5 things nobody tells you about being a plus-sized traveler
5 min read • Sep 17, 2020
The travel industry is hard-wired to exclude bigger bodies from the vacation narrative. Here's what it's like to be a plus-sized traveler.
Air Travel
- What a sustainable restart to travel could look like
5 min read • Sep 15, 2020
From newer aircraft to better rail integration, here are some of the ways COVID-19 should change the way we travel.
- Ask LP: when can I travel to Southeast Asia again?
3 min read • Sep 11, 2020
With some destinations in Southeast Asia starting a phased reopening, Lonely Planet outlines when you can go, and what the restrictions are.
- What Labor Day weekend travel looks like in 2020
8 min read • Sep 5, 2020
Everything about Labor Day weekend travel in 2020 is different, from the destinations travelers are choosing to the precautions they're taking.
- Ask LP: I’m changing my flight – should I accept vouchers, get a refund or rebook?
2 min read • Sep 2, 2020
You’ve decided you need to change your booking, but what’s the best thing to do? Lonely Planet breaks down the options for you.
- Ask LP: should I book my summer 2021 holiday now?
2 min read • Sep 1, 2020
Planning a trip recently has started to feel risky, but what about booking ahead for summer 2021? Here are some things to consider.
- Ask LP: are airlines still serving alcohol on flights?
3 min read • Aug 28, 2020
In upmarket cabins alcohol is more likely to be available and generally served in individual miniature sizes. Low-cost carriers are generally more gung-ho for…
- Ask LP: can I still use the bathroom on a plane?
2 min read • Aug 27, 2020
Airlines generally want you in your seat and the aisles kept clear. So what does this mean when you've just got to pee?
- From booking to baggage claim, how to fly during the pandemic in 10 steps
5 min read • Aug 26, 2020
The pandemic has upended air travel, but there are a few things you can do to minimize risk if you have to fly.
- Ask LP: what if my country introduces travel restrictions while I'm away?
2 min read • Aug 20, 2020
Here's what what you need to know about your tickets and insurance if new travel restrictions are introduced while you're away.
- 9 of the most breathable masks for traveling
4 min read • Aug 13, 2020
Nearly eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, people are slowly beginning to travel again. Here are the most comfortable face masks for your journey.
- Passport renewals are experiencing huge delays - here's what you need to know
3 min read • Jul 24, 2020
Has your American passport expired? Here's what you need to know about renewing your US passport during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Traveling right now is a personal choice: here's why I didn't go
4 min read • Jul 22, 2020
Lonely Planet journalist John Walton was considering an overnight trip to see family, but decided not to. Here's why.
- What it’s like to fly in Europe right now
5 min read • Jul 10, 2020
Around 48 hours ago I found myself in an airport for the first time in four months, following a blur of last-minute restriction-lifting on international…
- Why I believe we need to start traveling internationally again
4 min read • Jul 10, 2020
As many wannabe travelers ask themselves whether they should stay or go, Lonely Planet provides an argument in favor of traveling abroad.
- What causes air turbulence (and why it could get worse)
4 min read • Jul 9, 2020
From minor bumps and jostles to full-fledged roller-coaster ups and downs, air turbulence can be a scary experience. Here's what causes air turbulence.
- No face mask, no flight: the new rule of travel?
4 min read • Jul 7, 2020
As global travel begins to open up post-lockdown, airlines are making face masks mandatory. Here's what you need to know.
- How to prepare for your first post-COVID trip
5 min read • Jul 2, 2020
Planning a trip right now requires a lot of flexibility and preparation. Here's what you need to know before booking your travels.
- 118 destinations you can visit at big airfare discounts from the US
9 min read • Jun 29, 2020
From FOMO-worthy spots like Greece to off-the-beaten-path countries like Ghana, you can get some flights for close to 40 percent off, if you book now
- Act fast: 10 airfare deals for US travelers
6 min read • Jun 26, 2020
These are the latest flight deals that offer big discounts on fares from the US to cities around the world.
- An expert's safety checklist if you need to travel now
6 min read • Jun 23, 2020
As parts of the world remove quarantine restrictions, here's how to protect yourself if you have to travel.
- How to get your money's worth from budget airlines
7 min read • Jun 19, 2020
Flying on budget airlines can mean saving money for the rest of your trip – if you remember to read the fine print and avoid common pitfalls that come with low…