Lonely Planet Asia Magazine - May 2017

In this issue

This month, we explore four cities in Taiwan, our Great Escape and our cover story. Although often overshadowed by its larger Asian neighbours, Taiwan is still ripe for discovery beyond the great shopping and cheap food of Taipei. Join us also in a transcontinental train trip across the United States of America on America’s oldest railway, beginning in the birthplace of jazz, moving towards Texas and Arizona and ending in Los Angeles, California. We’re also happy to bring you our regular columns, such as a local’s take on New Delhi, and wilderness-themed hotels in Extraordinary Places to Stay.

Tokyo's Newest Best Western Star

Best Western Hotels & Resorts opens third hotel in Japan’s capital city

3 mins

Living On The Edge

Not many things compare to the thrill of heart-pumping sporting activities and you need not go far to experience any of it. Just 60 minutes away from Singapore, you will be able to discover the adventurous side of Bintan, Indonesia. And there’s spmething designed for every daredevil out there.

3 mins

Wildflower Wonderlands In Western Australia

From coastal routes passing by the glimmering sea to forested national parks, self-driving across Western Australia takes one through scenic paths as one searches for the most captivating beds of wildflowers

3 mins

City At A Glance: New Delhi ​​​​​​​

This city is less a destination and more a journey of its own: a time capsule with which to take several peeks into the history of the many dynasties it has housed, as well as a peek into the veritable present of this colourful sub-continent. A round city on the Indian map, New Delhi leaves you in a tizzy for more than just its shape…

9 mins

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Lonely Planet Asia Magazine Description:

A whole new world of travel experiences await in Lonely Planet Asia – learn about history, encounter new cultures, watch wildlife, sample different cuisines and more by just flicking through our pages. Through spectacular images and evocative writing, Lonely Planet Asia inspires readers to explore new destinations as well as look at familiar ones through fresh eyes. With the addition of handy travel tips from Lonely Planet’s famed guidebooks, Lonely Planet Asia aims to be a motivational and practical must-read travel publication.