Canada on a budget
Canada is big and beautiful, but climate, distance and the high cost of domestic travel make it a hard country to get to know. Having the freedom to throw your stuff in the trunk and set off as you please makes self-driving a tempting way to explore this frequently spectacular country.
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16 things you never knew about London
You might think you already know London. World famous sights like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Top class museums like the British Museum and the National Gallery. An A-Z of cuisines from across the globe. All rightly well known but somewhere as big and as old as the British capital is always going to have a few hidden tricks up its sleeve too.
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The best beaches of the Philippines
For serious beach bums, the Philippines is a less-discovered alternative to Southeast Asian hotspots like Bali and southern Thailand.
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In it for the long-haul: why couples who travel together stay together
It’s a fact: travel is sexy. Studies have shown that most people prioritise finding a partner with similar levels of wanderlust, while including a holiday snap in your dating app profile improves your chances of scoring a first date.
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20 tips on traveling solo from people who have done it
Traveling solo can be one of the most exciting, liberating and eye-opening experiences, no matter your age. It offers ample opportunity for self-reflection and growth and boundless freedom. It can also be daunting, especially if you’ve never traveled solo before. With that in mind, Lonely Planet reached out to our online community on Thorn Tree, Twitter and Facebook to compile a list of top solo travel tips from seasoned wanderers and wayfarers who have navigated their own paths across the world.
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Sunday, December 22, 2019

These perfectly-formed smaller cities have been voted the best in the world

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While we tend to head to bigger destinations on city breaks or even to live in, there are many smaller cities with a lot to offer. Monocle magazine has compiled its choice of the world’s best small cities, which it says provide the right balance between opportunities for rich cultural experiences and that all-important space to breathe. Here are the top five destinations on its list.

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How I quit my job to become a travel writer
I quit my job to travel the world. But my job didn't involve 70-hour work weeks, corporate credit cards, pantyhose or pencil skirts. It was quite the opposite, in fact: I was sitting behind a desk working as an editor who commissioned people to write guidebooks. Until I realised I wanted to write them myself.
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Cultural capital of the South
Atlanta is both rooted in its past but creative in its growth. From captivating museums to wondrous outdoor walkways, there’s plenty here to discover.
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The top 25 free things to do in Singapore
Singapore may be one of the most expensive countries to visit in Southeast Asia, but there are plenty of free things to see and do to ease the pressure on your wallet. Here are some of our favorite Singapore freebies.
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Now the floods are over, here's how to make a positive impact on your trip to Venice
With recent floods in Venice the worst in over 50 years, Lonely Planet looks at how travelers can visit in a sustainable way and make a positive impact.
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Travel gear Lonely Planet staffers bring on every adventure
Time for a little Lonely Planet show and tell. Travel gives us a chance to escape our everyday trappings and routines. We checked around Lonely Planet to learn about some personal favorite travel items of the most well-traveled staff in publishing.
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Why Indianapolis is sneaky cool
Indianapolis is simply a delight, from its compact and tourist-friendly downtown to its charming neighborhoods hiding an array of cool under-the-radar dive bars, hip restaurants, burgeoning distilleries and wineries, and lively music venues. Indy’s charms may not be fully apparent at first glance, but like any good travel destination, the more you explore, the more you fall in love.
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