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The most disgusting thing I've eaten

FROM chilled sheep's brains to bug pee - the team at Lonely Planet reveal the most disgusting dishes to pass their lips on their travels.

Adrenalin travel Why we risk it all when travelling

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SKYDIVING? No. Bungy jumping? No problem. The most terrifying moments are the ones you never see coming, says the Naked Traveller.

Lost Heathrow ate my backpack

Heathrow

LOST luggage and a day spent in Heathrow Airport's baggage reclaim hall brings unexpected surprises - and a few tips for next time.

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Travel Doctor When travel bug turns nasty

vampire bat

DOC HOLIDAY: From rabid bats in Bali to worms that hatch in your gut - the diseases you don't want to catch on holiday.

Lonely Planet More than meets the eye in Chicago

Chicago

HOT dogs, cool art, monuments, theatres - Lonely Planet discovers that there's plenty to do in the Windy City, even if you're not a sports fan.

Work Why you should pick a bad holiday job

Backpacker

THE money is bad and hours are long but we keep coming back for more - while on holiday the worst jobs turn out to be the best ones.

Hotels World's weirdest mini-bars

Hotel Room

INTIMACY kits, Voodoo Love Dolls and Swarovski studded water bottles just some of the strange items found in hotel mini bars.

Inside tips Reader's guide to London

London

THE welcome can sometimes be as soggy as the weather, but Aussie travellers' love affair with the English capital remains undiminished.

Travel Health

Insiders guide How to look good on long-haul flights

Virgin Atlantic

HIGH-flying team of flight attendants share the secret to staying healthy and looking glamorous while cramped up for the long-haul.

Expert Advice Top 10 travel insurance tips

Travel Insurance

FROM medical loopholes to animal theft, here's some insider advice on what to look for  - and what to avoid - when it comes to travel insurance.

Warning Aussie travellers' carefree attitude 'risky'

Carefree

AUSTRALIANS holidaying overseas risk incurring significant expenses due to their carefree attitude about travel insurance, survey finds.

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    Tour The locals know best in Trogir

    Croatia

    THE guide books are no match for this eccentric guide, who whizzes in and out of the World Heritage Listed streets of Trogir...sans underpants.

    Naked Traveller Travelling back to the future

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    NAKED Traveller reveals the top tips he would give to his younger self if he could travel back in time.

    Trend Weird and useful gadgets

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    TENTS hanging from trees, suitcase sirens and caffeinated soap among the weirdest and most useful travel gadgets on the market.

    Packing tips Avoid heavy luggage fees

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    Doc Holiday: How to pack your suitcase correctly and avoid those nasty overweight luggage fees.

    Art of letting go Say goodbye to long goodbyes at airports

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    AVOID looking like a blubbering wreck before you have even stepped foot on the plane with these tips on saying farewell to loved ones.

    Tips Lonely Planet's best travel advice

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    LONELY Planet staff members from all over the world reveal the best travel advice they have ever received.

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