A young British couple decided to quite their jobs and travel the world in a campervan – they’re making their way across Europe in a converted mini-bus. Jess Lockwood, from Newbury, and Ed Priest, from Croydon, both 26, always dreamed of travelling, but felt they couldn’t afford the enormous costs. But, having decided they could…
Experts are predicting travel levels of pre-pandemic proportions this holiday season, but the ubiquitous risk of contracting coronavirus remains. On Monday, the U.S. fully reopened its borders with Mexico and Canada and lifted restrictions on travel that covered most of Europe. Meanwhile, travel experts are predicting more than 53 million Americans will hit the road…
Passengers flying in Europe face significant disruptions as airports report serious delays and long lines due to staff shortages and increased demand ahead of the summer holidays. If you’re planning to fly this summer, here are some tips to help you make it through long airport wait times and potential delays and cancellations. Security screening,…
Thinking about going on a big rail adventure through Europe, getting remote in the US national parks or perhaps a sun and sand escape to some of the world’s best beaches? Well, you’re not alone. We polled the Lonely Planet community across our social media channels for all your questions regarding everything and anything summer…
We’re all hungry for a holiday. With entry rules coming to an end in many countries and anxieties around travelling easing, a lot of people are hoping to get away this summer. But the excitement of going abroad has been marred by airport chaos, cancelled flights and hours-long queues. Though travel restrictions may be easing,…
Catherine Livesley is a sustainable travel expert who has traversed almost every country in Europe overland. She has created dream trips at some of the world’s leading rail and sustainable travel companies and worked as a consultant for independent travel companies. She is the founder of flight-free tour operator and travel club, No Fly Travel…
