Travel Stories

Dec 11, 2024 • 5 min read

Visiting Valencia on a budget? These 8 free things to do will help you enjoy the city without breaking the bank.

Dec 10, 2024 • 8 min read

Explore the beguiling city of Verona in a weekend with this itinerary.

Dec 10, 2024 • 5 min read

Plan your trip to Colorado Springs with this seasonal guide.

Dec 10, 2024 • 6 min read

Transit options abound in Mexico’s mighty capital city. Here’s a complete guide to them.

Dec 10, 2024 • 8 min read

Before booking your trip to Alaska’s largest city, use our insider's tips and advice to make your trip to Anchorage the best it can be.

Dec 10, 2024 • 10 min read

Whether you come to eat, spot bears or get your boots muddy in the mountains, you'll find nirvana in Alaska's biggest city. Here are the top things to do.

Dec 10, 2024 • 4 min read

With its world-famous cathedral, happening food scene and museums to explore, Cologne is the perfect European city break.

Dec 10, 2024 • 12 min read

Put off the January blues this 2025 by booking an off-season experience in Europe.

Dec 9, 2024 • 8 min read

Bring light to the darkest day of the year by celebrating the 2024 winter solstice at one of these top destinations around the world.

Dec 9, 2024 • 7 min read

A trip to Anchorage may be considered one of the more expensive, but there's plenty to do and see that's entirely free.

Dec 9, 2024 • 6 min read

In Nashville, the lively bar scene on Broadway is just the beginning. See the best of the city in these vibrant neighborhoods.

Dec 9, 2024 • 14 min read

Here at Lonely Planet, we like to think of ourselves as professional travelers in addition to our day jobs. These are the best places we went in 2024.

Dec 9, 2024 • 12 min read

All the insider tips on how to make the most of a family trip to Washington, DC, whether you're traveling with toddlers or teens.

Dec 9, 2024 • 14 min read

From Yosemite to Joshua Tree, California boasts more national parks than any other state, as well as a bevy of national forests, seashores and monuments.

Dec 9, 2024 • 7 min read

Vermont ski days are some of the best in the East. Herewith, our shortlist of where to point 'em downhill this season.

Dec 9, 2024 • 23 min read

Whether it’s the atmosphere or the culture, some places are naturally suited for people traveling alone. These 23 spots are perfect for solo travelers.

Dec 9, 2024 • 9 min read

Beaches, rock formations, cozy towns and tasty lobster rolls. Here's how to enjoy three perfect days in southern Maine.

Dec 7, 2024 • 6 min read

Peru's geographic, cultural and gastronomic diversity is packed into this vibrant, creative metropolis. Read on for the top things to do in Lima.

Dec 7, 2024 • 4 min read

The best ways to navigate the Peruvian capital without looking like a tourist.

Dec 7, 2024 • 4 min read

Given its immense size and sparse population, Anchorage is best explored by car. Yet there are other ways to get around this quirky city, too.

Dec 7, 2024 • 8 min read

From Death Valley in California to some of Nevada's most epic desert landscapes, go beyond the bright lights on these thrilling day trips from Las Vegas.

Dec 6, 2024 • 8 min read

Want to try traveling solo in the new year? Europe is a great place for your first solo trip. We asked our expert writers for their top places to go.