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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

Road on the way to Lake Miscanti, Atacama dessert, Chile

Jan 5, 20226 min read

A first-timer’s guide to Chile’s Atacama Desert

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

Dec 10, 20212 min read

Inside the new Orient Express 'La Dolce Vita' train ready to depart from Italy in 2023

Las Galeras, Dominican Republic - 25 january 2002: people riding horses on the beach of Rincon near Las Galeras on Dominican Republic

Dec 9, 20213 min read

Do I need a visa to visit the Dominican Republic?

Fireworks on New Orleans Skyline.

Dec 9, 20213 min read

New Year's Eve celebrations are back in these US cities

"Albuquerque, USA - October 12, 2007: Mass ascension of hot air balloons and crowd of people in the early morning at Balloon Fiesta Park. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction with over 600 balloons and crowds for some events in excess of 100,000 people."

Dec 8, 20214 min read

These 10 Albuquerque parks are a breath of fresh air

The changing colors of fall are beautiful to explore in Burgundy

Dec 7, 20215 min read

The best time to visit Burgundy: a month-by-month guide

Humbling winter scenery near Ísafjörður

Dec 6, 20219 min read

Why winter is magical in the Westfjords (and other best times to visit)

Backcountry skier in the trees near Stevens Pass, Washington - stock photo

Dec 6, 20214 min read

5 ski resorts easy distance from US cities

USA, Malibu, cars on Pacific Coast Highway

Dec 3, 20214 min read

How do you get around Malibu? The best option depends on your activities

Dec 3, 20219 min read

The A-to-Z of Fiji: 26 reasons to visit the island paradise

Neha Arora (center) and two Planet Abled travelers on an early trip to Agra.

Dec 3, 20216 min read

"I had to start a travel company to travel." Meet the woman making tourism more inclusive and accessible

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 01: A COVID-19 test center operates inside the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on December 01, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. The Biden administration is planning to announce tighter restrictions for travelers flying into the United States, including requiring a negative test for COVID-19 one day ahead of travel, in response to the new Omicron variant. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Dec 3, 20215 min read

Omicron: How the new COVID-19 variant is impacting travel around the world

Unusual rock formation in Arches national park in Utah, USA, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-15T01:22:54.000Z, User: Ppeterson948, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP , client: Global Publishing WIP , other: Pia Peterson Haggarty

Dec 2, 20216 min read

The 8 best places to visit in Utah

Spoon-bill Pelican in St. Augustine, Florida.

Dec 2, 20216 min read

The best time to visit St Augustine, Florida: a month-by-month guide

Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico, United States, North America

Dec 1, 20218 min read

These top day trips from Albuquerque showcase the best of the Southwest

Hands up if you're excited to go on a road trip in Sweden!

Dec 1, 20217 min read

9 of the best road trips in Sweden: take a chance on these

Rear view of a couple driving in a convertible, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, America, USA

Nov 30, 20217 min read

How to get around Maui with or without a car: travel on island time

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Nov 30, 20215 min read

The 5 best neighborhoods to explore on your trip to Greater Phoenix

Nov 30, 20216 min read

Would you sleep in an igloo? These ice hotels are the epitome of cool

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