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A renovation of Marie Antoinette’s private chambers at Versailles will let the public imagine her life at the palace © S-F / Shutterstock

Jun 1, 20233 min read

Marie Antoinette’s Rooms at Versailles Will Reopen in June. Here's What You Can See Inside

Strict etiquette rules govern a Schwingen competition, read on to learn more © Urs Flueeler / EPA / Shutterstock

May 24, 20238 min read

Get into: Schwingen (Swiss Wrestling)

Whether you're looking for a challenging hike, an adrenaline-pumping bike ride, or a chance to conquer your fear of heights, you can find it in Nevada © Joshua Resnick / Shutterstock; Graphics by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

May 23, 20236 min read

6 Not-Too-Challenging Adventures in Nevada

Even in vast and rugged Nevada, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get away for an easy adventure © Joshua Resnick / Shutterstock; Graphics by Dustin Johnson / Lonely Planet

May 23, 20236 min read

7 Easy Ways to Experience Nevada’s Outdoors

Get to know Bath County, Virginia, with this guide to its hot springs, local restaurants and vast forests © krblokhin / Getty Images

May 21, 20237 min read

You’ve Probably Never Been to Bath County, Virginia. Here’s Why You Should

In the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy, the diversity of landscapes and rich history meld to create a magical, one-of-a-kind region with something for every traveler © Nicola Simeoni / Shutterstock

May 19, 20238 min read

A Week in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy’s Mosaic

From finding the right souvenir to understanding its meaning, here's what you need to know about greenstone in New Zealand © ChameleonsEye / Shutterstock

May 16, 20236 min read

You’ll See This Everywhere: Greenstone Pendants in New Zealand

Cher, Elton John and Diana Ross at the 1975 Rock Awards, Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

May 12, 20233 min read

Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher's Outfits Are the Stars of This New London Exhibition

A festival crowd raising wristbanded arms in front of a scaffold sign reading "Bilbao BBK Live" in Bilbao, Spain

May 12, 20235 min read

Spain’s Best Music Festivals to Experience in Summer 2023

Learn about Paris' diverse communities through the city's hip-hop and rap scene © EQRoy / Shutterstock

May 11, 20239 min read

Get into Parisian Hip-Hop and Rap

These five independent shops in Porto are quirky, inspiring and a joy to browse in ©Austin Bush

May 9, 20234 min read

Porto in 5 Shops: Quirky Souvenirs, Textiles and Traditions

Through the trees in Vallensbæk, Little Tilde greets art mavens © James Brooks / AFP via Getty Images

May 8, 20233 min read

How Can I See the Six Forgotten Giants Sculptures in Copenhagen?

The dazzling new Gilder Center at the American Museum of Natural History © Alvaro Keding / AMNH

May 4, 20234 min read

NYC’s Natural History Museum Gets an Awe-Inspiring New Wing

Photographer and director Holly-Marie Cato reports on a weekend getaway to Hudson Valley, New York © Holly-Marie Cato

May 3, 20235 min read

Postcard from Hudson Valley - My Trip to Upstate New York in Photos

Edinburgh's independent shops are full of little treasures ©Shutterstock

May 2, 20234 min read

Edinburgh in 5 Shops: Local Art, Scottish Tweed and Cozy Knitwear

Casa Vicens in Barcelona’s Gràcia neighborhood offers the riot of colors, nature-inspired forms and eclectic inspiration that typify the work of Antoni Gaudí © EQRoy / Shutterstock

Apr 28, 20236 min read

Like La Sagrada Família? Here's Why You'll Love the Gaudí Masterpiece Casa Vicens

Roller skaters get into the Eurovision spirit next to the famous statue of the Beatles by the Liverpool waterfront © Peter Byrne / PA Images via Getty Images

Apr 24, 20235 min read

Liverpool Is Set to Shine During Eurovision. Here’s Why It’s Worth a Visit

Enjoy a summer break in Zurich once your visa is sorted © Alexey Fedorenko / Shutterstock

Apr 21, 20237 min read

13 Free Things to Do in Zürich

A pair of cyclists take a break in Albuquerque

Apr 21, 20236 min read

6 Underrated Cities to Add to Your US Itinerary

With all the things to do in San Antonio, exploring the city is a perfect way to spend your summer vacation © Benjamin Yanto / Lonely Planet

Apr 17, 202311 min read

Savor the Summer in San Antonio

Take the light rail to the end of the line, then hop on a motorless trajinera gondola for an afternoon on the delightful canals of Xochimilco © Matt Mawson / Getty Images

Apr 12, 20235 min read

I’d Love to Take a Day Trip from Mexico City, but Don’t Want to Drive – Any Suggestions?

As it undergoes major renovations, the magnificent Pergamonmuseum in Berlin will close from September 2023 until 2027 © John MacDougall / AFP via Getty Images

Apr 7, 20234 min read

Beloved Pergamonmuseum Set to Close for 4 Years. Better Plan Your Berlin Museum Trip Now

Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Allegiant Stadium on March 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. © Ethan Miller/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

Apr 6, 202310 min read

Are You Ready for It? 10 Tips for Navigating Taylor Swift's Eras Tour like a Travel Pro

Argentina's claims to fame – the Andes and wine © Edsel Querini / Getty Images

Apr 5, 20236 min read

Picture Yourself in Argentina with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

Nothing can quite prepare you for the reality of calcio storico in Florence © Megan Varner / Getty Images

Mar 30, 20239 min read

Get into: Calcio Storico in Florence

Experience the best of Tanzania with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet © Delbars / Getty Images

Mar 29, 20236 min read

Picture Yourself in Tanzania with Lonely Planet Journeys

Get to know the creative city of Lagos with these free things to do © Alucardion / Shutterstock

Mar 28, 20235 min read

9 Free Things to Do in Lagos

A gorgeous campus that merges contemporary art and architecture, Glenstone in Potomac is mounting a new exhibition worth visiting © Iwan Baan, Courtesy Glenstone Museum

Mar 22, 20235 min read

Glenstone Is an Unmissable, Immersive Cultural Destination. Here’s Why You Need to Visit This Spring

Experience the best flavors of Vietnam with this food tour by Elsewhere by Lonely planet © hadynyah / Getty Images

Mar 21, 20234 min read

Picture Yourself in Vietnam with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

A scenic view over the old town of Dubrovnik, Croatia

Mar 19, 20236 min read

11 Free Things to Do in Dubrovnik

Here are the best free (and very cheap!) experiences in Panama City © cktravels.com / Shutterstock

Mar 17, 20237 min read

10 Free (and Nearly Free) Things to Do in Panama City, Panama

The ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii, Italy

Mar 17, 20236 min read

Visiting Pompeii in 2023? Exciting Discoveries Reveal New Truths About the Doomed City

People look at cove, Atlantic coast, Aran Island.

Mar 16, 20235 min read

Postcard from the Aran Islands: My Trip to the Edge of Europe in Pics

Sicily was once the center of the world, the center of trade and commerce and money © Balate Dorin / Getty Images / iStockphoto

Mar 16, 20235 min read

Picture Yourself in Sicily with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

A Southwestern road trip starting in Arizona features special destinations where history, culture, and spirituality intersect © John Burcham / Lonely Planet

Mar 15, 202312 min read

History and Culture Are on Display in This American Southwest Road Trip

Pedro, the host of "The Worst Tours" in Porto © Austin Bush

Mar 15, 20235 min read

Give It a Try: Why You Need to Discover Porto's Worst Architecture on This Tour

Some 50,000 people participate each year in Seville’s Semana Santa proceedings – some of the most memorable in Spain © Chris Sattlberger / Getty Images

Mar 14, 20236 min read

Planning on Visiting Spain for Semana Santa? Here’s All You Need to Know

Festivals, galleries, cycle tours...there are lots of fun free things to do in San José, Costa Rica © Salvador Aznar / Shutterstock

Mar 13, 20236 min read

8 Free Things to Do in San José, Costa Rica

Greetings from Mexico!

Mar 13, 20237 min read

Postcard from Costa Careyes: My Trip to Mexico in Pics

From local arts to historic sites, some of San Antonio's best experiences are completely free © Alamy Stock Photo

Mar 10, 202310 min read

8 of the Best Free Things to Do in San Antonio

Shop local in Copenhagen © Getty Images / Lonely Planet

Mar 10, 20234 min read

Copenhagen in 5 Shops: Food Halls, Curated Fashion Finds and More

Let Elsewhere's local expert plan your ideal Iceland itinerary © Miren Arantzazu Amantegui Jordan / EyeEm / Getty Images

Mar 8, 20234 min read

Picture Yourself in Iceland with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

St Patrick's Day is a big celebration in the Caribbean island of Montserrat © Montserrat Tourism Board

Mar 7, 20238 min read

Why the Caribbean Island of Montserrat Celebrates St Patrick's Day

A crowd of dancers on a street in Kingston at night.

Mar 6, 20238 min read

Get into: Dancehall in Jamaica

Explore Durham with our guide to things to do © Helen Jobson Photographer / Shutterstock

Mar 3, 20238 min read

You’ve Probably Never Been to… England’s Durham. Here’s Why You Should Go

Down a hard-to-find stairway, the newly renovated art nouveau Lavatory Madeleine astonishes © Michiel Stock / courtesy Lavatory Madeleine

Mar 3, 20235 min read

Why This Public Toilet in Paris Is Worth the €2 Entry Fee

What makes Japan such a breathtaking destination hasn’t gone anywhere © Sean Pavone / Shutterstock

Feb 23, 20238 min read

Rising Sun: Back to the Best of Japan

House of the Dragon fans should start planning a trip to Cáceres © Santiago Urquijo / Getty Images

Feb 23, 20236 min read

Why Fans of House of the Dragon Should Head to Cáceres, Spain, in 2023

Traveling on a budget? These fun San Juan experiences won't cost a thing © Getty Images / iStockphoto

Feb 23, 20236 min read

13 Free Things to Do in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Here are the top things to do as a family in San Antonio © Rusty Todaro / Shutterstock

Feb 21, 20237 min read

10 of the Best Things to Do with Kids in San Antonio

Balladeer and Dublin tour guide Seán Fitzgerald brings the city’s history to life through music © Peter Cooney

Feb 17, 20236 min read

Dublin's Ballad-Singing Tour Guide Will Show You a City You Won't Forget

Visitors take in “Grounded” (“Ahelhe Itethe”) by Kathleen Wallace at Parrtjima, the authentic Aboriginal light festival in Alice Springs © courtesy Parrtjima / NTMEC

Feb 15, 20233 min read

Travel to the Australian Outback This Summer and Experience These Incredible Art Experiences

To celebrate Copenhagen’s designation as the World Capital of Architecture, the Danish Architecture Center will be hosting public programs, including walking tours, throughout 2023 © courtesy Danish Architecture Center

Feb 15, 20234 min read

World Capital of Architecture: See Why Copenhagen's Design Is Worth Traveling for in 2023

NYC has a jam-packed art schedule for 2023 © Getty Images

Feb 14, 20238 min read

Visiting NYC This Year? 11 Must-See Exhibitions to Enrich Your Trip

Archaeologists at work in the Tomb of Meru © Anastasiia Stupko-Lubczynska / Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology

Feb 13, 20233 min read

A 4000-Year-Old Tomb Is One of the Latest New Discoveries Opening to the Public in Egypt

Charleston’s new International African American Museum will be a cultural highlight of this historic city © Ellis Creek Photography

Feb 1, 20234 min read

What to Expect When Charleston's International African American Museum Opens in 2023

Our guide to the best independent shops in London © Getty Images

Feb 1, 20234 min read

London in 5 Shops: The Best Souvenirs, the Coolest Thrift Finds and More

Greetings from Durham

Jan 31, 20234 min read

Postcard from Durham: My Trip to Northern England in Pics

Artist Daya Bhatti puts the finishing touches to a decorated rickshaw artwork which forms part of the South Asia Gallery of Manchester Museum © OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

Jan 25, 20235 min read

What to See Inside the Newly Transformed Manchester Museum

Sea kayaking or canoeing concept with young couple kayakers at tropical bay.

Jan 20, 20234 min read

7 of the Best Valentine's Day Destinations for Every Kind of Couple

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