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Uluru Rock Tour: that time we camped in the outback
A 1,500km detour and two nights’ camping with spiders, snakes and dingoes – would the Uluru Rock Tour prove worth ...
I’ve officially travelled the world. Here’s what I’ve learnt
Seven years ago, I asked a question on Quora: what qualifies as having travelled the world? It prompted an interesting ...
Virgin peaks: the world’s unclimbed mountains
The world's unclimbed mountains represent some of mankind’s last true challenges on Earth. We look at the most coveted unconquered ...
Which Simien Mountains trek is for you?
A Simien Mountains trek should be an essential part of any visit to Ethiopia. We summarise the best routes to ...
“This is Africa”: useful mantra or ugly prejudice?
"This is Africa", or TIA, is used to shrug off a range of inconveniences, but does its casual use perpetuate harmful ...
Visiting Erta Ale volcano: the ‘hike to hell and back’
Erta Ale in Ethiopia is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and looms above a deadly desert ...
Announcing our new role as Lonely Planet Trailblazers
We reveal the details of our partnership with the world's biggest travel guide publisher. Today, we announce our new role ...
