| Fifty dollars; 3230 roubles; 1.2 million Vietnamese dong; in some cities this amount of money can bankroll a miscellany of merriment and memorable cultural experiences, in others it will barely cover lunch. But just how far can $50 stretch in major metropolises around the world? To find out, we set Lonely Planet writers based in cities around the world the challenge of creating an exciting one-day itinerary in their hometowns – that includes dining, transport and activities – with just $50 in local currency at their disposal. | | |
 | | Branch out in style at Bali's new treetop hotel | | Lift Bali is a small experimental eco-friendly hotel, providing treetop lodging for modern day Tarzans in the heart of the rainforest. Hidden in plain sight between rice paddies and lush forest in the village of Penestan, Kecamatan Ubud, it's created without concrete to have a less invasive environmental footprint and impact. Designed by Bali-based architect Alexis Dornier, the lodgings are designed to blend seamlessly with their surroundings. Guests sleep cocooned by leafy trees, wooden beams and the sounds of the jungle. | | | | | |
 | | Peru plans new Machu Picchu routes for 2020 | | Peru is beginning work on new alternative routes to Machu Picchu this year, in an effort to diversify tourism in the area and give visitors more opportunities to immerse themselves in local Peruvian culture and communities. | | | | | |
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