Inspiration
This new alpine walk crosses Australia’s highest suspension bridge
The new Snowies Alpine Walk takes hiking to even greater heights, and there’s one peak that everyone wants on their hiking resumé.
- by Andrew Bain
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Country town with no traffic lights continues to top tourism awards
Wine, artisanal produce and bucolic scenery – you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the breadth of things to do, eat and drink over a long weekend in Mudgee.
- by Julie Miller
The place where Donald Trump likes to holiday year-round
Florida’s Palm Beach has always attracted the glitterati, way before the current POTUS claimed his patch of this luxe locale.
- by Kate Armstrong
Just 30 minutes from Byron, you can capture its bygone holiday magic
Just beyond the famed coastal spot, find gourmet meals, distilleries and stunning country hamlets that hardly anyone knows about – perfect for busy school holiday periods.
- by Craig Tansley
Find epic hiking and breathtaking beauty in this Aussie national park
With its craggy peaks, dazzling glacial lakes and ancient forests, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is a place of breathtaking natural beauty.
- by Julie Miller
Opinion
Mexico
The UNESCO-listed small city voted the best in the world
A destination’s popularity can often be assessed by how many people relocate to it to live. Barcelona was hot, then it was Lisbon. Now it’s San Miguel de Allende.
- by Lee Tulloch
Part pizza, part smash burger, this delicious flatbread is controversial
Food is a wonderful thing, tied to history, culture and identity, but that also means it can be a source of controversy. Welcome to the world of lahmajun.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
New York
NYC myths that are totally false (plus some that are surprisingly true)
No, you don’t need to be rich to eat here, and locals are unfairly maligned as “rude”. After 15 years of living in New York City, here’s what I’ve learnt.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Eight of the most beautiful places to visit in Montenegro
Neighbours Croatia and Albania might get all the glory, but with wildly pretty landscapes and thrumming cities, this tiny country deserves to be your new European go-to.
- by Kate Bettes
How does Vanuatu compare with holiday favourite Fiji? I found out
Having visited Fiji countless times, I was keen to see the difference between the two Pacific nations – and there were some notable distinctions.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Lonely Planet’s 20 expert tips for solo women travellers
Travel advice from experienced Lonely Planet travel writers who have hit the trails on their own – including one woman who visited every country in the world.
- by Jessica Nabongo
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