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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

Tourists on the open square of the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium

May 15, 20224 min read

Do I need a visa to travel to Belgium?

Disabled man reading with his partner by the water in Boston

May 14, 20226 min read

The best time to visit Massachusetts for a dose of New England magic

Rugged wintry wilderness surrounds the blue border crossing traffic sign at sunset. Snow covering the bushes under the large traffic sign In the rugged Finnish countryside on a sunny winter evening.; Shutterstock ID 1214054785; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Do you need a visa for Finland?

May 14, 20224 min read

Visa requirements for Finland: everything you need to know

Children peek out of windows of a bus while traveling down a road in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

May 13, 20226 min read

Getting around from beach to beach in the Dominican Republic

Saint-Émilion, France.

May 13, 20223 min read

Friday around the planet: Travel news and inspiration for the week ending May 13

The rock formation know as Cathedral Cove on the coromandel Peninsula,tourist destination which became famous because of a movie film location,north island,New Zealand

May 12, 20223 min read

New Zealand will drop its final border ban in July - to let the rest of the world in

LUANGPRABANG, LAOS: JULY 07, 2011 - Novice monks prepare closed window at Wat Xieng thong temple world heritage on July 07,2011 ,Luang Pra bang, Laos

May 12, 20222 min read

Laos reopens and prepares for international tourists with few restrictions

Air and rail package tickets for France © Melissa Yeager/Lonely Planet

May 12, 20224 min read

More European airlines are launching flight+rail packages - here's how I used one to see France

Photo of two female friends walking together and having fun together

May 10, 20224 min read

5 questions Americans should ask before traveling to Europe this summer

Wide angle landscape view of fisherman standing along the shoreline on Bald Head Island bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Taken in daytime with fisherman facing the sun and ocean horizon in background.

May 10, 20229 min read

A first-time guide to the Brunswick Islands

People wearing masks on a plane.

May 10, 20224 min read

No, we shouldn't celebrate dropping mask mandates on flights. Here's why

Remote workers on their laptops on a jetty by a lake

May 10, 20224 min read

Move over digital nomads, the anywhere worker has arrived

Yellow tour boat cruising on the Chicago River through the skyscrapers of downtown Chicago, towards Lake Michigan.

May 9, 20225 min read

The perfect 3-day itinerary in Chicago

A man walks along a riverside stone wall in Turin during the late afternoon with his partner, a woman, holding his hand as he looks towards her.

May 9, 20226 min read

Everything you need to know before visiting Turin: 12 burning questions, 12 honest answers

An afternoon walk along the River Po is a classic local activity

May 8, 20225 min read

Turin's best neighborhoods beyond the city center

One of Helsinki's uber-modern metro stations, Matinkyla Mattby.

May 6, 20228 min read

Getting around in Finland: a beginners’ guide

Marseille, France – August 07, 2017: Sailors Monument and Palais du Pharo in Parc du Pharo, Marseille, France, on a summer evening.

May 6, 20226 min read

Sunset cocktails, seaside strolls and cinematic châteaux: Marseille’s best parks

High Angle View Of Road Amidst Trees In Forest - stock photo
Photo taken in Gatlinburg, United States

May 6, 20229 min read

The best ways to get around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

Portrait of a young woman in a car looking at a map for directions.

May 6, 20224 min read

Friday around the planet: Travel news and inspiration for the week ending May 6

people play at the Whitewater park in Northwest Arkansas by swimming and paddle boarding and kayaking on the Illinois River

May 5, 20225 min read

The 7 best places in Arkansas for history, culture and outdoor adventure

Happy girl on flamingo floating on clear water in Nice,France - stock photo

May 4, 20226 min read

How to enjoy Nice on a budget: the best transportation tickets, meal deals, and cheap experiences

Gurney's Resort & Marina, View of Narragansett Bay, Jamestown RI in the background

May 3, 20227 min read

The 6 best beaches in Rhode Island for nature lovers, fun seekers, families and more

SYDNEY - OCTOBER 12, 2015: The Iconic Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre also containing bars and outdoor restaurants.

May 3, 20223 min read

Sydney to be directly connected with NYC and London on these non-stop flights

October 22, 2014: Interior of an empty North Christian Church in Columbus.

May 1, 20227 min read

The best day trips from Louisville (for a day away from the races)

Woman admiring the handmade rugs in Oaxaca valley, Mexico

May 1, 20226 min read

Oaxaca on a budget: how to eat and get cultured for less

car driving on beautiful road, travel background, aerial scenic landscape from Iceland

Apr 29, 20225 min read

Iceland’s Westfjords are an outdoor paradise in any season

Toronto's Sugar Beach in winter.; Shutterstock ID 385529515; Your name (First / Last): Alex Howard; GL account no.: 65050; Netsuite department name: Digital Content; Full Product or Project name including edition: Toronto's best beaches

Apr 29, 20228 min read

9 top beaches in Toronto for an urban splash

Small group of people holding water glasses at lunch table, celebration, smiling, happiness, bonding

Apr 29, 20223 min read

Friday around the planet: Travel news and inspiration for the week ending April 29

Man Flying Drone Against Mountains

Apr 28, 20226 min read

Taking your drone on vacation? Here's what you need to know in 2022

The Cathedral (Dom), TV Tower (Clonius), the Musical Dome, Kölner Philharmonie, the river Rhine, Hohenzollern Bridge, Museum Ludwig and Old Town are featured beyond a colourful sky.

Apr 28, 20222 min read

Eurostar is connecting more European cities by high-speed rail

Cityscape from Turin, First Italian Capital in the north west of the Country in Piedmont .Host of Eurovision 2022 and Winter Olympic Games 2006

Apr 28, 20225 min read

12 ways to visit Turin on a budget: daily costs, meal deals, and money-saving tips

Honolulu Hawaii lifestyle surfers people walking in city with surfboards going to the beach surfing. Outside Hawaiian surf living. Surfer couple crossing street. Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA.

Apr 28, 20224 min read

It's official: Honolulu sets 90-day minimum stay limit in Airbnbs outside resort areas

Man with backpack enjoy panorama of the Turin. Amazing scenic view on Mole Antonelliana

Apr 28, 20228 min read

The best free things to do in Turin: stretch your euros even further with our top tips

A middle aged couple on a road-trip on a motorycle in Osceola Wisconsin - stock photo

Apr 27, 20226 min read

Top 5 road trips in and around the great state of Wisconsin

TOPSHOT - A man holds his child as families, who fled Ukraine due to the Russian invasion, wait to enter a refugee camp in the Moldovan capital Chisinau on March 3, 2022. (Photo by Nikolay DOYCHINOV / AFP) (Photo by NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Apr 27, 20222 min read

Ukrainian migrants need help getting to their new homes - here’s how you can help

USA, Colorado, Boy (2-3) with rocks on beach

Apr 27, 20225 min read

The 10 best beaches in Colorado

Young woman is talking excitedly to her mother while they are on their way to board a flight at an airport.

Apr 26, 20224 min read

Wait times for UK passports are increasing, what you need to know before travel

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