A major winter storm is poised to strike parts the U.S. between Monday and Wednesday, cutting power and making travel nearly impossible, forecasters said.
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday he's confident the Federal Reserve will make money on the trillions it has pumped into the economy since the start of 2008.
Tuesday After days of waiting, the news finally came … So, each one retreated to find their own solace – to find in the own way the courage to accept the sad fact that we have indeed already lost a dear friend, relative and colleague. Just days before the tragedy, there he was … havin [...]
Saturday Despite the attempt to stay home and complete some stacks of unfinished business, we were out the whole day. We went fruit-picking again, brought back lots of Langsat! We had a great time despite the heavy rain on the other side of the hills! We started out before noon with such humid weather. As we got nearer to [...]
It’s 5.30am friday and a holiday. Long weekend ahead, simply wonderful! I’ve actually been awake since 4.30am, enjoying the quietness and undisturbed wee hours of the morning. I think many people have found that the early morning is the best time to reflect, scribble, or write – I can totally relate to this group! Yesterday, Ian and I dr […]
Taroko Gorge National Park, right by Hualien, Taiwan is a beautiful place to visit, hike and relax.Taiwan’s Taroko Gorge is happily produced by The Indie Travel Podcast, proud winners of Lonely Planet's "Best Podcast 2009" -- Check out our free podcast in iTunes, free online travel magazine, or have the Indie Travel Podcast Magazine deli […]
Craig and Linda talk about their long-term preparations for long-term travel and pass on their thoughts. 132 – Preparing and waiting and having itchy feet is happily produced by The Indie Travel Podcast, proud winners of Lonely Planet's "Best Podcast 2009" -- Check out our free podcast in iTunes, free online travel magazine, or have the […]
Peppermint shrimp, volcano-loving clouds, and bus shelters now have one thing in common: They've all been featured in winning pictures from National Geographic magazine's 2009 International Photography Contest.
World leaders will gather next week to hash out a new game plan for tackling climate change. Learn what they hope to accomplish—and why experts are saying humankind has a "very narrow window of opportunity" to act.
See National Geographic News's most popular photo galleries of 2009, starring a fish with a see-through head, seven major missing links since Darwin, glowing animals, ten failed apocalypses, and more.
Sensō-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo. It is the city’s oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Within the temple itself, and at many places on its approach, there are omikuji stalls. For a suggested donation of 100 yen, visitors may consult the oracle and divine answers to their questions. Querents shake [...]
Uluru, the World Heritage Site formerly known as Ayers Rock, is one of the world’s most recognizable natural icons – and along with the Sydney Opera House, an international symbol for Australia. The sandstone monolith is culturally significant to the Anangu aborigines, the traditional landowners of Uluru. In 1873 surveyor William Gosse, on an exp […]
Lonely Planet author and fearless festival hunter Ray Bartlett travels deep into the heart of suburban Japan for a peek at some of the world's largest...penises, uncovering one of the country's oldest and most venerable fertility festivals. Honen Matsuri, in Komaki, Japan, holds this yearly celebration to ensure bountiful harvests and plenty of off […]
Every year Lonely Planet sends hundreds of writers and photographers around the globe to search for the latest and greatest travel experiences on earth. For the first time ever, TV cameras join them as they hunt down and roadtest new adventures in thirteen far-flung destinations. Check your local TV listings for broadcast dates and times.
Lonely Planet founder, authors and staff took on the challenge of cycling through Africa from Cairo to Capetown. Fiona Siseman and Tony Wheeler along with Rana Freedman and Martin Heng rode leg five of Tour d'Afrique from Iringa, Tanzania to Lilongwe, Malawi.
Lonely Planet authors and staff took on the challenge of cycling through Africa from Cairo to Capetown. Rana Freedman and Martin Heng rode leg four of Tour d'Afrique from Nairobi Kenya to Iringa, Tanzania.