Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet is a well-known publisher of travel guidebooks. Established in Australia in 1973, the company has sold more than 150 million books to date. It was started by Maureen and Tony Wheeler, a couple who set off on an adventurous journey from Europe to Asia and finally to Australia in 1972, retracing the path taken by the Oxford and Cambridge Far Eastern Expedition. The name "Lonely Planet" comes from a misinterpretation of the phrase "lovely planet" found in a song by Matthew Moore. Their very first book, titled Across Asia on the Cheap, was a 94-page guide created by the Wheelers in their home. The initial print run in 1973 featured simple stapled booklets with light blue cardboard covers. Tony Wheeler later returned to Asia to expand on their first book, leading to the release of Across Asia on the Cheap: A Complete Guide to Making the Overland Trip in 1975.

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A guide to staying in hostels

2 days ago | lonelyplanet.com | Charlotte Maracina

In 2021, I dove headfirst into my budget-travel journey. At 19 years old, I decided to live in a hostel on O‘ahu for three months after initially intending to stay for a week. After just two days, my friend Layne and I fell in love not just with the island but also with the community of people we met. We were (luckily) able to convince one other woman from Québec to stay through the summer, and to this day, she’s one of our best friends.
Guide to PIedmont - Lonely Planet

1 week ago | lonelyplanet.com | Benedetta Geddo

Italy is a country of fabulous regions – and Piedmont, in the country’s northwest corner, ranks as one of the most appealing. Indeed, the region has a concentration of the pleasures that make Italy such a dreamy destination. Piedmont brims with art and history. It’s one of the best places to savor food and wine in all of Italy. And stunning natural landscapes – rolling hills, mirror-like lakes and the looming Alps – abound.
A guide to Thailand: ethical escapes that are off the tourist path - Lonely Planet

1 week ago | lonelyplanet.com | Pier Nirandara

By now, the image of Thailand is etched firmly into the global imagination: bright blue waters, majestic golden temples, and iconic silhouettes of longtail boats drifting across sun-drenched coastlines. With the release of Season 3 of HBO’s The White Lotus, shot across the country’s most photogenic corners, Thailand has reentered the international spotlight.
The ultimate weekend in Oslo

1 week ago | lonelyplanet.com | Amy McPherson

With varied architecture, world-class museums, fantastic cuisine, forests and the fjord, Oslo is a city that’s worth more than one weekend break. Oslo is also an all-season destination–summer is full of activities and winter brings Christmas markets galore. If, like me, you have a deep appreciation for all forms of art, the number of art galleries and museums in Oslo might just keep you coming back. Here's how to make the best of a three-day weekend in Oslo.
Lonely Planet’s guide to navigating overtourism in Athens

1 week ago | lonelyplanet.com | Helen Iatrou

In 2003, Greece was feverishly preparing a homecoming for the Olympics. Despite countless news headlines claiming Athens wouldn’t be ready in time, the 2004 Games were staged successfully, more than a century after the Greek capital hosted the first modern Games in 1896. But if you ran a Google search for "Athens" at the time, the results would surprise you. Page after page listed links to information on Athens, Georgia.
The 6 best road trip destinations in the world

1 week ago | lonelyplanet.com | Nicola Williams

Road-tripping offers so much more than just reaching a planned destination. You can stop to swim in a sea cove or take a sunset soak in hot springs. You can pull over to purchase tiny wild strawberries, foraged mushrooms or dried buffalo meat from kids at a pop-up roadside stall. Maybe you'll get lucky and see a coyote pup between snow-covered trees. This adventure on wheels is about embracing the unexpected and finding wonder in the everyday. It is about getting giddy and acting on impulse.
A first-time guide to Formentera, Ibiza's sister island.

1 week ago | lonelyplanet.com | Esme Fox

Formentera, Ibiza’s bohemian little sister, is one of Spain’s Balearic Islands. At just 19km (12 miles) long and 2km (1.2 miles) wide, it is one of the country’s smallest inhabited islands, but it certainly packs a punch. It’s the epitome of barefoot luxury, where rustic beach bars meet hippie vibes and uber-chic hotels. Think relaxing on swaths of dreamy white sand beaches lapped by aquamarine waters and cycling down sandy tracks with the wind whipping your hair and salt on your skin.
A guide to Venice, Los Angeles: More than a beach - Lonely Planet

1 week ago | lonelyplanet.com | Annita Katee

Venice Beach is the heartbeat of LA’s eclectic soul, home to a mix of tech entrepreneurs, creatives, wellness enthusiasts and street performers. It’s a place where shirtless skaters will glide past crystal shops and murals explode with color on every block, all while the energy feels equal parts laid-back and vibrant. Venice is the kind of place where people will stop and talk to you.
A first-time guide to Bari

1 week ago | lonelyplanet.com | Benedetta Geddo

Bari sits on the shore of the Adriatic Sea, a millennia-old city of winding streets and sun-washed stone. Though not technically part of the Magna Graecia (the group of ancient Greek settlements along the southern Italian coast) like other cities in Puglia – the heel of boot-shaped Italy – Bari carries deep historical roots.
A weekend in Oceanside, California, can mean more than beaches - Lonely Planet

1 week ago | lonelyplanet.com | Lindsay Cohn

Located 30 minutes north of San Diego, Oceanside is a coastal resort city with a laid-back Southern California vibe and plenty of sunny attractions. As its name suggests, it’s indeed right on the ocean (the Pacific to be exact) – and much of the appeal revolves around its sun-dappled best assets.