Drones, dating and digital detoxes: seven travel predictions for 2018

Plus: Kayaking in Patagonia, China's most epic high-speed rail journeys, Traditional music and dancing in Belfast, Paint the town in festive Guanajuato & more —

Drones, dating and digital detoxes: seven travel predictions for 2018 We've peered into our cloudy crystal ball to spy the stories that might – or, let's be honest, might not – transform the landscape of travel in 2018. FUTURE SHOCK ADVERTISEMENT Featured titles Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2018 BUY NOW Ultimate Travel Diary 2018 BUY NOW Lonely Planet's Travel Notebook BUY NOW See more titles Video Kayaking in Patagonia Lonely Planet writer Mark Johanson takes the mighty Carretera Austral highway into the spectacular wilderness of central Patagonia, to go kayaking with Cascada Expediciones in search of the surreal marble caves of Lake General Carrera. Presented by GoPro. watch now Articles China's most epic high-speed rail journeys Japan once reigned supreme as a result of its lightning-fast rail network, but China now holds the crown of high-speed train capital of the world. All aboard! beyond bullet trains China travel guide BUY NOW Southeast Asia on a Shoestring travel guide BUY NOW The Travel Book BUY NOW See more titles Exploring the many sides of Mexico Mexico boasts epic complexity with hundreds of languages, thick jungle, pre-Hispanic architecture and the vibrant regional cuisine.  read more   Sponsored by  Visit México   More video Traditional music and dancing in Belfast Northern Ireland has a rich and colorful folk music culture. Lonely Planet writer Louise Bastock hits the Belfast Traditional Music Trail, learning the art of the bodhrán drum, joining a jam session in a Belfast pub and trying out some Irish dancing. Presented by GoPro. watch now More inspiration Paint the town in festive Guanajuato Noisy streets, bold colors and a seemingly endless roster of festivals – Guanajuato is a town that likes to celebrate the everyday, every day. LICENSE TO PARTY Best of Bahia state: Brazil's 'land of happiness' It's easy to see why Brazilians nicknamed Bahia a terra da felicidade (the land of happiness), but there's substance as well as smiles to this northeastern state. MORE THAN SUN, SAND AND PARTIES Lonely Planet's best value destination to visit in 2018 Lonely Planet writer Shawn Low dives into the Estonian capital's Soviet past, climbs the Tallinn TV Tower and tastes the local cuisine. Presented by GoPro. watch now Best of the beach on a budget in Jacksonville, Florida With beaches galore, a metropolitan vibe and hard-to-beat prices, Jacksonville represents a good value alternative to its big-hitting Sunshine State neighbors. BEACH BUM'S DELIGHT ADVERTISEMENT New promotions

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