IN THE NEWS

The Amazon rainforest is under threat: here’s how you can help

READ MORE
Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel Quiz Book

Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel Quiz Book

With head-scratching questions on everything from geography and culture to history, wildlife and transport, this ultimate travel trivia book is a fun and challenging test for all ages – and the perfect addition to any trip.

BUY THE BOOK
Guides by Lonely Planet

Guides by Lonely Planet

Packed with tips and advice from our on-the-ground experts, our city guides app (iOS and Android) is the ultimate resource before and during a trip.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Travel inspiration

Art and culture

Travel on a budget

Festivals

Honeymoon and romance

Backpacking

Road trips

Wildlife and nature

Travel gear and tech

Adventure travel

Beaches, coasts and islands

Family holidays

Food and drink

Art and culture

Travel on a budget

Festivals

Honeymoon and romance

Backpacking

Road trips

Wildlife and nature

Travel gear and tech

Adventure travel

Beaches, coasts and islands

Family holidays

Food and drink

Art and culture

Travel on a budget

Festivals

Honeymoon and romance

FEATURED ARTICLE

9 US cities that do Día de Muertos right

At the start of every November, millions of people across Mexico and beyond celebrate the lives of their dearly departed—with ofrendas (altars), calaveras (skulls), poetry and some of the most colorful face paint in the world. Here's where you can experience it in the US.…

Prepare for your trip

Ask for advice

Exchange tips with travellers on our Thorn Tree forum

Book a flight

Find the best fares and last-minute deals

Get travel insurance

Buy comprehensive cover for your next trip

Become a contributor

Find out how to work with Lonely Planet

Articles

FEATURED ARTICLE

10 of the world's most amazing train journeys

Your perfect travel partner based on your zodiac sign

Everyone has different travel styles. While some prefer to immerse themselves in local cultures, others opt for an all-expenses paid resort vacation. …

Your perfect travel partner based on your zodiac sign

Alternative Yucatán adventures away from the crowds

Magnificent Mayan ruins, dazzling beaches and perfect turquoise waters, vibrant Mexican culture and food… what’s not to love about the Yucatán Peninsu…

Alternative Yucatán adventures away from the crowds

Germany for first-timers

Germany is a combination of cutting-edge cool and timeless tradition, wrapped in a package of spectacular landscapes, vibrant metropolises and idyllic…

Germany for first-timers

Trekking Mount Kailash, one of the world’s greatest overland trips

Sacred to over a billion Buddhists, Hindus and Jains, enigmatic Mount Kailash is quite possibly the world's holiest mountain. Pilgrims from across Asi…

Trekking Mount Kailash, one of the world’s greatest overland trips

Before you go...

Simple, flexible, essential travel insurance

GET YOUR QUOTE