First sung by a freed black slave, the call to prayer is a vital part of the Islamic tradition. Baxter Jackson visits the Middle East to find out all about it.
The Mayans took sun worshipping to a new level, sacrificing themselves to get closer to their god. Join Ray on his final Mayan ruins tour: get tips on hiring local guides and discover the pyramid temple that acts as a seasonal calendar.
Listen to the first instalment of our four-part podcast on the ancient Mayan ruins of Yucatan. This week, the beachfront city of Tulum. Did they wear bikinis back then?
Lonely Planet author Joe Cummings has a bunch of South-East Asian secrets and he's not afraid to share them. Here he blows the lid on the region's most authentic curries.
How lonely is it at Lonely Planet? Very Lonely for host Scott McNeely who's sitting by the phone wondering when someone will call to tell him about their inspiring travels. Please, somebody phone Scott!
Where is the 'rockingest' town in Colombia? Michael Kohn, currently residing in the bohemian corner of Bogota, lets us in on the secrets of one of the most exciting new travel destinations.
What made legendary chef Alice Waters, founder of Chez Panisse Restaurant in California, become a chef? All it took was a cup of tea, a small bit of cheese, and the unexpected kindness of a stranger.
Lonely Planet author Paul Clammer reckons there's nothing scary about Nigeria, except maybe the goat's head soup... If you want to know more, grab a cold Guinness and join him on his pot-holed journey.
Listen in for an insider's guide to St Petersburg. Simon Richmond gives you his top 3 places to visit that aren't on the tourist trail plus the low-down on when to buy your furry hat.