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Camping and rustic beach accommodation can be an excellent to stretch your budget in Malawi © Luca Roggero / EyeEm / Getty Images

Mar 15, 20236 min read

Here's how to visit Malawi on a budget

Favelas are more dangerous than the rest of the city, but they're also creative and cultural hubs © Tom Wilde / Getty Images

Mar 15, 20237 min read

Brazil favelas: what you should know

Shaved ice for sale on the streets in Panama City
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Mar 14, 20235 min read

The best neighborhoods to visit in Panama City

Some 50,000 people participate each year in Seville’s Semana Santa proceedings – some of the most memorable in Spain © Chris Sattlberger / Getty Images

Mar 14, 20236 min read

Planning on visiting Spain for Semana Santa? Here’s all you need to know

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Mar 13, 202310 min read

The best ways to navigate Panama City

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Mar 12, 20237 min read

When is the best time to visit Panama City?

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Mar 11, 20238 min read

14 ways to see Panama City on a budget

Shop local in Copenhagen © Getty Images / Lonely Planet

Mar 10, 20234 min read

Copenhagen in 5 shops: food halls, curated fashion finds and more

Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, or Citi Field (home of the Mets) in Queens? © Getty Images; Shutterstock

Mar 9, 20237 min read

The Yankees or the Mets: which New York City team offers the better baseball experience?

Credit and debit cards aren't widely accepted in Ghana, so whatever you're buying, you'll need cash © Steven Harewood / Shutterstock

Mar 9, 20237 min read

The best time to visit Ghana

The Beaujolais Wine Marathon is a fun celebration of French scenery, cuisine, wine and culture © Morgan Bove

Mar 8, 20236 min read

France's wine runs: Marathon du Médoc is fun but Beaujolais is the boozy race to beat

Walk along the banks of the San Antonio River, or take a shuttle if you'd rather be out on the water © aimintang / Getty Images

Mar 5, 20239 min read

How to get around San Antonio

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Mar 4, 20239 min read

Get to know San Antonio’s 6 coolest neighborhoods

The slow train runs from Nagoya to Toyama and is a four-hour trip non-stop © iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mar 4, 20239 min read

Riding the slow train through Japan from Nagoya to Toyama

Down a hard-to-find stairway, the newly renovated art nouveau Lavatory Madeleine astonishes © Michiel Stock / courtesy Lavatory Madeleine

Mar 3, 20235 min read

Why this public toilet in Paris is worth the €2 entry fee

Crowds of passengers in Frankfurt Central Station

Mar 2, 20234 min read

Explained: How can travelers benefit from Germany's new monthly train pass?

London’s bike-share programs are easy to use, conveniently located and safe © Westend61 / Getty Images

Mar 1, 20237 min read

🌍 Help me LP! How do I rent a bike in London as a visitor?

A dry canal at low tide in February in Venice, Italy © Alessandro Bremec/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Feb 28, 20234 min read

Venice’s dry canals: what travelers can expect when visiting this year

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Feb 25, 20237 min read

How to get around Athens: from Athena to Zeus

The Balearics wants to become the "world's first circular destination" © Getty Images

Feb 23, 20235 min read

How Spanish islands like Ibiza and Mallorca aim to become a model of sustainable tourism

From Cartagena to the Amazon, Colombia is packed with adventure © Jess Kraft / Shutterstock

Feb 22, 20236 min read

Picture yourself in Colombia with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

Thailand is introducing a small visitor tax in 2023 © Getty Images

Feb 22, 20234 min read

Pay to play: The latest destinations charging visitor fees in 2023

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Feb 20, 20235 min read

🌍 Help me LP! What is the one train trip that can include the best of Spain?

Europe's night train resurgence continues with a new sleeper service from Amsterdam to Barcelona © Getty Images

Feb 14, 20233 min read

Barcelona and Amsterdam are set to get a direct train link

What’ll it be: Medellín’s friendly vibes, or Bogotá’s sophisticated scene? © iStock; Shutterstock

Feb 13, 20238 min read

Medellín or Bogotá: which Colombian city is for you?

Unlike St Patrick’s Day, everyone in Dublin seems to join in the party for Pride © Agnieszka Pas / Shutterstock

Feb 10, 20236 min read

Why you should skip St Patrick’s Day and party at Dublin Pride instead

How to enjoy a weekend break in Porto for less than €300 © Getty Images

Feb 3, 20234 min read

Spending diaries: What I spent on a cheap-ish weekend trip to Porto, Portugal

Aunny's Country Kitchen is a Georgetown staple for country homestyle meals. The owner, Aunny (in pink), is a friendly sight.

Feb 2, 202312 min read

These six small businesses serve their community and travelers alike

Pillow Queens playing the Late Late Show with James Corden in 2022 © Terence Patrick/CBS via Getty Images

Feb 2, 20234 min read

🌍 Help Me, LP! I’ll be in Dublin for St Patrick’s Day. Which events should I book in advance?

Our guide to the best independent shops in London © Getty Images

Feb 1, 20234 min read

London in 5 shops: the best souvenirs, the coolest thrift finds and more

Greetings from Durham

Jan 31, 20234 min read

Postcard from Durham: My trip to northern England in pics

Citizens of France and Germany under the age of 27 can enjoy free train travel between the two countries this summer © Getty Images

Jan 30, 20235 min read

France and Germany encourage young people to travel by train with free ticket scheme

Leaf peeping season in the Smoky Mountains is September and October © KenCanning / Getty Images

Jan 28, 20234 min read

The best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park for foliage, fog and more

From interisland travel to hiring a car, here's what you need to know to travel around in Hawaii © Matthew Micah Wright / Getty Images

Jan 24, 20236 min read

How to get around Hawaii

Jan 21, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Canada?

Travel through California on the Coast Starlight Amtrak train © Shutterstock / Trevor Fairbank

Jan 20, 20233 min read

Amtrak plans to upgrade its overnight trains – here’s what that means for travelers

As you wander Lisbon’s charming streets, we have five shops you shouldn’t miss © Austin Bush

Jan 19, 20234 min read

Lisbon in 5 shops: artisanal groceries, vintage pieces and more

Jan 19, 20237 min read

A postcard from Vancouver Island: my storm-watching trip in photos

On a day trip from Bangkok to Amphawa, you can take a train that goes through the market at Samut Songkhram – literally © vespaFoto / Shutterstock

Jan 13, 20233 min read

🌍 Help me, LP! What is the one day trip I should take during my short time in Bangkok?

Exploring Croatia got a bit easier this year © Patricia Jekki

Jan 11, 20235 min read

A reason to travel to Croatia in 2023: meet the eurozone’s newest member

Hikers on a narrow, rocky ridge. Steep valleys are on either side of the path, and snow-dusted cliffs and mountains are in the distance.

Jan 10, 20239 min read

What to expect at the USA’s national parks in 2023

With a Working Holiday visa, you might score an only-in-Australia job, like working as a lifeguard on Sydney’s Bondi Beach © Kinson C Photography / Getty Images

Jan 10, 20239 min read

Making the most of your Australian Working Holiday visa

Greetings from Ecuador

Jan 10, 20233 min read

Postcard from the Andes: My trip to Ecuador in pics

Find the perfect place for your family vacation in the Caribbean © MStudioImages / Getty Images

Jan 6, 20238 min read

The 10 best places to visit in the Caribbean for families

While everyone’s period experience varies enormously, these tips will help you get the most out of your journey © Getty Images

Jan 6, 20235 min read

🌍 Help Me, LP! How do I manage my period on a lengthy and remote trip?

The Perseids meteor shower will peak this year the night of August 12 © marcin jucha / Shutterstock

Jan 6, 20236 min read

Stargazing 2023: When and where to see planets, comets and eclipses this year

A winter heat wave and rain has forced the closures of many slopes at ski resorts throughout Europe, including at Savognin in Switzerland © Fabrice Coffrini / AFP / Getty Images

Jan 6, 20236 min read

Ski slopes in Europe forced to close early - here's where travelers are impacted

Consider relocating to Sardinia, where you can receive money for moving to a small village © Johner Images / Getty Images

Jan 4, 20235 min read

7 interesting places around the world that will pay you to move there

Consider an unexpected swimming holiday in 2023 – and share the waters of the coast of Oman with dolphins © Sviatlana Barchan / Getty Images

Jan 3, 20238 min read

10 things that make us happy to travel in 2023

Lizzo’s Special 2our makes stops throughout North America in 2023 – and promises to be one of the top shows of the year © Scott Legato / WireImage

Jan 1, 20238 min read

The 10 best concerts and shows in the US you won’t want to miss in 2023

Make 2023 the year you finally make it to Burning Man © lukas bischoff / Alamy Stock Photo

Jan 1, 202313 min read

2023 bucket-list trips you should start planning now

A new night train from Vienna to La Spezia, Italy offers a new way to access Liguria’s Cinque Terre © HelloRF Zcool / Shutterstock

Dec 27, 20228 min read

The best European train routes to try in 2023

The spaceship-like Institute of Contemporary Art is an anchor of Boston’s booming Seaport neighborhood © Wangkun Jia / Shutterstock

Dec 26, 20225 min read

Postcard from Boston: My trip to the Seaport neighborhood in pictures

From history and local tradition to making your very own, here's what you need to know about lei in Hawaii © Adam Hester / Getty Images

Dec 24, 20226 min read

Here's why you see lei everywhere in Hawai'i

A woman in a full-length red sundress stands on beach backed by lush greenery with a tall pointed mountain at the end of the cove.

Dec 23, 20229 min read

The 8 best under-the-radar places to visit in the Caribbean

A couple sit on a scooter together outside the wax museum in Buenos Aires

Dec 21, 20225 min read

Do I need a visa to explore Argentina?

The Lonely Planet team is making their travel plans for the year ahead © Shutterstock

Dec 20, 20224 min read

Here’s where the Lonely Planet team is planning to go in 2023

A dinner scene in a dimly-lit and elegant restaurant in Stockholm

Dec 20, 20223 min read

Postcard from Stockholm: A local's favorite spots in town

An ice room inside of an Icehotel.

Dec 16, 20225 min read

A reason to travel to Swedish Lapland this winter: Icehotel 33

A street scene in Phuket Town

Dec 16, 20224 min read

A Postcard from Thailand: My trip to Phuket Town in photos

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