Destination Practicalities

Dec 1, 2022 • 7 min read

Spain helps to ease the cost of living and travel with free public-transport schemes.

Dec 1, 2022 • 3 min read

Australian airfares spike during the Christmas/summer vacation season. Our man down under, Chris Zeiher, has some tips to save on your holiday flights.

Nov 30, 2022 • 3 min read

Sir Ranulph Fiennes tells Lonely Planet about his most recent trips, his must-pack items and two countries still on his bucket list.

Nov 28, 2022 • 5 min read

Beyond the well-trodden St Moritz or Zermatt, consider these six affordable, easily-reached ski villages from Zürich.

Nov 26, 2022 • 4 min read

Paris culture expert Lindsey Tramuta sings the praises of the Musée Gustave Moreau, whose intimacy and eccentricity might beat out the Musée d’Orsay.

Nov 25, 2022 • 5 min read

Toronto's best things to do are spread across the city, and we've got the best advice on how to get around the city easily.

Nov 24, 2022 • 7 min read

Yes, the winter months are the ideal time to visit the Caribbean. Yet there’s lots to do throughout the year as well.

Nov 23, 2022 • 3 min read

Lonely Planet's team of writers and experts answer your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. 

Nov 20, 2022 • 5 min read

Nothing provides a peek into Bajan culture quite like hopping on a city bus – here's everything you need to know about getting around Barbados.

Nov 17, 2022 • 6 min read

Get to grips with Puerto Rico's eclectic cuisine with this guide to the very best dishes and drinks that you just have to try.

Nov 17, 2022 • 6 min read

From magical caves to historical monuments, here are nine places you need to visit on your next trip to Barbados.

Nov 16, 2022 • 4 min read

Though getting around the Bahamas requires a bit of planning, you'll definitely be rewarded with white-sand beaches and fun water activities.

Nov 15, 2022 • 5 min read

Stuff all those stockings with these fabulous gifts for travelers, all less than $25.

Nov 14, 2022 • 9 min read

With its cliffs, waves, landscapes, and recipes, northern Spain is a gorgeously green gem overlooked by many travelers

Nov 14, 2022 • 5 min read

Road trip in The Bahamas? That’s right. These pint-sized road trips pack a full dose of Bahamian culture at each stop.

Nov 14, 2022 • 3 min read

Chef Noor Murad on the best bakery in New York city and why Colombian empanadas are quite possibly the best.

Nov 14, 2022 • 7 min read

Budget breaks, festival fun or sun-soaked beaches – Barbados has something to offer every season. Here's how to choose the best time for your Bajan vacation.

Nov 11, 2022 • 3 min read

Headed to Cuba soon? Don't go until you read Cuba expert Brendan Sainsbury's top tips on currency in the country.

Nov 8, 2022 • 6 min read

If you’re looking to spend some time outdoors in Seattle, take a look at these various outdoor activities around the city and surrounding areas.

Nov 8, 2022 • 6 min read

Hire a bike and ride the beach road, hail a colectivo and do your best to avoid the traffic with this guide to getting around in Tulum.

Nov 7, 2022 • 4 min read

Amy Mulvaney, a journalist from Dublin, shares her favorite spots from a recent trip to the Scottish city of Glasgow.

Nov 7, 2022 • 4 min read

What's the best way to explore a new city on the day you arrive? A case for why the hop-on, hop-off bus is worth it.