Archaeology

Nov 26, 2020 • 6 min read

The Pyramids of Giza is a vast complex of architectural wonders shrouded in mystery. Here's how to get the most out of your visit.

Nov 19, 2020 • 6 min read

War, weather, cosmic intervention or simply a case of purpose served… nothing lasts forever. Here are the world's most intriguing lost cities.

Oct 14, 2020 • 5 min read

From the city's history to how to buy tickets, here's everything you need to know to plan a visit to ancient Pompeii, one of Italy’s most haunting sights.

Sep 24, 2020 • 6 min read

Menorca, the easternmost of Spain’s Balearic Islands, has a fierce commitment to sustainability. Here's how it has approached low-key, responsible tourism.

Sep 18, 2020 • 5 min read

Call it the Instagram effect: some sites are more impressive in person than they seem to be in pics, and others fail to live up to their billing.

Sep 16, 2020 • 6 min read

Get to know the history behind Peru's most famous site: the fascinating Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Sep 10, 2020 • 7 min read

Follow pagan history on the Ridgeway, an 87-mile-long walking route in southern England.

Aug 25, 2020 • 5 min read

There are more than 3,000 national parks around the world, and many of them offer spectacular scuba diving. Here are our favorite six destinations.

Jul 21, 2020 • 6 min read

Skip the crowds in national and state parks and head to national forests for incredible history, great scenery, and secluded camping opportunities.

May 15, 2020 • 6 min read

These four regions in mainland Greece that will impress you with their history, scenery, and a great mix of things to see and do.

Jan 7, 2020 • 5 min read

Personal narratives add to the experience for visitors to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Jan 2, 2020 • 5 min read

With its white beaches, ancient sites and many islands, how do you choose where to go? Here are our top experiences for first-time visitors to Greece.

Dec 9, 2019 • 4 min read

Qatar has earned its place on the tourist map, positioning itself as a vibrant and welcoming destination. Here's why you should make a short stopover.

Nov 26, 2019 • 7 min read

Castles, climbing, cooking lessons, Roman ruins, hiking trails, handicraft workshops and more. Here’s some inspiration for a day’s escape from Amman.

Nov 22, 2019 • 7 min read

India’s ancient stepwells are geometric marvels that astound and confound. Here are seven of the most beautiful with info on how to visit them yourself.

Oct 29, 2019 • 9 min read

Follow Rosie Mulford as she retraces her grandfather's footsteps through Jordan's greatest sites, with his photos in hand. See how the nation has changed.

Oct 29, 2019 • 5 min read

Greece in winter is a land of glorious walks, uncluttered ancient sites and bustling city life. Here are the top things to do in Greece in winter.

Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read

Guatemala’s a very accessible, welcoming country and with a bit of planning and the right smarts, you’re in for an enchanting ride. Here’s Lonely Planet’s…

Oct 7, 2019 • 4 min read

Two days in İstanbul will give you a taste of its attractions while leaving you eager to come back for more. Here's our guide to a perfect weekend there.

Sep 24, 2019 • 5 min read

Hook your trips around what your kids are learning at school and throw in some new activities and you'll have some of the most enthusiastic traveling…

Sep 19, 2019 • 6 min read

Every empire worth its arrows made incursions into the plains of Madhya Pradesh, leaving an indelible mark on the region’s architecture, culture and people.

Aug 30, 2019 • 5 min read

Every big city has its invisible side – sites and locales that bear the mark of history but hidden in the modern cityscape. Athens, with its long, tumultuous…