With many countries slowly emerging from national lockdowns, world-leading travel media brand Lonely Planet has launched a range of resources to be enjoyed at home - both throughout the pandemic and beyond.
Homebound travel lovers can delight in the world with the launch of Lonely Planet TV which will transport sofa-surfers to remarkable destinations via iconic programing, stunningcinematography and unique insights.
Brimming with intoxicating culture, unique cuisine, and extraordinary landscapes, Lonely Planet TV features every episode of the much-loved GlobeTrekkershow ever made, plus Treks in a Wild World, Planet Food and many more. These much-loved shows, hosted by a gambit of experienced and Oscar-nominated travelersare available in their entirety here for the first time with over 350 episodes of award-winning travel shows.
Lonely Planet has added fantastic new features to its Guides app, including the ability to scan your physical guidebooks to access all their cities content and Magic FX augmented reality that automatically converts prices into different currencies by simply pointing your phone’s camera at it.
Lonely Planet CEO Luis Cabrera said, “At Lonely Planet, we have always focussed on the needs of the traveler. Though travel plans may be uncertain for many of us, we’re excited to bring the world into people’s homes and onto their devices via Lonely Planet TV. We know that the outlook for travel is changing every day. Lonely Planet’s mission is to be there at every step of the journey, from dreaming until it’s time to hit the road again.”