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48 hours in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

WHETHER you're planning a holiday in Malaysia or just stopping over, here are some tips to help you get the most out of the capital in just 48 hours.

Top 10 countries that didn't exist 20 years ago

Eritrea

BE bold and venture into the unknown with Lonely Planet's list of countries that didn't exist 20 years ago.

Travel Challenge: Europe

England

THREE competing companies have battled it out to give you their best deals for the trip of a lifetime to Europe.

Paris battles 'boring' image

Paris

PARIS battles to restore "fun" reputation after the closure of many of the city’s nightspots led to it becoming known as the "City of Lights Out."

Lonely Planet reveals the world's best climbs

Kilimanjaro

STRAP yourself in and get ready to tackle the best ways to reach the top with Lonely Planet's list of the world's best climbs.

A journey with vodka

Vodka

IN A land where everything is punctuated with a shot of vodka, Kevin Pilley delves into Russia's drinking history, where alcohol is an art-form.

More than meets the eye in Monument

Monumnet Valley

YOU'VE seen it in movies and magazines, but a tour of Arizona's iconic Monument Valley reveals much more than the three famous buttes.

Super-luxe travel in 2011

HENK

IF money's no object then there's no shortage of ways to spend it - here's Lonely Planet's rundown of the best wallet-walloping holidays next year.

Czech it out: the highlight of Prague

Prague

Experience one of Europe's best views from the top of this historically spectacular delight in Prague.

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Where to go in Autumn

Japan

March to May in Japan, with its clear skies and cherry blossoms, is the most celebrated Japanese season. Experience a Japan that few foreigners see & head for the less populated Central Alps.

Peruvian Alpaca

Peru's peak tourist season is from May to August, which is the dry season in the Andean highlands. It's also the best time to go if you're interested in hiking or mountain climbing.

Lonely Planet reveals the world's best climbs

Kilimanjaro

STRAP yourself in and get ready to tackle the best ways to reach the top with Lonely Planet's list of the world's best climbs.

A journey with vodka

Vodka

IN A land where everything is punctuated with a shot of vodka, Kevin Pilley delves into Russia's drinking history, where alcohol is an art-form.

World's best places to bust a move

Waltz

LEAVE the wallflowers behind and learn from the professionals in these home towns of high-energy dances. Breakdancing-tango, anyone?

Can you afford a luxury holiday?

Lizard Island

THE good things in life - like those long-dreamt-of holidays - are suddenly becoming more affordable. But how much does that ritzy lodge really cost?

A greener way to discover Montreal

Canadian flag

DISCOVER the best Montreal has to offer with The MapGuide, a joint venture taking you to unique, sustainable and culturally significant attractions.

Travelling the unknown Europe

St Petersburg

GETTING tired of the London, Paris, Rome roll call? Take the road less travelled and journey through Russia, Bulgaria, Poland, Croatia and beyond.

Is this the next Fiji?

le-lagoto

CLEAR waters, friendly locals, fresh seafood, rich history, family friendly - the unspoilt wonderland of Samoa is shaping up to be the next Fiji.

World's incredible glacier caves

Glacier caves

AN intrepid photographer has captured some of the most spectacular underground glaciers in the world.

Mystical monster fish caught on camera

Goliath tigerfish

AFTER an eight-day monster battle a British fisherman has caught one of the world's most fearsome freshwater fish.

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Giant 'Banksy robot' appears on hotel wall

Banksy

A HOTEL in Devon, England, has allegedly become the latest canvass for street artist Banksy.

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