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A disabled woman stops to see the beautiful view while riding a tri-bike path in the mountains of the Colorado Rockies as fog moves in the background from the valley below.
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Jan 3, 20248 min read

The 6 best US national parks for persons with disabilities

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 02: Tourists are crowded near a canal near St. Mark's Square on August 02, 2023 in Venice, Italy. UNESCO officials have included Venice and its lagoon to the list of world heritage in danger to review, along with Ukraine's Kyiv, and Lviv. The UN cultural agency deems Italy not effective in protecting Venice from mass tourism and extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Stefano Mazzola/Getty Images)
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Jan 2, 20247 min read

Tourist taxes will make these destinations more expensive in 2024

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Dec 29, 20235 min read

The best ways to get around in Bhutan

A tourist uses his smartphone while on holiday in Venice, stylish man with ice cream
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Dec 27, 20234 min read

Upcoming travel rule changes: 5 key updates for international travelers

Tourist in a hat in the port of the city of La Ceiba, Honduras

Dec 26, 20237 min read

Honduras on a budget – how to see the beaches, reefs and ruins for less

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A group of travelers on a walking tour of Panama City

Dec 23, 20236 min read

How to get around Panama from the city to the rainforest

A hiker in a poncho in front of Condoriri Peak in the Bolivian Andes

Dec 20, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to travel to Bolivia?

Tiger's Nest in Bhutan vs Katmandu

Dec 20, 20237 min read

Bhutan vs Nepal: which slice of south-central Asia is best for you?

Nightjet train

Dec 19, 20236 min read

Lonely Planet's train expert picks his top 5 rail journeys for 2024

Dec 19, 20235 min read

A volcano has erupted in Iceland. What do I need to know ahead of my trip?

A woman walks on a beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico on a bright sunny day.

Dec 17, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa for Puerto Rico?

A young woman cycling through the streets of Kyoto

Dec 17, 20236 min read

The ultimate guide to getting around Kyoto

Dec 15, 20234 min read

Amsterdam in 5 Shops: handmade souvenirs, designer vintage and Dutch cheese

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Dec 14, 20232 min read

What are the visa requirements for visiting Peru?

Dec 14, 20233 min read

What are the best seats on a plane when flying economy?

A car stopped on an african road in the amboseli park under mount Kilimanjaro while a giraffe is crossing the road

Dec 13, 20239 min read

7 of the best road trips in Kenya: top tips for a memorable journey

LIMA, PERU: Panoramic view of Lima from Miraflores.; Shutterstock ID 1047718252; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Lima on a budget

Dec 12, 20235 min read

Love Lima for less: how to stretch your budget in the Peruvian capital

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Smiling couple hiking on alpine trail with Mt Rainier in background

Dec 11, 202311 min read

8 of the best day trips from Seattle

Dec 11, 20235 min read

Copy My Trip: a winter break filled with swimming, hiking and dancing in Guadeloupe

Papagayo Playa Blanca on Lanzarote or Cofete Beach on the Southern Tip of Fuerteventura during Sunset.

Dec 11, 20236 min read

Lanzarote vs Fuerteventura: which Canary Island is right for you?

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Dec 10, 20234 min read

Everything you need to know about getting a visa for Jamaica

Three friends jumping with happiness next to their car with palm trees in the background

Dec 10, 20237 min read

The 5 most incredible road trips in Honduras

Front view of a couple tourists enjoying a tour to the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
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Dec 8, 20237 min read

9 ways to experience Cairo on a budget

Four Seasons Explorer Palau

Dec 8, 20236 min read

9 over-the-top travel gifts for 2023

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An off-road car driving through the altiplanos and mountains, Bolivia

Dec 7, 20236 min read

Bolivia’s 7 best road trips

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Dec 6, 20235 min read

7 of Cape Town's most exciting neighborhoods

Girl skier lying on snow with ski, French Alps High mountain

Dec 6, 202311 min read

The 8 best places for skiing in France

Lovely girls floating in salty water of Dead Sea and with Arms outstretched . Unusual buoyancy caused by high salinity.

Dec 6, 20234 min read

When is the best time to visit Jordan?

Bocas del Toro Island, Caribbean coast, Panama
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vacation, leisure, relaxed
A woman relaxing on the deck of a seaside bungalow in Bocas del Toro Island, Panama

Dec 5, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to visit or work in Panama?

Crawick Multiverse, Dumfries, Oct 2022. ..Lonely Planet: South of Scotland.
Best in travel 2023 - Southern Scotland - Shot October 2022

Dec 5, 20237 min read

You’ve probably never been to Southwest Scotland: here’s why you should go

Woman sitting and looking at view of desert in Petra, Jordan

Dec 4, 20239 min read

The ultimate guide to getting around Jordan

Latin Couple leaning on the side of a red car watching Panama city

Dec 3, 20239 min read

The 6 best road trips in Panama

Dec 1, 20234 min read

I’m traveling to India, is cash or credit card better to use there?

A woman tourist sitting on a car and admiring the sun light in an opening between two hills in the desert, during day time, in Wadi Rum, Jordan.

Nov 30, 20237 min read

The 5 most incredible road trips in Jordan

A group of friends sitting in the back of a 4x4 truck in Jordan

Nov 29, 20234 min read

Do you need a visa to visit Jordan?

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Nov 29, 20236 min read

The top 10 things to do in London this winter

Two women walking along a path in a park in Kenya while laughing together

Nov 29, 20234 min read

Do you need a visa to visit Kenya?

Bretagne, France, julien marsault

Nov 28, 20234 min read

Copy My Trip: A serene, off-season road trip along France's Breton coast

Nov 27, 20236 min read

Discover the best resorts for skiers with disabilities in the US and Europe

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Nov 25, 20236 min read

4 of the best road trips in Tanzania

Peru, Lima, Cathedral and Plaza de Armas Plaza Mayor.
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Nov 24, 20235 min read

Lima's best neighborhoods

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Nov 23, 20239 min read

How to get around in Tanzania

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A woman taking pictures of friends in a graffiti-covered lane in Melbourne

Nov 23, 20239 min read

10 tips for seeing the best of Melbourne on a budget

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Nov 19, 202310 min read

The best ways to get around in Kenya

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Nov 16, 20234 min read

6 of the best road trips in Nevada

Man with backpack and hiking poles got to the top of Africa - Mount Kilimanjaro and looking at the beautiful bright sunny sunrise above the Meru mountain
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Nov 16, 20235 min read

8 ways to experience Tanzania on a budget

A tourist watches zebras on a safari in Tanzania

Nov 15, 20235 min read

Do I need a visa to go to Tanzania?

Nov 13, 20234 min read

Copy My Trip: Following the cheese and cider trail on a Normandy food tour in fall

Experiencing the best of local culture
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Nov 13, 20236 min read

How to visit Rio de Janeiro on a budget

Afro couple holding hands in Olinda street - stock photo
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Nov 9, 20234 min read

7 budget-friendly tips for your next Brazil trip

A man and woman walking along the waterfront in a coastal town in Slovenia

Nov 7, 20234 min read

Ask a local expert about Slovenia

A Bolivian woman walking in front of Lake Titicaca

Nov 6, 20238 min read

Bolivia on a budget: see world-class sights for fewer bolivianos

Girl Walking Down Cobblestone Street Surrounded By Colorful Buildings

Nov 6, 20237 min read

San Juan's vibrant neighborhoods highlight the best of Puerto Rico

Features - Step Pyramid of Zoser

Nov 5, 20236 min read

The best day trips from Cairo

Luquillo, Puerto Rico - February 11 2021: People enjoying activities at Luquillo beach in Puerto Rico against tropical background of Luquillo mountains and green palm trees. Wide High quality photo
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Nov 5, 20235 min read

5 of the best day trips from San Juan, Puerto Rico

Nov 3, 20234 min read

Discover where locals travel in Iceland

Bus at the Death Road - the most dangerous road in the world, North Yungas, Bolivia. - stock photo

Nov 1, 20236 min read

Getting around in Bolivia – where the journey can be as wild as the destination

Nov 1, 20234 min read

Sleeping pods and cocktail bars: Europe's night trains aim to lure more solo travelers

Tour tourism in France.- Pornic castle, beach and harbor- Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire
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pornic, tour tourism

Oct 31, 20236 min read

Best day trips from Nantes

Oct 31, 20237 min read

A Total Trip: what I spent on a long weekend in Florence

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