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• beaches

• activities

5 min read • Mar 16, 2023

Sasha Brady, a Lonely Planet writer, shares snapshots from a trip to the Aran Islands, with top insights on where to go and what to enjoy.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

6 min read • Mar 13, 2023

New Orleans manufactures good times in overdrive, but you probably want to arrive at the fun factory when the weather is pleasant. 

• art and culture

• festivals and events

8 min read • Mar 7, 2023

St Patrick’s Festival is a 10-day event full of music, revelry and rum, celebrating Afro-Caribbean and Irish heritage on the island of Montserrat.

• activities

• art and culture

12 min read • Mar 7, 2023

From its medieval villages to a pink-hued granite coast, you'll love the cosy crêperies, traditional lighthouses and unique festivals of Brittany.

• hiking

• activities

7 min read • Feb 23, 2023

Japan has reopened, so it's time to look again at the country's greatest hits for first-timers and repeat visitors

• activities

• beaches

6 min read • Feb 23, 2023

Break in case of a budget emergency. These 13 things to do in San Juan won't cost a thing.

• architecture

• art and culture

10 min read • Feb 18, 2023

Barcelona is a dream for culture vultures and foodies, but entry fees and tapas bills can mount up. Here are the 20 best free things to do in Barcelona.

• beaches

• activities

6 min read • Feb 15, 2023

More than 50 countries across the world host Carnival, but it's in Latin America and the Caribbean that you will find its beating heart. These are the best.

• art and culture

• archaeology

7 min read • Feb 13, 2023

Planning a trip to India can be overwhelming. Our guide to the most memorable places to visit on the subcontinent makes it easy.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

4 min read • Feb 8, 2023

From the holidays to the rodeo to the world-famous Fiesta, here’s what’s going on in San Antonio all year long.

• architecture

• art and culture

10 min read • Feb 4, 2023

With world-class museums, galleries and theaters, there is plenty to see and do in London. Here are the city's very best experiences.

• history

• art and culture

4 min read • Feb 1, 2023

There's a new reason to travel to Charleton, South Carolina later this year: the new International African American Museum.

• hiking

• activities

4 min read • Jan 31, 2023

Lonely Planet correspondent Amy Lynch recently returned from historic Durham in northern England. Here are a few photos from her trip.

• architecture

• art and culture

5 min read • Jan 30, 2023

For many cultures, the spring equinox signifies a rebirth. Here are 11 incredible places to mark the changing of the season.

• hiking

• activities

9 min read • Jan 26, 2023

For such a small island, Ireland doesn’t lack for beautiful spots to visit. We’ve rounded up our favorites.

• activities

• tours

11 min read • Jan 22, 2023

From medieval neighborhoods and riverside parks to urban art and Roman ruins, here are the top things to do in Lisbon for free.

• activities

• art and culture

10 min read • Jan 20, 2023

Its city walls are unmissable – for Game of Thrones' fans particularly – but Dubrovnik offers so much besides. Here are our top 15 picks.

• sports

• activities

7 min read • Jan 16, 2023

With a glorious Adriatic coastline that reveals one beauty spot after another, Croatia was made for road-tripping. Here are the seven best drives.

• history

• art and culture

4 min read • Jan 13, 2023

Atlanta is the birthplace & final resting place of one of America's most important historical figures: Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

• national parks

• activities

6 min read • Jan 10, 2023

Ancient palaces, hikes with sea views, idyllic islands and superb wines: here are the best things to do in charming Croatia.

• beaches

• activities

10 min read • Jan 6, 2023

Exploring diverse landscapes, sampling sweet coffee and visiting tranquil countryside rice terraces are just some of the highlights of a trip to Vietnam.

• shopping

• activities

7 min read • Jan 4, 2023

Roam Athens’ ancient streets, then take in cost-free museums, markets and art. Here’s our guide to the best free things to do in Athens.