History

Oct 6, 2023 • 15 min read

After a lean year due to Hollywood strikes, LA-based writer Adrian Wenner flew his son over 5000 miles for a day at the races

Sep 25, 2023 • 7 min read

Philadelphia is a city with a rich history and a thriving art scene – much of which can be enjoyed for nothing at all.

Sep 22, 2023 • 11 min read

This itinerary will take you through plazas filled with locals and throw you into cultural hubs and wonky-beamed bodegas

Sep 20, 2023 • 9 min read

From coastal drives to winding mountain roads, getting behind the wheel in Brazil opens up a world of natural wonders. Here are Brazil's best road trips.

Sep 13, 2023 • 6 min read

The gem of the Midwest, or the jewel of New England? A pair of passionate writers weighs in on each.

Sep 1, 2023 • 6 min read

Take a cultural and gastronomic tour of Southern Peru, from Cusco to Puno and, finally, to the White City of Arequipa.

Sep 1, 2023 • 7 min read

You can still see why this lush, mystical and high-altitude setting was once the heart of the Inca Empire

Aug 24, 2023 • 6 min read

With sites of historic and religious significance, plus wildlife watching and beaches, Benin is developing as a travel destination.

Aug 23, 2023 • 9 min read

With its puffing volcanoes, pounding surf, silent salt flats and gleaming glaciers, Chile is the ultimate wonderland for adventures. Here's where to begin.

Aug 18, 2023 • 5 min read

The annual Festival of Carthaginians and Romans celebrates the city’s ancient roots each September.

Aug 15, 2023 • 7 min read

Surf, sand, carnival rides and the best in people-watching: the beaches in and around New York City are like nowhere else.

Jun 20, 2023 • 5 min read

From fairytale castles to parks along the Vltava River, Prague has a host of family-friendly activities to enjoy.

Jun 12, 2023 • 15 min read

Torngat Mountains National Park is the ancestral home of Inuit and their predecessors. As elders return to Hebron, we hear some of their stories.

Jun 9, 2023 • 5 min read

Almir Ahmetagic’s hope-filled walking tour of Sarajevo offers a deeply personal perspective of the Bosnian War.

May 19, 2023 • 7 min read

A masterpiece of varied influences, Friuli Venezia Giulia has everything travelers love about Italy in one tight region

Apr 17, 2023 • 9 min read

Summer is perfect for San Antonio's storied history, iconic art scene, extensive attractions, and amazing culinary scene

Mar 16, 2023 • 5 min read

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.

Mar 13, 2023 • 6 min read

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

Mar 7, 2023 • 8 min read

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.

Feb 23, 2023 • 7 min read

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

Feb 23, 2023 • 6 min read

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

Feb 8, 2023 • 4 min read

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