Lonely Planet names Ruby Beach as one of 25 best in world

Ruby Beach is a stunner, and now the rest of the world knows it too. SEATTLE — The secret’s out. Washington locals know about the wonders of Ruby Beach, and now it’s been highlighted by Lonely Planet as one of the best in the world. The travel guide …

Kunal Kamra’s lonely furrow

CREATIVE ways abound to resist oppression be it from one’s own state or a foreign occupation power; but to defeat or vacate the menace is an­­other ballgame. Cinema, theatre, dance, poetry, music, art and often enough satire by stand-up comedians — India’s …

Lonely Planet has published an article showcasing the beauty of Armenia throughout all seasons

New Off-Central play examines life, love on a lonely island

A 2018 story in the Washington Post told the story of a large white seabird named Nigel, the solitary member of his species living on a remote island off the coast of New Zealand. In an effort to establish a breeding colony of gannets, wildlife officials …

Don’t avoid romantic destinations: 15 solo travel tips from Lonely Planet’s women writers

Learning to get comfortable being by yourself can be challenging. Here, the Lonely Planet team share their advice for women traveling solo. Covering everything from making friends to personal safety to crying in public, most of these tips work well for …

Which WA Beach Just Earned a Top Spot in Global Recognition? See!

Lonely Planet highlighted a beach in Washington State as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, as KING5 News reports. Locals know this to be true, and now the secret is out!   WA Beach Named One of the Most Beautiful in the World Kedar Gadge/ …

The world’s top LGBTQ+ destinations

Determined to make the world more accessible to everyone, author Alicia Valenski has compiled a list of more than 50 proud places with the help of insiders around the globe. From drag bars to queer swimming clubs, these delightfully diverse destinations …

Por más de 50 años, un monje ha mantenido la fe y la unión de la comunidad en una isla griega

AMORGOS, Grecia (AP) — Durante más de 50 años, Spyridon Denaxas ha orado, trabajado y recibido a los fieles en un monasterio isleño construido en un acantilado junto al mar que ha cambiado poco desde su fundación, hace más de un milenio. Al igual que el …

10 of the dreamiest stargazing trains in the U.S.

Light pollution is worsening by 10 percent every year, and as our starry skies vanish, so does our connection to the cosmos. But there’s still an unlikely place for a dark-sky escape: Aboard one of America’s historical railways. A variety of stargazing …

Meet Father Spyridon: A Greek monk in an ancient cliffside monastery keeps island life together

AMORGOS, Greece (AP) — For more than 50 years, Spyridon Denaxas has prayed, worked and welcomed the faithful in an island monastery carved into a seaside cliff that’s little changed since its founding more than a millennium ago. Greece has rapidly …