This is where to be alone on Planet Earth

Plus: Awe-inspiring red landscapes around the world, Albania's hidden beaches & Just back from: Tunisia
 
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Discover the reddest places on Planet Earth, from a lunar-like desert in Jordan to a striking river in Colombia.
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Albania's hidden beaches
There are golden beaches and little coves with turquoise water all along Albania's unspoilt coastline. Here's where to find the Riviera's most enchanting secret spots.
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Just back from: Tunisia
As travellers start to return to Tunisia, Lonely Planet's Lauren Keith sets off on a road trip around this fascinating country, visiting Roman ruins, untouched beaches and coastal cities.
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Spectacular places to be alone on Planet Earth
Whether you want a desert adventure or to get out in nature, these awe-inspiring landscapes are perfect places to get away from the crowds.
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The most amazing abandoned places in the world
A flooded Soviet prison in Estonia, deserted hilltop villages in Italy and an all-American ghost town – these are some of the world's most eerie and beautiful abandoned places.
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The latest stories from our blog

Unpacked: featuring FREE mini-guides, quizzes, Pathfinder highlights and more.
 
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The latest stories from our blog
 
Wonderings
 
Put the camera down and step away from the wombat
In a world where officials from Tasmania feel the need to make tourists pledge not to harass wombats, James Kay, editor of lonelyplanet.com, reflects on efforts to curb bad behaviour down under.
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Quizzes
 
Travel quiz: January edition
Why have tourists angered Tasmanian authorities? And what will the money in Rome’s Trevi Fountain now be used for? Test your knowledge of travel trivia with our monthly quiz.
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Behind the scenes
 
In the studio with Tony Wheeler, creator of the first logo
We delved into the archives and caught up with Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler to learn more about the legacy of the logo and how Lonely Planet began life back in 1973.
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FREE mini-guides: the Cotswolds, Ghent, Sofia, Denver, Kathmandu and Vancouver
The latest edition of Lonely Planet Magazine (UK) is out now, which means it's time to download your FREE guides featuring our top picks of six irresistible destinations.
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Insider knowledge
 
Monisha Rajesh on the golden rules of Indian train travel
In this guest post, Monisha Rajesh – author of Around India in 80 Trains – gives us the lowdown on how to get the most out of a travel experience like no other.
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Community and pathfinders
 
Just back from: Australia, France, Bulgaria, Berlin and Italy
We're an itchy-footed bunch here at Lonely Planet. Check out these recent staff stories from the road, including horseback beach escapes and driving a classic car through Italy.
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Pathfinders: best blogs, Instagram shots and videos from December
Our band of bloggers, photographers and videographers have been going on even more epic adventures – check out our favorite content from December.
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The stories behind our favorite souvenirs

Plus: Only in Tokyo: a tour of Japan's unique pop-culture experiences & Four scenic drives in the Balkans
 
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In need of a good pick-me-up? Lonely Planet staff share the stories behind their favorite travel souvenirs – an eclectic assortment of instruments, tattoos and divine debris.

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Latin American and Caribbean Carnivals for every traveler
With so many parades all over the world, Carnival-seeking travelers may feel paralyzed by choice – but fear not: our guide can help you find the perfect party.
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BC by sea: boating to the best of British Columbia
It's almost three times the size of Germany, so how do you wrap your head around this remote, rugged and ravishing part of Canada? Take to the water, of course.
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Immersive experiences in Fiji
Fiji is deservedly famous for its sun, sea and spectacular places to stay. But if you'd like to dive into something other than your resort pool, read on.
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Only in Tokyo: a tour of Japan’s unique pop-culture experiences
From Godzilla to Super Mario, Hello Kitty to Pokémon, Japan's pop culture is famous around the world. But there is only one place where you can see it come to life...
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Four scenic drives in the Balkans
Fairy-tale landscapes come to life on these Balkan road trips that take you through the region's immaculate beaches, epic mountain ranges, ancient castles and unspoiled valleys.
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