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Semur En Auxois, beautiful medieval town in Burgundy, France

Jun 29, 20227 min read

Bonding over Burgundy: Exploring medieval history

Cape Cod has a reputation as an expensive stop, but there's plenty to do for free

Jun 29, 20228 min read

13 free things to do in Cape Cod (leaving more money for shopping and lobster rolls)

Food stalls in the evening market in Nahuizalco. El Salvador. Central America. (Photo by: Paolo Picciotto/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Jun 28, 20227 min read

Why Central America is great for budget travelers

Casa Tiny

Jun 27, 20226 min read

Weird and wonderful hotels in Mexico for a unique vacation

Indianapolis skyline and the White River at twilight

Jun 26, 20226 min read

From summertime concerts to museums in winter, here are the best times to visit Indianapolis

Garden of Saint John in Liverpool, England.; Shutterstock ID 1073658086; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best parks in Liverpool

Jun 25, 20224 min read

Scouse greenery: relax at these delightful Liverpool parks

Cozy street with tables of cafe in Paris, France. Night cityscape of Paris. Architecture and landmarks of Paris.; Shutterstock ID 2043692471; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Samsung Night Cities

Jun 24, 20227 min read

Sun down, camera up: Our favorite cities at night

Balearic Islands

Jun 24, 20226 min read

Traveling to Spain this summer? 6 questions to ask yourself before you go

Tenerife,Canary Islands,Spain - June 19, 2019: Titsa buses at the Central Bus Station of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Jun 24, 20226 min read

Top tips for getting around Tenerife, from sky-high road trips to coastal cycle rides

Tourist girl with hijab visiting Petra in Jordan; Shutterstock ID 619203992; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Getting the most out of the Jordan Pass

Jun 23, 20226 min read

How to get the most out of the Jordan Pass

A young couple rests on the graffiti-decorated stairs of the Cours Julien, a lively neighborhood in central Marseille, near the Vieux Port.

Jun 22, 20224 min read

The 5 best neighborhoods in Marseille

Aerial view of a woman in a red bathing suit, floating in Charco De La Laja in San Juan de la Rambla, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Jun 21, 20228 min read

Discover Tenerife on a budget, from cheap hideaways to volcanic heights

England, Liverpool..A view of the Albert Dock and Pier Head area at the Port of Liverpool and Royal Liver building part of the well known "The three Graces"..There were a group of teachers and some students leaving the Albert Docks after they paid a visit to this UNESCO Maritime World Heritage.

Jun 20, 20227 min read

The best time to visit Liverpool for music festivals, Christmas markets and football madness

Toronto, Canada - 25 June 2017: Drag queen greeting the crowd at Toronto Pride Parade

Jun 17, 202217 min read

Drag queens guide to 9 unique US pride destinations for 2022

Travellers queue at Geneva Airport on June 15, 2022 after Swiss airspace was closed after a computer glitch with the air traffic control system grounded flights at the country's main airport. - Swiss airspace reopened on June 15, 2022 morning after a computer glitch grounded flights across the Alpine nation for several hours, officials said. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Jun 16, 20228 min read

Airport chaos in Europe: how to manage delays, cancellations and strikes

A person walking on a city street in the old Le Panier district of Marseille, France, in the evening.

Jun 16, 20227 min read

Experience the allure of Marseille, for less

Woman walking in Porto against azulejos wall. Capela das Almas church, Portugal, Europe

Jun 15, 20226 min read

10 of the best free things to do in Porto: seaside strolls, street art and sunsets

People relaxing in front of beach - stock photo
Santa Cruz,Tenerife, island of Spain - February 6, 2020: Playa de Las Americas. Disabled senior lady shooting with smartphone some seascapes. Other persons sitting on a park bench. man and woman, couple talking.

Jun 15, 20228 min read

The best times to visit Tenerife for carnival fever and coastal hiking

Helipad in Doha Qatar

Jun 14, 20227 min read

Why Qatar is unbeatable for luxury travel

Mendocino Grove camping.

Jun 13, 20225 min read

Glamp of approval: 8 luxury spots to camp in California

Warmly dressed people sipping mulled wine at a Salszburg Christmas Market

Jun 13, 20226 min read

The best times to visit Salzburg for sumptuous skiing, fun festivals and cheap hotel deals

A woman sits on a cliff looking towards at the jagged cliff line and rock formations of of Marina beach in the Algarve, Portugal

Jun 13, 20229 min read

Plan the ultimate Algarve itinerary for sun, surf and culture

USA, Oregon, Bend, two cyclists on trail by river - stock photo

Jun 11, 20224 min read

The best ways to get around in Bend, Oregon

A view from the back of a Brazilian man taking a photo with his mobile phone of a view from the top of the fortress

Jun 11, 20224 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Malta?

Couple walking on beach at sunset romantic travel getaway, idyllic Florida destination, Lovers Key State Park in the gulf of Mexico. Woman and man holding hands relaxing. Southwest Florida.

Jun 8, 20225 min read

The most romantic trips in Florida for sun, sand and swoons

Pocono Lake, PA USA - April 6, 2021: Two Women Sitting by Pocono Lake to Cool Off From Summer Heat; Shutterstock ID 1950967123; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best time to visit the Poconos

Jun 8, 20225 min read

The best time to visit the Poconos for skiing, scenic hikes and fall foliage

Rainbow Street Reykjavik Iceland - stock photo
Reykjavik, Iceland - July 5th, 2021: View up the famous Rainbow Street in Downtown Reykjavik Iceland. Halgrimskirka in the background. Reykjavik, Iceland, Northern Europe

Jun 8, 20225 min read

11 tips for stretching your dough in Reykjavík

Estes Park, Colorado, USA - June 3, 2018: Cars are driving through a narrow section of Trail Ridge Road winding at top of mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Jun 7, 20223 min read

Colorado's best scenic drive just opened for the season with a new reservation system

Birmingham, England - July 2021: Exterior view of the old Birmingham Moor Street railway station in the city centre.; Shutterstock ID 2054952392

Jun 7, 20225 min read

Birmingham’s best neighborhoods for craft beer and colorful street art

Godzilla at Hotel Gracery, Shinjuku.

Jun 6, 20226 min read

8 unique places to stay in Tokyo

A person walks down the sidewalk of the Laugavegur shopping avenue in Reykjavík

Jun 5, 20224 min read

Reykjavík’s best neighborhoods for city eats and urban retreats

People gathered around the Sun Voyager sculpture in Reykjavik

Jun 4, 20225 min read

Getting around Reykjavik is easy, whether it's bustling or oh so quiet

A happy woman traveling, loading purple and blue bags into the car trunk. Close up smiling young woman packing / unpacking luggage from the car trunk. View from outside of the car.

Jun 3, 20226 min read

The best ways to experience Bend, Oregon, on a budget

Three children on a paddle board one is standing the other two sitting. They are paddling on a vast turqoise sea, photo taken from above

Jun 2, 20226 min read

6 Los Cabos day trips for ocean and desert adventures

Medical syringes are seen with 'Monkeypox' sign displayed on a screen in the backgound in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on May 26, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Jun 1, 20223 min read

Should you be concerned about monkeypox ahead of travel this summer?

An image of a very small snack at the plane; Shutterstock ID 465639626; your: Fionnuala McCarthy; gl: 65050; netsuite: ONLINE EDITORIAL; full: airline food

Jun 1, 20226 min read

Airplane food has not recovered from the pandemic - here's why

Dining in a cabana on the shore of the ocean in Qatar

May 31, 20225 min read

Plan a perfect romantic getaway in Qatar

Fit in just like a local with our tips on what you need to know before visiting Reykjavik

May 30, 20225 min read

Shower before going to the pool and other tips every Reykjavik local wants you to know

Bend Oregon cityscape with Mt Jefferson at sunset; Shutterstock ID 1650409732; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best neighborhoods in Bend, OR

May 28, 20226 min read

The best day trips from Bend for Old West adventures

Sustainable travel might mean forgoing air travel for some adventures.

May 27, 20227 min read

I am a travel journalist but I won't fly - here's why

E-bikes are a popular and cheap way to navigate Salt Lake City

May 27, 20223 min read

How to get around in Salt Lake City

Lovely couple spending some days in vacation to Paris close to Tour Eiffel.

May 27, 20222 min read

New high-speed train will connect Paris and Berlin in 7 hours

Asheville, North Carolina USA - October 12, 2013: Young street performer playing rock music with an electric guitar in the historic downtown district of this small southern town.; Shutterstock ID 1753512647; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Asheville time to visit

May 26, 20228 min read

The best times to visit Asheville: a year-round guide to what's happening in "Beer City"

Algarve region in south of Portugal is very popular tourist destination

May 26, 202218 min read

Summer 2022: Lonely Planet travel experts offer incredible tips, insight and inspiration for your summer travel plans

France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, French Riviera, Alpes-Maritimes, Nice.
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Getty, RFC, Nice, France, Promenade des Anglais, Car, City, Cityscape, Downtown, Metropolis, Nature, Neighborhood, Outdoors, Person, Road, Scenery, Sky, Urban

May 26, 20222 min read

The best time to visit Nice (which is fabulous all year long)

Crossrail place in Canary Wharf, London

May 24, 20222 min read

London's new high-speed railway is open, making it easier and faster to get around the city

View of the beach from the pier in Oceanside, California

May 24, 20228 min read

6 day trips from San Diego that show off the full variety of California

The Full Circle Everest team holding a flag

May 23, 20226 min read

An all-Black team has summited Mt Everest – and made history in the process

A young boy rowing a Canoe in the Makoko Stilts Village, Lagos/ Nigeria taken on the 18th of May, 2019; Shutterstock ID 1406396870; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Things to know before Lagos

May 23, 20228 min read

Love Lagos like a local: all you need to know before your trip

Aerial view Caravan trailer or Camper rv on the bridge over the lake in Finland. Summer holiday trip.; Shutterstock ID 1951837498; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best road trips in Finland

May 22, 20226 min read

Finland’s best road trips: lakes, Lapland and local delicacies (think reindeer)

Pjazza Jean De Valette, featuring a statue of the Grand Master of the Order of Malta, from which it takes its name..

May 22, 20226 min read

How to visit Malta on a budget: from cheap eats to scenic streets

July 24, 2017: Las Vegas Strip, as seen from the Cosmopolitan Hotel, with Caesars Palace, The Flamingo Hotel and Paris Hotel.

May 21, 20225 min read

How to get around in Las Vegas

Cuba Lifestyle with two Cuban models on the streets of Havana,

May 20, 20225 min read

The rules for Americans visiting Cuba in 2022

A rendering of the Son Bunyola Hotel in Mallorca.

May 20, 20222 min read

Mallorca luxe: Richard Branson's first hotel in Spain set for stunning Unesco site

There's no need to leave your dog at home with our guide to pooch-friendly places in Florida

May 18, 20225 min read

Barks and recreation: the best dog-friendly adventures in Florida

The view from QC NY Spa

May 16, 20226 min read

The easiest way to take a break from NYC: QC NY Spa on Governors Island is a serene escape

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May 16, 20224 min read

Spain and Italy keeping face covering on flights, despite Europe dropping mask mandate

A unicorn reindeer walking early in an autumn morning near Saariselkä, northern Finland.

May 16, 202210 min read

The best times to visit Finland: from the northern lights to the midnight sun

Bend Oregon cityscape with Mt Jefferson at sunset; Shutterstock ID 1650409732; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best neighborhoods in Bend, OR

May 15, 20225 min read

Your guide to the best neighborhoods in Bend, Oregon

People waiting to board the McKinney Avenue Trolley

May 15, 202212 min read

Four days in Dallas, Texas: the ultimate itinerary

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