Planning

Apr 2, 2021 • 16 min read

We dig into the lifestyle of long-term recreational vehicle living, by interviewing six individuals or couples experiencing it themselves

Apr 2, 2021 • 5 min read

The many options may seem overwhelming at first, choosing that ideal spot really just comes down to where your interests lie. Here are just some of Mexico's…

Apr 2, 2021 • 7 min read

With incredible museums, shops and restaurants, it’s easy to forget that one of the best ways to enjoy Paris is outside. Here are the best parks in Paris.

Apr 1, 2021 • 5 min read

From snorkeling in jungle-backed coves, to unwinding in the Sierra Madre mountains and exploring uninhabited islands, Puerto Vallarta offers amazing day trips

Mar 31, 2021 • 7 min read

Getting around Dubai requires some form of transport, whether that's taking a taxi, using rideshare apps, hopping on public transport or driving yourself.

Mar 29, 2021 • 8 min read

Dubai is a playground for the rich, but budget experiences abound if you know where to look. Here's how to experience the city without breaking the bank.

Mar 25, 2021 • 5 min read

You can get a taste of what makes Salt Lake so special at these 14 free attractions.

Mar 24, 2021 • 5 min read

Heading "down the shore" is an essential summer ritual in New Jersey. To help you choose where to go, here are the best beaches along the Jersey Shore.

Mar 23, 2021 • 8 min read

The gorgeous parklands are all free-of-charge, as are some of its premier cultural institutions and religious buildings, but focusing on doing the fee-less…

Mar 23, 2021 • 6 min read

Dubai might be known as the City of Gold, but that doesn't mean it has to cost the earth to visit. Here are the best things to do in Dubai for free.

Mar 16, 2021 • 9 min read

Whether you’re a history buff, a carnival-bound reveler, a beach bum or a diver, you’re guaranteed to find a Bahamas island that suits you.

Mar 16, 2021 • 4 min read

With its desert location, it's no surprise that Dubai has only two settings on its thermostat: warm and hot. Here's when to plan your trip to Dubai.

Mar 11, 2021 • 4 min read

From free beaches to wildly festive sunsets in Mallory Square, these are Key West's top 10 free things to do.

Mar 8, 2021 • 8 min read

If you're looking for free things to do in Albuquerque, we have ten of the best attractions, plus five sites that cost under $10 to visit.

Feb 25, 2021 • 8 min read

Milan is the portal to a whole region of culture, fine food and even finer scenery. From lakes to monasteries, here are the best day trips from Milan.

Feb 17, 2021 • 8 min read

No places better represent the gamut of Japanese culture than Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, and there's no better way to visit them than via Shinkansen

Feb 17, 2021 • 7 min read

The Hokuriku region of the Sea of Japan coast is a heartland of traditional Japanese crafts. And via bullet train, it's easier to access than ever

Feb 17, 2021 • 8 min read

Hop on the Shinkansen for often-overlooked destinations and check out these 24-hour itineraries for fascinating Niigata, Shiga and Saitama Prefectures.

Feb 17, 2021 • 8 min read

The central, mountainous region of Japan is often overlooked by international visitors, but Gunma, Nagano and Gifu Prefectures are the spine of the country

Feb 12, 2021 • 5 min read

Las Vegas isn't just for high rollers. These free attractions and experiences are also some of the city's best.

Feb 1, 2021 • 8 min read

A Lonely Planet Q&A with Chakita Patterson, owner of the United Street Walking Tours based in Nashville.

Jan 29, 2021 • 6 min read

California’s US Hwy 395 features the state’s highest, lowest, hottest, deepest, oldest... expect a whole host of superlatives on this varied road trip.