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ROME, ITALY - JULY 03: Tourists lined up to enter Pantheon - Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres on first day of general admission on July 03, 2023 in Rome, Italy. As of today, the Pantheon - Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres " the most visited cultural site in Italy with 9 million visitors a year." becomes chargeable, ticket price is 5 euros for tourists free for residents of the municipality of Rome.(Photo by Stefano Montesi - Corbis/Getty Images)
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Jul 7, 20232 min read

Italy's most-visited site is now charging visitors a small entry fee

Group of mixed age and ethnic male friends having fun at a festival in Northumberland, North East England. They are laughing and drinking beer together, toasting their pints.
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Jul 5, 20235 min read

The best times to visit England

Toddler girl at Vltava river bank, Prague

Jun 20, 20235 min read

The best things to do in Prague with kids (beyond the main sights)

Torngat Mountains National Park in Newfoundland, Canada

Jun 12, 202315 min read

As I traveled through a remote Canadian national park, Inuit stewards led the way

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Jun 9, 20235 min read

This survivor’s deeply personal tour of Sarajevo is the best way to understand Bosnia’s past

Jun 3, 20234 min read

A reason to visit Scotland's Isle of Coll: a pop-up nightclub on a dark-sky island

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Urs Flueeler/EPA/Shutterstock (8127521a)..Swiss Wrestler Joerg Abderhalden (l) Fights Against Kilian Wenger During the Federal Wrestling and Alpine Games Festival in Frauenfeld Switzerland 22 August 2010 There Are Up to 200 000 Visitors Expected at the Three Days Festival Running From 20 to 22 August the Winner of the Wrestling Competition the Wrestling King (schwingerkoenig) Enjoys Huge Popularity in Switzerland Swiss Alpine Wrestling Called 'Schwingen' is the Oldest Sport in Switzerland Switzerland Schweiz Suisse Frauenfeld..Switzerland Wrestling Frauenfeld Festival 2010 - Aug 2010
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May 24, 20238 min read

Get into: Schwingen (Swiss wrestling)

Cannes, France - April 5, 2022: Canneseries Season 5 and MIPTV, The Spring International Television Market with general Atmosphere. Sea, Meer, Mare, Mandoga Media Germany (Photo by Mandoga Media/picture alliance via Getty Images)
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May 24, 20235 min read

How to yacht like a celebrity in the south of France (on a budget)

Ancient fortified village of Gemona del Friuli. Italy; Shutterstock ID 1514702615; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Friuli Venezia Giulia
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May 19, 20237 min read

A week in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy’s mosaic

ROTORUA, NZL - APR 24 2017:Hands of a Jade ornamental green rock carver at work. New Zealand Jade protected under the Treaty of Waitangi, and the exploitation of it is restricted and closely monitored; Shutterstock ID 633183242; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Greenstone pendants in New Zealand
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May 16, 20236 min read

You’ll see this everywhere: greenstone pendants in New Zealand

May 12, 20235 min read

Spain’s best music festivals to experience in summer 2023

PARIS, FRANCE -28 JULY 2015- Two hip hop dancers in front of walls covered with graffiti street art in the French capital.; Shutterstock ID 317745779; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Hip hop Paris
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May 11, 20238 min read

Get into Parisian hip-hop and rap

May 9, 20234 min read

Porto in 5 Shops: quirky souvenirs, textiles and traditions

May 8, 20232 min read

How can I see the Six Forgotten Giants sculptures in Copenhagen?

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Royal enthusiasts are seen camped on The Mall as preparations continue for The Coronation on May 05, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of King Charles III and The Queen Consort will take place on May 6, part of a three-day celebration. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
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May 5, 20236 min read

Traveling to London for the royal coronation? Here's what you need to know

The architecture of the five-story Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium in the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is inspired by natural Earth processes of wind and water and the ways in which they shape landscapes that are exciting to explore. The Griffin Atrium serves as a gateway into the Museum from Columbus Avenue, featuring skylights for natural illumination and alluring sightlines that invite visitors to explore various levels and galleries, including the new Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium and Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core. Located on the second floor, the landing at the top of the staircase opens up to the full scope of the Kenneth C. Griffin Atrium, with views of the Gilder Center’s new engaging exhibits.
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May 4, 20234 min read

NYC’s natural history museum gets an awe-inspiring new wing

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May 2, 20234 min read

Edinburgh in 5 Shops: local art, Scottish tweed and cozy knitwear

4 JAN 2018: the Casa Vicens museum, a landmark house designed by architect Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona.
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Apr 28, 20235 min read

Like La Sagrada Família? Here's why you'll love the Gaudí masterpiece Casa Vicens

married cyclist couple man and woman take a break and share a laugh while sitting on benches in front of a spanish colonial architecture building train depot. their bicycles lean against a wall. horizontal composition taken in albuquerque, new mexico.

Apr 21, 20236 min read

6 underrated cities to add to your US itinerary

Apr 17, 20239 min read

Savor the summer in San Antonio

Apr 11, 20238 min read

Kid-friendly destinations are a California specialty

Apr 11, 20236 min read

California has every outdoor experience you can imagine

Apr 11, 20238 min read

A road trip to the best urban experiences in California

Apr 11, 20237 min read

Seeking inspiration in California’s mountains and deserts

Apr 11, 20239 min read

California brings diversity to the table

Visitors look at the ancient Roman Market Gate of Miletus in Berlin's Pergamon Museum on April 4, 2023. - The Pergamon Museum will close for a period of two years for renovation in October 2023. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images).1250761195.leisure, Horizontal, ILLUSTRATION, topix, bestof
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leisure, Horizontal, ILLUSTRATION, topix, bestof, Adult, Arch, Architecture, Boy, Building, Child, Female, Girl, Male, Man, Person, Teen, Woman

Apr 7, 20233 min read

Beloved Pergamonmuseum set to close for 4 years. Better plan your Berlin museum trip now

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Mar 31, 202310 min read

Crossing the Canadian Rockies by train: Here's what I saw on my week-long adventure

FLORENCE, ITALY - JUNE 24: Two opposing teams from two of the four historical neighborhoods in Florence, wrestle during the Calcio Storico on June 24, 2022 in Florence, Italy. Calcio Storico originated in the 16th century, and is a mix between soccer, wrestling, and rugby. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)
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Two teams battle it out in a game of calcio storico in Florence

Mar 30, 20238 min read

Get into: calcio storico in Florence

Multi-ethnic group of women, walking on the city street, having fun together.
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Multi-ethnic group of women, walking on the city street in Buenos Aires, having fun together.

Mar 28, 20236 min read

8 amazing places to travel with friends

Curious horses look out from behind a stone fence on Inis Mór.

Mar 16, 20235 min read

Postcard from the Aran Islands: my trip to the edge of Europe in pics

Wupatki National Monument

Mar 15, 202310 min read

History and culture are on display in this American Southwest road trip

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Mar 15, 20235 min read

Give it a try: why you need to discover Porto's worst architecture on this tour

A late afternoon view shows two young women walking past a wall-sized anime mural along Chuo-dori (Central Avenue) in the Akihabara district (known as Electric Town for its maze of electronics stores, but currently considered an almost sacred destination by members of Japan's otaku culture, drawn to Akihabara's video game centers, maid cafes, anime shops, and manga comics), located in Chiyoda Ward in central Tokyo, Japan.
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Mar 14, 20237 min read

Get into: Independent art in Tokyo

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Mar 14, 20235 min read

Planning on visiting Spain for Semana Santa? Here’s all you need to know

Dancing Man dancing to music on a street corner in the French Quarter.

Mar 13, 20236 min read

Time your trip right: the best time to visit New Orleans

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA - MARCH 04, 2019: folklore dances in traditional costume at the carnival in the streets of panama city panama; Shutterstock ID 1354636079; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best time to visit Panama City

Mar 12, 20237 min read

When is the best time to visit Panama City?

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Mar 10, 20234 min read

Copenhagen in 5 shops: food halls, curated fashion finds and more

A trio of men dressed like leprechauns kick up their legs during Montserrat's annual St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Mar 7, 20238 min read

Why the Caribbean island of Montserrat celebrates St Patrick's Day

Kingston, Jamaica - June 26, 2008: Crowd enjoying reggae/dancehall music and dancing at ghetto street party, called "Passa Passa", Tivoli Gardens.

Mar 6, 20237 min read

Get into: Dancehall in Jamaica

Mar 3, 20234 min read

Why this public toilet in Paris is worth the €2 entry fee

Himeji, Japan at Himeji Castle in spring season.; Shutterstock ID 776445706; your: Ben Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Back to the best of Japan
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Feb 23, 20237 min read

Rising sun: Back to the best of Japan

The perfect destinations for Game of Thrones fans

Feb 23, 20235 min read

Why fans of House of the Dragon should head to Cáceres, Spain, in 2023

Three young women visit Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a 16th-century Spanish fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Feb 23, 20236 min read

13 free things to do in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Colonial buildings and balconies in the historic center of Cartagena, Colombia.
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Feb 22, 20236 min read

Picture yourself in Colombia with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

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Feb 17, 20236 min read

Dublin's ballad-singing tour guide will show you a city you won't forget

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Feb 15, 20236 min read

Why the Unesco-listed “Bear Festival” in French Catalonia is worth traveling for

Cityscape of Bogotá or Medellin's Pueblito Paisa

Feb 13, 20237 min read

Medellín or Bogotá: which Colombian city is for you?

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JUNE 29, 2019: Musicians in colorful costumes play for people in the Dublin LGBTQ Pride Festival in 2019. The Custom House landmark building in the background.; Shutterstock ID 1438317050; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Skip St Patty's for Dublin Pride
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Feb 10, 20236 min read

Why you should skip St Patrick’s Day and party at Dublin Pride instead

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 8, 2022: young folklorico dancer entertaining on street; Shutterstock ID 2125186616; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best time to visit San Antonio
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Feb 8, 20234 min read

The best time to visit San Antonio, Texas

Aunny's Country Kitchen is a Georgetown staple for country homestyle meals. The owner, Aunny (in pink), is a friendly sight.

Feb 2, 202310 min read

These six small businesses serve their community and travelers alike

LOS ANGELES - MARCH 21: The Late Late Show with James Corden airing Monday, March 21, 2022, with guests Lizzo, Gabrielle Union, and Pillow Queens. (Photo by Terence Patrick/CBS via Getty Images)
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Feb 2, 20233 min read

🌍 Help Me, LP! I’ll be in Dublin for St Patrick’s Day. Which events should I book in advance?

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Feb 1, 20234 min read

What to expect when Charleston's International African American Museum opens in 2023

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Feb 1, 20233 min read

London in 5 shops: the best souvenirs, the coolest thrift finds and more

Jan 31, 20234 min read

Postcard from Durham: My trip to northern England in pics

Visit Washington Square Park or get a peek of the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO.

Jan 27, 20236 min read

Manhattan vs Brooklyn: which New York City borough will fit your travel vibe?

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Jan 19, 20234 min read

Lisbon in 5 shops: artisanal groceries, vintage pieces and more

Jan 18, 20235 min read

Why fans of Picasso should head to his hometown of Málaga in 2023

Crowd gathers at Monastiraki Square at night with the ancient Acropolis in the background.
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Jan 4, 20237 min read

How to explore Athens for free

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Jan 4, 20235 min read

The 5 best national parks in Michigan

September 2, 2016: Flames shooting from a mutant vehicle at Burning Man in the evening.

Jan 2, 202312 min read

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