A painful but necessary reminder
Five years on I still get a lump in my throat when I think about visiting the Khmer Rouge's main torture centre in Phnom Penh.
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Don't miss: Hermanus Whale Festival
From July to December the Western Cape town of Hermanus' rugged cliff-tops offer superb land-based whale watching.
Tourism toilet problem being looked at
Freedom tourists who do not dispose of waste properly or poo in public spaces are a real problem, Tourism Minister John Key says.
London's mayor lauds rental scheme as 'new dawn for the bicycle'
Two London-based writers offer their tips for successfully negotiating the city by bike.
Ask Lonely Planet: Malaysia's magic will satisfy all ages
Advice on taking a grandmother-granddaughter trip to Asia and planning a 10-day Australian itinerary ex-Sydney.
Hot deals: Travel for less
Fans are flocking to see the setting of the Millennium series, writes Malin Rising.
Cyber safety for travellers'
Today's travellers often rely on free WiFi internet in places like airports to get the job done while on the move, but it can also be a hotbed for cyber crimes such as hacking.
Ask Lonely Planet: Getting a taste of real life in Cambodia
Advice on honeymooning in Cambodia and train travel around Europe.
What I pack: Ange Marshall
The founder of NZ footwear and accessories label Briarwood shares her travel tips.
Speeding up the airport process
New technology at Auckland Airport means the CEO of Customs gets automatic texts if queues are too long.
Commission urges caution over holiday vouchers
The Commerce Commission has warned people to be careful when being offered holiday vouchers by telemarketers.
Ask Lonely Planet: Beaten track still leads to African wildlife
Advice from travel experts on visiting South Africa and China.
Desktop globetrotter: July 14
A weekly round-up of travel news and debate from around the globe.
Take two in Paris
A tourist and a resident give their views on the best bits of the City of Love.
What I pack: Susan Williamson
The director of travel company Etruscan Pleasures shares her tips for stress-free holidays.
Lightening the load with eBooks
The biggest challenge Jim Eagles faces in trying to travel light is the need to take lots of books. Can an eReader help?
Close to home: Into the ice age
Heather Ramsay rounds up some of the best local travel deals going.
Don't miss: Great Columbia Crossing
Picturesque Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies, where the mighty Columbia River empties into the ocean.
Ask Lonely Planet: Scouting sleep options on the Silk Road
Advice on travelling the Silk Road and finding cheap flights.
Travel gadget: Easy-drying underwear
A reader sent a note a few weeks ago asking if I had any advice on easy-drying underwear.
More advice to keep the bugs at bay
Well, so much for my precautions against catching colds when you fly.
Travel book: <i>An Island Sanctuary: A house in Greece</i>
The sort of book that makes you want to sell up everything and flee to the sunshine of the Dodecanese islands.
Rising violence in the skies
Hot on the heels of the growing number of road rage incidents, it seems air rage is on the rise as well.
Ask Lonely Planet: Visiting Verona's theatre of dreams
Information on travelling from London to Verona and transiting in Bangkok.