Disturbed sleep, sticky commutes and sunburn: are you sick of the sun yet? Fear not, here are 10 of the best ways to keep cool when the weather gets hot. Enjoy a drink at the UK’s only permanent ice bar If you’re really looking to cool down, head to Below Zero, the UK’s only permanent ice bar
(CNN) — Incredible natural beauty, amazing archaeological treasures, historic cityscape — what makes a destination worthy of UNESCO World Heritage status? Among those awarded World Heritage Status were the Ancient City of Qalhat in Oman, known for its incredible archaeological remains, Al-Ahsa Oasis, an evolving cultural landscape in Saudi Arabia, and Kenya’s Thimlich Ohinga archaeological
Lonely Planet Magazine’s August issue (UK) has hit the shelves! This month’s edition includes a Great Escape to Corsica, our staff’s best European road trips and original ideas for a jaunt in the Med. Every UK issue of Lonely Planet magazine features cut-out-and-keep guides featuring our top picks for four irresistible destinations. Fancy a sneak
Budget cross-Channel trains may soon come into service between London and Paris as a cheaper but slower alternative to the high-speed Eurostar service. Getlink, which operates the Channel Tunnel, is proposing to open the route to a new service between Stratford, in east London, and Roissy station, beside Charles de Gaulle Airport, north of Paris.
Each summer, Oregon welcomes the return of one of the sweetest festivals around: Pickathon. Think intimate barns strewn with twinkly lights and wooded stages built into the natural landscape, with blissed-out listeners soaking up the scene from sprawled-out blankets, bales of hay and hammocks suspended high in the trees. Zale Schoenborn, a mandolin player himself,
From Friday afternoon, travellers through France face widespread delays and disruption. Tens of thousands of British holidaymakers heading across the Channel will find that they have arrived on the busiest weekend of the year so far on the roads of France. The Independent has analysed the predicted traffic flows on major routes in France and identified
(CNN) — You’re likely to sweat a little to get to some of the best waterfalls. But they deliver a cool refuge and a powerful reminder of nature’s force. Waterfalls splash through national parks and preserves and are tucked away in state parks known only to nearby residents. Waterfall lovers will travel thousands of miles
England are through to the quarter finals and most of the country are freeing themselves up for 3pm on Saturday, when the three lions face Sweden. But what if you happen to have a wedding that you can’t get out of – and there are plenty of guests already ranting away on Twitter – or
Chris Lavado Klingande headlined Pinknic this past weekend. Courtesy of Chris Lavado. French DJ and melodic house producer Klingande headlined Pinknic this past weekend. The rosé and music festival brought together world-renowned acts, food and shopping for two days of celebrating rosé while thousands of attendees all dressed in pink and white. Ahead of the
Mice on a ketogenic diet have shown remarkable responses to a class of cancer drug, which has previously experienced largely underwhelming results in human clinical trials. The study published today in Nature shows how a combination of a ketogenic diet with a type of cancer drug called a PI3K inhibitor, strongly improves the effect of
The introduction of a new vegan burger on Air New Zealand flights between Auckland and Los Angeles has caused outrage among the country’s meat-eating supporters. The “Impossible Burger”, created by a company based in San Francisco, is made from a plant-based meat substitute that claims to mimic the real thing – from taste to texture. Mark
(CNN) — Anchoring in idyllic bays. Slipping into azure waters for a refreshing dip. Warm breeze filling the sails en route to the next enchanted spot. Drinks and dinner on board under the stars. Gentle lapping to loll you to sleep. And repeat. Day after blissful day. A sailing holiday is a passport to another
This month’s round up includes a debate about Greece’s best islands © Elena Pavlovich / Shutterstock Last month, our Pathfinders community treated us to an eclectic selection of travel yarns that have left us itching to get away. From camel riding in the Sahara to running up – yes, up – a ski jump, these
Paying homage to Kashmir’s Wazwan feasts, Michael Voltaggio prepares a special meal inspired by his experiences for the group dinner in Srinagar, Kashmir. Along with journalist and co-host Mariana van Zeller, Voltaggio hosts a dinner for guests representing all sides of the conflict in Kashmir: Pro-India, Pro-Independence and Pro-Pakistan. “Breaking Borders” Kashmir, with Mariana van
Marnie Munns is one of the few female flight captains in the world. “Until a few years ago you could fit all the female captains into a 450-seater, A380,” she says. But change is afoot. Over the past three years she has been helping to cultivate a female empowerment program called the Amy Johnson Initiative
Road trip across America with the perfect soundtrack — Photo courtesy of E+/wundervisuals In our series of road trip playlists so far, we’ve covered topics like cars, roads and driving. They’re all fair topics that are only logical, but it’s time we start focusing on the reason for the trip. You’re exploring, you’re going somewhere,
Stroll through the souks in Marrakech © HUANG Zheng / Shutterstock Every month, we curate the best blog posts, Instagrams and videos from our Lonely Planet Pathfinders. This month’s video feature is from videographer Nick Adams, who leads us along narrow stone corridors, through grand architectural archways and bustling marketplaces to give us a unique
Reports from Corfu indicate that the popular Greek island has been undergoing a waste crisis for several months. Numerous British visitors to the holiday favourite have watched with alarm as mounds of rubbish piled up in holiday resorts and the interior. The crisis has its roots in a legal dispute over a landfill site outside the small
With the UK’s current heat wave forecast to continue into the next few weeks, it’s worth reflecting on the many staycation options available across the UK. With award-winning beaches, internationally acclaimed cultural and historical attractions and 15 national parks, there’s something for everyone on this sceptred isle. But not all destinations are created equal. In
Commuters on Merseyrail are to be offered ice-lollies and chilled water by way of apology for disruption attributed to the heatwave. Trains in the Liverpool area are among many to have suffered cancellations and disruption as a result of buckled rails, as well as the deployment of many trains to operate a shuttle between Central