Asia Travel Stories

Aug 7, 2024 • 8 min read

Here are six destinations writer Zinara Rathnayake recommends for solo female travellers, as well as two at the top of her bucket list.

Aug 5, 2024 • 6 min read

Tipping is an elusive custom all over the world, and Asia is no exception. Here's what you should know.

Jul 17, 2024 • 8 min read

From lazing on beaches in Turkey to sipping Guinness in Dublin or traveling through Mongolia, here are the best places to visit in September.

Jun 21, 2024 • 8 min read

August is prime time for an escape. Find out the best places to travel for adventure, relaxation, wildlife and culture.

May 28, 2024 • 9 min read

From Aarhus to Zanzibar, plan your travels for July 2024 with these top places to visit.

Apr 16, 2024 • 5 min read

For many, packing is the most stressful part of trip prep. Here are our tips to make sure you bring what you need, nothing more.

Mar 1, 2024 • 3 min read

If you're going to lots of different countries, it can be hard to know the best way to stay in contact and avoid expensive roaming charges. We can help.

Nov 13, 2023 • 6 min read

It’s always snowing somewhere: here’s our guide on where to ski throughout the world all year long.

Nov 6, 2023 • 5 min read

From the stunning Halong Bay to the sand dunes of Mui Ne, Vietnam offers up a bewitching array of superlative natural landscapes. Here's our favorite 10.

Dec 21, 2022 • 7 min read

From cruising across turquoise lagoons to hiking otherworldly coastlines, these island escapes offer something for every type of couple.

Apr 28, 2022 • 7 min read

Feel the force of Star Wars: a guide to visiting the earthbound destinations once featured in a galaxy far, far away.

Dec 10, 2021 • 10 min read

Whether it’s the atmosphere or the culture, some places are naturally suited for people traveling alone. These 10 spots are perfect for solo travelers.

Dec 3, 2021 • 6 min read

Led by India-based Planet Abled, people with various disabilities and those without disabilities travel side by side.

Sep 13, 2021 • 7 min read

Tap into the pulsing energy of lesser-known neighborhoods in major cities with this list of the hottest happenings now.

Nov 24, 2020 • 4 min read

Find every color of the rainbow at these eye-catching locations around the world.

Nov 4, 2020 • 6 min read

Boasting prime job prospects, an appreciation for diversity and an active social scene, these are 10 of the best cities for expats.

Oct 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Ready to catch some cosmos? Here are eight of Asia’s best stargazing destinations.

Oct 20, 2020 • 13 min read

These 25 books by Asian authors will give you a taste of the histories, cultures and experiences of life in Asia.

Mar 23, 2020 • 11 min read

The coronavirus outbreak began in China and soon spread across Asia. We asked locals to share their experience of what it’s like to live there right now.

Mar 2, 2020 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet has rounded up seven of the most intriguing and beguiling abandoned places around the world.

Feb 10, 2020 • 8 min read

Lonely Planet writers take on the challenge of creating a memorable one-day itinerary for visitors to their home cities, with just $50 to spend.

Feb 7, 2020 • 7 min read

Step into a stadium or arena mid-match and you’ll find locals in a state of agitation or elation, depending on the scoreline.