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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

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

A man sits on the snow with the Northern Lights in the sky on the North Sea shore.

Apr 26, 202210 min read

How to visit Finland on a budget (the only guide you’ll ever need)

Louisville is one of the best urban budget destinations in the USA

Apr 25, 20226 min read

How to visit Louisville on a budget

Helsinkians spend some time inside Löyly's sauna.

Apr 24, 20229 min read

Finnish-ing touches: all you need to know before your trip to Finland

Manchester, England. Stairs of the Metrolink in Deansgate , that it is the tram transport system in Manchester.

Apr 23, 20227 min read

How to get around Manchester: from free buses to a swaggering stroll, some might say it's got it all

Hong Kong street food

Apr 22, 20223 min read

Hong Kong is finally opening to non-residents for the first time in two years

Image of multiracial people in Paris near Eiffel tower, image taken in 7th district of Paris

Apr 22, 20223 min read

Friday around the planet: A roundup of travel news and inspiration for the week ending April 22

Storm and rain coming to the Caribbean sea of Playa del Carmen Mexico. Fishing boats anchored near the beach; Shutterstock ID 1589015776; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best time to visit Playa del Carmen

Apr 21, 20227 min read

The best time to visit to Playa del Carmen for fabulous weather, fun festivals and hotel deals

Merchants Bridge by Whitby & Bird. The Beetham Tower (Hilton Tower) by Ian Simpson stands in the background.

Apr 21, 20227 min read

How to visit Manchester on a budget: from free transport to cheap eats

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: People walk by a billboard for The Lion King at the New Amsterdam Theatre in Times Square on June 08, 2021 in New York City. On May 19, all pandemic restrictions, including mask mandates, social distancing guidelines, venue capacities and curfews were lifted by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Apr 20, 20222 min read

Broadway shows to continue requiring masks for performances through May

Apr 20, 20225 min read

The Well-Traveled Path: Returning to international travel with a purpose

People traveling by airplane during COVID 19, wearing N95 face masks, carrying luggage and waiting in line at airport terminal, keeping distance.

Apr 19, 20223 min read

Which US airlines have dropped mask mandates after the federal court ruling?

Aerial drone shot of a sailing yacht anchored in turquoise water right next to a white sand beach of remote tropical island full of green palm trees in Caribbean Sea.

Apr 19, 202213 min read

Panama's best islands: our guide to finding a piece of paradise

Sacramento, CA - United States of America - 01-07-2021: "California State Capitol Building, Downtown Sacramento, CA during Sunrise - Aerial Drone View"; Shutterstock ID 1889675725; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best neighborhoods in Sacramento

Apr 18, 20226 min read

Sacramento’s best neighborhoods for culture, coffee and more

October 27, 2017: Cars travel along the Skyline Drive during Fall.

Apr 17, 20225 min read

Explore the Old Dominion by car with these top Virginia road trips

People in silhouette in front of the Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, in Oaxaca, Mexico

Apr 16, 20225 min read

How to get around in Oaxaca City

Beautiful tourist on an excursion in the unique limestone landscape at the Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve in Madagascar

Apr 15, 20222 min read

Friday around the planet: A roundup of news and inspiration for the week ending April 15

Negril, Jamaica

Apr 14, 20222 min read

Traveling to Jamaica is set to get a whole lot easier

Husband and wife on road trip in van parked on side of road near ocean looking out

Apr 14, 20227 min read

The best driving route around the Great Lakes: hit the road on this epic round trip from Chicago

Explore the beauty of the Ozark mountains with one of our Arkansas road trips

Apr 14, 20226 min read

The 5 best Arkansas road trips: from hot springs to crystal bridges

Oaxaca City, Oaxaca / Mexico - September 16th, 2018: Street parade in downtown Oaxaca celebrating Mexican Independence Day.; Shutterstock ID 1242657091; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best neighborhoods in Oaxaca City

Apr 14, 20225 min read

Our guide to Oaxaca’s coolest neighborhoods

Summer sunset in Antarctica

Apr 14, 20225 min read

Getting a job in Antarctica may not be as impossible as you think

Tuscany road trip.jpg

Apr 13, 20227 min read

A regional guide to Europe's best road trips for 2022

Kimpton's The Aertson in Nashville, Tennessee.

Apr 12, 20225 min read

Checking In: A hotel stay in Nashville fit for tech execs and country stars alike

Linn Cove Viaduct Blue Ridge Parkway in autumn

Cars travel on the Linn Cove Viaduct highway road on the Grandfather Mountain along the Blue Ridge Parkway in autumn North Carolina

Apr 12, 20225 min read

6 quick and easy day trips from Charlotte, NC

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