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A lookout terrace restaurant at Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest. Luis Dafos/Getty Images

Jul 1, 20258 min read

21 things to know before visiting Budapest

A serving of kari kurma (kurma curry). Originating in Melaka, Kristang cuisine dates back hundreds of years. The Majestic Malacca

Jun 30, 20256 min read

Everything you need to know about Malaysia’s Kristang cuisine

The equestrian statue of George Washington in Boston Public Garden in winter. Chalermpon Poungpeth/Shutterstock

Jun 30, 20253 min read

When should you plan your next trip to Boston?

Archirondel Tower on Jersey, Channel Islands. Amy Lynch/Lonely Planet

Jun 30, 20259 min read

The ultimate weekend on Jersey, Channel Islands

The now derelict Buzludzha Monument in central Bulgaria. Matt Munro/Lonely Planet

Jun 30, 20257 min read

A first-time guide to Bulgaria

Gulf Shores. Cavan Images/Getty

Jun 29, 20259 min read

The 12 best places to visit in Alabama

Bay of Castries, St Lucia. Nancy Pauwels/Shutterstock

Jun 29, 20253 min read

Which island offers the best taste of Caribbean life?

Jaisalmer’s massive fort, or Udapur’s lovely lake? Shutterstock (2)

Jun 29, 20258 min read

Jaisalmer vs Udaipur: Which magical Rajasthani city is the one?

Hanalei Bay on Kauai, Hawaii. Steve Heap/Shutterstock

Jun 28, 20259 min read

Which of the Hawaiian Islands is best for you?

The Aga Khan Palace, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Dinesh Hukmani/Shutterstock

Jun 28, 202511 min read

Why you should visit Pune, Maharashtra’s second city

Taghit. robertharding/Shutterstock

Jun 27, 202513 min read

A first-time guide to the Algerian Sahara

Ibiza Town (Dalt Villa). Annapurna Mellor for Lonely Planet

Jun 27, 202510 min read

16 of the best things to do in Ibiza

Albania's beautiful beaches are among the many reasons to make your first trip. kasakphoto/Shutterstock

Jun 27, 20256 min read

A first-time guide to Albania

A busy Sydney Harbour leading up to the Opera House as both locals and tourists alike enjoy some drinks and socialising at Opera Bar.

Jun 26, 20259 min read

What to eat and drink in Australia

The cherry-red Train du Montenvers in the French Alps. Julia Kuznetsova/Shutterstock

Jun 26, 202512 min read

The 8 most impressive train journeys in France

A bucket of crushed tomatoes might get hurled your direction at any time during the world's biggest - and messiest - tomato throwing festival in Spain. Lonely Planet/Getty

Jun 26, 20256 min read

Lonely Planet guide to Spain's La Tomatina festival

Swann Memorial Fountain and City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. f11photo/Shutterstock

Jun 26, 20254 min read

How to get around in Philadelphia

Do you prefer Napa’s deluxe, award-winning wines? Or Sonoma’s more rustic vibe? PIXEL to the PEOPLE/Shutterstock; Shutterstock

Jun 26, 20258 min read

Napa or Sonoma: which California wine region offers superior sipping?

Modern building housing the Museum of Pop Culture or MoPOP in front of the Seattle Space Needle in morning light

Jun 25, 20256 min read

The best time to visit Seattle to avoid the rain (maybe)

Cas Abao, Curaçao. fokke baarssen/Shutterstock

Jun 25, 20257 min read

A first-time guide to Curaçao

Airport charging stations are not as trustworthy as you may think. Milkovasa/Shutterstock

Jun 25, 20253 min read

How to avoid getting hacked on your electronic devices at the airport

A summer swim at Lake Tahoe. Jason Osborne/Shutterstock

Jun 25, 20259 min read

15 budget tips for a splurge-worthy Lake Tahoe trip

“Embedded SIM” cards are tiny, built-in SIM cards you can used to update phone numbers, carriers, service plans, and coverage without the need to physically remove or change a SIM card. Rintaro Kanemoto for Lonely Planet

Jun 25, 20254 min read

eSIM 101: How to stay connected while traveling abroad

You'll want to stay connected in Italy so you can share the experience. azgek/Getty Images

Jun 25, 202510 min read

How to get your cell phone connected in Italy: eSIMs, wi-fi and mobile networks

A view of Copley Square in Boston from across the Charles River. hawkeye978/Shutterstock

Jun 25, 20257 min read

12 local tips to know before you go to Boston

Laneway lined with shops and cafes in Le Panier district, Marseille

Jun 24, 20256 min read

The best time to visit Marseille

Aerial view of South Beach. Francisco Blanco/Shutterstock

Jun 24, 20258 min read

How to navigate Miami's neighborhoods like a pro

Boat House Row Philadelphia PA at Dusk

Jun 24, 20257 min read

A seasonal guide to visiting Philadelphia

A clear mountain lake viewed from the perspective of the waterline; large stones are in the water, and mountains rise from the far shore.

Jun 24, 20255 min read

The best day trips from Kraków

Aboard the Washington State Ferry with views of the Seattle Skyline. Traveling from Bainbridge Island to the Coleman Dock across Elliott Bay with spectacular views of the Seattle waterfront.

Jun 24, 202511 min read

How to get around in Seattle

Place du Marché de Sainte Catherine in Le Marais, Paris. Massimo Borchi/Atlantide Phototravel/Getty Images

Jun 24, 20258 min read

A guide to Le Marais, one of Paris' most fashionable neighborhoods

Place du Général de Gaulle, Lille. Aliaksandr Antanovich/Shutterstock

Jun 24, 20257 min read

A first-time guide to Lille, northern France's cultural and commercial hub

In the pouring rain, Lonely Planet editor Melissa Yeager reaches Choquequirao in Peru. The only way to reach the archeological site is to hike. Melissa Yeager/Lonely Planet

Jun 24, 202511 min read

Loved hiking to Machu Picchu? Try the grueling trek to Choquequirao

Stay connected when on vacation in Spain with this guide to cell service, roaming charges and data. Iuliia Khabibullina/Shutterstock

Jun 24, 20255 min read

How to get your cell phone connected in Spain: eSIMs, wi-fi and mobile networks

Wawel Castle on the Wisla. kosmos111/Shutterstock

Jun 23, 20255 min read

How to get around in Kraków

St Mary's Basilica. Krzysztof Dydynski/Lonely Planet

Jun 23, 20258 min read

How to visit Kraków on a budget

Tuk Tuk in Sri Lanka

Jun 23, 202512 min read

A first-time guide to Colombo, Sri Lanka

Chicken tikka masala in a clay plate with rice and naan bread. nelea33/Shutterstock

Jun 23, 202516 min read

What to eat and drink in India

Lake Maninjau in West Sumatra, Indonesia. bangoland/Shutterstock

Jun 23, 20257 min read

How to travel to Indonesia on a budget

Left, St-Germain on Paris' Left Bank, Jerome Labouyrie/Shutterstock; Right, Le Marais district on the Right Bank, Amir Hamja for Lonely Planet

Jun 23, 20259 min read

Paris' Left Bank vs Right Bank – which side of the Seine has the best vibe?

There are so many natural and man-made wonders in Cilento, including incredible Greek ruins such as the Temple of Hera II in Paestum. Irisphoto1/Shutterstock

Jun 22, 20258 min read

5 reasons to visit Cilento in Italy for history, nature and cuisine

A chef prepares pad thai at the Yaowarat Night Market, Bangkok. amnat30/Shutterstock

Jun 22, 20258 min read

10 essential food experiences to try in Thailand

Cyclists along the ancient Appian Way near Rome. Guido Cozzi/Atlantide Phototravel/Getty Images

Jun 21, 20256 min read

How to explore the Appian Way, Rome's ancient highway

Left: Scottish Highlands. Right: Conwy Castle, Wales. iStock

Jun 21, 20256 min read

Scotland vs Wales: which corner of Great Britain should you visit?

Cape Point Lighthouse in Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, South Africa. ByDroneVideos/Shutterstock

Jun 20, 20255 min read

The best time to visit Cape Town for whale watching, wildflowers and wineries

Knysna Heads in Knysna, a town in South Africa's Western Cape province. lemaret pierrick/Shutterstock

Jun 20, 20255 min read

3 ways to travel like a local in South Africa

Acropolis, Greece - May 2025.

Jun 20, 20258 min read

How to visit Greece on a budget

The futuristic skyline of Shanghai's Pudong district. dongfang zhao/Getty Images

Jun 19, 202510 min read

A first-time guide to Shanghai

Go north of the Arctic Circle in Norway, or stick to the seaside in Sweden’s Bohuslän? © iStock

Jun 19, 20257 min read

Sweden vs Norway: Which Scandinavian country beckons for you?

Mountains in Lovcen National park at sunset, Montenegro.

Jun 19, 20255 min read

The best time to visit Montenegro

The promenade at Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna, a resort town on the Red Sea Coast in Egypt. Andrei Nekrassov/Shutterstock

Jun 19, 20258 min read

The ultimate weekend in El Gouna, Egypt: an oasis of sea, sand and sunshine

Rome's Spanish Steps. Old Mill Photography/Shutterstock

Jun 19, 20257 min read

'Don't drive down the Spanish Steps' and 40 other essential rules for travel in Italy

Church of the Holy Trinity in the mountains of Georgia. Vladimir Kovalchuk / Shutterstock

Jun 19, 20258 min read

A first-time guide to Georgia

Buffet dessert spread in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stuart Dee/Getty Images

Jun 19, 20257 min read

What to eat and drink in Las Vegas

The futuristic skyline of the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.

Jun 18, 20258 min read

The best places to go in August 2025

A visit to Algiers offers history in a unique place not yet overrun by tourists. mehdi33300/Shutterstock

Jun 18, 20259 min read

A first-time guide to Algiers

Sunset over the city walls in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Jun 18, 20257 min read

How to get around in Dubrovnik

Buildings in the Bjørvika neighborhood in Oslo, Norway. William Perugini/Shutterstock

Jun 18, 20256 min read

The ultimate weekend in Oslo

Funicular to Castel Sant’Elmo, Naples. Anze Furlan/Shutterstock

Jun 18, 20257 min read

The best ways to get around in Naples

The green jungle-covered slopes of a Caribbean island meet the turquoise ocean

Jun 18, 202510 min read

First-time guide to St Croix

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