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THE BEST OF THE MONTH'S TIPS & TRIPS

Old Havana, Cuba

In Cuba’s capital, Havana local Diana Rita introduces us to vintage cars, old-world stone plazas and Spanish colonial façades that look out over the Caribbean Sea

Your Best Fit

Any visitor to New York City can upgrade their experience

Hozho (NAVAJO)

A universal order, unity and beauty that comes from striving

Cold Spell

Who would go for a penny lick? Why does ‘brain

Lesser-Spotted Wildlife

Resplendently remote, Maliau Basin is home to some of the

West Sweden

Spend an activitypacked weekend exploring the lakes and forests of west Sweden

Style-central on the Greek island of Zante

The Ionian island of Zakynthos (also known as Zante) is

Shop for our new summer essentials: a giant inflatable taco or ride-on peacock

Keep your cool this summer by lolling about on one

Meet the Maker: doff your hat to the venerable milliners of Vienna

Hats have gone from being a necessary and practical piece of clothing in the 19th century to a fashion statement today. We meet one man who is leading trends with his handmade hats

The Castle Inn, Dorset

Hole up at this country tavern for good local beer and banter

Diving Holidays

For newcomers to scuba diving, exploring the world beneath the

Scotland Special

It’s always a good time to explore Scotland – go now or plan a trip for autumn

Go on an Everyday Adventure

Here at Lonely Planet, we encourage everyone to seek new experiences at every opportunity – even if you’ve only got 30 minutes to spare before work or an hour’s lunch-break. Be inspired by these recent micro-adventures of our staff and community, then get involved! Share your own discoveries on social media with #everydayadventures

The Beckoning Cat

A Japanese good luck charm reveals the country’s fascination with felines, and its origins give plenty of paws for thought

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TALES FROM THE ROAD

In Search of the Perfect: macarons in the patisseries of Paris

The dainty almond biscuit is the ultimate – and ubiquitous – Parisian food souvenir. Our quest takes us on a sugarfuelled tour for the City of Light’s best

Upping sticks and moving to Mexico

Slovenian Romana Lilic moved to the other side of the world to be with her boyfriend; here’s how she got on in her new home

Going Further: the long climb up Mount Kinabalu in Borneo

Borneo's highest and holiest mountain features tangled jungle, granite ridges and barren plateaus. Traversing it is a task that requires nerves - and legs - of steel

Unplanned: joining a group tour to Egypt

LAUREN KEITH Destination editor for the Middle East and North

Sketchbook: calm scenes in Venice

Freelance illustrator Nina Cosford finds inspiration in the everyday life on Venetian streets

It’s Ibiza, but without a foam party or international DJ in sight: discover quieter sides to the Balearic island

The White Isle has a reputation for big nights and banging beats, but there’s a quieter, more Iberi-centric side of this Balearic Island to discover, from the locally made drink to championing the native farm breeds, and from secret coves to traditional fishermen’s lunches created with catch straight from the sea. Come for a slow tour of the other Ibiza and see if you don’t get hooked

THE HUNT

Often billed as the world’s ultimate wildlife spectacle, the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra takes place annually across the plains of East Africa; we travel to Tanzania to try to catch up with the herds

BORN BY THE RIVER

Use the Mississippi as your guide as you set off on a road trip close to its banks in search of the music and literature that shaped America

40 Ultimate bucket-list experiences

We’ve searched the world to compile our latest top 40 bucket-list experiences. Read on and pick your next adventure, whether far away or closer to home

Best of County Kerry

For a taste of iconic Ireland, County Kerry has surf-pounded sea cliffs, emerald-green farmland and wild countryside. Also try out our day-trip guide to the Gap of Dunloe, travelling by bike, boat or horse-drawn cart

The best night out in Lisbon, Portugal

Cobbled, red-tiled Lisbon is home to an ever-thriving bar scene: from rooftop bars to underground speakeasies, this list navigates the Portuguese capital's best spots to have a couple of drinks

Tokyo: three ways

Tokyo’s futuristic streetscapes also contain historical alleys, raucous traditional festivals and lantern-lit yakitori (grilled chicken) stands of yore. See the best of the old city on our guided walk of Asakusa district

Outdoors in the Florida Keys

Sandbar islands, turquoise water and deep green mangroves: the Florida Keys is ideally equipped for wonderful outdoor experiences. This guide picks out the best activities at the Sunshine State’s south tip

What on Earth?

1 Southendon-Sea has the longest example of what in the