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Plan your family visit to Puglia in southern Italy with this guide © Cultura Exclusive / Jacabel / Getty Images

Apr 5, 20248 min read

6 of the best things to do with kids in Puglia, Italy

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Apr 4, 20247 min read

10 free things to do in Washington state

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Apr 2, 20249 min read

19 of the best free things to do in Washington, DC

After cooking a snack in a hot spring, stroll along the Reykjadalur Valley © Matthew Micah Wright / Getty Images

Mar 31, 20247 min read

Get away from the crowds in Iceland with these 10 alternative experiences

Here's our guide to 5 of the best independent shops in Jaipur Xavier Galiana / AFP / Getty Images

Mar 29, 20246 min read

Jaipur in 5 Shops: block-print silks, home linens and bargain books by the kilo

Here's how to visit Tuscany from Rome in a day © Cavan Images / Getty Images

Mar 27, 20245 min read

Is it possible to do a day trip from Rome to Tuscany?

Savvy travelers will want to visit each of these standout structures – including the National Stadium in Beijing © Ljupco Smokovski / Shutterstock

Mar 26, 20249 min read

9 modern architectural marvels worth traveling for

La Sagrada Família has a completion date © Getty Images

Mar 26, 20243 min read

Barcelona's La Sagrada Família set to be completed in 2026 - 144 years after construction began

A man and woman head into the sea with their surfboards under their arms as the sun sets.

Mar 22, 20245 min read

The top 5 day trips from Tokyo for hikes, hot springs and surf

Norway abounds with outdoor adventures that will delight and thrill children © Jakub Stanek / Shutterstock

Mar 21, 20247 min read

Why you should take your kids to Norway

Planning a trip to Central Asia? Choose between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan with this guide © Anton Petrus / Getty Images; iStock

Mar 20, 20248 min read

Uzbekistan vs Kyrgyzstan: which Central Asian country should you explore?

We asked some locals for their favorite Canadian vacation spots © R.M. Nunes / Getty Images

Mar 19, 20247 min read

Discover where locals travel in Canada

Explore the winding and narrow streets of Nice's Old Town with this walking guide to cafes, shops and sights © Getty Images

Mar 15, 20244 min read

Local Strolls: A gentle walk that takes in the sights of Nice's Old Town

There's nothing quite like Yale's campus in the fall © Winston Tan / Shutterstock

Mar 14, 20246 min read

New Haven is pizza heaven

Experience these US destinations with a hefty dose of European style © Brad Holt / Getty Images

Mar 13, 20248 min read

9 European-style places to visit in the USA

From wild and wonderful landscapes to culture and incredible food, Norway has it all © Roberto Moiola / Sysaworld Getty Images

Mar 12, 20247 min read

The 13 top things to do in Norway

These are the world's most glamorous hotels in former grand railroad stations © Gerald A. DeBoer / Shutterstock

Mar 8, 20247 min read

5 of the best hotels in vintage train stations

Kayaker and canoeist on the Buffalo National River in Arkansas from Steel Creek Campground.
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Buffalo National River, Arkansas, canoe, kayak, outdoors

Mar 8, 20246 min read

10 of the best things to do in the Ozarks: make the most of Arkansas' mountains

The Roman history of Istria still stands tall © Imantsu / Getty Images

Mar 6, 20246 min read

You’ll see this everywhere: Roman ruins in Istria

Plan your weekend away in Miami with this guide to the best things to do in and around South Beach. Alamy

Mar 5, 20246 min read

The ultimate long weekend in Miami's South Beach

San Francisco is home to a wealth of fun and interesting places to eat and drink, such as Moongate Lodge where you'll find cocktails inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar © Moongate Lounge / Trinity White - Star Gazers Creative

Mar 4, 20247 min read

Local Flavor: where to eat and drink in San Francisco

Mark the spring equinox and longer days across the northern hemisphere © Jordan Siemens / Getty Images

Mar 1, 20246 min read

12 incredible places to celebrate the spring equinox in 2024

From Charlestown in the north to Hyde Park in the south, from West Roxbury to East Boston, here’s what to do in winter in each of Boston’s neighborhoods © Denis Tangney Jr/Getty Images

Mar 1, 20248 min read

Boston in Winter: 24 reasons to visit each neighborhood

Here's what you need to know about the Islamic holy month in 2024 © Muslim Girl / Getty Images

Feb 29, 20244 min read

A traveler's guide to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in 2024

Plaza de España is one of Spain's most recognizable landmarks © Getty Images

Feb 28, 20243 min read

Yet another potential tourist fee - this time for Seville

Get to know the sounds of Iceland with this guide to homegrown music © Santiago Felipe / Getty Images

Feb 28, 20248 min read

Get to know Iceland’s incredible music scene

The Tweed in New South Wales is home to some of the most lush villages and beaches on the central coast © Getty Images

Feb 27, 20247 min read

Discover where locals travel in Australia

Experience the best of Memphis for absolutely nothing with this guide to the city's free things to do © Sean Pavone / Shutterstock

Feb 26, 202412 min read

18 of the best free things to do in Memphis

Getting lost in a traditional hutong is a wonderful – and free – way to experience Beijing © tangxn / Shutterstock

Feb 23, 20247 min read

Beijing for free: art and architecture, history and hutongs

It’s easy to enjoy the pleasures of French-Canadian culture without spending a penny © Marc Dufresne / Getty Images

Feb 20, 20246 min read

The best things to do in Québec City for free

Grab your friends and get ready for the trip of a lifetime © Frazao Studio Latino / Getty Images

Feb 19, 20247 min read

The 10 best graduation trips to take in 2024

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Feb 15, 202416 min read

San Francisco with kids

The open-air book stalls along the banks of the Seine are a beloved Paris institution © Shutterstock

Feb 15, 20245 min read

Paris's beloved booksellers secure victory to stay put during this summer's Olympics

Boston in winter? Totally worth it. Venture out into the icy air or retreat inside to cozy cafes and fireside tables, with food and drink to warm you from the inside out © Kimberly Maroon/Lonely Planet

Feb 14, 20248 min read

A local’s guide to surviving (and thriving) in a Boston winter

There's an abundance of activities in Abu Dhabi that don’t cost anything at all © U__Photo / Shutterstock

Feb 12, 20249 min read

The 13 best free things to do in Abu Dhabi

See San Francisco on a budget with these free local experiences © georgeclerk / Getty Images

Feb 12, 202411 min read

Experience San Francisco like a local with these free things to do

The annual Lantern Festival makes Cheong-gye-cheon park in downtown Seoul particularly delightful – and it’s always free © Mongkol_Chuewong / Shutterstock

Feb 10, 202411 min read

Free your Seoul: 26 of the best no-cost things to do

There are more than 100 islands in the Florida Keys, and each offers its own angle of exploration © Getty Images

Feb 5, 20248 min read

Every island unique: Five one-of-a-kind adventures in the Florida Keys

An insider's (independent) shopping guide to Palma de Mallorca where you'll find gems like La Salina bookshop (pictured) © Kornelia Kruczek

Feb 2, 20246 min read

Palma in 5 shops: Mallorcan homewares, Balearic wines and Mediterranean-inspired ceramics

As a working mosque, only Muslims have access to the main downstairs area in Hagia Sophia, İstanbul © urbazon / Getty Images

Feb 2, 20246 min read

İstanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia has new rules for visitors: here's what you need to know

Mexico's Bacalar Lagoon is a go-to vacation spot for locals © Getty Images

Feb 1, 20247 min read

Discover where locals travel in Mexico

Lonely Planet staff member Deepa Lakshmin sitting on a safari jeep with elephants in Botswana.

Jan 31, 20246 min read

Copy My Trip: Camping in Botswana’s Okavango Delta

Tartu is Estonia's second-largest city and cultural hub © Daniel James Clarke

Jan 26, 20247 min read

A Total Trip: What I spent in Tartu, Estonia - one of the European Capitals of Culture 2024

The Library of Alexandria epitomizes how Egypt is building on its archaeology with an eye to the next generation. Experience Egypt's history and future through the lens of its contemporary culture – through the lens of the Egypt of today © Getty Images

Jan 26, 20246 min read

Experience Egypt’s history through its contemporary culture

Taking in the sights and sounds of Chefchaouen © Deepa Lakshmin

Jan 17, 20247 min read

Copy My Trip: A bus tour through the cities of Northern Morocco

The Archaeological Park of the Celio and the Museum of the Forma Urbis are the latest historical sites to open in Rome © Stefano Costantino / SOPA Images / LightRocket / Getty Images

Jan 15, 20243 min read

History fans will want to put this new Roman museum on their itinerary

A painted mural depicts Martin Luther King Jr and other figures.

Jan 12, 20245 min read

Top Atlanta sites that honor the legacy of Martin Luther King

Out-of-focus people walk along a winter city street with a large stone gate along the roadway on a sunny day.

Jan 10, 20246 min read

A Total Trip: What I spent on a two-day midweek trip in Berlin

If you want to support local, homegrown business in Paris, these five independent retailers are a great place to start © Getty Images

Jan 10, 20245 min read

Paris in 5 Shops: discounted Yves Saint Laurent blouses, vintage silk scarves and embroidered souvenirs

Elsewhere local expert Hakob Harutyunyan celebrates a winter hike in Armenia © Courtesy of Hakob Harutyunyan

Jan 9, 20244 min read

Ask a local expert about Armenia

You can soak up the atmosphere of Havana's 7-mile-long Malecón promenade for free © xavierarnau / Getty Images

Jan 9, 20245 min read

The 7 best free things to do in Havana

Get to know the gruesome history of Valencia's market square © pawel.gaul / Getty Images

Jan 9, 20247 min read

Valencia's secret history: executions and bullfights in Plaza del Mercado

Have the perfect family vacation in Fiji with this guide © galitskaya / Getty Images

Jan 8, 20246 min read

The best things to do with kids in Fiji

Thinking of visiting France next year? These are the events worth sticking in your calendar © Getty Images

Jan 3, 20246 min read

6 (big) reasons to visit France in 2024

Rome's independent ateliers offer one-of-a-kind pieces © Getty Images

Jan 3, 20244 min read

Rome in 5 Shops: Handcrafted Leather, Ceramics and Tiny Treasures

Boy jumping of rock into water in Casco Viejo bay with Panama City in background.
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Jan 2, 20246 min read

All the reasons Panama is great place to travel with kids

Start 2024 off right with a trip to Brazil for Carnival © JAG IMAGES / Getty Images

Dec 28, 202310 min read

Epic trips for 2024 you should start planning now

Begin your exploration of Iceland's sagas at Þingvellir National Park © Getty Images / iStockphoto

Dec 26, 20237 min read

Explore Iceland with the Icelandic sagas

Providence in December is a winter wonderland © Tom Croke/Alamy

Dec 14, 20236 min read

Copy My Trip: A festive weekend in Providence, Rhode Island

Go off-grid in Palau, a Best in Travel pick for 2024 @ Courtesy Four Seasons Explorer

Dec 8, 20236 min read

9 over-the-top travel gifts for 2023

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