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Abandoned ferris wheel in amusement park in Pripyat, Chernobyl area

Jan 28, 20216 min read

How to visit dark tourism destinations in an ethical way

Stunning view of the Himalaya mountains (Cholatse and Taboche to the left), Ngozumpa glacier, and Gokyo lakes (the world's highest freshwater lakes, sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists), as seen on top of Gokyo Ri (5,357 m), near the village of Gokyo, in Sagarmatha National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Khumbu region, Solukhumbu district, eastern Nepal, Asia.

Jan 28, 20215 min read

How to plan your dream trip to the Himalaya

Jan 27, 20214 min read

On the road across the USA with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

POMPEII, CAMPANIA, ITALY - 2021/01/25: Jewelry in stone and bronze are displayed in the Antiquarium, a new museum venue in the Pompeii archaeological site with a permanent display of finds many of which were found during the last excavation campaign. The Roman town was buried by the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. (Photo by Carlo Hermann/KONTROLAB/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Jan 27, 20212 min read

Pompeii’s historic museum reopens with new artifacts

Japanese artish Takashi Matsuba has brought tebori to New York City © Allen Chan

Jan 26, 20218 min read

Around the world in 6 tattoo styles

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26 : A protestor holding a placard reading 'Australia day = Invasion Day' during a protest by Aboriginal rights activist on Australia Day in Melbourne, Australia 26 January 2018. Australia Day is named by some as Invasion Day due to the dispossession of Indigenous land and the arrival of the First Fleet's at Port Jackson, Sydney, in 1788. (Photo by Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Jan 25, 20215 min read

Australia Day: the birth of a modern nation or a symbol of invasion and survival?

Smiling teenage girl on a train station platform during winter.

Jan 23, 20216 min read

Is the secret to happiness hidden in these untranslatable words?

Messina’s coastline and the potential origin of the Giacoppo family

Jan 14, 20215 min read

Where is Dr Jill Biden's family from? These Italian villages claim to be the home of her long lost relatives

Jan 14, 20215 min read

Opinion: Why I believe digital nomads are ruining travel

Arabian business partners shaking hands in a Saudi Arabian city.

Jan 11, 20217 min read

Greeting customs from around the world (and how to do them properly)

Prise de vue du phare de l'île Vierge, le plus haut d'Europe en granit, construit entre 1897 et 1902, d'une hauteur de 84 mètres, au zoom 18/135, 200 iso, f 18, 1/160 seconde

Jan 11, 20216 min read

From new museums to markets, here's why you should visit France in 2021

Two women in Budapest waving with hand to say hello on video call

Jan 7, 20213 min read

The Lonely Planet 2021 Challenge: Learn to say hello in 25 different languages

Mexico, Jalisco, Aerial view of Playa Los Muertos, beach and pier in Puerto Vallarta

Jan 6, 20215 min read

Journey into Jalisco – Mexico’s heartland

Asian man relaxing reading book on rocky cliff in mountains, Thailand

Jan 6, 202112 min read

Fuel your wanderlust in 2021 with these books and movies

Giant's Causeway in a beautiful summer day, Northern Ireland

Jan 5, 20215 min read

Ireland’s top 10 natural wonders

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Jan 4, 20212 min read

Street food stall discovered in Pompeii reveals dining habits of Ancient Romans

BARCELONA - JUN 19: Crowd in a concert, while throwing confetti from the stage at Sonar Festival on June 19, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain.

Jan 1, 20214 min read

Is this the year to try sober travel?

New Banksy Art Work Appears On Side Of Bristol House

Dec 17, 20201 min read

Banksy's newest artwork perfectly captures the spirit of 2020

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Dec 15, 20203 min read

6 classic Christmas movies to watch during the holidays

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Dec 14, 20205 min read

How to learn a language without leaving your house

Selection of cocktails on a bar counter

Dec 11, 20209 min read

The perfect cocktail for each of the 50 US states (plus Puerto Rico)

Dec 10, 20204 min read

Best travel films and TV shows to stream right now

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Dec 8, 20205 min read

The Beatles in Liverpool: A Fab Four fan’s guide

Complex of Residential Buildings © Blue Crow Media

Dec 4, 20202 min read

Discover the beauty of Tbilisi’s 20th-century architecture with this stunning map

Microphone in the old studio with on air sign

Dec 2, 20206 min read

10 fantastic travel podcasts to whisk you away

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Dec 2, 20204 min read

A Lonely Planet photographer shares secrets for taking that perfect shot

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Nov 30, 20202 min read

Colombian prehistoric rock art hailed as 'Sistine Chapel of the ancients'

High angle view of happy African American family toasting during Thanksgiving lunch at dining table.

Nov 26, 20208 min read

Regional Thanksgiving foods of the US

Horseshoe Bend during a vibrant sunset.

Nov 25, 20205 min read

The best of Arizona beyond the Grand Canyon

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Nov 25, 20206 min read

Xs or Os? Gatekeeping language is a distraction, however you spell “Latinx”

Nov 24, 20204 min read

Visit every color of the rainbow with these vibrant destinations

The Sandia Mountains at sunset, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The land is covered in shrubs while the mountains, tinted red by the sunset, stand imposing in the background

Nov 19, 20207 min read

A do-it-yourself Breaking Bad tour of Albuquerque

BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPT 2, 2015: Graffiti with poor girl face, child from a refugees family on Septemper 2, 2015. Urban area of Berlin comprised 4 million people, 7th most populous in EU.

Nov 19, 20205 min read

How Berlin’s powerful history helps modern-day refugees tell their stories

Holding the open book, enjoying reading poetry, while on the rooftop patio with the view of the city life in the background. Part of 'Reading The Book' Series. (Creative Brief - Digital Wellbeing)

Nov 19, 20207 min read

A book-lover's guide to Canada from coast to coast

Panorama of the Temple of the Inscriptions and the Palace of the Observatory Tower in the ancient Mayan city of Palenque.

Nov 19, 20206 min read

9 of the world's most fascinating lost cities

Tropical beach in Florida Keys

Nov 13, 20205 min read

9 reasons Florida’s west coast is the ideal winter retreat

Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, Pennsylvania, USA

Nov 10, 20202 min read

5 fun things you didn't know about Scranton, Pennsylvania

Rainbow Row in Charleston in South Carolina

Nov 10, 20201 min read

These private tours dig deep into US history and nature

Norwegian passport

Nov 10, 20202 min read

Norway’s new passport may just be the most stylish in the world

Schuylkill River and Philadelphia city during the evening, as seen from South Street Bridge.

Nov 9, 20205 min read

How to spend the perfect weekend in Philadelphia

Ribs, brisket and pulled pork on a wooden table.

Nov 5, 20205 min read

The ultimate guide to BBQ in Texas

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Nov 5, 20208 min read

He launched the #vanlife frenzy - now he's swapped it for an off-grid cabin

One of Amsterdam's central canals in the summer months. Boats full of people move through the water while the surrounding streets are thronged with people and bicycles.

Nov 4, 20206 min read

The 10 best cities for expats

Cheerful young man playing video game, sitting on the floor at home during the day.

Nov 2, 20207 min read

The 6 best video game worlds for travel lovers

October 31, 2018: Three friends in costume and makeup in the zócalo (city square) for the Día de los Muertos festival.

Oct 30, 20203 min read

Here's how you can celebrate Day of the Dead at home

Deserted valley seen on a snowmobile trip to Mohnbukta inlet, near Longyearbyen.

Oct 29, 202013 min read

Travel Throwback: Svalbard's call of the Arctic

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Oct 27, 20205 min read

7 US hotels steeped in political history

Over 100,000 performers tell tale of North Korea’s history at Mass Games in Pyongyang May Day Stadium.

Oct 22, 202012 min read

Inside North Korea with Miss Kim

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Oct 22, 20205 min read

10 of the best scary movie and TV destinations in the US

Raven perched on a railing at the Tower of London, with two Yeomen Warders in the background.

Oct 22, 20207 min read

16 things you never knew about London

A volcanic crater at Yellowstone National Park.

Oct 20, 20206 min read

The 10 best travel experiences in the US, according to Lonely Planet

Matthew Cummings, Pretentious Beer Co. and Pretentious Glass Co., Knoxville Tennessee

Oct 19, 20207 min read

Meet the people who make Knoxville’s ‘Maker City’ culture

Villa del Balbianello, on shores of Lake Como.

Oct 16, 202013 min read

Travel throwback: Food, wine and Pinocchio in Italy's Lake District

Holy trinity square in the historic town of Osijek, Croatia is a highlight of the Slavonia region

Oct 16, 20204 min read

Why food and culture fans need to explore inland Croatia

The famous antique site of Pompeii, near Naples. It was completely destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. One of the main tourist attractions in Italy.

Oct 14, 20205 min read

Pompeii: get to know Italy’s legendary ruined city

London, 25th July 3025.------- Cross Bones, a pauper's burial ground in The Borough, Southwark, south London, where excavations for the construction of London Underground's Jubilee line have found f a highly overcrowded graveyard with bodies piled on top of one another. It is believed by John Constable, a local author, to have been established originally as an unconsecrated graveyard for prostitutes. A local group, Friends of Cross Bones, is campaigning for a permanent memorial garden, and the graveyard gates in Redcross Way are permanently decorated by messages, ribbons, flowers and other tokens; one day each month a short memorial vigil ceremony is held at the gates in the early evening. (Photo by NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Oct 13, 20203 min read

Secret London: 9 unusual sights hidden in the city

Sunset over Canandaigua Lake.

Oct 12, 20205 min read

Detours worth making between NYC and Niagara Falls

Oct 9, 20202 min read

This stunning Scottish castle with spooky connections is available to rent

Ceiling of Sistine Chapel, Vatican City

Oct 8, 20205 min read

The best virtual tours to explore the world from home

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Oct 7, 20202 min read

Lonely Planet's new Ultimate Travel List reveals the world's unmissable travel experiences

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