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Aerial iew of Valle Muria beach in Lipari and the Faraglioni. In the background the crater of Vulcano Island. Aeolian islands, Sicily

Sep 21, 20268 min read

A Life-Affirming Sailing Itinerary in Sicily's Aeolian Islands

A sunlit vineyard with green grass and yellow leaves on bushes.

Sep 8, 20268 min read

The Best Car-Free Day Trips from Melbourne

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Sep 5, 202614 min read

The Ultimate Fall Road Trip Through New England

Tourists walking along a village street lined with yellow and orange colored houses

Aug 31, 202614 min read

Guide to Italy’s Cinque Terre

Colorful houses along Rue Cremieux in Paris, France

Aug 26, 20265 min read

Taking the Train from London to Paris (What You Need to Know)

Lines of colorful beach umbrellas on the sand at Kuta in Bali, Indonesia.

Aug 24, 202610 min read

A guide to navigating overtourism in Bali

A mug of Costa Rican coffee in front of a view of the rainforest.

Aug 18, 202613 min read

8 of the Best Places to Drink Coffee in Costa Rica

Elizabeth's Restaurant in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Aug 7, 202615 min read

Tourism in New Orleans' Bywater

A red train on a raised spiral track over a grassy meadow in Graubünden, Switzerland

Aug 6, 202613 min read

10 Best Train Trips in Europe

Sunday River Resort, Newry, Maine — October 2025
Views of the Sunday River valley and Mahoosuc Mountains from the Sunday River Chondala

Aug 6, 20266 min read

9 Great Reasons to Travel During Shoulder Season

A thatched cabin at the Lodge at Chaa Creek, San Ignacio, Belize.

Aug 3, 202612 min read

The 10 Best Eco-Resorts in Belize

A narrow bed in a private train compartment.

Jul 29, 202611 min read

The Best Sleeper-Train Journeys Across Europe

Sunrise over misty hills from Oconaluftee Overlook in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Jul 28, 20269 min read

A Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A person sits on the ground next to a yellow tent looking at a rocky mountain range.

Jul 23, 20266 min read

The 9 Least-Visited National Parks in the USA

Col de la Bonette, France, July 2025.

Jul 13, 20267 min read

How to Get Around in France

A train on the ”Death Railway“ near Kanchanaburi, Thailand. banjongseal324SS/Shutterstock

Jul 1, 20267 min read

The 6 Most Scenic Train Journeys in Thailand

06/11/2024 Llanes, SPAIN: Scenery in the bus from Llanes to Ribadesella.
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Jun 16, 20268 min read

How to Travel in Spain by Bus

A train on a bridge crossing a river, with the hillside reflected in the water's surface.

Jun 12, 20265 min read

See the Douro Valley by Train on a Day Trip from Porto

Two hilly islands connected by a path over a narrow isthmus.

Jun 10, 20267 min read

A Guide to Spain’s Illas Cíes

A solo scuba diver with excellent buoyancy hovers between walls in an underwater passage

Jun 9, 20267 min read

A Guide to Diving in Belize

Trekkers in Khumbu Valley, Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal.

Jun 1, 20269 min read

Guide to Overtourism in Nepal's Everest Base Camp Region

A scuba diver holds two flashlights as she floats near a wall of coral with many fishes swimming by.

May 28, 20268 min read

A Guide to Diving Indonesia's Raja Ampat Islands

A ferry at a pier is pictured at sunset. A suspension bridge is seen in the distance.

May 21, 202612 min read

How to Get Around Tokyo

A view of a canyon on a sunny day, with hazy views of the mountain slopes beyond.

May 19, 20265 min read

A Guide to Hiking Crete’s Samaria Gorge

A scuba diver is pictured underwater next to a large spotted fish by a coral.

May 4, 20268 min read

The World’s 10 Best Places to Learn to Scuba Dive

People sit on low rocks or walk along a concrete pathway looking toward a ruin with columns on a sunny day.

May 1, 20269 min read

Lonely Planet’s Guide to Overtourism in Athens

Facade of Gaudi's Casa Batllo, Barcelona.

May 1, 202612 min read

Guide to navigating overtourism in Barcelona

Brighton view of seaside from the pier.

Apr 21, 20268 min read

6 of the Best Weekend Breaks Within Two Hours of London by Train

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

Apr 13, 202611 min read

How to Get Around in Dublin

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

A hiker on the Fisherman’s Trail along Portugal’s southwestern coast. Y. Zhao/Shutterstock

Feb 24, 20267 min read

How to Hike the Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal

A train crosses the steppes in Kazakhstan. ekipaj/Getty Images

Feb 13, 20267 min read

A 2-Week Journey by Train in Kazakhstan

The Rocky Mountaineer runs through raw, wild landscapes with the best of comfort and luxury. Pete Seaward / Lonely Planet

Jan 29, 202612 min read

23 of the World’s Most Incredible Train Journeys

People walk along the waterfront in Venice on a street with terracotta-colored buildings

Jan 21, 20265 min read

The Venice Access Fee in 2026: Here's What Visitors Need to Know

A tiger safari in Bandhavgarh National Park, India. Paul Cameron Allen/Shutterstock

Jan 5, 20267 min read

A Guide to Safari in India

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

The Caledonian Sleeper crawls past Loch Lomond in Scotland. Caledonian Sleeper

Dec 18, 20256 min read

Riding the Caledonian Sleeper, One of Britain's Best Night Trains

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

The Gadigal metro station in Sydney. Warren Lloyd/Shutterstock

Dec 2, 20259 min read

How to Get Around in Sydney

Hiker walking along a mountain path on the Tour du Mont Blanc with snowy peaks in the background. Quentin Boehm

Dec 1, 20259 min read

Guide to Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc

Aznalcázar station on the Seville to Huelva train line in Spain. Felipe Rodriguez/Getty Images

Nov 18, 20256 min read

How to Travel Overland from Seville to Lisbon: A Slow-Travel Adventure by Train and Bus

Brasa restaurant at the Patina Maldives, Fari Islands resort. fivetonine/Shutterstock

Nov 13, 20257 min read

How to Choose the Best Maldives Island Resort for Your Travel Style

A small boat transporting people between the Yasawa Islands, Fiji. rui vale sousa/Shutterstock

Nov 10, 20256 min read

The Best Ways to Travel Around in Fiji

A journey aboard a Renfe train from the Atocha Station in Madrid is your first step on a flight-free Spanish adventure.

Nov 8, 20256 min read

Taking the High-Speed Train from Madrid to Barcelona

Khao Sok National Park in Thailand. Mike Holp/Shutterstock

Nov 5, 20257 min read

6 of the Best National Parks in Thailand

An aerial view of a train crossing a trestle by a charming waterfront town filled with trees in foliage

Nov 2, 202510 min read

4 Overnight Train Trips to Try in Canada Besides the Rocky Mountaineer

The Great Smoky Mountains are a perfect location to celebrate Thanksgiving. Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20253 min read

The Best US National Parks to Celebrate Thanksgiving in 2025

A perfect slice of beach in New Calcedonia. Quinta/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20256 min read

How to Decide Which South Pacific Island Is Best for You

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Sep 18, 20259 min read

How to Plan a Cycle Trip on the Self-Guided Sicily Divide Bike Route

Ardvreck Castle on Loch Assynt on the NC500. Robert Ormerod for Lonely Planet

Sep 12, 20257 min read

How to Travel Scotland's North Coast 500 Responsibly

The greeting known as the hongi is just one tradition you'll discover on a Māori tour of New Zealand. Frans Lemmens/Getty Images

Sep 8, 202511 min read

A Guide to Māori Tourism in New Zealand

See New Zealand by train on these scenic routes. Great Journeys New Zealand

Sep 6, 20256 min read

The Best Scenic Train Journeys in New Zealand

Bike touring through New Zealand's Southern Alps. Tara Kenny/Shutterstock

Sep 4, 202510 min read

How to Plan a Cycling Vacation in New Zealand

A train crossing the Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu, India. Veerababu Achanta/Shutterstock

Aug 21, 20259 min read

The Essential Guide to Taking the Train in India

Napali Coast on Kauai, Hawaii. Francois Seuret/Shutterstock

Aug 12, 20259 min read

16 Ways to Travel Responsibly in Hawaiʻi

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

Berlin, Germany, at sunrise. Matthias Makarinus/Getty Images

Jul 15, 20254 min read

How to Take the Night Train from Brussels to Berlin

Auckland skyline, New Zealand. Emanuel Metzenthin/Shutterstock

Jul 4, 20256 min read

What to Know About New Zealand Working Holiday Visas

Here's how to plan a cycling trip on the new Alpina Mediterranean Cycle Route. Matevž Hribar

Jul 1, 20258 min read

How to Plan a Bike Trip on the New Alpina Mediterranean Cycle Route

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