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Prague, Czech Republic - June 2022: The guarded entrance of the New Royal Palace part of Prague Castle. Tourists in Prague, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-06T17:46:06.000Z, User: fabricencoredesign31, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Pocket Prague 8, other: Fabrice Robin

Jul 23, 20257 min read

11 ways to experience Prague on a budget

Madrid, Spain - September 16, 2012: People walking down the popular city centre street Calle Cava Baja in La Latina, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-06-30T21:35:30.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: wip , other: Rhianydd Hylton

Jul 13, 20255 min read

16 ways to enjoy Madrid on a budget

The torii gate covered walking path at Fushimi Inari Taisha temple in Kyoto, Japan. (English translation from Japanese: religious blessings), License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-27T17:56:17.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Lonely Planet WIP, client: Lonely Planet WIP, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Jul 11, 20255 min read

15 of the best things to do for free in Kyoto

lake of ginkakuji temple, kyoto, japan, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-05-22T13:29:54.000Z, User: lonelyplanetmedia, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Global Publishing WIP, other: Pia Peterson Haggarty // SS Comp Ingestion

Jul 11, 20256 min read

How to visit Kyoto on a budget

Passengers are leaving Ryanair airplane at Athens International Airport in Athens, Greece on March 13, 2024. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Passengers are leaving Ryanair airplane at Athens International Airport in Athens, Greece on March 13, 2024. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Jul 9, 20253 min read

Airlines in Europe are making changes to cabin baggage allowances

Casablanca, Morocco - November 2021 : Hassan II Mosque at dusk, HDR Image, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-25T22:04:58.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Lonely Planet WIP, client: Lonely Planet WIP, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Jul 8, 20257 min read

A first-time guide to Casablanca

Jul 6, 20258 min read

How to visit Miami on a budget

Skyline Of Auckland During Golden Hour, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-06-10T19:01:52.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: wip, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Jul 4, 20256 min read

What to know about New Zealand working holiday visas

Lake Tahoe Swimming, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-05-29T18:50:23.000Z, User: lonelyplanetmedia, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Global Publishing WIP, other: Peterson Haggarty // SS Comp Ingestion

Jun 25, 20259 min read

15 budget tips for a splurge-worthy Lake Tahoe trip

Clock on the town hall tower and view of the Wawel castle, Krakow, Poland, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-06-23T20:13:00.000Z, User: LP_KBaxter, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: The best free things to do in Kraków, other: Kathleen Baxter

Jun 25, 20255 min read

The best free things to do in Kraków

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St Mary's Church, Rynek Glowny, Old Town.

Jun 23, 20257 min read

How to visit Kraków on a budget

Aerial view of panorama of Maninjau Lake West Sumatra, Danau maninjau. sumatra, Indonesia, January 24, 2023, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-05-29T14:39:34.000Z, User: lonelyplanetmedia, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Global Publishing WIP, other: Peterson Haggarty // SS Comp Ingestion

Jun 23, 20257 min read

How to travel to Indonesia on a budget

Naples, Italy - December 4, 2022: famous market at Pignasecca district in the heart of the city of Naples historic center, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-05-15T19:53:24.000Z, User: bhealy950, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial, client: Free things in Naples, other: Brian Healy

Jun 23, 20256 min read

How to visit Naples on a budget

Acropolis, Greece - May 2025.

Jun 20, 20257 min read

How to visit Greece on a budget

Evening scene along the Naviglio Grande canal in Milan, Italy. License Type: media Download Time: 2023-07-18T16:29:12.000Z User: FergalCo Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Jun 13, 20257 min read

The best free things to do in Milan

Lisbon / Portugal: 10 August 2020: Miradouro de Santa Luzia, an observation deck with a pergola offering dramatic views of Lisbon & the Tagus River License Type: media Download Time: 2022-12-01T23:34:22.000Z User: mvm_lonelyplanet Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

Jun 13, 20259 min read

23 of the best free things to do in Lisbon

Beautiful view of Salzburg skyline with Festung Hohensalzburg and Salzach river in summer, Salzburg, Salzburger Land, Austria License Type: media Download Time: 2024-02-02T10:23:00.000Z User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Jun 12, 20256 min read

10 tips for traveling to Salzburg on a budget

Cherry blossoms from Iidabashi to Ichigaya (around Sotobori Park) with Chuo Sobu Line
IIDABASHI, TOKYO. APRIL 2025

Jun 11, 202512 min read

Lonely Planet's staff share their top travel hacks

Nice Runing Track in the City Park. Wonderful View of Benjakiti Park at Sunrise. Beautiful Morning Scene of Public Park in Bangkok, Thailand, Asia.
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Jun 10, 202513 min read

21 free things to do in Bangkok to get more bang for your baht

Aerial view of Valencia cityscape and Placa de la Reina square, Spain

Jun 10, 20255 min read

The 8 best free things to do in Valencia

Florence, Italy - September 9, 2020 - Scenic view of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo, with cathedral on the background. Blue sky and a couple walking. Tuscany region, Italy. License Type: media Download Time: 2023-07-19T13:13:23.000Z User: FergalCo Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

Jun 10, 20259 min read

16 of the best free things to do in Florence

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View over canal at night, Venice, Veneto, Italy - stock photo

Jun 10, 202512 min read

How to visit Venice on a budget

Cartagena - Col - 22/12/2024.

La Cevichería is an iconic spot renowned for showcasing the best of Cartagena's cuisine, particularly its wide selection of fresh and high-quality ceviches. This restaurant masterfully combines local ingredients with traditional techniques to create dishes full of flavor and authenticity. With its inviting atmosphere and prime location in the historic center, La Cevichería has become a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to savor the culinary essence of the Colombian Caribbean.

Jun 8, 20253 min read

When on vacation, which currency should I pay in?

Traditional village of Thira at Santorini island in Greece License Type: media Download Time: 2023-01-11T03:22:14.000Z User: aomi.ito_lonelyplanet Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Jun 6, 20256 min read

How to enjoy Santorini on a budget

Looking east from the north bank of the Thames at Tower Bridge

Jun 5, 20257 min read

The 12 best free things to do in London

Rome cityscape seen from Janiculum hill, Italy, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-04-24T20:04:08.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: Katelyn Perry

May 30, 20255 min read

How to enjoy Rome on a budget

Blyde River Canyon, the largest green canyon in the world, fragment of the Panorama Route and The Three Rondavels (three dolomite peaks on the right), South Africa., License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-08-07T05:21:50.000Z, User: meg3348277, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: South Africa, eSwatini & Lesotho 13, other: Megan Cassidy

May 29, 20256 min read

10 tips for visiting South Africa on a budget

Porto, Portugal old town skyline on the Douro River with rabelo boats. License Type: media Download Time: 2021-04-15T13:02:00.000Z User: aniabartoszek Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

May 28, 20256 min read

11 tips for visiting Porto on a budget and 4 of the best low-cost restaurants

Side view of a young woman wearing an oversized denim jacket walking on the Tudor City Bridge, New York.

May 22, 20259 min read

The 20 best free things to do in New York City

Relaxed woman sitting on folding chair near the lake during camper van trip to Alps
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May 21, 202513 min read

11 top spots for camping, glamping and campervan adventures in France

Rethymno city at Crete island in Greece. The old venetian harbor., License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-12-19T21:06:25.000Z, User: carolfarrell170, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Greek Islands 13, other: Carol Farrell

May 16, 20258 min read

10 budget tips for visiting Crete

Bird Creek is lined with fisherman hoping to catch silver salmon against the backdrop of the Chugach Mountains on the outskirts of Anchorage, AK.

May 16, 20257 min read

The 11 best free things to do in Anchorage

Aerial View of a Sunset over Downtown Anchorage, Alaska in Spring License Type: media Download Time: 2022-02-08T19:20:05.000Z User: Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

May 16, 20257 min read

How to enjoy Anchorage on a budget

Toulouse, France - August 23rd 2022: People walking in the old town, License Type: media_digital, Download Time: 2024-09-06T02:30:37.000Z, User: bhealy950, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050, job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial, client: Best things to do in Toulouse, other: Brian Healy

May 15, 20255 min read

9 of the best free things to do in Toulouse

Ginza, Chuo Dori, ”Hokoten” Pedestrian Paradise (The roadway is open to pedestrians during the daytime on weekends and public holidays)
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Ginza neighborhood
Ginza, Chuo Dori, ”Hokoten” Pedestrian Paradise (The roadway is open to pedestrians during the daytime on weekends and public holidays)

May 14, 20258 min read

The 18 best free things to do in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan - November 23, 2013 : People visit National Art Center in Tokyo, Japan on November 23, 2013 . The museum has an exhibition, concentrating on 20th-century painting and modern arts
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May 7, 20256 min read

Save vs Splurge: Tokyo

NEW YORK CITY - AUGUST 24, 2019: Street scene for Greenwich Village, West Village in Manhattan with cars, people and taxi cabs. License Type: media Download Time: 2023-11-24T16:38:10.000Z User: FergalCo Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

May 6, 20258 min read

How to enjoy New York City without blowing your budget

Rowboat at Uros floating islands on Lake Titicaca near Puno, Peru
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May 6, 202513 min read

10 affordable destinations for budget-friendly travel

ZAGREB, CROATIA - JANUARY 08, 2017. - Tourist taking photo of frozen Plitvice lakes national park. ; Shutterstock ID 551122033; GL: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Croatia on a budget; name: Brian Healy
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May 3, 20256 min read

14 tips for traveling in Croatia on a budget

woman visit Manarola Village, Cinque Terre Coast Italy. Manarola is a beautiful small colorful town province of La Spezia, Liguria, north of Italy and one of the five Cinque terre national park Italy
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May 2, 20256 min read

How to explore Italy on a budget

on a scooter in Cambodia

May 1, 202511 min read

Using intuitive budgeting to prioritize travel

Young muscular guy jumping from a high cliff into the clear ocean on the island of Mauritius. Girl model bathes in the ocean and looking at the bottom of his jump, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-01-30T21:21:24.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Lonely Planet WIP, client: Lonely Planet WIP, other: Rhianydd Hylton

May 1, 202510 min read

How to budget for a dream trip

Folk architecture in Zdiar village with Belianske Tatry mountains, Slovak republic. Winter holiday resort. Travel destination.
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Folk architecture in Zdiar village with Belianske Tatry mountains, Slovak republic.

Apr 29, 20256 min read

7 things to do in Slovakia’s heavenly High Tatras

Principe Real, Lisbon

Apr 29, 20259 min read

How to enjoy Portugal on a budget

Palermo, Sicily, Italy - May 29 2022: A typical street in the city of Palermo in Sicily, with people sitting outdoors drinking coffee in a cafe bar, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-03-13T14:06:40.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65030 - Newsletter, job: Lonely Planet, client: Lonely Planet WIP, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Apr 28, 20259 min read

How do you save money on a trip to Europe in 2025? Ask a local

Charming canal with boat houses and bicycles in Amsterdam old town, Netherlands. Popular travel destination and tourist attraction. City life concept, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-03-11T20:12:33.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Lonely Planet , client: Lonely Planet WIP, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Apr 22, 20258 min read

Enjoy Amsterdam on a budget

A colorful view towards the fountain and trees in the Hong Kong Zoological And Botanical Gardens., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-03-10T19:57:02.000Z, User: dermothegarty77, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WI, client: China 17, other: Dermot Hegarty

Apr 15, 20257 min read

The best free things to do in Hong Kong

Madrid, Spain - June 20, 2022: Communications building in Cibeles square in Madrid License Type: media Download Time: 2023-02-02T04:31:25.000Z User: claramonitto Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

Apr 6, 20257 min read

How to travel in Spain by bus

Early morning view across the beautiful Haleakala Volcano summit in Haleakala National Park on the island of Maui, Hawaii, USA, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-03-18T00:09:57.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: wip, client: wip, other: Katelyn Perry

Mar 20, 20259 min read

A first-time guide to Maui

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Cancun beach with hotels and plam tree in foreground - stock photo
Cancun beach with hotels and plam tree in foreground

Feb 13, 20256 min read

Cancún on a budget

Woman enjoying the scenery while sitting on the edge of the cliff at Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island, South Australia License Type: media Download Time: 2023-08-21T07:29:02.000Z User: lonelyplanetmedia Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Feb 10, 20258 min read

9 tips for traveling in Australia on a budget

Biking tourist on summer vacation travel discovering by e-bike cycling through forest of Bora Bora island in Tahiti, French Polynesia., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-01-21T19:03:49.000Z, User: tasminwaby56, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Online Editorial, client: Tahiti on a budget, other: Tasmin Waby

Jan 25, 20256 min read

How to visit Tahiti and French Polynesia on a budget

September 3, 2017 - Mexico City, Mexico: Customers line up late at night to order tacos from a vendor in the historical downtown of Mexico City.; Shutterstock ID 722669875; purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles; job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; client: Mexico City on a budget; other: Brian Healy
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Mexico City, Mexico: Customers line up late at night to order tacos from a vendor in the historical downtown of Mexico City

Jan 22, 20256 min read

Live it up in Mexico City, no matter your budget

CLOSE UP: Female traveler relaxes in the soothing hot water of Fifth Water Springs in Utah. Young Caucasian woman in a black bikini stands in a stunning turquoise pond and observes the snowy nature.; Shutterstock ID 1539628718; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Best free things to do in Utah

Jan 20, 202511 min read

The best fun and free things to do in Utah

Colorful adirondack chairs on Toronto Island Park at sunset time. Toronto City downtown skyline in the background. Ontario, Canada.
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Jan 17, 20255 min read

The best free things to do in Toronto

A vegetables vendor waits for customers at a market stall in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Sri Lanka is scheduled to release gross domestic product (GDP) figures on Sept. 13. Photographer: Buddhika Weerasinghe/Bloomberg
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General Economy In Colombo As Sri Lanka Releases GDP Figures
A vegetables vendor waits for customers at a market stall in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Sri Lanka is scheduled to release gross domestic product (GDP) figures on Sept. 13.

Jan 13, 20258 min read

16 tips for keeping costs low on your next Sri Lanka adventure

Aerial view of a Couple in Bacalar pier, Riviera Maya, Mexico License Type: media Download Time: 2023-06-15T03:53:23.000Z User: Is Editorial: No purchase_order: 56530/Global Publishing-WIP

Dec 27, 20247 min read

9 of the best budget honeymoon destinations

Spectacular Fall Foliage in New England Aerial Drone Landscape Photography Scenic Byway in Stowe, Vermont USA. Jaw Dropping Colors Day; Shutterstock ID 2509741817; purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles; job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; client: Best road trips in Vermont; other: Brian Healy
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Spectacular Fall Foliage in New England Aerial Drone Landscape Photography Scenic Byway in Stowe, Vermont USA. Jaw Dropping Colors Day

Dec 18, 20246 min read

5 road trips for crisscrossing all of Vermont

Young woman standing in the Blue Lagoon in Jamaica.

Dec 12, 202410 min read

10 tips for visiting the Caribbean on a budget

Mexico. Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Cupolas of the old basilica and cityscape of Mexico City on the far
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Dec 12, 20247 min read

11 of the best free activities in Mexico City

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