Planning

Oct 7, 2019 • 4 min read

Two days in İstanbul will give you a taste of its attractions while leaving you eager to come back for more. Here's our guide to a perfect weekend there.

Oct 2, 2019 • 5 min read

The Sunshine state is full of naturist resorts and nude bars that range from family-friendly summer camp atmospheres to adults-only nightlife. What they all…

Oct 1, 2019 • 5 min read

I was sitting on a curb eating stale french fries when I first considered that sleeping at motels might actually be cheaper than traveling in my campervan…

Sep 30, 2019 • 7 min read

Balancing Cornish pasties, ice creams, seafood and cider with refreshing swims in the Atlantic and coastal walks with spectacular views.

Sep 26, 2019 • 7 min read

Becca Blond's travel writing career was taking off, until severe panic attacks started derailing her plans. Then she met a street dog from Grand Bahama, and it…

Sep 26, 2019 • 3 min read

Holiday operate Thomas Cook has collapsed, leaving thousands of travellers stranded. Will these mean new deals for travellers, or are prices set to rise?

Sep 25, 2019 • 6 min read

Shopping in Morocco can be daunting but with this haggling and price guide you'll get a fair deal in no time.

Sep 23, 2019 • 5 min read

There’s a lot to love about big cruise liners but they aren’t right for everyone. Find out how to explore Alaska by small ship, train or self-drive tour.

Sep 23, 2019 • 4 min read

With the collapse of Thomas Cook, John Walton asks: is the traditional European sun-sea-and-sand package holiday doomed?

Sep 20, 2019 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet writer Tharik Hussain takes us through the most daunting chapter of his Hajj experience yet, the jamarāt (ceremony of ‘stoning the devil’).

Sep 19, 2019 • 3 min read

Without leaving the edge of Puget Sound, you can explore the best of Seattle – beyond the Space Needle, Seattle Center and Pike Place Market.

Sep 18, 2019 • 4 min read

With its hilltop towns, snow-capped peaks, dreamy beaches and otherworldly caves, Le Marche is the perfect place to experience Italy without the crowds.

Sep 18, 2019 • 6 min read

Many who touch base with Kerala in Kochi (Cochin) simply make a mad dash for the palm-fringed backwaters, which unravel just south. But linger for a…

Sep 17, 2019 • 4 min read

You don’t have to wait in line to confirm your place on a plane – in fact, the pros of delayed boarding far outweigh the cons.

Sep 13, 2019 • 5 min read

Unexpected ‘resort fees’ at hotels often occur at the check-in counter or, even worse, at the end of a stay when a final bill is presented. Here are steps you…

Sep 13, 2019 • 8 min read

Camping can be the perfect cheap, fun weekend to spend with friends and one writers balances her budget over a long weekend in New Forest.

Sep 10, 2019 • 7 min read

We tested six camera backpacks with a focus on comfort, organization, durability and, of course, the ability to cram in as much gear as possible.

Sep 9, 2019 • 5 min read

Backpackers can often volunteer in exchange for accommodation when travelling. In this article we explore how artist Frankie Strand uses her art to fund her…

Sep 8, 2019 • 7 min read

Like so much in life, social media gives the expat experience a deceptive gloss. Scrolling through Twitter or Instagram, moving to a different country looks…

Sep 3, 2019 • 5 min read

Travel in November and your money could go as far as you do. Find an affordable adventure with our expert tips and recommendations.

Aug 30, 2019 • 6 min read

With pit stops in Philadelphia and Ocean City, here's what our author spent on a three day road trip to escape New York City.

Aug 28, 2019 • 3 min read

From interfaith chapels to nursing pods, airports around the U.S. offer a variety of private, quiet areas for spiritual rejuvenation, emotional grounding or…