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How to explore Italy on a budgetMay 2, 2025 • 6 min read
These top budget tips can help you save money while exploring Italy.
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train travelBest train rides in MexicoMay 2, 2025 • 7 min read
Mexico has a small but ambitious rail network that is rapidly expanding. Here are the best so far.
destination practicalitiesHow to make the most of a long weekend in LisbonMay 2, 2025 • 9 min read
Plan your time in Portugal's capital with this three-day itinerary.
hikingThe best 12 hikes in PatagoniaMay 2, 2025 • 9 min read
Extraordinary hiking in Patagonia reveals nature at its rawest on these spectacular trails.
tips and adviceThe 15 most beautiful places to visit in EuropeMay 2, 2025 • 14 min read
Europe's beauty shows up in extremes: volcanoes and arctic peaks, oceans and alpine mountain ranges, stunning beaches and massive glaciers.
destination practicalitiesA first-time guide to Mackinac IslandMay 2, 2025 • 9 min read
Famous for its horse-drawn carriages and gorgeous lake views, Mackinac Island is the perfect place to relax and recharge as a family.
hikingSee the best of Java, Indonesia, with this 9-day itineraryMay 2, 2025 • 12 min read
Java delivers all you could ask for from a trip to Indonesia. Discover more on this nine-day itinerary linking lively cities, temples and natural wonders.
tips and adviceA guide to shipping your luggageMay 2, 2025 • 7 min read
Shipping your luggage is a stress-reducing travel hack that might even save you some money.
national parksA first-time guide to Everglades National ParkMay 2, 2025 • 7 min read
Everything you need to know about this iconic South Florida wilderness.
budget travelUsing intuitive budgeting to prioritize travelMay 1, 2025 • 11 min read
A travel editor on redefining what trips are worth, and how financial clarity can actually deepen the adventure
neighborhoodsRome's best neighborhoods to really get to know the cityMay 1, 2025 • 10 min read
A trip to Rome is as much about lapping up the dolce vita as gorging on art and culture. Here's a look at the city's top neighborhoods.
destination practicalitiesThings to know before traveling to AmsterdamMay 1, 2025 • 6 min read
Headed to Amsterdam? Here's what every visitor should know before traveling to this vibrant European city.
hikingThe top 7 hikes in BulgariaMay 1, 2025 • 11 min read
Whether you fancy a day walk through stunning alpine landscapes or a multi-day hike linking remote mountain villages, Bulgaria delivers hikes to remember.
photographyA 35-hour train journey from Los Angeles to SeattleMay 1, 2025 • 3 min read
A 35-hour journey on the train from LA to Seattle, though the eyes and words of photographer-director Julien James.
activities17 of the best things to do in RotterdamMay 1, 2025 • 8 min read
The Dutch second city of Rotterdam is one of Europe's coolest places to visit. Here are the best things to do there.
budget travelHow to budget for a dream tripMay 1, 2025 • 10 min read
A dream trip can be a big expense. Here are some budgeting techniques to help save some cash for your next journey.
art and cultureEverything you need to know about sushi in TokyoMay 1, 2025 • 10 min read
Here are our expert tips for eating sushi – one of Japan’s most famous culinary exports – in Tokyo.
destination practicalitiesWhat to eat and drink in SicilyMay 1, 2025 • 6 min read
It’s perfectly feasible to eat your way around Sicily, where traditional dishes and street snacks burst with seasonal flavors and top-quality produce.
art and cultureThe Lonely Planet guide to Udaipur's City PalaceMay 1, 2025 • 10 min read
Royal palaces seem to pop up on every street corner in Rajasthan, but the City Palace in Udaipur is perhaps the grandest of them all. Here's how to visit.
activities16 things you’ll want to do in AthensMay 1, 2025 • 9 min read
Athens offers unparalleled encounters with ancient history – and is a thriving 21st-century metropolis, too. Here are 16 ways to explore the city.
beachesŠibenik on Croatia's coast rivals Dubrovnik without the crowdsMay 1, 2025 • 6 min read
Dubrovnik is simply gorgeous, yes – which is why it draws such crowds. Find the same history and charm in lesser-known Šibenik.
art and cultureThe Lonely Planet guide to Indonesia's Prambanan Temple ComplexApr 30, 2025 • 8 min read
Java’s most significant Hindu site rises dramatically just northeast of Yogyakarta. Here's everything you need to know about Indonesia's Prambanan temples.