After the Beatles me

After the Beatles met a giggling guru called the Maharishi in London in August 1967, they were eager to ‘turn off their minds’ with more transcendental meditation. So in February 1968 they joined Donovan, Mia Farrow and Mike Love from the Beach Boys at the Maharishi’s ashram, located in the Valley of the Saints on the River Ganges in the foothills of the Himalayas. The Beatles wrote much of The White Album here. www.lonelyplanet....

Hong Kong Markets (C

Hong Kong Markets (China). 'Mong Kok with its eclectic mix of speciality markets is your best bet for a rewarding sprawl crawl. The Tung Choi St Market/ Ladies’ Market has a mile-long wardrobe of clothes which range from ‘I Love HK’ tees and football jerseys, to granny swimwear and sexy lingerie; the flower market sells exotic seeds and gardening tools alongside buckets of florals; and the goldfish market has stalls showcasing these exotic creatures.' www.lonelyplanet....

Views of #Barcelona

Views of #Barcelona from atop the ferriswheel at #Tibidabo amusement park. The park, one of the oldest in the world, sits 512 meters above sea level at the top of #Tibidabo mountain providing spectacular views of the city and the surrounding coastline. Image snapped by LP photographer @ Felix Rioux #Spain #LonelyPlanet #Travel

Spring green and cyp

Spring green and cyprus trees, above the Golden Gate Bridge, on a warm #SanFrancisco evening. This fantastic shot was taken by LP author @johnvlahides #California #USA #lonelyplanet #travel

Noosa, Sunshine Coas

Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Australia. www.lonelyplanet....

Potosí (Bolivia). t

Potosí (Bolivia). the highest city in the world www.lonelyplanet....

Easter in Seville (S

Easter in Seville (Spain). 'Return to Spain’s medieval Christian roots and join Seville’s masses for the dramatic Easter celebration of Semana Santa. Religious fraternities parade elaborate pasos (figures) of Christ and the Virgin Mary around the city to the emotive acclaim of the populace; the most prestigious procession is the madrugada (early hours) of Good Friday.' www.lonelyplanet....

#SaoBeach, #PhuQuoc,

#SaoBeach, #PhuQuoc, #Vietnam. Image by @ronnytee. #lonelyplanet #travel

George Town’s Colon

George Town’s Colonial District, #Penang (Malaysia). 'The 2008 Unesco World Heritage declaration sparked a frenzy of cultural preservation, and the city’s charismatic shophouses have been turned into house museums, boutique hotels and chic restaurants. Aggressive drivers aside, it’s also one of the best cities in Southeast Asia to explore on foot.' www.lonelyplanet....

See the Spires and P

See the Spires and Peaks of Köln, Germany www.lonelyplanet....