Travel Articles & Guides

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, UK

Why you should visit buzzing Manchester, England’s new global gateway

If you think Manchester is just football, pubs and shopping malls you have it all wrong. From free museums to theatre trips with a side of culinary, cultural and historic highlights thrown in, Manchester is literally buzzing right now.

All, City Breaks, Cruise, Denmark, Destinations, Europe

One day in Copenhagen, Denmark Cruise Itinerary

Copenhagen is the perfect city break and if you jump on a bike you can easily see most of its best sight within one-day. Here's how to maximise your visit to the capital of Denmark on two wheels!

Adventure, All, Destinations, Fiji, Islands and Beaches, Oceania

Exploring Fiji from Nadi: Day Trips and Island Adventures

White sands, clear waters, friendly locals - say Bula to Fiji Time with some handy day-trips and Island adventures from Nadi and Denarau Island.

All, Journal & Personal

EXCITED! I’m joining the Lonely Planet Trailblazer family (and how you can too)

I'm joining the LP Trailblazers family (and I kinda still don't believe it) - that moment when dreams come true...

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, France, Islands and Beaches, Monaco

How to have a weekend in the French Riviera like a boss

Gather the squad, book a flight to Nice get ready to gamble, booze and eat your way through the South of France like a baller.

Adventure, All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Peru, Reviews, South America, Wildlife and Nature

The Lares Trek and Machu Picchu (Daily Breakdown + Video)

The Lares Trek and Machu Picchu are two incredible experiences in the Cusco region of Peru. Here's a rundown of what to expect.

All, Australia, ByRoad, City Breaks, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Oceania

Adelaide to Melbourne Road Trip: The extended Great Ocean Road

If there is one road trip down under you will know it's the Great Ocean road but the extended version, from Melbourne to Adelaide is even more stunning...

All, ByRoad, Destinations, New Zealand, Off the beaten path

11 New Zealand north island hidden gems

Waterfalls, beaches down dirt tracks, Japenese style gardens, and the movie stand in for Mount Fuji, don't miss these New Zealand North Island secret gems.

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Peru, Responsible & Eco Tourism, Reviews, South America

Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu by train

Taking the train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu is one of the most incredible journeys in the world. Passing mountains, rivers, and Inca ruins don't miss this when you visit Peru!

Adventure, All, Destinations, Peru, photo, Photography, Responsible & Eco Tourism, South America, Wildlife and Nature

Peru in photos: 20 postcards from Cusco and Inca culture

For years I had this idea I would take an instant camera to the Andes in Peru and explore the incredible Inca history and culture so I did, here is what I discovered on the Lares Trek.

All, Art and Culture, Asia, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Sri Lanka, Wildlife and Nature

Top ten things to do in Sri Lanka

From pristine empty beaches, taking an elephant safari or exploring lush tea plantations. The top 10 things to do in Sri Lanka in photo form.

All, Art and Culture, Australia, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Journal & Personal, Oceania, Off the beaten path, Stories & Faces

Discovering Port Douglas and Aboriginal Culture

Ever since I moved to Sydney I was adamant I wanted to learn more about Aboriginal culture and the indigenous people of this vast land. Learning from a book is one thing, but to spend time with a local and understand their perspective is far more valuable...

Adventure, All, Australia, ByRoad, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Oceania

Why I Love Queensland: Video

When I teamed up with Lonely Planet and Three mobile to share somewhere that had captured my heart, it was a no-brainer, I booked a ticket to Queensland. I'm so excited to share this video of why I love this part of the world so much...

All, Australia, ByRoad, City Breaks, Destinations, Food and Wine, Oceania

A Bellarine Peninsula weekend road trip

Take a weekend break to the Bellarine Peninsula and discover a chilled Victoria destination that has all the small town charm that you won't find in the city of Melbourne...

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7 easy tips for photographing Paris (or anywhere!)

By far the most common question I get asked is ‘what camera do you use?’ and whilst gear is important, it’s the way you look at things that really define an image. Here are some super simple tips to make an image a little bit more ‘gram worthy...

Albania, All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path, Photography

Albania in photos: 25 postcards from this underrated Balkan beauty

From battering with cigarettes for directions to hidden waterfalls, sleeping in castles and getting a car stuck 2 minutes after picking up hitchhikers, check out these stories and Albania photos from that epic road trip.

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, The Netherlands

Amsterdam Weekend Guide #SkyscannerRoulette

Skyscanner invited me to play a little game called #SkyscannerRoullete. Wake up, book the next flight and get to the airport... Here's how to spend a random last-minute Amsterdam weekend.

All, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, New Zealand, Oceania, Off the beaten path, Wildlife and Nature

Falling in love with New Plymouth, Taranaki

Whilst many will say Mount Taranaki, always standing proudly in the middle of the region yet often hidden in cloud, is the jewel of Taranaki's crown, I'd have to disagree. New Plymouth is a city that seems to be evolving, fast, making it my favourite city in Aotearoa.