Travel Stories

Sep 7, 2024 • 12 min read

Here are the things our San Francisco-based travel writer is asked most often about her city.

Sep 7, 2024 • 9 min read

Few experiences are as humbling as standing at the foot of the world’s tallest mountain. Here's what you need to know about trekking to Everest Base Camp.

Sep 7, 2024 • 7 min read

Whether you prefer to walk the trail at your own pace or join a guided tour, here's how to follow Boston's Freedom Trail from start to finish.

Sep 7, 2024 • 5 min read

Experience the unique vibes of New Orleans with this itinerary for a long weekend in the city.

Sep 6, 2024 • 5 min read

When should you visit Oman? Follow our guide and learn the best time to visit for hiking, beaches, religious festivals and camel races.

Sep 6, 2024 • 9 min read

From rugged mountains to seaside towns and desert sands, here are the very best places to put on your Oman itinerary.

Sep 6, 2024 • 7 min read

Gorgeous mountains, world-class museums and (yes) plenty of beer: Bavaria has it all. Here’s how to start exploring this southern Germany state.

Sep 6, 2024 • 9 min read

Whether you prefer dancing until dawn or bar-hopping between local dives, here are 9 cities with amazing nightlife.

Sep 6, 2024 • 4 min read

Known largely to locals, these beer festivals all over the southern German state are among the biggest and liveliest in Europe in their own right.

Sep 6, 2024 • 5 min read

From bustling cities and busy ports to remote mountains and deserts, here's how to get around magnificent Morocco.

Sep 6, 2024 • 7 min read

Morocco is a country of dazzling diversity with mountains, deserts, beaches and ancient cities. Here are the best places to visit in Morocco.

Sep 6, 2024 • 13 min read

From coastal road trips to inland exploration, these short itineraries will help you build your perfect trip in Ireland.

Sep 6, 2024 • 6 min read

Australia has an incredible breadth of unique wildlife but it can be a challenge to locate them. Here's how to respectfully observe the cutest critters.

Sep 5, 2024 • 8 min read

From mini golf courses, moonshine distilleries and theme parks, there's so much to do when you visit Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville.

Sep 5, 2024 • 5 min read

It's time for the leaves to start changing; these are the best places in the world to find intense fall colors in 2024.

Sep 5, 2024 • 6 min read

From couscous and tajines to slow-cooked meat or flaky pastries, the traditional foods of Morocco are mouth-watering. Here's what you have to try.

Sep 5, 2024 • 7 min read

Ready to weave your way through the markets and medinas? Here are 18 tips for what you should know before you go to Morocco.

Sep 5, 2024 • 10 min read

Mix and match our best Greece itineraries to build the one-week, two-week or even three-week trip of your dreams.

Sep 5, 2024 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet writer Kerry Walker has all the insider tips you need to enjoy a long weekend in magnificent Malta.

Sep 5, 2024 • 5 min read

Many visitors heading to Hawaii have a few questions they're sometimes too embarrassed to ask. Our local gives you all the answers.

Sep 5, 2024 • 9 min read

Plan the perfect trip to Egypt with these essential tips on etiquette, health and safety.

Sep 4, 2024 • 13 min read

India's overwhelming size and diversity can be a lot for first-time visitors. Make it easier with our tips on what you need to know before you go.