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Oct 4, 20234 min read

Why the train from Vienna to Saalfelden Leogang is food for the soul

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Oct 3, 20238 min read

A first-time guide to Hokkaidō, Japan

MARRAKECH, MOROCCO - SEPTEMBER 17: Tourists walk under a building marked with a red 'X,' symbolizing it is unsafe after the earthquake, at the souk on September 17, 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco. A huge earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit central Morocco on September 8, with more than 3000 people confirmed dead, many unaccounted for as rescue operations struggle to reach the most affected areas. Whilst the epicentre was in a sparsely populated area of the High Atlas Mountains, its effects have been felt 71km away in Marrakesh, a major tourist destination, where many buildings have collapsed and thousands of deaths have been reported. The souks, which draw thousands of tourists, are comprised of approximately 10 main sections that are still functioning places for craftspeople and trade workers. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
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Oct 3, 20234 min read

Should you travel to Morocco after the earthquake?

At first light in the early morning, an express passenger boat that services between Manaus and Careiro da Varzea, on the banks across the meeting of the two rivers - Negro and Amazon - heads with only one passenger along the flooded banks of the Amazon´s varzea. This is the only means of transport, as no bridges span across the Amazon river, though quite a few small cities lie along its banks. It is at least twice as fast as the ferry, which will take over an hour to do the same journey.
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Oct 3, 20238 min read

Lonely Plan-it: How to float down the Amazon and enjoy memorable meals around Manaus, Brazil

Oct 3, 20234 min read

Paris tackles bedbug crisis ahead of Olympics: what to know and how to protect yourself

A girl looks over Guatape and the expansive lake system.

Oct 2, 20238 min read

How to get around Colombia, from buses to bicycles

MAY 5, 2017: Shinkansen or JR Bullet train running past a flowering field in Shizuoka during spring with Mt. Fuji in the background.

Oct 2, 20233 min read

The cost of a Japan Rail Pass has more than doubled - is it worth it?

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Oct 1, 20236 min read

6 best day trips from Lausanne

Walking in the calm green of Parque Arvi, Medellin

Sep 30, 20236 min read

How to visit Colombia on a budget

A 4WD vehicle beneath an empty blue sky in Mongolia
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Sep 30, 20236 min read

The 3 best road trips in Mongolia

Sunset at Stacks of Duncansby, with a flock of sheep grazing, Duncansby Head, John or 'Groats, Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom; Shutterstock ID 2082311356; full: 65050; gl: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; netsuite: Lonely Plan-It: far north Scotland; your: Brian Healy
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Sep 29, 20235 min read

Want to take an extended hike along Scotland’s east coast? Here’s how

A woman with a backpack looking at the sunset on a mountain lake in Mongolia.

Sep 28, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa for Mongolia?

IZMIR, TURKEY - JULY 14: A woman walks near a coastline with her bicycle during sunrise in Foca district of Izmir, Turkey on July 14, 2021. (Photo by Ismail Duru/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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Sep 28, 20236 min read

Gorgeous landscapes, ancient ruins and wine: cycling through Turkey’s İzmir Province

Two women laughing on a bridge in Philadelphia

Sep 27, 20239 min read

How to visit Philadelphia on a budget

USA, Maine
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Sep 25, 20237 min read

The 5 most beautiful road trips in Maine

Man with backpack looking towards the Church of Las Lajas, Colombia

Sep 23, 20235 min read

Do I need a visa to travel to Colombia?

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Four adult friends looking out from river waterfront, New York, USA

Sep 23, 202310 min read

10 tips for exploring the USA on a budget

Spanish tapas called pintxos of the Basque country served on a bar counter in a restaurant in San Sebastian, Spain
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Sep 22, 20236 min read

Here’s how to eat your way through Bilbao and Spain’s Basque Country

Female solo traveller sat on bed with suitcase looking out of the window in Brooklyn, New York.
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Sep 22, 20234 min read

Understanding NYC's new Airbnb crackdown: what travelers need to know

Visiting famous landmarks and places.Happy young couple tourists visiting famous Plaza Mayor square. Marid,Spain travel experience. Vacation in capital of Spain, blogger lifestyle.Europe honeymoon; Shutterstock ID 1617705667; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Madrid Sponsored
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Sep 22, 202311 min read

One week of Madrid’s passionate, artistic soul

beGirl x Lonely Planet Passport event in Philadelphia September 9, 2023

Sep 21, 20237 min read

Everyone deserves access to the world of travel

A woman driving a van in Colombia with her friend next to her. They're laughing together

Sep 21, 20238 min read

The 5 most incredible road trips in Colombia

Two adult friends of different ethnicities spend an autumn day apple picking on the organic Stone Ridge Orchard farm in upstate New York.
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Sep 20, 20236 min read

12 things locals know about visiting New York State

A woman waiting on a platform looking at her phone as a train comes into the station.

Sep 20, 20236 min read

Your ultimate guide to getting around New York State

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Sep 20, 20235 min read

How to travel to St Lucia on a budget

A father and son play in the fall leaves in New York state

Sep 20, 20237 min read

When is the best time to visit New York State?

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Sep 20, 20235 min read

How to save money on a trip to New York State

A classic Arabian dhow made of wood and commonly seen near Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean, a traditional boat from Tanzania.; Shutterstock ID 2283897545; full: poi; gl: 65050; netsuite: digital; your: Barbara Di Castro
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Sep 19, 20235 min read

How to explore the beaches and islands of Tanzania’s Swahili Coast

Sep 19, 20237 min read

What I spent on a weekend of dining and vintage shopping in Barcelona

Sep 19, 20234 min read

Is Brussels a good option for an autumn weekend break?

Hiking in the Adirondack Mountain Indian Head Trail in the fall
A woman sits on a rock overlooking a river and the Adirondacks mountains in the fall

Sep 18, 20238 min read

The top 5 road trips in New York State

Two women embracing and smiling in Santiago de Chile

Sep 17, 20237 min read

How to visit Chile on a budget

Voodoo festival in Benin. A person dressed as the spirit Zangbeto, the watcher of the night, that protects people.

Sep 17, 20235 min read

When is the best time to visit Benin?

Young woman sitting near the Chicago River at night with skyscrapers © Oleggg / Shutterstock

Sep 16, 20237 min read

A first-time guide to the Midwest

Three friends hanging out at the lifeguard tower on a beach in California

Sep 14, 20236 min read

11 things you need to know before visiting California

A senior african american couple enjoy an evening on the town with ice cream
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A smiling couple walking along the street while eating ice cream in California

Sep 14, 20235 min read

How to visit California on a budget

Sep 14, 20239 min read

A Total Trip: What I spent on an ambitious six-day group tour across Uzbekistan

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Sep 13, 20234 min read

The best time to visit California

Sep 13, 20238 min read

10 things to know before visiting Texas (by a local who found out the hard way)

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Sep 12, 20238 min read

The best ways to travel around in the US

Smiling young woman with sunglasses resting, drinking fruit juice on a beach, sitting on a blue wooden chair
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A smiling young woman drinking a cocktail at a taverna by the sea in Greece

Sep 12, 20236 min read

A first-time guide to Ikaria

A lonely tourist leaning on a wooden railing on the platform and observing the surrounding marshes near Savannah in Georgia.
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Savannah, Georgia

Sep 10, 20237 min read

Best budget friendly things to do in Savannah

A fellow lone traveller with his faithful companion on Ragged Stone Hill looking out across the Severn Valley in the early morning light. Bredon Hill and the Cotswolds visible in the distance across the valley.
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Sep 10, 20236 min read

9 of the best places to avoid the crowds in England

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Two friends riding a tandem bike on the boardwalk in Cape Town, South Africa

Sep 9, 20234 min read

Do I need a visa to visit South Africa?

MAY 12, 2017: Visitors watching the sunset from the Observation Deck Skypark of Marina Bay Sands hotel.

Sep 7, 20233 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Singapore?

Sep 7, 20234 min read

Austin in 5 Shops: Beyoncé-approved jewelry, rainbow souvenirs and vintage vinyl

TOPSHOT - Tourists take photos and selfies ifront of the Parthenon Temple during their visit at the Acropolis archaeological site in Athens on June 14, 2023. "The wait and the amount of people that are here are definitely overwhelming," a customer services operator told AFP.World Heritage Watch, a non-governmental organisation which supports UNESCO in protecting and safeguarding sites of international value, notes that the Acropolis currently lacks visitor management plans required under the UN watchdog's World Heritage Convention, to which Greece is a signatory. (Photo by Louisa GOULIAMAKI / AFP) (Photo by LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP via Getty Images)
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Sep 7, 20234 min read

The Acropolis in Greece takes bold step, imposing visitor limits to protect ancient site

Rømø's beaches or Finland's lakes

Sep 5, 20237 min read

Denmark vs Finland: which Nordic country is better to visit?

People dancing on the beach in Ibiza, Spain

Sep 4, 20239 min read

A first-time guide to Ibiza

GANVIE, BENIN - JAN 11, 2017: Unidentified Beninese family in a wooden boat at the port of the lake Nokwe. Benin people suffer of poverty due to the bad economy.; Shutterstock ID 593573411; full: 65050; gl: Online Editorial; netsuite: Best places to visit in Benin; your: Jennifer Carey
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A Beninese family in a wooden boat sailing across Lake Nokoue in Benin.

Sep 4, 20236 min read

7 of the best places to visit in Benin

A trekker looks at the peaks of the Karakoram Range, Pakistan

Sep 4, 20236 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Pakistan?

A 4WD on an empty section of the Karakoram Highway, Pakistan

Sep 3, 202310 min read

The 6 best road trips in Pakistan

A female tourist sitting on a sand dune and looking at the Pyramids of Giza.

Sep 3, 20234 min read

Do you need a visa to go to Egypt?

Shepherds with their flocks in the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan

Sep 2, 20239 min read

14 things you need to know before traveling to Pakistan

This is a women near the sea cliffs of Horn Head Ireland looking up towards the ocean horizon.
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Donegal, Ireland

Sep 1, 20236 min read

A first-time guide to Donegal

Tachog Lhakhang Iron Chain Bridge with colourful prayer flags on each side of bridge. River crossing. Himalaya mountains in the background.Between Paro and Thimphu Bhutan

Aug 31, 202310 min read

It just got (much) cheaper to visit Bhutan – start planning that dream trip

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

Aug 30, 20236 min read

A first-time guide to Slovenia's Adriatic coast

PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN - Sept 27: A Childs enjoying a journey in train, in happy mode , on 27 Sept, 2015 Peshawar; Shutterstock ID 462480049; full: 65050; gl: Online Editorial; netsuite: Getting around Pakistan; your: Jennifer Carey
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Children smiling as they look out the window of a train in Peshawar, Pakistan

Aug 30, 202311 min read

How to get around Pakistan by road, rail and air

Aug 30, 20234 min read

How to experience Inca ruins at Machu Picchu – without the crowds

Mongolia, Khovsgol province, horse sled on the frozen lake of Khovsgol in winter
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A man with a horse sled standing on the frozen lake of Khovsgol in winter

Aug 30, 20239 min read

The 12 most incredible places to visit in Mongolia

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