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Vivek Wagle Editor, lonelyplanet.com

  • 27 February 2010 11:08AM

Earthquake strikes Chile

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake has struck central Chile. Those in or planning to travel to the region are advised to check news sources. Tsunami warnings have been issued for the countries in western South America and in the Pacific, including Australia.

Check updates from BBC.com

10 ways to not be a New Yorker

10 ways to not be a New Yorker
Pointing at rats, trekking Times Square, asking for a 'piece of pizza' - these are all sure-fire ways to not be a New Yorker. What are the other pitfalls? US travel ed Robert Reid's got the list.

Don't say 'fuggedaboudit'

Staff favourites: Jerome's Bolivia

Staff favourites: Jerome's Bolivia
In our final instalment of staff favourites, IT developer Jerome shares his love of the salt flats of Uyuni in Bolivia. If you're looking for sci-fi in South America, Jerome can lead the way.

Explore this otherworldy land

10 things to learn from Lonely Planet's Best Ever Travel Tips

Travel tips
Our UK travel ed Tom Hall has written this mighty handy tome. Here's a taster of the hundreds of crafty tips to stretch your travel cash and make your journey flow seamlessly. 

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