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Female hiker on a snowcapped mountain in Austria

Nov 4, 20216 min read

Do I need a visa to enjoy Austria's mountain vistas?

Young couple hiking at Niedere Tauer in meadow with wildflowers

Nov 4, 20219 min read

These hikes in Austria offer a taste of the high life

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Nov 4, 20215 min read

Ready for a new challenge? These are the 10 best peaks for beginner mountaineers

Woman relaxing on beach in Kauai.

Nov 3, 20216 min read

6 easy day trips from Honolulu

People snap selfies in the mouth of Hole-in-the-Rock, Phoenix, Arizona.

Nov 3, 20214 min read

Road, rails and trails: the best ways to get around Phoenix, Arizona

Driving through the desert, sparse trees along the road, during sunset

Nov 3, 20216 min read

Explore Southern California on these top 5 day trips from Palm Springs

A hiker looks at Bowtie Arch outside of Moab, Utah.

Nov 3, 20216 min read

Top free (and almost free) things to do in Moab

Close-up of a hand lighting incense on the ground at night in Varanasi.

Nov 3, 20213 min read

Celebrating Diwali: India's festival of lights

The exterior of Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

Nov 3, 20215 min read

Philadelphia’s history on a bank note

Wide shot of Houston's modern skyline and paved bicycle/walking path in Buffalo Bayou Park on a summer afternoon

Nov 3, 20213 min read

Take a tour of Houston’s architectural personality

Colourful sunrise on Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona.

Nov 3, 20215 min read

Summiting the peaks of metro Phoenix

Puerto Rico Cueva Ventana

Nov 3, 20215 min read

How to travel sustainably in Puerto Rico

Female friends walking in marram grass

Nov 2, 20217 min read

Massachusetts' top free things to do are wicked fun

Two female friends of different ethnicities spend an autumn day on the organic Stone Ridge Orchard farm in upstate New York.

Nov 2, 20216 min read

9 best places to visit in Hudson Valley

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Nov 2, 20212 min read

A classic NYC hotel gets a top-to-bottom facelift... except for this famous institution within its walls

The view across the Baksan Valley from an acclimatisation trek on Cheget Peak © Peter Watson / Lonely Planet

Nov 2, 20215 min read

You want to climb Europe's highest peak? Here's how to summit Mount Elbrus

West Point lighthouse at Discovery park Seattle at dusk

Nov 1, 20214 min read

Seattle’s surprising gardens and parks

Woman walking on the beach of Paynes Bay at sunset. Surrounded by a beautiful stretch of sand, this is one of the most popular beach on the west coast of Barbados. Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Nov 1, 20214 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Barbados?

Man diving into clear water at Paros, Greece

Oct 31, 20215 min read

A sea change from Mykonos: five easy day trips

Hike through ancient history in Delos

Oct 31, 20216 min read

How to hit the (hiking) trail on Mykonos

There's never really a bad time to visit somewhere as beautiful as Mykonos

Oct 29, 20215 min read

Raving or relaxing? How to pick the best time for your trip to Mykonos

There's fun waiting for the entire family in Mykonos

Oct 29, 20215 min read

Which Mykonos beach is perfect for you? A clash of the titans

Square of Saint Mary's, fountain Rio Turia and cathedral in background at dusk in Valencia, Spain.

Oct 29, 20216 min read

The best neighborhoods in Valencia: where centuries-old heritage embraces innovation

VALENCIA, SPAIN- JULY 06, 2015: Park Turia in Valencia, Spain. Park made in old riverbed

Oct 29, 20214 min read

Best parks in Valencia: how to go green in the Spanish city

MS Norröna verlässt Tórshavn Passagiere an Bord der MS Norröna verlassen die Tórshavn (Faröer Inseln) auf dem Weg nach Sexdisfjördur (Island)

Oct 29, 20216 min read

Sailing from Denmark to Iceland takes days - but it's the best way to get there

Young woman riding motorcycle on empty road

Oct 28, 20216 min read

The best time to visit Malibu: a seasonal guide

People hiking in a row on the ice of Perito Moreno glacier, Los Glaciares national park, Santa Cruz province, Patagonia Argentina

Oct 28, 20216 min read

Exploring Argentina's spectacular national parks

Wandering the narrow streets of Hora is a delightful way to spend the afternoon

Oct 28, 20215 min read

10 free things to do in Mykonos: don't make a mezze of your budget

Members of No BS Brass Band of Richmond, Virginia perform at Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville, Ohio, USA in February 2015.; Shutterstock ID 777310318

Oct 28, 20214 min read

Explore Richmond, Virginia, without spending a dime

External view of Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe.

Oct 28, 20214 min read

Learn about Valencia by visiting its best museums

Getting on top of the world at Hone Tauern National Park

Oct 28, 20216 min read

Austria's national parks are an Alpine playground

Medical team walking in the hospital corridor

Oct 27, 20216 min read

What you need to know about finding and paying for healthcare abroad

Tree top walk in MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore

Oct 27, 20216 min read

The 7 best hikes in Singapore: a totally unique way to see the tiny country

Woman with protective face mask arriving in hotel room.

Oct 27, 20217 min read

Need to self-isolate on arrival? Here’s what you need to know

Family stuck in airport.

Oct 26, 20214 min read

What do I do if my flight gets cancelled⁠—and can I get a refund?

Woman With Luggage Waiting At Airport Check-In Counter.

Oct 26, 20214 min read

What happens if I'm denied entry to a country on arrival?

Woman getting covid 190 vaccine.

Oct 26, 20216 min read

What is vaccine tourism and is it ethical?

Commuting during a pandemic.

Oct 26, 20215 min read

What is the IATA Travel Pass and do I need it to travel?

Young woman using digital passport app on mobile phone for travel during COVID-19.

Oct 26, 20214 min read

What is a vaccine passport and do I need one to travel?

Photo taken in Milan, Italy

Oct 26, 20216 min read

The best time to visit Milan: a seasonal guide

Monument Valley at sunset, Navajo Nation Reservation, Utah, USA

Oct 26, 20217 min read

9 expert tips for a safe road trip during the pandemic

Group of climber are inside camping with aurora borealis over mountain at Sakrisoy village

Oct 26, 20215 min read

Catch the northern lights from your ice hotel: Norway's Far North is the ideal winter playground

Lady Bird at the Banneker

Oct 25, 20215 min read

Washington DC's newest and coolest rooftop bars

Gandia playa nord beach shore in Valencia at Mediterranean Spain

Oct 25, 20215 min read

Valencia’s best beaches – get the morning sun before almost anywhere else in Spain

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Oct 24, 20214 min read

5 epic train journeys to take in China

Traveler walking on the snow in Sichuan, China

Oct 22, 20216 min read

These top hikes in China are sure to take your breath away

Santa Fe, NM, USA - September 17, 2016: A dance troupe performs a Mexican folk dance on the historic Santa Fe, NM Plaza during a Mexican Independence Day celebration. New Mexico was part of the Mexican Republic for 25 years and has many citizens of Mexican heritage.

Oct 22, 20216 min read

The best parks in Santa Fe reveal much about its history

Comuna 13 in Medellin's Antioquia Department.

Oct 22, 20216 min read

Getting around Medellín by gondola, tram and train

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a boom in bicycle ownership and growing interest in bicycle tourism, including for writer Sebastian Modak and his partner.

Oct 22, 202112 min read

On Québec’s Route Verte, not knowing what I was getting myself into was the best part

Hiker standing at lookout towards Gros Piton.

Oct 22, 20217 min read

St Lucia's best parks and gardens to explore

A man performs at Botero park during the Hip Hop Festival "Your voice counts", in Medellin, Antioquia department, Colombia on September 22, 2012. The festival, sponsored by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, is the result of a competition of cultural and musical groups that use hip hop to spread positive messages. AFP PHOTO/Raul ARBOLEDA (Photo credit should read RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP/GettyImages)

Oct 21, 20215 min read

Medellín's top free things to do are also the city's must-do activities

Key West, Florida - December 4, 2019: People gather on the sand of Smathers Beach to watch the sunset in tropical Key West Florida USA

Oct 20, 20216 min read

The top 10 free things to do in the Florida Keys

Beautiful view of Malibu lake from Malibu Creek State Park, California, USA

Oct 20, 20213 min read

The best Malibu parks for fun in the sun

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 14: The Spoonbridge and Cherry at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on June 14, 2014 in Minneapolis, MN. It is one of the largest urban sculpture gardens in the country.

Oct 20, 20216 min read

Best things to do in Minneapolis, the Midwest's most dazzling hidden gem

Oct 20, 20215 min read

Why Berlin is the perfect city break with a teenager

Oct 20, 20217 min read

Summit One Vanderbilt: Why I loved this new -- and definitely different -- NYC observatory

Llandudno Pier in Wales in a beautiful summer day, United Kingdom

Oct 19, 20215 min read

Whether it's cloudy or sunny, you can still enjoy these best beaches in Wales

A man mountain biking on the Hymasa trail, Moab, Utah.

Oct 19, 20215 min read

How to get around Moab, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

A girl looks over Guatape and the expansive lake system.

Oct 19, 20216 min read

Hola, Antioquia! Great day trips to take from Medellin

Female hiker standing at the top of a mountain in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Oct 19, 20219 min read

The top 15 free things to do in Nova Scotia

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