Take a chance on me
On the roads less travelled, locals go out of their way to welcome you, writes Ben Groundwater.
Five stars and a blockade
The al-Mashtal in Gaza City doesn't have tourists but its existence is a symbol of optimism, writes Harriet Sherwood.
A holy bunch of hedonists
Expecting military checkpoints and religious fanaticism, Andrew Taylor instead discovers a land where culture, nightlife and the beach often take precedence over piety and politics.
On the phone on three continents
What is the least costly way to use mobile phones and email while travelling across three continents?
Michael Gebicki
Twitchers on the kibbutz
At a desert pit stop for a billion birds, Deborah Stone discovers an eco-village of geodesic domes and recycled art.
Weirdest bars and restaurants
A bar five metres below the Red Sea, a seemingly-transparent urinal that overlooks fellow patrons and a drinking hole staffed entirely by hobbits have made a list of the top 10 weirdest bars and restaurants.
World's top 10 cities for 2011 named
Lonely Planet has drawn on the knowledge, passion and kilometres travelled by its staff, authors and online community to present the Top 10 Cities to visit in 2011.
World's top 10 best places to celebrate Christmas
Christmas has become a global festival, regardless of religion or location. Here are the best places in the world to experience the yuletide spirit.
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