Tours

Aug 13, 2024 • 8 min read

After cruising through Europe with her mother, Lonely Planet's Brekke Fletcher shares highlights and insights from their 11-day trip.

Jul 18, 2024 • 8 min read

Nature and tradition have blessed Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and Basque Country with something for everyone

May 17, 2024 • 6 min read

Music, art, history and culture are interwoven into the fabric of Portugal – a destination with something for everyone

Apr 30, 2024 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet's Brekke Fletcher recently traveled to Lisbon, Portugal. Here, she shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a similar trip.

Apr 4, 2024 • 7 min read

From open-air art galleries to natural wonders, there's no shortage of ways to experience the best of Washington state for free.

Feb 23, 2024 • 8 min read

With world-class museums, lovely natural landscapes, and many lively neighborhoods, LA is an amazing playground not just for the rich and famous.

Jan 9, 2024 • 4 min read

Get help from a local expert to plan an unforgettable trip to Armenia.

Nov 1, 2023 • 7 min read

See the locations and experiences that capture the soul and spirit of Montana for Best in Travel 2024.

Oct 16, 2023 • 6 min read

From commuter to long-haul, third-class seats to luxury cabins, wooden benches to sleepers, the following are some of the best train trips in Thailand.

Jun 9, 2023 • 5 min read

Almir Ahmetagic’s hope-filled walking tour of Sarajevo offers a deeply personal perspective of the Bosnian War.

Jun 1, 2023 • 8 min read

Meet the women farmers and artisans behind the booming food scene in Trondheim, Norway.

May 25, 2023 • 6 min read

On his walking tours through London, cabaret performer Mark T Cox walks visitors through 2000 years of the city’s queer history.

Mar 15, 2023 • 5 min read

Austin Bush discovers why Porto’s “Worst Tour” might be the perfect way to get under the skin of Portugal’s second city.

Jan 22, 2023 • 10 min read

From medieval neighborhoods and riverside parks to urban art and Roman ruins, here are the top things to do in Lisbon for free.

Jan 19, 2023 • 6 min read

One organization is offering a way to really get to know Amsterdam’s famous waterways – by helping clean them.

Aug 18, 2022 • 5 min read

An old mine in Slovenia offers cycling, train and kayaking activities - and a unique adventure I'll always remember

Jul 9, 2022 • 5 min read

Fresh off the Pacific Crest Trail with very few pennies to your name? Here's how to see Bend on a shoestring budget.

Jun 15, 2022 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet writer Kevin Raub got an exclusive tour of the Vatican Museums, even opening the door to the Sistine Chapel. But there are plenty of ways to…

Apr 6, 2022 • 6 min read

A round-up of where to see New Zealand's Tolkien-inspired filming locations in both the North and South Island.

Mar 25, 2022 • 5 min read

Read on for safety tips to keep in mind, which operator to pick, typical costs and more to know before your helicopter tour of Kauaʻi.

Mar 3, 2022 • 5 min read

Dublin is packed with macabre history, gruesome ghosts, and supernatural characters. Get creeped out at the spookiest sites in Ireland's capital.

Feb 25, 2022 • 7 min read

Tokyo and Osaka are two world-class cities with famous sights and hidden corners that offer something for every traveler