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Departure Lounge

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24,785

Africa

Looking for a latte in Lesotho or a truckin' good transcontinental time

4,319

Americas - Canada

Dog sledding, Maple Leafs and more shoreline than the Caribbean

2,973

Americas - Caribbean

Fun, sun and sand in your shorts

13,174

Americas - Central America

From the cloud forests to the blue holes

4,509

Americas - Cuba

It's more than just cigars, rum and old cars

7,521

Americas - Mexico

Akumal to Zipolite, Aztecs to Zapatistas.. y tequila!

27,780

Americas - South America

Supplement your Shoestring with the word from the road

10,303

Americas - United States of America

From sea to shining sea

2,863

Asia - Central Asia

Here a 'stan, there a 'stan, everywhere a 'stan 'stan

20,634

Asia - Indian Subcontinent

Not only elephants, snake charmers, price rises, immodium and curry in a hurry

21,983

Asia - North-East Asia

From teaching in Tokyo to travelling through Tibet

14,160

Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula

Brunei, East Timor, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore

17,503

Asia - South-East Asia Mainland

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam

18,910

Asia - Thailand

The lowdown on the land of smiles

11,870

Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica

Do they speak English? Is there a bridge to NZ? Are kangaroos poisonous?

2,633

Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea

Sun-drenched beaches, swaying palms, rising ocean levels...

16,147

Europe - Eastern Europe and the Caucasus

Czech out all the vital info

3,479

Europe - Scandinavia

Fjords and hiking, meet some Vikings - Nordic Europe will be to your likings!

6,948

Europe - UK & Ireland

Two islands, infinite opportunities, all on one branch.

22,966

Europe - Western Europe

Bacalhau to bratwurst, frites met to zabaglione. Also, there's art.

1,986

Europe on a shoestring

Times are tough, but the travel bug lives.

8,875

Middle East

...and does anyone know about that Israeli passport stamp

The Lobby

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2,193

Activities & Gear

Go outside, run around, get some stuff to help you do it.

2,916

Travel Tech

Tune in to talk computers, cameras, phones and other travel tech.

1,457

Diving & Snorkelling

Because it's better underwater.

661

Experimental Travel

Get lost and go.

1,696

Gap Year & Round the World Travel

Keep on going and you'll eventually make it back.

2,390

Gay & Lesbian Travellers

Being out when you're getting about.

1,630

Health

Things that give you the schistosomes.

4,320

Kids To Go

Lugging the littlies 'round the globe.

1,079

Life on the Ocean Wave

Want to catch a cargo ship, crew a yacht or jump on a ferry? Find your sea legs here.

1,133

Like a Sore Thumb

Vive la différence!

1,723

The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad

Don't know if you'll ever make it home? Step right in.

3,308

On Your Bike

Vélo, Fahrrad, Bisikleta - get on a bicycle to see the world

1,181

Older Travellers

Spend the kids' inheritance and hit the road.

2,466

Picture This

Share your travel photo galleries and snapshot stories.

2,221

Speaking in Tongues

Wrap your laughing gear 'round the local lingo.

455

Travellers With Disabilities

Ready, willing and able.

4,801

Walking, Trekking & Mountaineering

Go take a hike.

99

Watching Wildlife & Nature

The natural habitat for those crazy for critters and mother earth.

News Stand

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1,370

Responsible Travel

From ecology to economy - discussing the ethics of travel

20

Fuel for Thought

Running on empty? Sick of rising fuel prices? Worried about the impact on travel and travellers? Fire up on the issues here.

10

Environment Matters

Climate change and other environmental concerns influencing how, why and where we travel.

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23

All About Lonely Planet

The home for generalised chat about Lonely Planet; its history, product suggestions and topical issues.

18

What's New on Lonely Planet.com

What's new or in development on Lonely Planet.com

13

Community Competitions

Contests and other fun stuff

470

Guidebook Feedback

Guidebook updates and feedback from travellers

426

Thorn Tree Help & FAQs

Strip off the bark and come inside

518

Thorn Tree Feedback & Suggestions

Share your feedback or suggestions relating to the Thorn Tree Travel Forum

274

Report a Bug

Report any anomalous lonelyplanet.com bugs, critters or marmots here so we can swat them.

Tree House

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1,673

Culture Vultures

Wax lyrical on the art of travel: film, books, art, music, architecture; even tell a travel tale of your own.

268

Don't Forget to Write

Travellers tales from on the road

2,266

Get Stuffed

Fill up on food talk

40

Have video, will travel

live it. shoot it. share it.

15,931

Women Travellers

From backpacks to bustiers, all the chat that happens when you're not on the road

4,277

World of Sport

If all the year were playing holidays/To sport would be as tedious as to work.

26,811

Your Choice

If our round holes don't fit your square pegs.

Sell, Swap & Meet Up

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166

House Sitting & Swapping

Want to swap accommodation (or your couch) with someone on the other side of the world?

936

Stuff for sale or wanted

Sell or swap your wares to make that trip more affordable!

3,550

Travel Companions

Hook up and head off, or find the travel pal you misplaced all those years ago.

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