You don’t know it yet, but St Thomas is the tropical paradise of your dreams. Sugar-white sands line this US Virgin Island, and swaying green palms provide gentle shade when you’re not floating dreamily in the Caribbean Sea. Whether you want to stretch out on the beach and relax, snorkel amidst the rich marine life …
Total Trip: How to enjoy a long weekend in Mexico City for less than $500
I’m a California-based photographer and I recently visited Mexico City (CDMX) for a weekend getaway with my girlfriend. I’d like to share how I experienced the best that the city has to offer in three days, with a budget of less than $500 per person. Why Mexico City? Well, I had heard time and time …
Everything you need to know about visiting the Galápagos Islands
Good news for everyone hoping to book the ultimate Galápagos Islands trip. You don’t need to book a cruise to discover the wonders of this destination. There are a number of different options for visiting the Galápagos. Regis St Louis, who has journeyed extensively across the archipelago for multiple editions of Lonely Planet Ecuador, explains …
The best day trips from Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam’s largest city, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) – also known as Saigon – is the gateway to the steamy southern reaches of this slender Southeast Asian nation. HCMC is celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, spectacular dining, rich history and French-era architecture. It’s easy to while away happy days slurping down amazing noodle soups and …
All you need to know about visiting Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Standing right in the center of Paris on the Île de la Cité, one of two islands on the Seine, Notre-Dame, or Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris to give it its full name, is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. Consequently, the whole world was watching when a fire broke out under the …
Thailand itineraries: 5 incredible routes to explore the country
With buzzing cities, 156 national parks, epic islands, and long, beach-fringed coastlines, Thailand offers everything you need for an incredible experience. It’s also a legendary street food destination, with mind-blowing — and often inexpensive — food options waiting around every corner. Work off your meals with trekking, kayaking, white-water rafting and hiking, or just flop on some …
How St Lucia’s body-positive culture changed my relationship with mine
St Lucia’s body-positive environment was a confidence boost for Stephanie Yeboah, who now recommends the Caribbean island to fellow plus-size travelers. Growing up in a plus-size body doesn’t come without its negatives. From the polarizing treatment I would get from strangers to lack of access to basic facilities, everywhere I turned I would be made …
10 things to do in Madeira – from swimming in natural pools to one of Europe’s best beaches
A rocky, remote, formerly uninhabited island located off the coast of western Africa that belongs to Portugal, Madeira seems to relish in the extreme. Home to hardly a flat patch of land, otherworldly black pebble beaches and high-altitude trails (even the local wine is a result of challenging conditions), there’s little that’s typical or ho-hum …
16 top things to do in Anchorage, Alaska’s biggest city
Alaska’s biggest city, Anchorage, serves up a veritable cornucopia of adventures. Whether your tastes run to fine dining overlooking Cook Inlet or getting your boots muddy on the hiking trails that cross the Chugach Mountains, you’ll find your nirvana in America’s easternmost state. Anchorage reveals different sides to its character with the changing seasons, so …
A first-time guide to Puerto Vallarta
Nestled between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Puerto Vallarta is a resort town known for its golden sand beaches, cobblestone center and lively nightlife. Its proximity to the mountains provides ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to dive deep into the verdant jungle in search of adventures, while sunseekers will have a hard …