Jessica Nabongo: Why I Love Solo Travel

In this serialisation of Lonely Planet's latest book, Women Travel Solo, writer Jessica Nabonga perfectly depicts her own journey as a woman who loves travelling by herself, and why. I have visited every country in the world: all 193 United Nations members and the two non-member observer states. I’ve also been to Antarctica and all…

ByRobyn Foyster14/04/20250Comments

Australia: What We’ve Got To Brag About

AUSTRALIA! We call ourselves the Lucky Country. Well, we've thumbed our way through the mega sized Lonely Planet book The Travel Book and gleaned all that Aussies can proudly brag about. Plus for anyone who hasn't been down under, then here are the top essentials tips and facts you need to know before arriving. Here…

ByBianca Spendlove03/04/20220Comments

Travel & Leisure

Black Rhinos To Glamping: Lonely Planet’s Top 10 New Tourist Attractions

Lonely Planet has released its annual New in Travel Collection and South Australia and Western Australia both feature in the top 10 places to visit. So if you are already planning where to go on holiday this year, then check out the top attractions launching around the world this year. From a volcano viewing platform in Iceland,…

ByMichael Townsend05/02/20220Comments

Travel & Leisure

Lonely Planet’s Global Coffee Tour Book Highlights Our Love Of Coffee

From Coffee Cupping to global roasteries, The Carousel writer Sneha Khale takes us on an unforgettable coffee journey, starting at Mecca cafe in Sydney. Who are the best female jazz singers in New York and where do they perform? How convenient is public transport in Taiwan, when you’re travelling with a surfboard? How far…

BySneha Khale02/10/20210Comments

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

Australia’s Best Cafes And Restaurants

Although the book also boasts top sights and authentic experiences around the country, it was the variety of cafes and restaurants that really caught our eye. Here are just a few that Lonely Planet recommends you put on your short list in the main centres – and when venturing off the beaten track. SYDNEY Mr Wong Dumpling junkies shuffle…

ByThe Carousel06/06/20160Comments