Travel Stories

• festivals and events

• art and culture

11 min read • Feb 3, 2023

Japan may be small, but with its captivating blend of tradition and modernity, there's something here for every traveler. Here are the best times to come.

• beaches

• activities

10 min read • Feb 3, 2023

The lowdown on Europe’s best spring break spots – from Mediterranean island beach escapes to Norway’s waterfall-splashed fjords.

• budget travel

• connections

4 min read • Feb 3, 2023

How to eat well, go sightseeing, get around and even take a day trip for under 300 euros.

• sustainable travel

• connections

5 min read • Feb 3, 2023

Plunging cliffs, dramatic waterfalls, jagged rock faces and flashes of coastline give these 10 remarkable rail journeys a cinematic quality.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

6 min read • Feb 3, 2023

This seasonal guide, with a monthly list of events, can help you decide the best time for your visit to London.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

7 min read • Feb 2, 2023

Argentina is one of the most popular destinations in South America – make the most of your time there with our round up of the best places to visit.

• shopping

• activities

10 min read • Feb 2, 2023

We asked our readers to nominate their favorite small businesses. Now we're highlighting some of our favorites.

• food

• food and drink

7 min read • Feb 2, 2023

Trattorie still serve classic dishes, but new chefs are reinterpreting the culinary traditions. Here are the best places to eat in Florence right now.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

7 min read • Feb 2, 2023

Writer Monisha Rajesh reports on her overnight journey on the Caledonian Sleeper train from London to Edinburgh.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

4 min read • Feb 2, 2023

Here are four St Patrick’s Day concerts and live-music events in Dublin you should reserve tickets to right away.

• family travel

• connections

7 min read • Feb 2, 2023

Kid-friendly beaches, interactive museums and outdoor adventures – Croatia has entertainment for the whole family.

• public transport

• destination practicalities

7 min read • Feb 1, 2023

With our guide to all you need to know before your trip to Japan, you’ll be able to enjoy every minute of your visit.

• activities

• art and culture

13 min read • Feb 1, 2023

The beauty of Venice isn’t only in sights like Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, but also in quieter spaces where life goes on as it has for centuries.

• history

• art and culture

4 min read • Feb 1, 2023

There's a new reason to travel to Charleton, South Carolina later this year: the new International African American Museum.

• 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.