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Apr 27, 2020 • 6 min read

Is it really everyone's job, even in the tourism industry, to know English?

Apr 24, 2020 • 7 min read

Just beyond the St George Ferry Terminal in downtown Staten Island, you’ll find cultural attractions, diverse art, craft beer, world-class eats, and stunning…

Apr 24, 2020 • 7 min read

Staten Island is more than a turnaround point for the ferry. Take time to disembark and experience historic sites, natural escapes and avant-garde art.

Apr 10, 2020 • 4 min read

There are hundreds of free online resources to digitally dive into all aspects of travel, from art, architecture, and adventure to food, flora and fauna. 

Apr 3, 2020 • 5 min read

A YouTube channel that takes us deep inside the arcane subcultures of barbering around the world.

Apr 2, 2020 • 5 min read

From elephant interactions to temple etiquette, here's how to travel responsibly in Chiang Mai.

Mar 31, 2020 • 6 min read

The roll call of great historical travelers includes the well known and the should-be-better known. Here are a select few, each of whom demonstrates that…

Mar 30, 2020 • 6 min read

These beloved travel memoirs will carry you to far away places and inspire future journeys, even as they help you settle in to social distancing.

Mar 30, 2020 • 5 min read

Georgia's mountains are a paradise for hikers. Here's what you need to know before your trek.

Mar 27, 2020 • 4 min read

The eclectic shopping scene in Athens has something for every taste, from flea markets to fashion boutiques to high-end homeware shops.

Mar 24, 2020 • 6 min read

In Kagawa, traditional handicrafts and art show how Japanese culture has long been in step with sustainability.

Mar 13, 2020 • 5 min read

Summer in London sees the city at its busiest and, fingers crossed, sunniest - so here's Lonely Planet's list of the top things to do while the sun shines.

Mar 11, 2020 • 3 min read

Port town Rijeka is European Capital of Culture for 2020. Here are the highlights of Croatia's third-largest city.

Mar 11, 2020 • 6 min read

From Srinagar’s gardens to Agra’s mausoleums, Mughal architecture is distinctive and divine. Here's where to see it.

Mar 10, 2020 • 5 min read

Getting to Punta Gallinas isn't easy, but the promise of sand dunes, stars and magical sunsets makes it worth the trip.

Mar 9, 2020 • 6 min read

There are a dazzling array of delights awaiting you in Turkey. Make your visit fun without being overwhelming with a Lonely Planet Experiences tour led by a…

Mar 6, 2020 • 5 min read

Design devotees will find plenty in Prague to swoon over. Lonely Planet has the seven best design experiences to have on your next trip.

Mar 5, 2020 • 6 min read

Ever wondered what it would be like to visit Atlantis? Or to travel to the same places as Odysseus? Turns out, you can.

Mar 5, 2020 • 4 min read

Steeped in history and local lore, and with miles of rugged beaches, North Wales is one of the UK's must-see destinations.

Mar 4, 2020 • 5 min read

Step away from Japan's big cities and sample some slow travel in and around the Seto Inland Sea.

Mar 3, 2020 • 5 min read

Discover key locations in the history of the Ghent Altarpiece, one of the world's most important artworks and the most frequently stolen in history.

Mar 2, 2020 • 5 min read

For first-timers, 10 to 14 days is usually recommended along the Golden Route. Here are the spots you shouldn't miss.