In India, Rajasthan is known as the Land of Kings. Highlights include Udaipur, the 'Venice of the East' which houses the world's biggest turban; Jaisalmer's ancient fort which is still a working city and Pushkar's annual camel fair with people and camels as far as the eye can see. But it's the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok where they honour the kaba rats, that might take your breath away.
In the jungle-clad mountains of the Sierra Nevada, we visited a cocaine lab run by a coca farmer. How do you make cocaine? Take some coca leaves, a number of nasty substances, add some bullets, some scary para-military soldiers, a dash of guerrillas, some corrupt cops and a pinch of coca farmer, and you've got one of the world's deadliest drug ***tails.
Lonely Planet author Eilis Quinn relishes the mix of cheesy and traditional, the head-spinning transformations, the back alleys and curious locals of Beijing. You'll need a bicycle and an itinerary but only to discard it in an instant.
Lonely Planet author George Dunford sums up Edinburgh. More Europe than Britain probably because of the month-long Edinburgh Arts Festival every August, the city is sophisticated Scotland. Pub culture is the backbone of society, making it easy to meet the locals. Try scotch or hand-made Real Ale but steer clear of football in conversation until you find out which team they go for!
A quick snapshot of some of the places I visited in Italy. It was a wonderful experience and I can't wait to go back. I threw my coins into the Trevi so I'm sure I will.
Every weekend in Copacabana, lucky locals bring their new cars to church for a baptism. After they've dressed the car up in flowers and doused it in champagne, the priest comes around and blesses it (for a small donation, of course). It's certainly cheaper and more fun than car insurance! Bolivia video.
From glam wrestling to goths and ancient rituals, Mexico City is one of the most dynamic cities of Central America. Lonely Planet film director Tony Jackson spills the beans on what this wild metropolis has to offer.
A bunch of friends explore the relaxed city of Valencia by skateboard. From the hectic city to relaxing Sagunto. The sun was shining, the vibe was good. We saw it all!
Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet rediscovers Bogota, Colombia's capital. From its historical colonial era, to modern museums, universities and its famous hilltop, Cerro de Montserrat, will guarantee leaving you breathless.
Nick Vivion visits Penang and describes it as one of the best food places in the world. From savoury to sweet Nick calls Penang a food paradise of epic proportions.
Lonely Planet author Sally O'Brien has worn out shoes walking through Copenhagen, the bridge between Europe and Scandanavia. By the way, in case you're trying to learn Danish, they all speak English better than you do.
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