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Young tourist taking a selfie with his cell phone in the Cathedral in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.; Shutterstock ID 1404021563; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Guadalajara Neighborhoods Article

Aug 7, 20225 min read

The 5 best neighborhoods in Guadalajara: the best areas to stay, eat and sightsee

Relaxed woman at cafe drinking green smoothie and enjoying the old town of Krakow

Aug 6, 20225 min read

Kraków’s best neighborhood (and the other four you should visit too)

Woman sitting on a bean bag in a park and watching the skyline in Doha, Qatar; Shutterstock ID 611431022; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Things to Know Qatar Article

Aug 5, 20226 min read

All you need to know about Qatar: tips from an expat

Ferry from Pier 11, Manhattan to Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY.

Aug 4, 20226 min read

At NYC’s Rockaways, an escape and a farewell

Belfast, Northern Ireland,U.K - May 31, 2015: home baked bread on sell in St.George market.It is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions, was built between 1890 and 1896 and is one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland. It holds a market on Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week. The market sells a variety of products including food, clothes, books and antiques.

Aug 4, 20228 min read

10 budget ways to see Belfast: money-saving tips for the capital of Northern Ireland

Tourists in Thailand

Aug 4, 20226 min read

8 questions travelers should ask before visiting Thailand in 2022

Restaurant owner peering out of window in traditional Nubian Galabeya dress in rural Nubian Village, Aswan Egypt.

Aug 3, 20224 min read

Egypt relaxes street photography rules: here’s what travelers need to know

Motion blurred shoppers in front of Belfast city hall in Northern Ireland

Aug 3, 20227 min read

How to get around in Belfast: from Glider and Metro services to bike rental schemes

Alex in Wernigerode

Aug 2, 20227 min read

How I traveled using Germany’s €9 travel pass: my 48-hour itinerary

lunchtime pub drink

Aug 2, 20227 min read

The 5 best Liverpool day trips

TTNK3J Smiling hiker standing on mountain at Crater Lake National Park during sunset

Aug 1, 20225 min read

Southwest Oregon is a top road trip for outdoor adventurers: here's the best route to follow

South Cape Beach Mashpee

Jul 30, 20224 min read

The best ways to get around Cape Cod to avoid traffic and see the sights

Patrons sit in a snug at the Duke of York, a classic pub down a cobbled alley with mirrored bar and advertising signs.

Jul 29, 20229 min read

The 5 best neighborhoods in Belfast for cozy pubs and local grub

Myrtle Beach State Park and its pier, on the Grand Strand.
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A couple walk past the pier at Myrtle Beach State Park.

Jul 28, 20226 min read

The 7 best places to visit in South Carolina

GAP TRAIL - OHIOPYLE STATE PARK

Jul 28, 202216 min read

Finding a different tempo on a bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC

Puerto Rico

Jul 28, 20227 min read

East End Puerto Rico, the perfect San Juan alternative

Close Up Of Golden Retriever On Walk In Countryside

Jul 28, 20226 min read

Top tips for traveling with your dog in Britain this summer

Photographer man taking photos in the village in Cotswolds, UK; Shutterstock ID 2039173658; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: When to travel to the Cotswolds

Jul 28, 20227 min read

The best times of year to visit the Cotswolds

Young women cross the Peace Bridge in Derry, Northern Ireland

Jul 28, 20226 min read

The best day trips from Belfast, from the Derry Girls' hometown to the Giant's Causeway

A woman feeling the breeze on a black Tenerife beach

Jul 27, 202210 min read

Pass for a local in Tenerife with these insider tips

Kenya, Coast, sailing dhow off Shela Beach on Lamu Island.

Jul 27, 20228 min read

The best beaches in Kenya for recharging after a wildlife safari

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA - April 10, 2015: Two people ride a tandem bicycle past a mural on the popular Canal Walk in Indianapolis, Indiana. The waterway is part of the historic Indiana Central Canal, constructed in the early 1800s.

Jul 26, 20225 min read

How to make the most of Indianapolis on a budget: top discounts and other money-saving tips

Family and friends having a meal together in the garden on a sunny summers day

Jul 26, 202210 min read

The most charming and luxurious boutique hotels in Andalucía

A group of friends walk through a city street holding coffee cups.

Jul 26, 20224 min read

Traveling to Germany? 6 questions you need to ask before you go

Gothenburg, Sweden - April 2, 2013: Blue old electric trams at a street by a canal, in the centre of Göteborg, important Scandinavian city of Sweden.

Jul 26, 20227 min read

Exploring Gothenburg’s sustainable side: a green weekend itinerary

Couple walking in snow towards Wawel Hill.

Jul 25, 20226 min read

The best time to visit Kraków, where festivals take place all year long

Lonely Planet senior news editor Melissa Yeager at the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela after finishing the Portuguese Way of the pilgrimage.

Jul 25, 202215 min read

Camino de Santiago: Here's my itinerary from two weeks walking the Portuguese Way

Young beautiful caucasian woman at Souq Waqif market. Exploring Doha with camera.

Jul 24, 20225 min read

How to explore Qatar by metro, taxi, bicycle and car

Irish musicians perform while seated on a table at the John Hewitt pub in Belfast.

Jul 24, 20226 min read

10 things every Belfast local knows

Downtown Indianapolis reflecting on the canal at dusk.

Jul 23, 20227 min read

The top 5 day trips from Indianapolis: enjoy Tibetan culture, bourbon tours and foodie hot spots

Tourist with sun hat looking down at the sea from cliffs near Hora Sfakion, Crete

Jul 23, 20226 min read

Getting around Crete is easy by boat, car, bus or bike

May 24, 2019 Indianapolis, IN: MARCUS ERICSSON (R) (7) of Sweden heads through the turns to practice for the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.; Shutterstock ID 1407371996; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Things to know before Indianapolis

Jul 22, 20226 min read

Get ready for Indy: all you need to know before your trip to Indianapolis

Empty desert road leading to Monument Valley, as seen from Forrest Gump Point during sunset.

Jul 22, 202210 min read

Can you do the all-American road trip in an electric car? Expert tips for planning your route

young woman riding in a car and taking photo with smartphone

Jul 21, 20227 min read

The best 5 road trips in Crete: go on a driving adventure around the island

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - June 23 2019: Traffic, cars and people cross the Allegheny River on the Roberto Clemente Bridge in downtown Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA

Jul 19, 20226 min read

The best ways to get around in Pittsburgh

Women cycling on the dunes near Chatham in Cape Cod

Jul 18, 20225 min read

Cape Cod on two wheels: The 7 best bike rides on the peninsula

A collection of rattan lounge chairs, a large umbrella and a large potted plant face the ocean as the sun sets on the sky deck area at the S Hotel in Jamaica.

Jul 18, 20225 min read

Escape the all-inclusive crowds at these 5 Caribbean hotels

"Pittsburg, USA - July 24, 2012: Family enjoying panoramic view of Downtown Pittsburgh , PA"

Jul 16, 20227 min read

14 fun things to do with kids in Pittsburgh

HAMBURG / GERMANY - JULY 14, 2017: Huge cranes are working at the construction site between the St. Pauli Piers and Baumwall

Jul 15, 20226 min read

Explore Germany for €9 this summer: these are the best itineraries to see the most for less

A silhouetted couple watches the sunset at Rock Harbor on Cape Cod near Orleans, Massachusetts.

Jul 15, 20226 min read

The ultimate guide to visiting Cape Cod on a budget: discounts, savings and affordable activities

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 24: Guests attend The DiscOasis Pride Party Hosted by Andy Cohen at Wollman Rink Central Park on June 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for The DiscOasis)

Jul 15, 202212 min read

Traveling to New York City this summer? 9 questions to ask yourself before you go in 2022

Nelson Mandela's old prison cell.

Jul 14, 20227 min read

10 places to learn about the life of Nelson Mandela in South Africa

Zekreet - Qatar / December 2010: Young boy in traditional dress with his pet falcon, classic relation between some Arab and the falcons as they use it on hunting and show ; Shutterstock ID 1252615303; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: When to visit Qatar

Jul 14, 20226 min read

From scorching summers to wintertime festivals, here’s when to visit Qatar

A dog drinks from a fountain in Paris on July 13, 2022. - After Spain and Portugal, France is witnessing a second heatwave in less than a month, "a sign of climate change and hotter summers to come where 35 degrees will be the norm" said the French weather broadcast company Meteo France. (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY / AFP) (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Jul 14, 20227 min read

How to keep cool while traveling as extreme heatwaves continue across the US and Europe

Skoki Lodge.jpg

Jul 13, 20226 min read

The best of Banff and Jasper’s backcountry lodges

Playa Paraiso, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Jul 13, 202211 min read

The 8 best places to visit in Tenerife: from cliff-hugging villages to culture-loaded cities

View from Miradouro Ignez

Jul 13, 20227 min read

Porto on a budget: from metro tickets to miradouros

Going To The Sun Road at Glacier National Park, Montana - stock photo
Glacier National Park, Montana, USA - August 5, 2016: Visitors to Glacier National Park touring the park along the breathtaking "Going To The Sun Road" in their cars. The scenic road wind through the national park along steep mountain cliffs and valleys.

Jul 12, 20228 min read

Two incredible itineraries to explore Montana’s Glacier National Park

A dusty lane is seen through an open window of a car in the Dominican Republic.

Jul 12, 20225 min read

5 can’t-miss Dominican Republic road trips

London, Great Britain: Young people having fun drinking and listening to street musicians in Hackney, East London on a sunny day

Jul 12, 20228 min read

Traveling to London this summer? 8 questions to ask yourself before you go

Suitcases are seen uncollected at Heathrow's Terminal Three bagage reclaim, west of London on July 8, 2022. - British Airways on Wednesday axed another 10,300 short-haul flights up to the end of October, with the aviation sector battling staff shortages and booming demand as the pandemic recedes. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Jul 12, 20226 min read

As air travel chaos continues... what to do when an airline loses your luggage

Los Cabos, Mexico - Feb 2019 Euphoria is the experience of pleasure or excitement and intense feelings of well-being and happiness.

Jul 11, 20224 min read

Visit Los Cabos on the cheap: how to have a budget trip to one of Mexico's luxury destinations

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom - August 11, 2020: View of small container ship sailing along Belfast Lough towards Belfast Port as the sun sets across the lough.

Jul 11, 20228 min read

The best time visit Belfast: a seasonal guide

Portrait of two women with long blond and brown curly hair sitting in car, wearing sunglasses, smiling. - stock photo

Jul 10, 20225 min read

North Carolina’s 5 best road trips from the mountains to the coast

Man at viewpoint on the Grossglockner Road, looking towards the Hohe Tauern mountain range

Jul 10, 202211 min read

8 top day trips from Salzburg to palaces, peaks and the world’s biggest ice caves

OXFORD, UK - MAY 22, 2017: A glass of beer on a table and a man working on his laptop on the background at The Bear Inn pub, Oxford. Founded in 1242, The Bear Inn is the oldest pub in Oxford. ; Shutterstock ID 679678408; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best pubs in Oxford

Jul 8, 20225 min read

Reference pints: the best pubs in Oxford

Young woman loooking at the view of Salzburg

Jul 8, 20226 min read

Salzburg’s 6 best neighborhoods: from baroque domes to beer gardens

BARNSTABLE, MA - MARCH 2, 2021: Workers rake cranberries toward a syphon that pulls them to a truck.

Jul 7, 20226 min read

Best time to visit Cape Cod for whale watching, Martha's Vineyard and empty beaches

Fall and spring are great times to hike in Bend, Oregon

Jul 2, 20227 min read

There's no bad time to explore Bend, Oregon. Here are the best times to visit

Two friends, one chinese young woman and one muslim mid adult woman, having a selfie at the market together

Jul 1, 20225 min read

Non-awkward ways to meet people on the road

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