These outdoor and travel brands are taking on carbon neutrality in 2020

It’s been a year full of sobering news surrounding the climate crisis and the future of our planet, prompting many to reevaluate their lifestyles and make changes to reduce their carbon footprint. The things we buy are a big part of that footprint. Climate Neutral, a new independent non-profit, is on a mission to make it easy for shoppers to select brands that are striving to be sustainable – and convincing more brands to get on board with carbon neutrality.

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Why Tangier should be your first port of call in Morocco

A port town on the cusp of Europe and Africa, Tangier skillfully balances competing cultures, merging them into a beautiful, harmonious blend that only a place this relaxed could pull off.

I'm a Lonely Planet writer and I gave up flying. Here's what happened

Being a travel writer provides a privileged perspective on the world – and what I’ve seen lately has prompted me to quit flying. Here’s what made me rethink the way I travel and how I’ve made it work for me.

Visiting the multiverse of His Dark Materials

A new 'His Dark Materials' adaptation dusts off Philip Pullman’s fantastical saga following the multiversal adventures of Lyra Belacqua, with fans fawning over this fresh reimagining of the series. Here are the must-visit locations for fans new and old.

What happens when someone dies on board a plane?

It’s not particularly pleasant to think about, but sometimes passengers die on board an aircraft – although it’s very rare, so don’t preoccupy yourself unnecessarily with doom and gloom. Here's what happens when a passenger passes away during a flight.

Beyond the Trans-Siberian: travelling Russia's unexplored northwest by train

Endearing, but slow and not terribly comfortable, Russia's old-school sleeper trains are giving way to a new generation of faster day trains, much like those used elsewhere in Europe. Coupled with a gradual transformation of smaller cities and towns which were neglected in the past, this opens up a region in Russia for travellers to explore.

The best travel gifts for city explorers in 2019

Bound for the bright lights of the big city? From upgraded basics and wardrobe staples to trendy concoctions and high-end accoutrements, here are 9 items for the urban adventurer on your list.

The Italian towns giving away houses for €1

An increasing number of small towns in Italy are selling homes for the symbolic price of €1 to revive dwindling populations. Most of the houses in the scheme are fixer-uppers and require a good bit of money to get them up to scratch.