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A pedestrian bridge crossing a river. Buildings lining the waterfront are reflected in the water.

Apr 10, 202611 min read

How to get around in Dublin

A calm, misty river with lush forest on either side; the trees are reflected in the water.

Mar 11, 202610 min read

The best eco-resorts to visit in Belize

The Empire Builder train crossing the North Fork Skykomish River, Washington. Ian Dewar Photography/Shutterstock

Mar 2, 202611 min read

10 best rail journeys in the USA

Antwerp Central Station, Belgium. Danil Shamkin/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Feb 12, 202613 min read

The best sleeper-train journeys across Europe

A large spotted cat looks back over its shoulder as it stalks along a dirt track through woodland in a national park.

Jan 5, 20268 min read

The best places for safari experiences in Sri Lanka

Leave the bright lights of Stockholm behind and wake up in the Arctic Circle. Lydood/Shutterstock

Dec 15, 20258 min read

Take the night train in Sweden, from Stockholm to the Arctic

View of town and surrounding countryside. golden pagoda of Wat Chom Si on the top of Mount Phou Si.

Dec 6, 20259 min read

10 of the best things to do in Luang Prabang, Laos

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Sep 18, 20259 min read

How to plan a cycle trip on the self-guided Sicily Divide Bike Route

Crossing over these small wooden bridges is one of the most enjoyable stretches of the Samaria Gorge hike. proslgn/Shutterstock

Aug 13, 20255 min read

How to hike Crete’s Samaria Gorge

The 241 steps up San Juan Gaztelugatxe lead to jaw-dropping views from a clifftop hermitage. Green Spain has something for every kind of traveler. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Jul 30, 20259 min read

A guide to Green Spain: The best of the northern region

Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Jun 4, 202512 min read

Lonely Planet’s guide to navigating overtourism in Barcelona

The Alaska Railroad has enough adventures for kids of all ages © Sarah Stocking / Lonely Planet

May 16, 202512 min read

Why you need to take your kids on the Alaska Railroad

The Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna. bepsy/Shutterstock

Mar 28, 20258 min read

8 ways to be a responsible tourist in Vienna

Sunset at Wailea Beach. Randy Herr/Getty Images

Mar 28, 20259 min read

Explore Maui without the crowds

Ella Rock on the Pekoe Trail offers panoramic views over Sri Lanka's Hill Country. Oleh_Slobodeniuk/Getty Images

Mar 16, 20256 min read

How to hike the Pekoe Trail in Sri Lanka

Mallorca's tourism leaders are committed to preserving the island for everyone. Felipe Santibañez for Lonely Planet

Dec 17, 20244 min read

Mallorca asks visitors to pledge to preserve the beauty of the island

Embrace the frosty fun on these wintry trips in North America. Shutterstock

Nov 12, 20249 min read

North America's most dazzling winter escapes

New Harry Potter Dorm

Aug 28, 20245 min read

The best ways to travel around in Edinburgh

Pick the best biking route for you with our guide to cycling in Germany.

Jul 25, 20247 min read

8 of the best cycling routes in Germany

Tackle the mega-city of Delhi with confidence using this essential guide to the Delhi metro, autorickshaws, rideshares and more.

Jul 18, 20246 min read

The ultimate guide to getting around Delhi

The Costa Verde Express winds its way through northern Spain between Ferrol and Viveiro. From low-cost commuters to luxury trips of a lifetime, Spain is a joy to traverse by train. James Jackman for Lonely Planet

Jul 17, 20247 min read

Spain by train: sustainable connections are a treat

Spain's diverse landscapes have endless possibilities for adventure – as surf instructor Indar Unanue can attest.

Jul 15, 20248 min read

Epic adventures in Spain’s outdoor playground

Jun 25, 20247 min read

Visiting Petra? Here's how to do it responsibly

Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, Colorado © iStock

May 16, 202412 min read

Get off the beaten path at these 8 incredible places in North America

One resort is using this sustainable approach to securing the future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand © Anna Haines / Lonely Planet

Apr 25, 20246 min read

The future of ethical elephant tourism in Thailand

The Caledonian Sleeper trundles between London and Scotland six times a week © Clive Marshall/PA Images via Getty Images

Feb 8, 20247 min read

London to Edinburgh on the Caledonian Sleeper

The Library of Alexandria epitomizes how Egypt is building on its archaeology with an eye to the next generation. Experience Egypt's history and future through the lens of its contemporary culture – through the lens of the Egypt of today © Getty Images

Jan 26, 20246 min read

Experience Egypt’s history through its contemporary culture

Follow the Cotswold Way’s 100 miles to discover fields, churches and historic villages © Raylipscombe / Getty Images

Jun 30, 20237 min read

I lost my job, so I walked 100 miles through the most beautiful English countryside

Crossing the Canadian Rockies by train © Via Rail

Mar 31, 202310 min read

Crossing the Canadian Rockies by train: Here's what I saw on my week-long adventure

A woman wearing glasses looks into the camera in front of a tile wall.

Apr 22, 20224 min read

Earth Day 2022: Lonely Planet staff share their sustainable travel tips

A Ghanaian woman poses for a photo close to Elmina Castle in Ghana.

Feb 24, 202213 min read

Can purposeful travel help us change the way we see the world in 2022?

Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone's Midway Geyser Basin, Wyoming

Feb 7, 20226 min read

Top 10 wonders to see in US National Parks in 2022

A path leads through a tidy city park. A dense neighborhood nestled against the slope of a mountain is visible in the distance.

Feb 3, 20226 min read

10 top tips to tackle your first bike tour in 2022

Hiking though the redwood forest along California's Lost Coast.
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Jun 15, 20212 min read

You can hike this incredible Californian trail for the first time in 13 years

Explore the best of Big Sky Country with our guide to the top activities in Montana. Evgeny Vasenev / Getty Images

Apr 22, 202110 min read

These Glacier National Park hikes will make you want to get your backpack

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Jan 29, 20216 min read

How to visit dark tourism destinations in an ethical way

Jan 1, 20213 min read

Traveling in 2021 - here's what to expect

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Street dining at Mercato del Capo.

Dec 3, 20204 min read

How to experience Italy's Slow Food movement

The Ultimate Road Trip Experience: Motorbiking Mae Hong Son Loop, Northern Thailand, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-09-29T12:55:02.000Z, User: Malecia.Elamin_Lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Online Editorial, client: Guide to Thailand's Mae Hong Son loop on motorbike, other: Malecia Walker

Nov 19, 20203 min read

Could this new tour in Norway become your epic adventure in 2021?

May 15, 202010 min read

First-timer's guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Eiffel Tower illuminated at night.

May 14, 20208 min read

Virtual Vacation: France

The Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris draws more than 3.5 million visitors each year. Maxal Tamor / Shutterstock

Feb 11, 20206 min read

Cemetery tourism: an ethical traveller's guide to graveyards

Tents pitched on the mountainous Senaru rim with Mount Rinjani (Anak Rinjani) in the background.
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Jan 27, 20205 min read

How to be sustainable on your hiking trip

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Jan 24, 20206 min read

How to visit Puerto Rico after the earthquakes

A towering reddish-brown rock formation stands against the night sky, illuminated by the stars of the Milky Way

Jan 7, 20208 min read

Astrotourists love these Dark Sky Communities for urban stargazing

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Dec 30, 20194 min read

How cities around the world managed overtourism in 2019

A view of the causeway leading to the island of St. Michael's Mount at low tide.
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St. Michael's Mount Causeway, Cornwall

Dec 18, 20195 min read

Inside the UK's longest sleeper train journey

Michinoku Shiokaze Trail in Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan

Nov 19, 20198 min read

Why Japan’s Michinoku Coastal Trail is the best hike I’ve ever done

Sep 27, 20198 min read

8 ways to avoid breaking Venice's tourist rules

Sep 24, 20196 min read

How to photograph Yosemite like Ansel Adams

Aug 23, 20191 min read

California is building the world's biggest wildlife crossing

Wild Atlantic Way - Captain of small boat going from Achill Island to Mullet Peninsula, Co. Mayo, Ireland 2019

May 16, 20196 min read

Africa: what to expect on an overland tour

Wild Atlantic Way - Captain of small boat going from Achill Island to Mullet Peninsula, Co. Mayo, Ireland 2019

Mar 18, 20196 min read

Spelunking Kazumura Cave, the world's longest lava tube

A pickup truck with a camper on top rolls down the Richardson Highway in the Delta Mountains of remote Alaska. RVers out camping in spring time., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-03T20:07:02.000Z, User: mvm_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Alaska 15, client: Global Publishing-WIP, other: Virginia Moreno

Feb 1, 20195 min read

Bloomin' lovely: best places to see wildflowers in the US

Arctic Bath, Sweden © Johan Kauppi / Arctic Bath

Oct 22, 20184 min read

Best new places for travellers to stay in 2019

A giraffe wanders through thick grassland. A high-rise city skyline stands in the distance.

Oct 19, 20185 min read

Nairobi wildlife: 5 places for incredible animal encounters

Sep 22, 20164 min read

Trekking Ethiopia's Simien Mountains

Jun 18, 20155 min read

Wildlife-watching in the Danube Delta

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