Travel Stories

• shopping

• activities

3 min read • Feb 1, 2023

The shopping options in London can be overwhelming. So we’ve narrowed our list to five of the city’s best independent shops.

• activities

6 min read • Feb 1, 2023

Everglades National Park is a wonderland of marshland, sawgrass and mangroves. Here are the best things to do there.

• hiking

• activities

5 min read • Feb 1, 2023

From quick boardwalk strolls over gator-clad waters to lengthy shoreline treks, these are the best hikes in Everglades National Park.

• family travel

• connections

5 min read • Jan 31, 2023

From museums and a tram tour to boating and kayaking adventures aplenty, these are the best things to do with kids at Everglades National Park.

• road trips

• destination practicalities

5 min read • Jan 31, 2023

Departing from Miami, Orlando, Tampa and diverse landscapes in between, these are the best ways to get to Everglades National Park.

• hiking

• activities

5 min read • Jan 31, 2023

Caves, a hidden lodge and panoramic fog-filled vistas await along the best hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

• hiking

• activities

7 min read • Jan 31, 2023

Lace up your boots and head out on two feet: Yosemite has 750 miles of trails, from short scenery-packed walks to overnight backcountry treks.

• hiking

• activities

4 min read • Jan 31, 2023

Lonely Planet correspondent Amy Lynch recently returned from historic Durham in northern England. Here are a few photos from her trip.

• beaches

• activities

6 min read • Jan 31, 2023

From buzzing cities to pristine island getaways, here's our guide to the best places to visit in Japan.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

6 min read • Jan 30, 2023

Everything you need to know before visiting Yellowstone National Park, from advice on booking campsites to staying safe in grizzly country.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

11 min read • Jan 30, 2023

Get the inside scoop on eating and drinking in Germany – from beer hall faves to fancy vegan flavors.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

16 min read • Jan 30, 2023

Nature can be the best classroom and the Galápagos archipelago has much to teach us.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

5 min read • Jan 30, 2023

Yosemite dazzles with its natural good looks, and its four seasons each offer something special. Here's when to go.

• architecture

• art and culture

5 min read • Jan 30, 2023

For many cultures, the spring equinox signifies a rebirth. Here are 11 incredible places to mark the changing of the season.

• air travel

• destination practicalities

9 min read • Jan 30, 2023

With notoriously bad traffic, near-impossible parking and streets as steep as ski jumps, ditch the car in San Francisco. Here's how to get around instead.

• activities

9 min read • Jan 29, 2023

Save your euros with these free experiences in Dublin.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

7 min read • Jan 29, 2023

Second line parades are a key part of New Orleans' culture. This is your guide to exactly what they are, where they happen, and how you can join the party.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

7 min read • Jan 29, 2023

There’s nothing quite like the restorative buzz from a dip in a proper thermal pool. Here are Europe’s best hot springs.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

4 min read • Jan 28, 2023

Wildflowers, snow-capped mountains or fall foliage? Let the natural elements guide you to the best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

• activities

• art and culture

7 min read • Jan 28, 2023

From thermal spas to incredible nightlife, Budapest is filled amazing experiences. Here are the very best.

• hiking

• activities

7 min read • Jan 28, 2023

The best hikes in Yellowstone, from wheelchair-accessible boardwalk strolls to multiday backpacking trips, taking in geysers, waterfalls and mountain summits.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

6 min read • Jan 28, 2023

April is the ideal time of year for mild-weather hikes, cherry blossom festivals, fresh produce and more.