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Don't miss: First Fridays Art Walk
On the first Friday evening of every month, visitors to Phoenix can join thousands of locals on the city's self-guided art walk.
Travel gadget: Amazon eco flip-flops
One of the most useful things you can take on a trip is a common old pair of jandals.
The best way to see America? Through the window of a train
Christian Wolmar finds himself warming to the foibles of one of America's lesser-known modes of transport.
<i>Bargain Betty:</i> More breaks and cheaper
One reason we take off so often as a family is that I'm a whizz at holidays on the cheap.
Ask Lonely Planet: Seeking wisdom at pyramids
Advice on finding a truly informative tour provider in Egypt and spending a romantic couple of days in Paris.
Jim Eagles: All tied up with Spanish red tape
There was mild celebration last year when the New Zealand and Spanish governments negotiated an agreement on working holiday visas.
Travel book: <i>Greek Pilgrimage</i>
If you're fascinated by the extraordinary creativity of the ancient Greeks, who 2500 years ago laid the foundations of Western civilisation, then this is the perfect book to take on a pilgrimage to modern Greece.
Ask Lonely Planet: Bask in the Basque sun ...
Advice on spending time in San Sebastian and getting the most out of a short break in Kuala Lumpur.
Sightseeing by sound
Simon Calder talks to BBC Radio presenter Peter White about the challenges faced by blind travellers.
NZ's top destinations get a shake up
Accommodation website wotif.com has released its list of New Zealand's top 20 travel destinations, based on domestic bookings online.
Jim Eagles: Free spirits must follow rules too
I am starting to think that in this case we do need a national policy on freedom camping, so campers and locals know exactly what the rules are.
Travel gadget: TomTom GPS
Driving on foreign roads, especially on the wrong side of the road, can be a challenging experience but a car GPS system can do a lot to ease the tension.
What I Pack: Anne Van Dyke
The travel guru and radio travel show co-host shares her holiday packing tips.
Don't miss: Tropical Extravaganza
To mark the United Nations' International Year of Forests, the Royal Botanic Gardens will hold a Tropical Extravaganza celebrating the importance of tropical rainforests.
Hot deals: Jetting off
Auckland Adventure Jet is offering children aged 14 and under a free ride when travelling with one full-fare paying adult.
Ask Lonely Planet: More to Uluru than climbing the rock
Advice from travel experts on observing protocol in Australia's Red Centre and finding cheap accommodation in Paris.
Paris plugs into rent and ride
Paris will become the first metropolitan area in the world to experiment with an extensive system of self-service hire cars.
Ask Lonely Planet: Plenty to stomach in Paris
Advice on culinary adventures in France and staying online while travelling through Canada.
Summer survival in the outdoors
Safety in the wild comes down to a few simple rules, writes Mountain Safety Council chief executive Darryl Carpenter.
<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Where are you flying off to next year?
A survey of 502 Kiwis found that 42 per cent said they usually decided on their travel plans around this time of year.
Don't miss: Federation Square Events
Interesting architecture, open spaces, galleries, shops, dining options and tourism activities make Melbourne's 'Fed Square'.
Travel book: <i>Chasing the Devil</i>
Adventurous foreign correspondent Tim Butcher decides to emulate a 560km trek that novelist Graham Greene made in 1935.
China air deal set to boost tourism
A new air link between China and New Zealand could boost tourist spending by up to $50 million a year.
Ask Lonely Planet: Soak up sights and culture on island time
Advice on exploring Vanuatu and attending cooking school in Tuscany or Umbria.
<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Unwrap a Christmas holiday bargain
If you fancy a bit of a break this Christmas but need to do it on the cheap, there are a few things you can do to help your money go further.
Travellers snap up new carrier's cheap airfares
More than 43,000 seats were sold within three days of Air Asia X's launch in New Zealand last week.
What I Pack: Valery Gherman
The New York City-based makeup artist and contributor to travel website Runawaynow.com shares his travel tips.