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For Those Afraid of Traveling Alone

Afraid of traveling alone? This post identifies and breaks down the fears that some people have about solo travel and how I can overcome them.

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Announcing TravelCon: The World’s Premier Travel Event

Travel Con, Austin TX, Sept 20-22
At the end of 2015, I started a travel media school called Superstar Blogging. Since then, the community has grown to over 1,700 students learning blogging, vlogging, writing, and photography from some of the best minds in — and …

Just back from: Dubai

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Kat exploring the breathtaking desert landscapes of Dubai © Kat Nelson

Katharine Nelson, Regional Head of Marketing at Lonely Planet, recently returned from a trip to Dubai.

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#EatTheRainbow: Colorful food from around the world

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Colorful food has been making waves around the world of late, and 2018 will see no stop to that trend. But before Instagram came along, did you know that bright foods have been staples in many countries for years?

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10 of the most exciting new luxury hotel openings of 2018

The luxury travel industry is booming, with surveys suggesting that travellers are keen to explore more and willing to pay a little extra when indulging on their travel experiences. This growing demand is reflected by a number of exciting new …

Senior Solo Travel: Don’t Let a Number Hold You Back

When it comes to senior solo travel, age should not prevent you from fulfilling your travel dreams. The Solo Travel Society offers advice and encouragement.

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How Staci Didn’t Let a Rare Medical Condition Prevent Her From Seeing The World

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I first met Staci when she came to one of my meet-ups in NYC. She wanted to thank me for helping her travel the world. See, for her, it’s not as simple as just getting on a plane and going …

Just back from: Łódź, Poland

Claire and friend sitting in a pedicab before the start of their tour

Claire and chum getting comfortable before their pedicab ride © Claire Richardson

Claire Richardson, Picture Editor for Lonely Planet Traveller magazine, recently returned from a trip to Łódź, Poland.

Tell us more… I spent a long weekend …

Do’s and Don’ts of campervan trips

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While you might make every effort to plan your whole vacation down to the last minute, the beauty of a campervan trip is the fact that you don’t need to be so time strict on yourself. Sure, there will be

The best restaurants in Vietnam for the luxury traveller

Vietnamese cuisine is distinct, mouth-watering and bursting with flavour. A divine concoction of sweet, salty, sour and hot flavours, not overly spicy, with rice, noodles, fresh vegetables and herbs all playing a big role; there’s no wonder that over the …