Tips and Advice

Dec 9, 2019 • 4 min read

While a weekend isn’t nearly long enough to experience all Halifax has to offer, you can still see plenty of cool spots during a short trip.

Dec 9, 2019 • 5 min read

Strapped for rupees? Never fear. Kolkata has a bunch of wonderful activities that can be done for absolutely no cost. Here’s a list of some of the best.

Dec 5, 2019 • 5 min read

This DIY road trip takes in evergreen forest, alpine lakes, mountain towns, and a hand-built stone castle with its own fire-breathing dragon.

Dec 4, 2019 • 6 min read

What better way to kick off the festive season than with a wintry weekend in Cologne?

Dec 2, 2019 • 4 min read

The new His Dark Materials adaptation on HBO and BBC dusts off Philp Pullman’s fantastical saga through the multiverse.

Nov 27, 2019 • 7 min read

Anita Isalska has covered more than a dozen countries for Lonely Planet’s guidebooks, and here are a few travel-planning tips she's learned along the way.

Nov 27, 2019 • 4 min read

Yangon has a strange dilapidated beauty that captivates. Here’s how to see the best of it's cultural highlights in a weekend.

Nov 26, 2019 • 4 min read

Every traveler needs a bag you can throw on your shoulder and go, whether you’re bound for a weekend in the woods or a few days in the city. These 9 picks are…

Nov 23, 2019 • 5 min read

We’ve seen the Queen browsing in Waitrose and trying out the self-service checkouts in Sainsbury’s on official…

Nov 16, 2019 • 6 min read

Ever thought of selling your worldly possessions and taking the whole family wherever the wind takes you? Well that’s what Karen Binedell did.

Nov 13, 2019 • 10 min read

"The plan was to stay somewhere fairly remote and quiet close to the coast, enjoy the sunshine and food, and do some gentle exploring mainly based around…

Nov 3, 2019 • 7 min read

We've travelled far and wide to bring you the average cost of accommodation around the world.

Oct 31, 2019 • 5 min read

With dramatic geography, traditional crafts, modern galleries, old churches, and small cafés, the High Road's best draw is its history and tradition.

Oct 28, 2019 • 5 min read

Packing cubes have become an essential piece of travel gear. Here are several different brands to choose from, each with features to suit different travel…

Oct 28, 2019 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet writer Joe Davis has compiled the ultimate coastal road trip itinerary to help you sample the best of West Cork, Ireland, in just four days.

Oct 28, 2019 • 4 min read

Follow this weekend itinerary to sample the best of what this northern frontier city – the largest in the vast state of Alaska – has to offer.

Oct 24, 2019 • 9 min read

How much would a couple spend on a mini break in Paris? One writer keeps a money diary to see.

Oct 18, 2019 • 5 min read

The picturesque Cotswolds are an ideal destination for an English country escape. Here’s how to spend a perfect long weekend in the Cotswolds.

Oct 10, 2019 • 9 min read

From mountain monasteries to rhino-filled national parks, these are the highlights of Northeast India – just make sure you get there before the crowds do.

Oct 9, 2019 • 5 min read

We asked Lonely Planet staff what travel gear they can't live without. Here's what they said.

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.

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.