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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 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

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

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

Feb 12, 202613 min read

The best sleeper-train journeys across Europe

A red train travels through snowy surrounds, with yellow buildings on the right and a frigid lake to the left of frame.

Jan 30, 202612 min read

10 of the most scenic train trips in Europe

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

Use this guide to help you stay connected while traveling throughout Australia. RugliG/Shutterstock

Dec 1, 20259 min read

The best car-free day trips from Melbourne

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

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

Sep 24, 20257 min read

The 6 most scenic train journeys in Thailand

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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

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Sep 5, 202512 min read

The perfect New England fall foliage road trip

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

Costa Rican coffee. JoeYinJie/Shutterstock

Aug 19, 202511 min read

8 of the best places to drink coffee in Costa Rica

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

A magical trip through the Aeolian Islands with the Sailing Collective. Dayyan Armstrong

Jul 28, 20258 min read

A life-affirming sailing itinerary in Sicily's Aeolian Islands

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

Cycling along the Seine near Notre Dame, Paris. Benjamin Volot/Getty Images

Jun 24, 20258 min read

5 of France's best cycling routes that start in Paris

Colorful houses line the beach at Little Corn Island, Nicaragua. Michael George for Lonely Planet

Jun 22, 20255 min read

Nicaragua's 7 most remarkable beaches

This farm in Hawaii offers work-exchange opportunities through WWOOF (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms). WWOOF-USA

Jun 14, 20256 min read

How to choose a sustainable volunteering project

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

Northern Liberties neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Darren LoPrinzi/Getty Images

Apr 30, 202510 min read

The most walkable cities in the US

The Cíes Islands, in Spainʻs northwest corner. Shutterstock

Apr 13, 20257 min read

First-time guide to Spain’s Cíes Islands

Golden sunlight on the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley. Shaun Egan/Getty Images

Apr 10, 20255 min read

See the Douro Valley by train on a day trip from Porto

Spain's bus network covers its major cities, coastal villages, mountainous landscapes and everywhere in between. Angelo DAmico/Shutterstock

Apr 6, 20258 min read

How to travel in Spain by bus

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

The fragile ecosystem of the Keys’ reefs require responsible exploration. Scott McIntyre

Feb 5, 20256 min read

Exploring the Florida Keys responsibly: the best sites for fishing, snorkeling and education

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Jan 9, 202510 min read

11 of the world's best high-speed train journeys

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