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To the ends of the earth

By Oliver Berry | Writing

From the mysterious moai of Easter Island to the glaciers and mountains of Patagonia, Chile is a country that’s primed for adventure, discovers Oliver Berry

Deserts

By Oliver Berry | Writing

An essay on deserts: from ancient fossils to the Apollo moon landings.

Cornish Sardines

By Oliver Berry | Writing

Sardine (or pilchard) fishing has been a way of life in Cornwall for hundreds of years. This commission for Waitrose magazine covered the state of the industry and its past, present and future.

A Cup of Java

By Oliver Berry | Writing

A commission for Waitrose to find out about Java’s first Fair Trade certified coffee.

Blue Mind Theory

By Oliver Berry | Writing

Oliver Berry examines the Blue Mind theory, which suggests that being on, in or near the water is could be vital for your health and well-being.

The Universe

By Oliver Berry | Writing

Let Lonely Planet take you further than ever before with the only travel guide to the Universe.

A Day in the Life of Kakadu

By Oliver Berry | Writing

Experience a dawn-to-dusk safari in Australia’s far north – a land of giant termite mounds, rock art, secret swimming holes and an ancient understanding of the power of fire

St Helena

By Oliver Berry | Writing

Adrift in the South Atlantic, St Helena is an island defined by its isolation. Experience the otherworldly landscapes, exotic wildlife and warm hospitality of Britain’s most far-flung territory.

A journey to Fair Isle

By Oliver Berry | Photography, Writing

Adrift in the North Atlantic, Fair Isle is about as far from civilisation as it’s possible to get in the British Isles – but for the fifty-odd people who live there, it’s something else, too: home.

The Travel Atlas

By Oliver Berry | Writing

This is the ultimate world atlas for globetrotters. Lonely Planet’s first dedicated atlas makes it easy for you to plan adventures and discover remarkable places around the planet.

Walking with the emperors: The Kumano Kodo

By Oliver Berry | Writing

Pilgrims have sought spiritual renewal on the sacred paths of Japan’s Kii Peninsula for over a millennium. Walk in their footsteps along the Kumano Kodo

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The Galapagos Islands

By Oliver Berry | Writing

Take an unforgettable trip to one of the world’s most precious habitats – the Galapagos Islands, where nature has hardly changed since the days of Darwin.

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Rose Festival of Morocco

By Oliver Berry | Writing

Travel to Morocco’s wild Atlas mountains for the world’s largest rose festival.

Northeast India

By Oliver Berry | Writing

Explore tea plantations, tiger reserves and holy islands in this adventure in the northeastern regions of India, from Assam all the way to Nagaland on the Burmese border.

Place To Be

By Oliver Berry | Journal, Writing

Travel with your heart: a new book on travelling in search of a feeling for Lonely Planet. Aloneness, awe, enlightenment, fulfillment, serenity and more.

Bali & Lombok

By Oliver Berry | Writing

A travel feature on the islands of Bali and Lombok, including Ubud, Jatiluwih, snorkelling on Pemuteran, the ascent of Mount Rinjani and the Gili Islands.

Laos: A Journey down the Mekong

By Oliver Berry | Writing

Take a river trip down the Mekong through the province of Champasak, past coffee plantations, hidden temples and thunderous waterfalls all the way to the Cambodian border – and learn how the river continues to shape Laos’ past, present and future

The Sunset Limited Train

By Oliver Berry | Writing

All aboard for a trans-continental adventure on America’s oldest railway, beginning in the bars of the Big Easy and ending in the City of Angels.

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Kodachrome Issue 1

By Oliver Berry | Writing

Against the odds, a new wave of filmmakers are turning back to celluloid. A culture feature written for Kodachrome Issue One, edited by Stranger Collective.

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Myanmar

By Oliver Berry | Writing

After decades of isolation, Burma is slowly opening up to the outside world. Follow a north-south adventure from the harbour of Mandalay to the Irrawaddy Delta, via tea plantations, lakeside markets, deserted beaches and the ancient temples of Bagan.