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You don't have to stock a whole gear closet to play outside. svetikd / Getty Images

Feb 14, 20206 min read

How to rent outdoor gear when traveling

Since the Eurostar launched in 1994, air travel has reduced between London and Paris. Justin Foulkes / Lonely Planet

Feb 14, 20205 min read

How sustainable are planes, trains and coaches on top European routes?

The Rocky Mountaineer runs through raw, wild landscapes with the best of comfort and luxury. Pete Seaward / Lonely Planet

Feb 13, 20203 min read

How to choose a Rocky Mountaineer train experience

September 02, 2022 - Portland, OR, USA: Portland Union Station is a train station in Portland, Oregon, United States, situated near the western shore of the Willamette River in Old Town Chinatown. , License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-11T23:45:57.000Z, User: LP_ASouza, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: 2026 train journeys, other: Amy Souza

Feb 12, 20202 min read

Can you travel in a loop around the US by train for less than $1000?

Train travel can be an conscious way to satisfy your wanderlust. Bonita Cooke / Getty Images

Feb 11, 20205 min read

10 tips for taking a long-distance train with kids

The underground hall of Komsomolskaya subway (Circle Line) metro in Moscow with Stalinist architecture. Gubin Yury / Shutterstock

Feb 11, 20205 min read

How to spend a perfect weekend in Moscow

A mochaccino 50 floors above Ho Chi Minh City at Cafe EON in Bitexco Tower. James Pham / Lonely Planet

Feb 10, 20209 min read

The best $50 day itineraries in cities around the world

The striking wave-like architecture of the Paul Klee Zentrum near Bern, Switzerland.

Feb 8, 20202 min read

These are the world’s most expensive countries to live in

Multigenerational holidays are on-trend and a great way to make memories. Bounce / Getty Images

Feb 5, 20206 min read

How to plan the perfect big family holiday

Seljalandsfoss can be seen from the Ring Road in the southwest of Iceland. Gary Latham / Lonely Planet

Jan 31, 20205 min read

Driving Iceland's magic circle

Rusted corrugated metal at an old diggings site in Pilgrim’s Rest

Jan 31, 202014 min read

South Africa’s wild gold rush road

A curve of the Daintree River in tropical north Queensland's Daintree Rainforest. Ewen Bell / Lonely Planet

Jan 31, 202015 min read

Rainforest roads to Australia’s tropical frontier

View of the Sand Beach in Acadia National Park, Maine, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-08-07T15:40:55.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet , client: wip, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Jan 31, 202016 min read

Shadowing schooners on a road trip along the Maine coast

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The Durance River flows through the town of Sisteron.

Jan 31, 202014 min read

Driving in the footsteps of Napoleon in the south of France

Shanties on stilts standing on a polluted river in the Philippines (stock photo) Getty Images

Jan 30, 20202 min read

Philippines tackles its waste problem by building roads from recycled plastic

Even if you're hoping to use airline miles on major carriers for some of your one-way flights, don't forget to price out regional and national airlines, too. Grafissimo / Getty Images

Jan 29, 202010 min read

How one-way airline tickets can stretch your travel dollars

Your first trip to India is certain to open your eyes to a whole host of new experiences. chris piason / Shutterstock

Jan 29, 20207 min read

Five unforgettable first-time experiences in India

Jan 25, 20202 min read

New rules could see emotional support animals banned from flights

Aerial drone view of Shannon river and countryside rural irish landscape, Clonmacnoise monastery ruins and small marina with vacation river boats, county Offaly, Ireland, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-04T16:42:27.000Z, User: nic.dhoedt_lonelyplanet, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP , client: Lonely Planet Ireland 17, other: Nicolas D'Hoedt

Jan 22, 202012 min read

20 brand new experiences for your travel bucket list in 2020

The vineyards of Cricova winery, famous for its sparkling wines. visualpower / Shutterstock

Jan 22, 20205 min read

Moldova's hidden Wine Routes won't be secret much longer

Göreme, Turkey - 08 10 2024: Hot air balloon ride over Love Valley, Cappadocia. Breathtaking experience. Alien Anatolian landscapes., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-09T22:31:57.000Z, User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Europe 5, other: Norma Brewer

Jan 21, 20201 min read

Lonely Planet Experiences are a new way to explore the world

A picture of Bangkok's palace illuminated at night

Jan 15, 20202 min read

Can you guess the cheapest destinations in Asia for backpackers?

Toronto Canada, August 20, 2024; A full train view of a Via Rail sleek modern Siemens train set passing by a green forest area., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-02T17:28:21.000Z, User: mvm_lonelyplanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Experience Canada 1, client: Global Publishing-WIP, other: Virginia Moreno

Jan 9, 20202 min read

Travelling by train in Germany has just got cheaper

Icelandic turf houses and rocks with waterfall in the background near Kalfafell vilage, Southern Iceland, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-10T17:43:38.000Z, User: sevelynd12, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56500 - T&R or Kids, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Dream Trips of Europe, other: Sharon Dortenzio

Jan 8, 20202 min read

These are the best citizenships to have around the world

RIGA, LATVIA - JULY, 26. Door of the old apartment building in art Nouveau style on Alberta street on July 26, 2015. The house was built in 1905 by Konstantins Peksens in Riga, Latvia.
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Jan 5, 20202 min read

Visit two new countries by train in 2020 with a Eurail Global Pass

Dec 20, 20192 min read

Kansas City votes for free public transport

A hiker looks out at an empty landscape at Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Dec 19, 20196 min read

Singapore to Bangkok: Southeast Asia's best train journey?

A view of the causeway leading to the island of St. Michael's Mount at low tide.
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St. Michael's Mount Causeway, Cornwall

Dec 18, 20195 min read

Inside the UK's longest sleeper train journey

Aux Anciens Canadiens old-fashioned restaurant. A group of walkers are crossing the road to get to the restaurant.

Dec 16, 20195 min read

A walking tour of Québec City

Empty train tracks on the Trans Siberian Railway, next to Lake Baikal.
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Dec 15, 20198 min read

How to plan and pack for the Trans-Siberian Railway

Bundling visas is one way you can shave your long-term travel budget. maybefalse / Getty Images

Dec 11, 20196 min read

How to budget for a trip around the world

The photo captures the Brooklyn Bridge at night from Brooklyn, with illuminated city lights reflecting on the calm water. The skyline, a modern skyscraper, and the serene park enhance the scene., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-11-26T20:58:49.000Z, User: LP_YKhanna, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: LP, client: App Content, other: Yuvraj Khanna

Dec 11, 20195 min read

Spending diary: what a long weekend in Brooklyn, New York cost me

Dec 6, 20192 min read

These US airlines are the least likely to lose your bags this holiday season

The Sangre De Cristo Mountains loom in the distance on the road from Westcliffe in Colorado. spates / Getty Images

Dec 6, 20195 min read

Colorado’s quirkiest road trip is the San Isabel scenic drive

Cannons overlooking from Cape Coast Castle, a fortification in Ghana built by Swedish traders for trade in timber and gold. Later the structure was used in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
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Dec 5, 20192 min read

Electronic visas are coming to South Africa

Taken August 2025.

Dec 5, 20191 min read

Why these rail trips from London are about to get faster

Paris,France Mar. 22,2018. French TGV trains sit in platform at Gare de Lyon railway station during a nationwide strike by French SNCF railway workers License Type: media Download Time: 2023-08-31T19:59:11.000Z User: Norma.PrauseBrewer_LonelyPlanet Is Editorial: Yes purchase_order:

Dec 5, 20191 min read

Travelling in France? Strikes are set to disrupt planes and trains

With these expert travel-planning tips, you can maximize your next vacation. Kiattisak Lamchan / EyeEm / Getty

Nov 27, 20197 min read

Plan your next adventure with these expert tips from a Lonely Planet writer

A dusty main street lined with restored shops and fuel pumps at Loxton Historical Village, showcasing Riverland life from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Nov 23, 20195 min read

Where does the Queen shop? These are her favourite London spots

Nov 21, 20191 min read

Get from this NYC airport to Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens for $15

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Nov 20, 20191 min read

Why it might be faster to travel around Thailand in 2023

Copenhagen, Denmark, August 16th 2023 Photo Of Elephant Gate And Tower Carlsberg, most famous landmark of the Carlsberg district in Copenhagen..the original brewery site of the Carlsberg Brewery, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-10T16:35:55.000Z, User: sevelynd12, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56500 - T&R or Kids, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Dream Trips of Europe, other: Sharon / Dortenzio

Nov 19, 20192 min read

Now there's an easier way to explore Copenhagen's neighbourhoods

Brussels, Belgium - October 30, 2018: The E320 Eurostar International High Speed passengers Train waiting in the Brussels North railway station., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-01T16:30:47.000Z, User: dermothegarty77, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Western Europe 16, other: Dermot Hegarty

Nov 18, 20191 min read

How Eurostar plans to become more eco-friendly

Louages (shared minivans) waiting for passengers in Tunisia.

Nov 12, 20191 min read

Now it’s easier than ever to get a cab in Southeast Asia

Historical streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-01-24T00:46:20.000Z, User: sashabrady26, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: Photo project, other: Sasha Brady

Nov 9, 20192 min read

Explore Europe's best-kept secrets on a new tour of Georgia and Armenia

View of the Cabo San Lucas Arch, an iconic rock formation at the southern tip of Cabo San Lucas in Mexico.

Nov 7, 20191 min read

Baja California Sur introduces tourist fund to ensure sustainability

Taken August 2025.

Nov 4, 20192 min read

18-year-olds have until the end of the month to apply for a free DiscoverEU rail pass

chichicastenango, Guatemala, 27th February 2020: mayan people at the traditional market selling and buying crafts, License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-07-04T06:33:55.000Z, User: mvm_lonelyplanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: The World 3, other: Virginia Moreno

Oct 31, 20194 min read

Sharjah on a layover

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View along Main Street to Cinderella Castle, Magic Kingdom, Orlando, Florida, USA

Oct 30, 20195 min read

A weekend in Riyadh: two days exploring Saudi Arabia’s bustling capital city

It may not be the 'coolest' way to travel, but planning out a trip in advance can be good fun, and save you money. Westend61 / Getty Images

Oct 28, 20191 min read

Malawi gets easier to visit: e-Visas launching 1 November

There are plenty of ways to get between the fantastic beach towns on the Riviera Maya. edfuentesg / Getty Images

Oct 26, 20195 min read

Riviera Maya by bus, taxi or colectivo

Aerial of Market Street in downtown San Francisco, as seen from Twin Peaks.
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Oct 23, 20192 min read

San Francisco's busiest street is set to undergo a radical transformation

VANCOUVER, CANADA - AUGUST 11, 2016: Canada Line train passes bridge on August 11, 2016. The Canada Line is Vancouver's new rapid transit rail link connecting airport to downtown Vancouver., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-02T17:28:21.000Z, User: mvm_lonelyplanet, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Experience Canada 1, client: Global Publishing-WIP, other: Virginia Moreno

Oct 11, 20191 min read

Hanoi's Instagram-famous Train Street is set for a revamp

A small city spread out on hillsides and mountain peaks surrounded by green foliage on a sunny day.

Oct 10, 201910 min read

Highlights of the Seven Sisters: why Northeast India is the place to travel right now

A woman stands on top of a four-wheel drive in a lava fields at the foot of a volcano.

Oct 8, 20195 min read

Why adventurous solo women travellers shouldn't be seen as reckless

Oct 8, 20191 min read

Here's why it might become harder to leave LAX

Aya Sofya stands proud near the Bosphorus. Matt Munro / Lonely Planet

Oct 7, 20194 min read

How to spend a perfect weekend in Istanbul

Sep 26, 20191 min read

Is baggage collection the most stressful part of the airport experience?

Sep 18, 20195 min read

Why you should travel solo while in a relationship

Sep 18, 20192 min read

Discover why this airline is replacing its Brussels flight with a high-speed train

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