Despite being Switzerland’s largest city, Zürich is a compact place with many pedestrian areas, making it ripe for exploration on foot. However, as befits a Swiss metropolis, its public transport network is highly organized and runs like clockwork. Here’s our guide to getting around Zürich, whether by S-Bahn train, tram, bus, ferry, bicycle or scooter,
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One of the last bastions of phone-free travel is about to get connected, eliminating the need for airplane mode – at least in the European Union. In late November, the EU announced that airlines can provide 5G technology on planes, alongside previous mobile-technology generations, allowing passengers to use their smartphones without restrictions during flights. “5G
It’s cold out there. A Caribbean getaway has never sounded better. We get it. As you weigh your options in paradise, we’re sure you’ll be drawn to two island nations that have a special hold on visitors’ imaginations: Jamaica and the Bahamas. Yet since we’re equally drawn to the two countries’ stunning beaches, perfect weather
Oh, Canada – the country known for politeness and poutine, majestic mountains and maple syrup. Canada offers an abundance of wide open spaces to explore, and bustling metropolitan areas to discover, with people, places, and provisions that are sure to surprise and delight the kids who visit – and their parents, too. Get trusted guidance
With rows of Christmas trees lending the sidewalks their piney scent and glittering lights everywhere you look, New York City is a magical place around the winter holidays. It’s also massively crowded and often cold, with the propensity to be very expensive (all that holiday cheer can really add up). Since you’ll want to be prepared,
Lucky for both residents and visitors, the beautiful Garden District of New Orleans lives up to its name. There are few areas as as pleasant anywhere in town. Here, you’ll find spreading live oak trees and shaded lanes, whirring streetcars and college students on a stroll, mansions and apartment buildings that resemble mansions, and quirky businesses.
In Switzerland, the mountains call. One look at this ravishing land of skyscraping peaks, glaciers, forests and lakes of piercing blue will have you itching to sling on a backpack, zip up to the heights and hit the trail. You certainly won’t be alone. The Swiss seem to be born with one leg up a
Nowhere is perfect, but, let’s face it, Switzerland gets pretty darned close. The Alps ripple across 60% of the country, and the landscapes and towns look like they have been dreamed up by a particularly imaginative child. We’re talking glacier-capped peaks, crash-bang waterfalls, turreted castles of the fairy-tale kind and lakes in the most surreal shade of
The best travel advice comes from the people who have done it all before. In this series, we ask well-traveled experts for their tips and advice. Sir Ranulph Fiennes, age 78, might be the world’s greatest living explorer. He holds the world record as the first person to reach both the North and South Poles
For a little tiny frontier town that cropped up the year after Texas separated from Mexico, Austin sure has grown up. First the railroad came in 1871, then the University of Texas in 1883. Then Austin City Limits, featuring local icon Willie Nelson, was filmed here in 1974. Shortly after, in 1987, the South by
One of the more popular unofficial taglines for New Orleans is “a theme park for adults.” As branding goes, this is pretty accurate when it comes to the neon lights of Bourbon Street, the hipster crowds in the Marigny and Bywater, and the foodies prowling Uptown for the next James Beard-nominated hot spot. But can this town, so
Culture-crammed cities and sky-high drives, terraced vines and turreted medieval castles, glacier-frosted mountains and one ravishing Alpine view after the next – Switzerland packs a whole lot into a little land. Enjoying everything Switzerland has to offer is the easy part, but figuring out the country’s entry requirements can, in some circumstances, be less straightforward.
The idea of skiing terrifies you. But you don’t want to miss out when your friends recount their adventures on the slopes. We’re here for you. We understand why you might not be into the idea of hurtling yourself down the side of a slippery and snowy mountain with nothing for support other than what
Safe, affordable and thoroughly enjoyable, Malawi – dubbed the Warm Heart of Africa – has long been a favorite chillout destination for travelers crossing between eastern and southern Africa. It is technically a landlocked country, but its most popular attraction and dominant geographic feature is Lake Malawi, which runs for an incredible 560km (350miles) through
While your ski skill level will help to narrow down where to go, all of these locations offer the chance to escape the city and get some fresh air in the sprawling Swiss countryside. Expect panoramic views, enchanted forests and most importantly, world-class skiing. Check out these six affordable and easily-reached ski villages from Zürich, where
City meets seascape in Vancouver, where majestic mountains and towering trees frame the foreground of a sparkling metropolis that sits by the sea. Mild temperatures make it easy to step outside, and seawall strolls, beachside bike paths, scenic city roads and calm waterways provide endless ways to explore Vancouver with or without a car. Make
From the high Andes to subtropical rainforests, from arid valleys to ice fields, Argentina’s stunning countryside is a playground for trekkers of all abilities. In such legendary locations as Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, you can test yourself against some of the most dramatic topography on the planet. Most trails in
The long lazy stretch of summer holidays beckons Down Under, and, given its size, Australia offers a vast variety of holiday choices. But are there experiences and destinations where you can really escape the crowds and feel like you have the entire place to yourself? Lonely Planet’s Chris Zeiher picks the best places as featured
As the saying goes, good things come in small packages, and that’s certainly the case for the Emerald Isle. Breathtaking landscapes and charming cities that welcome you in like a long-lost friend – no matter how long your trip is, you’ll leave planning your next vacation to Ireland. The last thing you need upon arrival
You can definitely travel cheap in Taiwan, and with some planning, it can be immensely enjoyable. That said, Taiwan is not as budget-friendly as Vietnam, Malaysia or Indonesia, though it is more affordable than Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Taiwan is also more economical than South Korea, except for accommodation. In general, lodging costs are