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The lavatory sign on a Boeing 737 showing that the forward restroom is unoccupied.

Aug 27, 20202 min read

Ask LP: can I still use the bathroom on a plane?

Young couple relaxing in the back of their camper van near a river and cloud-covered mountains in Alberta.

Aug 27, 20202 min read

Get paid $1000 to go on a digital detox at a US national park

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Aug 27, 20205 min read

Why I am homesick for hotels

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Aug 26, 20202 min read

Here's how much cash US travelers left at security checkpoints last year

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Aug 25, 20202 min read

This new eco-resort in Costa Rica has been nominated for a renowned design award

Harbour at Symi.

Aug 25, 20208 min read

Dreaming of owning a home in the Mediterranean? Here's all you need to know

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Aug 24, 20205 min read

Visiting Venice this summer: a very different experience

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Aug 21, 20208 min read

The great Colorado 'fourteener' road trip

Aug 21, 20205 min read

8 big adventures in the Maine backwoods

Terramor Outdoor Resort

Aug 21, 20202 min read

A cosy new glamping resort has opened near Acadia National Park

Aug 21, 20202 min read

This tiny flat-pack cabin can be transformed into a vacation home

St Pancras Station interior.

Aug 20, 20202 min read

The European train journeys that are even faster than flying

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Aug 20, 20202 min read

Ask LP: what if my country introduces travel restrictions while I'm away?

NOVEMBER 2, 2014: Exterior of Gare de Nice-Ville train station at night.

Aug 19, 20205 min read

Europe’s new night trains offer travelers an alternative to flying

Concierge and bellboy standing at a hotel entrance and looking out the door.

Aug 19, 20202 min read

Some hotels are offering COVID-19 tests during check-out to reassure guests

Pool at Four Seasons Hotel.

Aug 19, 20202 min read

This hotel is tempting remote workers to Vegas with discounted stays and luxury perks

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Aug 19, 20202 min read

Centuries-old wooden castle in Japan opens for overnight stays for the first time ever

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Aug 19, 20202 min read

Own your own pink fairytale castle in Scotland, it even has a labyrinth and a pool

Aug 18, 20202 min read

Kevin Costner's new travel app will narrate your next American road trip

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Aug 18, 20203 min read

Pipsqueak the dachshund reunites with her family after a worldwide odyssey

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Aug 17, 20205 min read

How these digital nomads are helping travelers embrace the van life movement

Railway road with mountains in background at sunset, Portugal

Aug 17, 20203 min read

Ask Lonely Planet: is traveling by sleeper train in Europe safe right now?

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Aug 17, 20202 min read

Missing airplane food? These companies will sell it to you at home

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Aug 14, 20202 min read

These types of masks have been banned on American Airlines

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Aug 13, 20206 min read

From rental cars to roadside stops - these are the new pandemic road trip essentials

Young woman sitting at the window of a Berlin cafe and working from her laptop.

Aug 13, 20202 min read

You can now apply for Estonia's new digital nomad visa

Close-up of washable fabric masks and fabric scraps.

Aug 13, 20204 min read

9 of the most breathable masks for traveling

Aug 12, 20201 min read

This airline will take you on a flight over Antarctica

Amtrak train in the New Mexico desert.

Aug 12, 20201 min read

Amtrak is offering 2-for-1 tickets on its sleeper trains

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Aug 12, 20206 min read

Don't tell the boss: holding down an office job while secretly traveling Europe

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Aug 11, 20202 min read

The world’s last Blockbuster is available to rent on Airbnb

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Aug 11, 20202 min read

This handy unit will transform your car into a camper in a matter of minutes

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Aug 11, 20202 min read

This new service wants to help you rent out your campervan

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Aug 10, 20202 min read

This airport became the world's busiest during pandemic-era travel

Aug 7, 20201 min read

This Italian hotel has a new Tolkien-esque Hobbit hole

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Aug 7, 20203 min read

9 of the most remote glamping spots in the world

Aug 7, 20201 min read

This floating wine barrel provides a unique glamping experience

An Uber boat passes St Paul's cathedral in partnership with Thames clippers the boat tickets can be purchased via the ride hailing firm's app on August 3, 2020. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Aug 6, 20202 min read

Commuters can sail to work in London with Uber Boat

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Aug 6, 20201 min read

Southwest will stop cleaning armrests and seat belts between flights

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Aug 6, 20202 min read

How this airplane cabin design aims to improve hygiene and reduce anxiety

Aug 5, 20203 min read

COVID-19 stalled this couple’s incredible 14-year trip, but they haven’t given up hope

Long distance train waits at the Malmo Railway Station, Sweden

Aug 4, 20202 min read

Sweden is planning to launch night trains to Germany and Belgium

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Aug 4, 20202 min read

Two greedy emus have been banned from this Australian hotel for antisocial behavior

Group of tourists enjoying the amazing view in Waipio Valley, Big Island, Hawaii, Usa

Aug 3, 20202 min read

Hawaii could introduce 'resort bubbles' for quarantined tourists

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Jul 31, 20202 min read

A tiny remote island in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides is looking for new residents

Asian man digital nomad sit and working on freelance project using portable computer, smartphone and making notes in the paper note.

Jul 31, 202012 min read

Has your job gone remote? These countries are welcoming digital nomads

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Jul 31, 20202 min read

You'll have to kayak or paddleboard to this floating sauna in British Columbia

Urban Yurt in Large Garden Oasis (Boise, ID, United States)
You will all but forget you’re in the middle of Boise at this garden oasis just a short walk from the Buena Vista foothills. This urban yurt comes complete with wood floors, a skylight and a working desk for those wanting to WFY (work from yurt).

Jul 31, 20200 min read

See inside some of the most wish-listed yurts on Airbnb

Jul 31, 20202 min read

K-Pop superstars BTS filmed their new reality show in this lakeside Airbnb

An electric helicopter city Airbus pictured during a presentation at the Airbus helicopters production site in Donauwoerth, southern Germany, on July 20, 2020. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Jul 30, 20202 min read

Is the Airbus flying taxi ready for take-off?

Santorini domes and rooftops.

Jul 30, 20209 min read

These countries are imposing restrictions for US travelers

A campervan and fire under the stars at Cochise Stronghold camp in Arizona.

Jul 30, 20201 min read

RV sales are booming as vacationers take to the roads

Lake Kabetogama, evening, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota, USA.

Jul 29, 20205 min read

15 unbelievably cheap private islands you can rent in the US

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Jul 29, 20202 min read

Camp in these incredible suspended teardrop tents in Belgium

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Jul 29, 20202 min read

You can now rent a celebrity tour bus for your summer road trip

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Jul 28, 20201 min read

Most travelers will be required to wear masks on European flights

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Jul 28, 20202 min read

This incredible private island was sold to someone who only saw it on video

Interior of airplane with people sitting on seats and talking.

Jul 28, 20202 min read

JetBlue and American Airlines have teamed up on domestic and international flights

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Jul 27, 20202 min read

A look inside the world’s first gold-plated hotel in Vietnam

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Jul 24, 20202 min read

Watch fish swim by from your floating glass-bottomed eco-hotel suite

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