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A man and a woman pose for the camera with the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in the background.

Jan 29, 20207 min read

Spending diary: what my family spent on a 3-day trek to Machu Picchu

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Jan 29, 20202 min read

Travel from Barcelona to Madrid from €10 on Spain's new high-speed train

The Space Needle and Seattle skyline at dawn.

Jan 29, 20205 min read

How to road trip the Pacific Northwest on a budget

A plane turns towards Rio de Janeiro with the golden hour landscape of Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain in the background

Jan 29, 20209 min read

How one-way airline tickets can stretch your travel dollars

Jan 29, 20203 min read

This US airline has relaunched with a flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador

Scores of people are gathered at steps leading down to the Ganges River at Varanasi; some are standing in the water, and some are sitting in long, narrow boats moored at the water's edge.

Jan 29, 20207 min read

Five unforgettable first-time experiences in India

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Jan 29, 20202 min read

Sweden’s incredible new floating hotel and spa Arctic Bath has finally opened

Jan 29, 20202 min read

Would you wear an inflatable jacket designed to keep London’s crowds at bay?

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Jan 28, 20202 min read

Is this the most pet-friendly hotel in the world?

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Jan 28, 20202 min read

This Serengeti safari camp is opening a solar-powered microbrewery

Three people wading/sitting in coastal tide pools as the sun sets behind a cliff

Jan 28, 20203 min read

Airbnb wants you to take a sabbatical in the Bahamas this spring

Interior view of a commercial airplane and its legroom in between seats.

Jan 28, 20205 min read

What are the worst seats on a plane - and how to avoid them

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Jan 28, 20204 min read

Celebrate 125 years of the UK's National Trust in these quirky rentals

Large groups of people sit at a collection of tables while others stand by outdoor stalls on a paved brick lane. There are tall, leafy trees framing the photo.

Jan 27, 20204 min read

The 10 best things to do in San José's Barrio Escalante

Jan 27, 20202 min read

Delta launches safe carrier pods for your pet

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Jan 27, 20202 min read

Just how many people have actually joined the Mile High Club?

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Jan 27, 20205 min read

What happened when we won the travel job of our dreams

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Jan 26, 20205 min read

The 10 most futuristic airports in the world

Jan 26, 20206 min read

Why you should consider taking the bus to your European city break

Young Golden-doodle service dog for emotional support isolated against a white background.

Jan 25, 20202 min read

New rules could see emotional support animals banned from flights

Jan 24, 20209 min read

How this travel couple fell in love while on tour with the Rolling Stones

Five men submerged in a pool stare through a porthole into the Wreck Bar in Fort Lauderdale. The Aquamen are the first all-male underwater burlesque troupe.

Jan 24, 20203 min read

This all-male underwater burlesque show making waves in Fort Lauderdale

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Jan 24, 20202 min read

This couple rescued their adorable dog while out chasing their vanlife dreams

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Jan 24, 20202 min read

See the northern lights from a hot air balloon in Swedish Lapland

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Jan 24, 20202 min read

This airport introduced a team of adorable therapy dogs to calm passengers

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Jan 22, 20205 min read

How to road trip the Southwestern US on a budget

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Jan 22, 20205 min read

Somerset for foodies: the home of cheddar and cider brandy

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Jan 22, 20203 min read

Like Harry and Meghan, you can rent a stunning property on Vancouver Island

Jan 22, 202011 min read

20 brand new experiences for your travel bucket list in 2020

The sun shines on neat rows of bright green vines stretching to the horizon; the blue sky has a few small white clouds

Jan 22, 20205 min read

Moldova's hidden Wine Routes won't be secret much longer

Queue of passengers waiting at a boarding gate in an airport. Group of people standing in queue to board airplane.

Jan 21, 20202 min read

How Real ID is creating problems for some US travelers

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge at the golden hour from Baker Beach.

Jan 21, 20203 min read

Kansas City vs. San Francisco: which Super Bowl city is the better destination?

Jan 21, 20204 min read

How my night in the 'boardroom suite' went viral

The 13th-century balcony, draped with vines and flowers, associated with Juliet's "wherefore art thou Romeo" speech

Jan 21, 20202 min read

One aspiring Romeo will win a sleepover at Juliet's historic home this Valentine's Day

Jan 21, 20201 min read

Sweden wants to launch new overnight sleeper trains

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Jan 21, 20202 min read

The annual 'Hoscars' reveal the world's best hostels for 2020

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Jan 21, 20201 min read

Lonely Planet Experiences are a new way to explore the world

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Jan 20, 20202 min read

This adorable rabbit flew business class from the US to Japan

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Jan 20, 20202 min read

These ski chalets will reduce your bill if you make sustainable choices

Jan 20, 20205 min read

Test out the vanlife with these road-trip ready van rentals

A white soaking tub filled with soap bubbles, with flower petals around the rim, in front of an arched window overlooking the water and rock formations, at Punta Tragara hotel

Jan 20, 20203 min read

These are the most Instagrammed bathrooms in the world

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Jan 19, 20204 min read

Why passport fees are just the first hurdle low-income travelers have to overcome

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Jan 19, 20202 min read

Treat yourself to a chocolate massage at this luxurious glamping village in Slovenia

White passenger plane climbs through the clouds above a city.

Jan 18, 20205 min read

A guide to the thumps, bumps and other sounds you hear on a flight

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Jan 18, 20201 min read

Eat the bagel and donut walls at this carb-themed hotel room

Jan 17, 20204 min read

Southwest vs. Hawaiian - how to choose your next flight to paradise

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Jan 17, 20201 min read

Stay in Pokémon-themed rooms at this Japanese hotel

Jan 17, 20201 min read

An infamous hospital in England that housed notorious criminals may become a hotel

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Jan 17, 20202 min read

Meet the women paid by Bumble to travel the world and date

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Jan 16, 20207 min read

The best dive bars in New Orleans for every type of traveler

TWA Hotel Runway Chalet at The Pool Bar interior - red fireplace on a round white foundation with red cushions

Jan 16, 20202 min read

Enjoy cocktails and plane-spotting at this '60s-inspired chalet-style bar

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Jan 15, 20202 min read

This Californian city will pay you $100 to visit

Long exposure of blurred people walking at a New York City airport.

Jan 15, 20202 min read

These are the world's most punctual airlines

Jan 14, 20202 min read

Can you guess the cheapest destinations in Asia for backpackers?

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Jan 14, 20205 min read

A perfect day in Odawara, Japan's historic castle town

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Jan 14, 20202 min read

Winter Love Island moves from Mallorca to South Africa

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Jan 13, 20202 min read

Tunisia sees tourism boost as another big airline returns

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Jan 13, 20201 min read

The world's fastest autonomous bullet train launches in China

The modern-day Wienermobile

Jan 13, 20202 min read

Spend the next year driving around America in the Wienermobile

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Jan 12, 20202 min read

Skate your way across the New York skyline on the roof of this hotel

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