From peasants tending village vineyards to starving artists and a thriving red-light district to gentrifiers with puppies: Montmartre and the rest of Paris’ 18th arrondissement have changed dramatically in the past 100+ years. The Sacré-Coeur basilica and Amélie Poulain’s greengrocer shop are today the main tourist draws of the area – yet this northern quarter …
Bushwalking (Australian for “hiking”) is supremely popular in Australia, with thousands of kilometers of trails lacing its national parks and wilderness areas from the coast to the outback. These routes are great for hikers wanting to spot native wildlife. Many trails also traverse culturally and historically significant landscapes, with relics and interpretative trail markers offering …
In Western Washington, fall comes hard and fast and seemingly overnight. As a born-and-raised Washingtonian, I know all too well how the first cool day sparks the desire for crisp late-morning hikes, quaint seaside towns and, if you’re like me, the need to experience the Twilight movies for yourself. Trust me, a trip west to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …