Spirit guide

editor’s note

Making each issue of Lonely Planet magazine is always a

BEHIND THE SCENES

What Team Lonely Planet has been up to this month

Postcards

WHERE YOU’VE BEEN AND WHAT YOU’VE SEEN

Frozen

Each month, we ask our Instagram followers to share their

Globetrotter

A WORLD OF TRAVEL NEWS AND DISCOVERIES

SOMETHING TO DECLARE

They may be considered naff, but Irish pubs are a global safety-net

ADVENTURE FOR ALL AGES

Get the whole gang involved in trip-planning in 2018 with

Christmas gifts

Our gift inspiration for the seasoned traveller who (almost) has it all

Airports. You’ve got to love them. No, really. You have got to love them.

A CLASSIC COLUMN BY THE LATE BRITISH WRITER AND CRITIC,

Uluru climb-down

Uluru, in Australia’s Red Centre, is a deeply sacred site

Grand plans

Design-loving fans should bypass the usual homestay websites and make

SECRET CINEMA

Looking for a big-screen experience without the popcorn crunchers and

LOVE HATE

London’s waterways play host to RIBs, barges and canal boats

Easy Trips

THIS MONTH... hole up in a manor house in Somerset, hit the beach in Florida, stay in a distillery in Scotland and explore a changing neighbourhood in London

Capital ideas

Christmas shopping trip up to London? Then steer clear of

Palm Beach style

Coconut palms are a reliable sign of mild winters: in

BOLD AS BRASS

In a centenary year that has recalled battles and revolutions,

The taste of the town

Little more than a decade has passed since New Nordic

Backwell House

Head to Backwell House in Somerset this winter for an

CHRISTMAS SHOWS

The faded Victorian grandeur of Wilton’s Music Hall in Whitechapel

GREAT ESCAPE Eastern Germany

With 2018 almost here, start planning now for a road trip of a week or longer that’s at its most glorious in spring and summer. We’ve updated the design of the Great Escape section to bring in more diverse travel experiences – in Germany’s east, we take a food tour, go canoeing, discover reborn architecture, get a feel for rock-climbing, and more

It’s a Wonderful Life

With an abundance of festive cheer set against a landscape of snow-laden firs, Vermont has all the charm of the classic American Christmas movies, but dig a little deeper and you’ll discover a state like no other in the US

Land of ice & fire

Journey deep into the Japan Alps to discover a place still ruled by nature and ancient traditions

A MEXICAN FEAST

The story of Mexican cuisine is an epic spanning eras,

Unusual winter experiences

It’s a season that tries hard to keep you indoors, away from a world of beauty and adventure – push back with these new and unexpected ways to enjoy the colder months to the full

Here comes the sun

Discover an unusual side to Sydney through the lens of photographer Charlotte Curd, as she sets out to capture moments of calm in the daily life of her home city

Weekend in Strasbourg

The capital of the historic region of Alsace, on France’s eastern border, puts on a show in winter with Christmas markets, to add to its year-round display of medieval finery, and its rich cuisine and renowned wine

Moscow old and new

Liveability has been the buzzword in the Russian capital over the last decade – make the most of its new ventures and spruced up public spaces, which now complement the Kremlin and other enduring symbols

Cheap eats in Los Angeles

In a city of ever-evolving tastes, where many restaurants are pitched at the A-list, you’ll find boundless budget options as well – here is our selection of great, creative eateries where thrifty Angelenos don’t fear to tread

Stopover in Bangkok

The gateway to Thailand and much of Southeast Asia, Bangkok combines hallowed temples and all the swirl of city life – use this guide to pick your travel priorities, whether you’re in the city for a day, or for longer

What on Earth?

1 Rearrange ‘no seal legs’ to get the name of

Welcome

In 2017, the 100th issue of Lonely Planet magazine rolled

2018 Calendar