Beaches

Dec 18, 2018 • 6 min read

As Morocco's popularity grows, it gets harder to go off the beaten track. Must-do Marrakesh, the High Atlas and Essaouira are some of the country’s most…

Dec 11, 2018 • 5 min read

Guadeloupe – it’s part-French, part-Creole, happily rustic and refreshingly authentic. 

Dec 10, 2018 • 4 min read

On Mexico’s tiny island of Holbox—where spotty wi-fi and sporadic siestas are part of the charm—unplugging is as easy as arriving. Living up to its name,…

Dec 7, 2018 • 6 min read

It’s the sort of morning that carries the threat of biblical rain, the Atlantic fog rolling in so fast it could be described as witchcraft. It arrives in…

Dec 7, 2018 • 6 min read

Many travellers imagine that visiting Dubai as a woman is much more difficult, complicated and stressful than it actually is. Dubai ranks high on the list…

Dec 6, 2018 • 5 min read

Manila’s fast pace and heavy traffic can try anybody’s patience, but there are ways to escape the madness. Whether you prefer sea-based or land-based…

Dec 5, 2018 • 6 min read

A host of outdoor adventures await travelers visiting Santa Marta. Set right on the Caribbean Sea at the foot of the mighty Sierra Nevada, Colombia’s…

Dec 5, 2018 • 5 min read

Turn back the sundials to the days of Plato and Sappho, a time which may not have been the same-sex utopia once believed but where sexual freedoms…

Dec 4, 2018 • 4 min read

LP Local Vesna Celebic has been living in Dubrovnik for a few decades, but she only started truly appreciating its intricate history once she began…

Nov 29, 2018 • 5 min read

The small town of Bonito is tucked away in the corner of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, a decidedly landlocked location. Surprisingly, however…

Nov 28, 2018 • 5 min read

With more than 330 islands, a rich, ancient culture and showstopping scenery both on land and below its incredibly blue waters, you could easily spend an…

Nov 27, 2018 • 7 min read

Friendly firestarters. Impromptu translators. Spontaneous hosts. They’re all examples of the unsung heroes we’ve met during our travels; strangers who…

Nov 22, 2018 • 6 min read

Fondly referred to as the city of dreams, India’s financial capital is a buzzing metropolis, a place of night-time illuminations, towering skyscrapers…

Nov 21, 2018 • 5 min read

With diverse scenery packed into a compact country, New Zealand is a brilliant destination for a road-tripping adventure with family or friends. There are…

Nov 15, 2018 • 4 min read

Thanks to its flourishing culinary scene and bustling nightlife, the seaside city of Zadar is fast becoming known as Croatia's ‘capital of cool’. With a…

Nov 15, 2018 • 6 min read

Lounging beachside with a frosty cocktail is a Caribbean essential, but there are lots of adventurous alternatives if you want to get active. Down toward…

Nov 14, 2018 • 5 min read

Visitors are drawn to Alaska’s biggest city for its perfect blend of outdoor opportunities and urban advantages. Bring your hiking boots and build up a…

Nov 7, 2018 • 4 min read

The Big Apple’s skyline and streetscape are ever-changing, but the past year has also seen a revitalization of its waterfront, from retail hubs to…

Nov 5, 2018 • 5 min read

While feted for its year-round good weather, feet-friendly markets and tree-shaded lanes, Bengaluru is no stranger to the relentless march of urban…

Nov 2, 2018 • 5 min read

Sink your feet into unspoilt powder-white sands, then grab your kitesurfing kit and hit the Atlantic waves. Welcome to one of Spain’s favourite summer…

Nov 2, 2018 • 4 min read

Spending time in Helsinki's relaxed wine bars, steamy saunas, cheap and cheerful restaurants and inspiring art galleries are just some of LP Local…

Oct 31, 2018 • 4 min read

For kids who go wild over beach days and adventures, the Riviera Maya has an astounding variety of child-friendly day trips, once you know where to look…