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UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 29: JoAnn Thomas of the District, encourages a runner in the 31st Marine Corps Marathon as they pass the west front of the Capitol. (Photo By Tom Williams/Roll Call/Getty Images)

Jan 25, 20227 min read

Get a running start on the marathons of 2022

December 12, 2017: Woman in a yellow dress in front of Colourful facades in Old San Juan.

Jan 24, 20225 min read

The best time to visit San Juan for beaches, history and rum

Father and daughter smiling as they hike together in a park

Jan 24, 20227 min read

Yosemite vs Yellowstone: which national park is best for you?

Bulguksa Temple is the most beautiful and historical Buddhist temple in Korea. It is also number one tourist destination outside of the capital city, Seoul. 1500 years old Bulguksa temple shows glorious architectural sprits and skills of Silla Dynasty. Even though wooden structures of the temple had gone through numerous renovations, stonemasonry works are original, and also highlights of Bulguksa temple. Bulguksa temple is not a ruin, inhabited monks of the temple has kept all the Buddhist religious services last 1,500 years. Therefore Bulguksa temple is one of the most popular tourist’s destination as well as sacred place among Korean Buddhists. To go to Historical Gyeongju city where Bulguksa temple is located, it takes 4 hours by driving, and 2 hours by high speed train from the capital city of Seoul, but it is more than worth to make 2~3days trip to Historical Gyeongju. The city of Gyeongju itself is like an enormous outdoor museum in which vast parts of the city were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Bulguksa Temple was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995.

Jan 21, 20228 min read

How to explore Gyeongju by foot, bicycle, car and bus

Elena Nikolova

Jan 21, 20226 min read

From DIY pilgrimages to halal restaurant tips: how this travel blogger built a community of Muslim travelers

Woman at station waiting for missed or canceled transport due to a coronavirus

Jan 21, 20224 min read

CDC adds 22 countries to highest alert, UK eases restrictions: Here's Friday around the planet

2DB0F99 Ehime, Shikoku, Japan - April 21, 2019 : Imabari Castle park Fukiage Shrine

Jan 21, 20226 min read

Best time to visit Shikoku for pilgrimages, partying and cherry blossoms

A female hiker rests at a mountain viewpoint above Boulder, CO

Jan 20, 20227 min read

13 things you should know about traveling to Boulder

The rooftop of the Z Lot car park, whose 27 storeys each feature the work of a different street artist.

Jan 20, 20225 min read

Detroit on a budget: food trucks, freebies and FAST buses

Shot of an adventurous couple looking at a map while out on a mountain top

Jan 20, 20224 min read

No more 7-day quarantine as Thailand encourages vaccinated tourists to return

Getty Images Perth 2017

Jan 19, 20223 min read

Australia offers financial incentives to thousands of international visa holders

Group of laughing male and female skateboarders hanging out in neighborhood skate park in Seattle

Jan 18, 20229 min read

Portland vs Seattle: which is the best northwestern city for you?

Questions to ask yourself if the CDC puts your destination on the "Do not travel" list.

Jan 18, 20227 min read

I planned a trip to a country the CDC labeled 'Do not travel'. Should I cancel?

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS - JANUARY 23rd, 2013: Shopping center Magna plaza in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, recently renovated the entire building, on January 23rd, 2013.

Jan 17, 20223 min read

The Netherlands is easing lockdown - here's what travelers need to know

Commuters travelling through The Meadows.

Jan 17, 20227 min read

How to explore Edinburgh on two wheels (and the best bike routes in town)

JANUARY 8, 2017: A crowd of people skating on City Park Ice Rink at night.

Jan 16, 20226 min read

Where to find the best parks in Budapest

People enjoy the sunshine on the beach at Scarborough in late summer. A hotel and the the promenade line the beach. A blue sky is overhead.

Jan 15, 20227 min read

6 easy day trips from York to see moorlands, markets and coastal castles

Portrait of a young woman checks the arrivals and departures board at the airport. She wears a face mask for protection during a Coronavirus pandemic..New normal lifestyle for public transport after Covid-19

Jan 14, 20224 min read

Canada added to CDC list, UK visitors allowed back to France: Friday around the Planet for January 14

Asian traveller in Nice,France.

Jan 13, 20225 min read

7 of the best day trips from Nice: see more of the Côte d'Azur

Paris, France, July 26.2015 - cafe in Paris

Jan 13, 20222 min read

France drops its ban on UK travelers but some entry rules still apply

A street trader and auto rickshaw on Nnamdi Azikwe Street in Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. Nigerias Lagos state government plans to build new roads, rail, housing, health, education and waterways infrastructure to boost businesses and improve living standards. Photographer: Adetona Omokanye/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Jan 13, 20225 min read

When to visit Lagos for festivals, fashion and fun

UAE, Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Mosque, arches

Jan 13, 20226 min read

9 of the best day trips from Dubai: culture, wildlife, and adventure

A Donggyeongyi Dog named Seok-dol, a Korea's natural monument number 540, is pictured in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang province, Korea.

Jan 11, 20229 min read

The endangered royal dogs of Gyeongju

One pavilion of the Donggung Palace, Gyeongju, South Korea - Gyeongju, South Korea - June 5, 2019: One pavilion of the Donggung Palace with visitors, shot at dusk

Jan 10, 20226 min read

How Gyeongju has become South Korea's city of cool

Tourist driving on the Atlantic Road with the famous Storseisundet bridge in the background

Jan 10, 20226 min read

Driving Norway’s west coast through wild fjords and engineering marvels

A traveler stands under the Milky Way galaxy as seen from the Atacama desert in northern Chile. The Atacama desert outside of San Pedro de Atacama is one of the world's best stargazing locations because of its combination of high altitude, dry air, and lack of light pollution.

Jan 8, 20226 min read

A stargazer’s guide to the Atacama Desert: find the Milky Way with these top tips

Lonely Planet will keep you up to date on the rapidly changing travel requirements worldwide.

Jan 7, 20224 min read

Friday around the world: A wrap-up of news from the week ending January 7

Young female friends pointing while looking through window in motor home

Jan 5, 20227 min read

A practical guide to living your best vanlife in Iceland: campers, routes and rules

A female hiker watches sunrise from a mountain outside Boulder, CO

Jan 5, 20228 min read

Getting the best out of Boulder on a budget

Woman wearing protective face mask talking on smart phone at airport

Jan 4, 20223 min read

Why Americans are asked to have "contingency plans" in place for international travel

Prague Main Train Station, Hlavni nadrazi, Prague, Czech Republic

Jan 4, 20224 min read

A new sleeper train will connect these European cities in time for summer travel

Urban beach-goers in Brisbane

Jan 3, 20228 min read

Everything you need to know about Brisbane, from etiquette to sunscreen tips

Young asian female traveler with backpack traveling sitting on taxi or Tuk Tuk and see map travel with old temple (Wat Mahathat) background, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand
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Jan 1, 20225 min read

Why you should start planning a trip really far in advance

San Rafael Boulevard during the day, Havana, Cuba - HAVANA, CUBA-NOVEMBER 21, 2020: Lifestyle of real people in the entrance to the San Rafael Boulevard which is located in the intersection with Galiano street. This residential district is a local landmark, a famous place, and an important tourist attraction in the capital city of the Caribbean island. There are incidental people in the scene. They are wearing protective face masks as it is the time of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dec 31, 20218 min read

A guide to visiting Cuba during COVID-19: what it's like to travel there now

Shot of two young women wearing masks while waiting together in an airport

Dec 30, 20213 min read

Flight cancellations and delays continue: what you should know

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 20: A person wearing festive new year's hat and glasses poses at the 2022 New Year's Eve numerals as they arrive in Times Square on December 20, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)

Dec 30, 20213 min read

NYC plans scaled-back New Year's Eve celebration

Burgundy's beautiful countryside is perfect for road trips

Dec 29, 20216 min read

Burgundy's most beautiful road trips to drive yourself to distraction

Cenote Suytun at Valladolid, Yucatan - Mexico

Dec 29, 20217 min read

Here's what you need to know to plan a trip around the world

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: People visit Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on December 23, 2021 in London, England. Health Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed that no new pandemic-related restrictions will be announced for England prior to Christmas, but that they are "keeping the situation under review." This week, Wales and Scotland announced stricter measures to take effect after Christmas. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Dec 28, 20213 min read

England carries on with New Year celebrations as rest of UK tighten restrictions, Northern Ireland bans dancing

Happy couple dancing on deck of a lodge, Cape Town, South Africa - honeymoon

Dec 27, 20216 min read

How to plan the perfect honeymoon

Aerial view of downtown Detroit at twilight in Michigan USA

Dec 25, 20215 min read

Best day trips from Detroit: 5 quick getaways for beer, birdlife and Bavarian architecture

African man hugging and lifting woman at airport terminal. Couple meet after long separation at airport post pandemic lockdown.

Dec 24, 20212 min read

US to lift travel ban on these 8 Southern African countries

Young woman working on the beach

Dec 23, 20212 min read

Take your job to the Caribbean with a 90-day remote work visa in the Cayman Islands

Backpacker on suspension bridge in rainforest

Dec 23, 20215 min read

How to plan a big trip whether you have 2 months or 2 years

Young Man Wearing Mask Standing At Airport

Dec 22, 20217 min read

Omicron in the United States: COVID-19 requirements to know before you travel

Young woman uses laptop computer on rock slab

Dec 22, 20215 min read

The best work remote spots in the US: destinations for digital nomads

Woman Walking Alone In Bruges Against Sunrise

Dec 20, 20217 min read

The 10 best day trips from Brussels: castles, cool cities, and culture

Two black women enjoying a road trip together

Dec 17, 20219 min read

Explore the Catskills on these 7 stunning scenic road trips

Waikiki Beach and buildings, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

Dec 17, 20212 min read

Honolulu is the latest Hawaiian county to implement a new tourist tax

Bell pavilion near the entrance to Seokguram Grotto in Gyeongju, South Korea. The grotto, together with Bulguksa Temple, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Dec 14, 20216 min read

Gyeongju City: a window to the past and the future

Dickensian Street, Jonathan Green & Marnie Green - ICEHOTEL 32, photo - Asaf Kliger

Dec 14, 20212 min read

Peek inside this year's Icehotel in Sweden - before it melts in spring

A young skier on a slope in Vail, Colorado

Dec 13, 20216 min read

Getting around Vail is easy in summer sun or winter snow

A female hiker rests at a mountain viewpoint above Boulder, CO

Dec 13, 20216 min read

Getting around Boulder is easy with these top tips

Wiener Ringstrasse with the historic Burgtheater (Imperial Court Theatre) and a traditional red electric tram.

Dec 13, 20217 min read

How to get around Vienna: Trains, trams and bike trails

Young woman on forest boardwalk in the Brisbane Southbank Parklands.

Dec 13, 20216 min read

Brisbane on a budget: the ultimate cent-saving guide

Brisbane, Australia - September 26, 2016: View of people sitting in lawn enjoying the sunshine in Post Office Square in Brisbane during lunchtime with skyline in the background.

Dec 13, 20215 min read

Brisbane’s best neighborhoods: where to party, stay, play and brunch

Closeup of a colorful mural on a wall in Barrio Logan in San Diego. The mural depicts influential people in the Latino community.

Dec 12, 20217 min read

San Diego’s Barrio Logan is a celebration of Chicano culture

Clingman's Dome mountaintop observatory during sunset in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Dec 12, 202113 min read

The best day trips from Asheville, North Carolina

Best Edinburgh Day Trips Kelpies

Dec 11, 20216 min read

9 wintery day trips from Edinburgh for hardy travelers

Man fatbiking on a trail in winter in Duluth, Minnesota

Dec 10, 202111 min read

The 12 best Minneapolis day trips that truly celebrate Minnesota

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