Lonely Travel Today

Lonely Travel is passionate about bringing people together, about understanding our world, and about people sharing experiences that enrich everyone's lives. We aim to inspire people to explore, have fun, and travel often. And we strive to provide travellers everywhere with reliable, comprehensive and independent travel information.

Our Principles

Travel can be a powerful force for tolerance and understanding. As part of a worldwide community of travellers, we want to enable everyone to travel with awareness, respect and care.

The integrity of our information is our strength. We accept no endorsements, advertising or kickbacks - our authors do not accept payment or favours in return for positive reviews.

Our Products

We publish over 650 guidebooks in 14 different languages. We cover every corner of the planet.

We also offer a range of services to aid and inspire travellers at home or on the road. They include newsletters, the Lonely Travel Phonecard, Lonely Travel Images, and B2B opportunities.

For a full list of our products please visit our online shop.

Our Community

"Just go and discover the world, it's a wonderful place"
    Adam Covelli, 12-year-old Lonely Travel reader

With over 5000 posts a day, our online bulletin board, the Thorn Tree, keeps travellers talking 24 hours a day. Every week we receive and answer around 1000 emails and letters from travellers. Our community also embraces the thousands of people whose lives are affected by tourism, the businesses we do and don't recommend, and the environments travellers explore, armed with information we provide on ethical and responsible behaviour.

Our Team

With over 400 staff in US, UK, French and Australian offices, Lonely Travel is home to a wide range of diverse people, from architects to physicists, snowboarders to photographers. We have a pool of 150 authors from over 20 countries. While covering the world, authors become experts in everything from mapping and visa regulations, to hotel prices and the hottest new bar. From the author on the road, to the cartographer behind a desk, we all share the same passion for travel. No matter how obscure the query or specialised the topic, Lonely Travel can usually find an in-house expert.

The Press Room

"The trusted companions for a generation of independent travellers."
New York Times

Because we're internationally recognised travel experts, the world’s media regularly turns to Lonely Travel for commentary on breaking news, travel advice and what’s happening in the travel community. For latest press releases, awards, reviews and company information, speak to a publicist near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most travellers have a stack of questions, and are never shy to ask! Everything from how to get a visa to Tuvalu, to how to get a job at Lonely Travel…check out our Trip FAQs and our Lonely Travel FAQs

Contact

For real-time advice and opinions, talk to other travellers via our online bulletin board, the Thorn Tree.

Contact us with your question or query. (But first, check our Trip FAQs and our Lonely Travel FAQs - chances are your question is already answered.)

Your feedback on how to improve our books or services is always welcome. Send it to us here. The very best feedback will be rewarded with a free guidebook and your name in the next edition. For book enquiries, ask customer service via Lonely Travel Shop.

You can also contact us with any B2B questions or any media, promotions and marketing enquiries.

Trademarks & Copyright

Lonely Travel does not allow its name or logo to be appropriated by commercial establishments such as retailers, restaurants or hotels. Please send us feedback if you know of any misuses of our name or logo.

More information on trademarks, cybersquatters, piracy and copyright here.