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Toddler girl at Vltava river bank, Prague

Jun 20, 20235 min read

The best things to do in Prague with kids (beyond the main sights)

A young woman in Amsterdam waiting at the airport.
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Jun 15, 20234 min read

What travelers should know about the UK's new entry fee

TOPSHOT - A participant faces riot policemen wearing a rainbow flag during a Pride march in Istanbul, on June 26, 2022. - Turkish police forcibly intervened in a Pride march in Istanbul, detaining dozens of demonstrators and an AFP photographer, AFP journalists on the ground said. The governor's office had banned the march around Taksim Square in the heart of Istanbul but protesters gathered nearby under heavy police presence earlier than scheduled. (Photo by KEMAL ASLAN / AFP) (Photo by KEMAL ASLAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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Jun 8, 20234 min read

What LGBTQ travelers need to know before visiting Turkey

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A young woman walking along a tree-lined residential street in Boston

Jun 7, 20239 min read

Visit Boston on a budget with these top tips

Jun 7, 20236 min read

Copy My Trip: Sightseeing tour of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

National Congressional Plaza, a public park facing the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires.
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Jun 7, 20235 min read

Picture yourself in Buenos Aires with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

Jun 7, 20233 min read

I'm a solo female traveler booked into a mixed-dorm hostel. Good or bad idea?

Jun 3, 20238 min read

How to plan an overland trip across West Africa

Senior women on a hiking staycation in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. They are at the coast on a beach, sitting on rocks while taking a break. They are enjoying hot drinks from travel mugs.
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Jun 2, 20236 min read

9 tips to help you explore Scotland on a budget

May 26, 20233 min read

When I hear the telltale huffing of a bear near my tent, I have never felt more alone

A portrait of a young female tourist standing on the bridge in the old town of Zurich city. Having happy vacations in Switzerland
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May 24, 20234 min read

Exploring Zürich's best neighborhoods from historic splendor to contemporary cool

May 24, 20234 min read

Total Trip: What I spent on a midrange-ish weekend in Madrid

A traveler waits with luggage at Berlin central station during a strike by public workers in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, March 27, 2023. Germanys air and rail services ground to a halt Monday during a one-day strike as workers join peers in France and the UK to fight for higher pay. Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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May 24, 20234 min read

France has banned some short flights - what does this mean for travelers?

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May 23, 20236 min read

8 of the best day trips from Boston

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 09: Techno music enthusiasts and revellers take part in the 2022 Loveparade "Rave the Planet" on July 9, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. The Loveparade was an iconic annual event in Berlin from 1989 until 2006, after which it moved to cities in Germany's Ruhr region due to financial considerations. In 2010 tragedy struck the Loveparade when 21 people died and over 600 were injured in a crush in a tunnel leading to the event. Today's Loveparade, with at least 20,000 expected participants, is the first to take place since then. (Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images)
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May 23, 20234 min read

Save the date for euphoric electronica: Rave the Planet returns to Berlin this July

Group of campers in the Scottish Highlands; Shutterstock ID 1247570566; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050 ; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Scotland Things to Know Article

May 22, 20236 min read

10 things only Scottish locals know – and you should too before traveling there

young asian female traveller walking sight seeing hand take photo with camera sunset at street downtown in Brussels, Belgium
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Young asian female traveller walking sight seeing hand take photo with camera sunset at street downtown in Brussels, Belgium

May 18, 20236 min read

11 things to know before visiting Brussels

Balestrand, Norway - June 23, 2022: Gaularfjellet scenic route. A static shot of a solid black Tesla Model 3 dual motor long range with tinted windows and aero wheels. Winding roads. Selective focus; Shutterstock ID 2203948519; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: best EV road trips in Europe
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May 17, 202311 min read

The 7 best European itineraries for an electric-vehicle road trip

Man Riding Bicycle on Historic Route 66 in New Mexico, USA. Focus on Road Print.; Shutterstock ID 1734099434; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: New bike lanes on Route 66
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May 16, 20233 min read

Route 66 is getting a bike-friendly upgrade

May 10, 20234 min read

Postcard from Edinburgh: A local's favorite spots in the city

Four young adult friends wait on the waterfront in Portland, Maine

May 10, 20235 min read

How to get around Maine, from the parks to the ocean

Young black woman walking in Paris near Notre Dame cathedral.

May 9, 20234 min read

Here's what you need to know about visas when visiting France

Teenage boy and girl walking on the beach barefoot in Acadia National Park.

May 9, 20233 min read

The best time to visit Maine for every kind of vacation

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A group of friends cooking seafood over a fire outdoors in Maine

May 6, 20236 min read

The best ways to cut costs on a trip to Maine

With the Detroit Michigan skyline in the background, a woman runs through a flock of resting seagulls, prompting them to fly off.
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May 5, 20236 min read

12 things to know before visiting Michigan

May 5, 20237 min read

Take a train through the misty Celtic landscapes of northern Spain and Portugal

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Royal enthusiasts are seen camped on The Mall as preparations continue for The Coronation on May 05, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of King Charles III and The Queen Consort will take place on May 6, part of a three-day celebration. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
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May 5, 20236 min read

Traveling to London for the royal coronation? Here's what you need to know

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May 5, 20235 min read

Burgundy is famous for vineyards - but here's why you should visit its burgeoning beer trail

May 4, 20234 min read

This new train connection will get you from Orlando to Miami in three hours

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May 4, 20236 min read

12 things to know before going to Maine

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train at Moorpark Station under the Sunset.
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May 4, 20234 min read

Los Angeles to San Francisco by sleeper train? It's happening in 2024

Iconic view of central Zurich on a warm summer evening. Main city sights including the FraumÃ¼nster Church.(Kirche FraumÃ¼nster) and GrossmÃ¼nster cathedral are seen on the banks of the Limmat River.
Iconic view of central Zurich on a warm summer evening. Main city sights including the Fraumünster Church.(Kirche Fraumünster) and Grossmünster cathedral are seen on the banks of the Limmat River.
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May 4, 20236 min read

10 ways to make your money go further in Zürich

May 3, 20235 min read

Postcard from Hudson Valley - my trip to upstate New York in photos

Outdoor spa at Juvet Landscape Hotel in Norway

May 2, 20233 min read

Inside the incredible Norwegian hotel where “Succession” was filmed

brazilian flag and havaianas at Copacabana's beach , Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday February 18th, 2014 (Photo by Paulo Fridman/Corbis via Getty Images)
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May 2, 20236 min read

You’ll see this everywhere: Havaianas in Brazil

Sleeping Bear Point - stock photo

May 1, 20238 min read

13 tips for visiting Michigan on a budget

Travelers rushing through one of Chicago O'Hare airport terminals.
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May 1, 20233 min read

Summer flying forecast in the US: pricey, crowded and unpredictable. Here's how to prepare

Mackinac Island, Michigan, August 8, 2016: Vacationers take on Market Street on Mackinac Island that is lined with shops and restaurants. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the island.
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Vacationers cycling and walking along Market Street on Mackinac Island in Michigan.

Apr 29, 20235 min read

How to get around in Michigan

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A man and woman driving in a vintage car

Apr 28, 20237 min read

8 must-do road trips in Michigan

F0X52H Zurich, Switzerland. 22nd August, 2015. Swimmers are jumping into Zurich's cool Limmat river to drift down 2km through the city. Sunny weather and warm temperatures at Zurich's traditional "Limmatschwimmen" ("swim down the Limmat river") attracted 4500 swimmers who, equipped with rubber turtles and other fancy floating devices, enjoyed drifting down the river through Zurich. Credit: Erik Tham/Alamy Live News
F0X52H Zurich, Switzerland. 22nd August, 2015. Swimmers are jumping into Zurich's cool Limmat river to drift down 2km through the city. Sunny weather and warm temperatures at Zurich's traditional Limmatschwimmen (swim down the Limmat river) attracted 4500 swimmers who, equipped with rubber turtles and other fancy floating devices, enjoyed drifting down the river through Zurich. Credit: Erik Tham/Alamy Live News
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Swimmers are jumping into Zurich's cool Limmat river to drift down 2km through the city.

Apr 28, 20235 min read

Best time to visit Zürich

Golden pagoda of Nan lian garden in Hong Kong city with beautiful background ; Shutterstock ID 521749765; your: Alex Butler; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Hong Kong flights
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Apr 28, 20235 min read

Get ready to apply for free flights to Hong Kong as next phase in giveaway opens

Apr 28, 20233 min read

Why are flights so expensive this summer?

Small girl with a life jacket on, jumps off a diving board into a remote lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula while her brother watches.
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A small girl with a life jacket on jumps off a diving board into a remote lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula while her brother watches.

Apr 28, 20234 min read

When is the best time to visit Michigan?

Algajola railway station. Balagne. Corse. France.

Apr 28, 20235 min read

Crossing Corsica on the "little train" is the best way to see its spectacular scenery

Little River Light on Little River Island.

Apr 27, 20236 min read

10 best places to visit in Maine

young female african friends standing together outdoor on a hike through nature taking selfies; Shutterstock ID 2043041669; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Nigeria best places
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Apr 27, 20239 min read

8 of the best places to visit in Nigeria

Family beach day in Gordon's Bay, South Africa; Shutterstock ID 1463248628; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Cape Town day trips
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Apr 27, 20235 min read

The 6 best day trips from Cape Town

Cute boy in wheelchair going to swim
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Apr 26, 20233 min read

Greece is making hundreds of beaches accessible to more people

Driving through Rub al Khali Desert, also known as the Empty Quarter, in UAE.

Apr 25, 20235 min read

I drove 5000 miles during my move from Oman to Spain. Here’s why

European Alps over lake Lugano in the distance
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Apr 24, 20233 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Switzerland?

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Three friends laughing on a tandem bicycle on a boardwalk in Cape Town

Apr 22, 20235 min read

How to visit Cape Town on a budget

Fireflies in Smoky Mountains ; Shutterstock ID 1107898436; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Smoky Mountains firefly lottery
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Apr 21, 20234 min read

It's almost time to see the synchronous fireflies at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

zebra in the highland of Malawi with rain clouds in tge background; Shutterstock ID 1667916826; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Malawi things to know
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Apr 21, 20235 min read

13 things to know before traveling to Malawi

One Asian adult female visitor holding camera and looking at view through SBB train window in Zurich, Switzerland; Shutterstock ID 642224845; your: Tasmin Waby; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Demand project/ Zurich TTK
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Apr 21, 20234 min read

What you need to know before traveling to Zürich

Crossing Europe at night might be the best new thing.

Apr 20, 20236 min read

I took the night train from Amsterdam to Zurich - with plenty of time for sightseeing

Elephant calf on the road at Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve.
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Apr 20, 20235 min read

5 of the best road trips in Malawi

African Adult Male on a bicycle cycling on a dirt road on a hill between tea plantations close to Mount Mulanje Southern Malawi Africa
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Apr 19, 20234 min read

How to get around in Malawi

Bay at Lake Malawi.; Shutterstock ID 325575581; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Malawi visas
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Apr 18, 20232 min read

Everything you need to know about getting a visa for Malawi

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Apr 18, 20238 min read

The 10 best places to visit in Malawi

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Unknown pilot launches from the ramp at the Lookout Mountain Flight Park Near Chattanooga, TN - stock photo

Apr 17, 20238 min read

Nashville's 8 best day trips for a glorious getaway

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