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Nov 27, 2019 • 5 min read

On a quest to find out more about her ancestry, Lonely Planet writer Christina Webb took a genealogy DNA test that led her on a voyage of self-discovery.

Nov 27, 2019 • 4 min read

Yangon has a strange dilapidated beauty that captivates. Here’s how to see the best of it's cultural highlights in a weekend.

Nov 27, 2019 • 4 min read

Writer Baia Dzagnidze was born and raised in Tbilisi, Georgia. Here's her guide to the things she loves about the Georgian capital city.

Nov 26, 2019 • 7 min read

Castles, climbing, cooking lessons, Roman ruins, hiking trails, handicraft workshops and more. Here’s some inspiration for a day’s escape from Amman.

Nov 25, 2019 • 4 min read

Two days in Kraków will give you a decent chance of seeing most major sights. Here's our guide to making that a perfect weekend.

Nov 25, 2019 • 4 min read

Brighton heaves with visitors to the North Laines and Brighton beach. Here's how to escape the crowds and see a different side to the city. 

Nov 22, 2019 • 8 min read

The golden age of Jewish-owned "Borscht Belt" resorts ended in the 1960s, but Catskills resorts are starting to see a comeback.

Nov 22, 2019 • 7 min read

India’s ancient stepwells are geometric marvels that astound and confound. Here are seven of the most beautiful with info on how to visit them yourself.

Nov 20, 2019 • 5 min read

While you can pedal the entire Tobishima Kaido bike route in just a few hours, the coastal scenery of the Seto Inland Sea merits slowing down, as does the art,…

Nov 20, 2019 • 4 min read

From people-watching at the ferry terminal to visiting the city’s most beautiful mosques, here’s our pick of the best free things to do in Dhaka.

Nov 20, 2019 • 3 min read

In Spain, Epiphany (6 January) is known as Kings' Day, and is celebrated like a second Christmas with food and gifts. Here’s how and where to get involved.

Nov 19, 2019 • 8 min read

Colombia comes alive with bright Christmas traditions in this first person account of a family experiencing festivals, markets, street food, and more in…

Nov 19, 2019 • 7 min read

Venture beyond New Orleans' tourist core to explore the diverse neighborhoods that make it one of America’s preeminent centers of art and culture.

Nov 18, 2019 • 6 min read

Margate isn’t only fun in summer. This year it hosts the Turner Prize, and Margate NOW festival runs till January. Here’s what to do in Margate this winter.

Nov 18, 2019 • 8 min read

Visiting Shanghai alone? Here are our recommendations for the top things to do (and places to eat) in Shanghai for solo travellers.

Nov 15, 2019 • 5 min read

Done Mexico City, Buenos Aires and São Paulo? Check out these seven lesser-known Latin American cities that live and breathe art.

Nov 14, 2019 • 6 min read

An upscale beatnik oasis of fresh comfort food, local libations and quirky shops and spas tucked into a colorful valley just off of the Ventura coastline, Ojai…

Nov 14, 2019 • 4 min read

Whether you’re wrangling a massive hogfish sandwich into your mouth or cooling down with a rum-splashed tiki drink, here’s a checklist of 7 things you must eat…

Nov 13, 2019 • 5 min read

Incredibly intact ruins of ancient Rome are dotted across Tunisia's landscape, and they’re so numerous that many are still unexcavated. Here are the best.

Nov 13, 2019 • 3 min read

Madrid’s centenarios are restaurants, bars and cafes over 100 years old, still offering excellent traditional food and drink. Check out our favourites.

Nov 13, 2019 • 5 min read

The Crown is back for season 3, filmed at several stately homes around the UK. Here are 8 of The Crown’s filming locations you can visit in real life.

Nov 12, 2019 • 6 min read

Pursuing a passion can be difficult when you’re frequently on the road. So why not take it with you? You might even discover a new passion while you're gone.