Travel Stories

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

7 min read • Mar 27, 2023

Start planning your itinerary with these top destinations you shouldn't miss in Cuba.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

4 min read • Mar 27, 2023

Do you need a visa to travel to Kenya? Can you get a Kenyan visa online? How much does a Kenya tourist visa cost? Here’s everything you need to know.

• activities

• hiking

9 min read • Mar 27, 2023

Discover the best things to do in Morocco, from mountain to desert, city to coast.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Mar 27, 2023

Visit Gabon, the “Last Eden,” to see gorillas, bush elephants, surfing hippos and other extraordinary wildlife.

• public transport

• destination practicalities

11 min read • Mar 25, 2023

From national parks to bustling cities, there's every kind of landscape in Kenya. Here are our top tips for getting around.

• family travel

• connections

6 min read • Mar 24, 2023

Child-friendly hikes, firefly-filled adventures and a quirky gateway town awaits on this family break.

• family travel

• connections

6 min read • Mar 24, 2023

From where to stay to where to hike, here's how to make the most of your family's Grand Canyon National Park adventure.

• camping

• activities

6 min read • Mar 24, 2023

Sunrises. Stargazing. S’mores over the campfire. An RV campervan gets you to the heart of the US national parks. These are the best.

• hiking

• activities

8 min read • Mar 24, 2023

It’s easy to forget that Kenya has some wonderful hiking trails. Here are 9 of the best.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

7 min read • Mar 23, 2023

From beaches to birdwatching, here are the best places to visit on the tiny island of Bermuda.

• beaches

• activities

14 min read • Mar 23, 2023

Narrow down the beaches you want to visit in Hawaii with this list of the state's very best.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

6 min read • Mar 23, 2023

A royal coronation only happens once in a generation – or a lifetime. Here’s all you need to know about King Charles III’s big to-do on May 6, 2023.

• shopping

• activities

4 min read • Mar 23, 2023

Shop delicious market fare, vintage finds, best-selling books and much more at these five independent retailers, which you’ll find only in Barcelona.

• destination practicalities

• neighborhoods

10 min read • Mar 23, 2023

Historical sites, beautiful beaches and vibrant culture – Lagos has it all. Find the best neighborhood to base yourself in with our insider tips.

12 min read • Mar 23, 2023

The USA is a big country, and there’s a lot of it to explore. Here are weekend getaway ideas for every region of the country.

• activities

• art and culture

7 min read • Mar 23, 2023

Lagos residents live loudly and boldly. These 10 experiences will chuck you right into the deep end for 2023.

• destination practicalities

3 min read • Mar 22, 2023

Depending on where you’re visiting from, you may need to apply for a visa to visit Iceland. Here’s our guide to the country's entry and visa requirements.

• activities

• art and culture

16 min read • Mar 22, 2023

Corsica boasts ancient towns, jaw-dropping landscapes, beautiful beaches and epic hikes. Here's our guide to the best things to do when you get there.

• local voices

• connections

8 min read • Mar 22, 2023

We’ve asked two passionate travel writers to make the case for each of these two divine Mediterranean destinations.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

9 min read • Mar 22, 2023

Bermuda is blessed with sunshine, perfect beaches and lively events. Here's what you need to know about crowds, hurricanes and when to find budget prices.

• activities

• food and drink

4 min read • Mar 21, 2023

Let Elsewhere by Lonely Planet help you explore Vietnam through a culinary lens.

• activities

• art and culture

5 min read • Mar 21, 2023

Experience the very best of New Zealand with this guide to the top things to do.