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MEXICO - 2018/04/13: An old Zapotek woman is preparing a loom for weaving a carpet at a weavers home studio in Teotitlan del Valle, a small town in the Valles Centrales Region near Oaxaca, southern Mexico. (Photo by Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Feb 25, 20225 min read

Your Oaxaca road trip starts here: 5 ways to explore Mexican culture

A young woman sitting on the banks of the Danube river in Novi Sad, Serbia, and enjoying the view of the old Petrovaradin fortress; Shutterstock ID 1348024769; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Ed; full: Novi Sad weekend update

Feb 25, 20226 min read

The perfect break in Novi Sad: experience the best of this laid-back city

Tokyo Skyline

Feb 25, 20227 min read

Popular sights and hidden gems of Tokyo and Osaka

People dining on outdoor tables in the sun.

Feb 25, 202211 min read

Best places to eat in Dublin in 2022

POMPEI, ITALY - FEBRUARY 24: The Ukrainian community during a torchlight procession in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in front of the facade of the sanctuary of Pompeii, Southern Italy on February 24, 2022. (Photo by Alessio Paduano/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Feb 25, 20223 min read

Thoughts on Ukraine: Friday around the Planet

Hiker in mountains

Feb 25, 202210 min read

Stretch your kronor with these tips for budget travel in Sweden

Saint Georges church and a red footbridge across the Saone river in Vieux-Lyon, bright pink clouds on the right in an otherwise blue sky.

Feb 25, 20225 min read

Explore Lyon with these 15 free things to do

Cyclists in Brooklyn pedaling toward the George Washington Bridge

Feb 24, 20224 min read

Greenways and bike shares: top tips for cycling NYC like a pro

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 24: A night view of Kyiv as the Kyiv mayor declared a curfew from 10pm to 7am on February 24, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Overnight, Russia began a large-scale attack on Ukraine, with explosions reported in multiple cities and far outside the restive eastern regions held by Russian-backed rebels. (Photo by Pierre Crom/Getty Images)

Feb 24, 20222 min read

Standing with Ukraine: two ways to offer support

Ethiopia. Rear view of a senior ethiopian man carrying his stick over his shoulder and watching the milky way in a starry sky.

Feb 24, 202213 min read

Can purposeful travel help us change the way we see the world in 2022?

MILAN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 26: Fatoumata Diawara performs on stage at Magazzini Generali on November 26, 2019 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images)

Feb 24, 20222 min read

Extend Black History Month celebrations with these Afrofuturism events in NYC

The beautiful coast of the Riviera Maya makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mexico

Feb 24, 202210 min read

The 14 best things to do in Riviera Maya: ancient ruins, magical caverns and tree-top adventures

Woman Sitting in front of the Lower Calf Creek Falls, Calf Creek, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, south Utah, USA; Shutterstock ID 335456882; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Best beaches in Utah

Feb 24, 20225 min read

Take a dip in the high desert at Utah’s best swimming holes

Sandals South Coast

Feb 24, 20225 min read

5 of the best Caribbean overwater bungalows for 2022: closer to home so you can relax longer

Senior man hiking by the Soca River, Triglav National Park

Feb 24, 20224 min read

Discover the mythical heart of Slovenia in its best – and only – national park

Birdie G's Petal & Pretzel pie

Feb 24, 20225 min read

The slice is right at these 10 spots for pie in the US

Beautiful above and underwater landscape of Moorea island in French Polynesia

Feb 24, 20225 min read

Why overwater villas are the ultimate luxury escape for 2023

Hull of the shipwreck of the Peter Iredale on the Oregon coast.

Feb 23, 20227 min read

Oregon’s 7 best state parks for fishing, rock climbing and sand boarding

Cyclists on Dequindre Cut Detroit

Feb 23, 20229 min read

The best free things to do in Detroit from art deco architecture to edgy street art

Rear view of woman at the airport in Barcelona checking the flight schedule

Feb 23, 20229 min read

Find a cheap transatlantic fare? Tips for managing a long haul flight in basic economy

Two people hold hands and gaze at each other while sitting in comfortable beach chairs under palm trees. Camera angle is close on their entwined hands.

Feb 23, 20226 min read

The best beaches in Playa del Carmen for spring break relaxation

This Oaxaca tour operator is preserving historic trails of the Sierra Madres through adventure tourism

Feb 22, 20229 min read

The quest to revive Oaxaca’s centuries-old mountain trails one hike at a time

Enjoying the early morning sunrise at a camping trip to Kassab, Musandam, Oman.; Shutterstock ID 1122297419; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Core Demand; full: Oman on a budget

Feb 22, 20227 min read

Traveling to Oman on a budget: how to get the best out of your trip

View of the Plaza del Ayuntamiento or the Modernisme Plaza of the City Hall of Valencia

Feb 21, 20223 min read

Spain's new low-cost train will connect Madrid with popular beach cities in 2022

Kauai coastline from above.

Feb 21, 20228 min read

Here are the best tips to get around Kauaʻi

Woman playing on swing over the sea in Mexico, she is wearing yellow sunglasses that match her yellow bathing suit and she is smiling joyously.

Feb 21, 202210 min read

Cancún vs. Tulum: which should you choose for spring break?

A bird's eye view of the Pikaia Lodge Resort on the Galapagos Islands.

Feb 21, 202213 min read

16 stunning eco-hotels for the environmentally conscious traveler

A young bull moose foraging for food in a pond near the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in Kincaid Park during spring.

Feb 20, 20226 min read

Wilderness in the city: the best parks in Anchorage

Senior man hiking by the Soca River, Triglav National Park

Feb 20, 20226 min read

Slovenia's best hikes boast incredible Alpine vistas without the crowds

People walking on Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis

Feb 19, 20225 min read

How to enjoy Minneapolis on a budget

A woman enters the Federal Territory Mosque.

Feb 19, 20225 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Malaysia?

Overview of a lush green valley.
Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine, Issue 10, Romania, Past Perfect

Feb 19, 20224 min read

7 unmissable things to do in Romania

Young woman using a laptop to work out her travel itinerary and pay with her credit card.

Feb 18, 20226 min read

Save money on your long-awaited 2022 holiday with these 11 tips

Tourist hiking through laurisilva forest on El Hierro, Canary Islands

Feb 18, 20226 min read

El Hierro, the little-explored Canary Island that breaks all the stereotypes

Young woman traveler with backpack traveling into beautiful pagoda in Wat Pra Kaew.

Feb 18, 20226 min read

7 great destinations to consider for your first post-pandemic trip

Stillwater paddling - Little St. Simons Island, Georgia.

Feb 18, 20229 min read

The 14 best free things to do in Georgia, USA: bike, learn and sunbathe

A couple sit in colourful deck chairs in a California vineyard, laughing and holding wine glasses.

Feb 18, 20225 min read

Raise a glass to Santa Barbara's best wine tasting experiences

African women walk on the beach under palms on Zanzibar Island

Feb 18, 20227 min read

Tanzania's best beaches to swap safaris for serene sand

Group of friends pushing bicycles along a beach on Ko Samui

Feb 18, 20227 min read

How to choose between Thailand's beautiful islands

Woman shops in an outdoor market.

Feb 18, 20223 min read

Yosemite reservations, France eases travel rules: Here's your Friday around the Planet

A lesbian couple at a viewpoint in Stockholm

Feb 18, 20227 min read

The best times to visit Sweden, from Midsummer sun to winter fun

Tourists walk to Glacier Point with a background view of Half Dome at Yosemite National Park.

Feb 17, 20223 min read

Yosemite brings back reservation system for 2022 amid congestion and construction concerns

Dusk over Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico.

Feb 17, 20224 min read

"Once they’re damaged, they’re gone:" How you can help protect petroglyphs in US national parks

Curvy coastal road with views of cliffs, beaches, waterfalls.

Feb 17, 20226 min read

Small island, epic scenery: the best road trips on Maui

Medusa head

Feb 17, 20223 min read

Done Pompeii? Try Naples' newest ancient attraction when it opens this summer

Liberty Hotel, Boston

Feb 17, 20226 min read

Famous US hotels with a rich history to visit in 2022

Pedestrians making their way up alley towards Royal Mile.

Feb 17, 20226 min read

7 best museums in Edinburgh: From national treasures to the ends of the Earth

Feb 16, 20225 min read

A perfect weekend in Playa del Carmen: beach by day, party by night

Palisade Head, part of Tettegouche State Park, overlooking Lake Superior.

Feb 16, 20226 min read

Minnesota's best - and most underrated - state parks

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - February 2nd, 2019: A young Vietnamese driving a motorbike with people holder apricot flower pot behind decoration purposes house for Lunar new year in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Feb 16, 20222 min read

When can I visit Vietnam? March 15 set as tourism reopening date

The mile-one sign on the Kalalau trail in Kauai, Hawaii, with a person hiking in the background

Feb 15, 202210 min read

10 essential hiking trails on Kauaʻi for exploring the Garden Island

Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Feb 15, 20226 min read

The 6 best things to do in Arunachal Pradesh for outdoor adventurers

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

Feb 15, 20225 min read

Enjoy the desert sunshine at these Phoenix city parks

Side view of a Female hiker walking down on a mountain ridge with a day pack and the Chisepo Hut in the background below Mount Mulanje Mountain Range Mulanje Zoma Plateau Malawi Africa

Feb 15, 20226 min read

On Malawi's top hikes, discover roaring waterfalls and bathing elephants

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 05: Virgil Abloh wears a white shirt, a black tie with 'A Formality' slogan, a black blazer jacket with multicolored buttons embroidered, black flared suit pants, a red ring, a gold watch, butterfly sunglasses, outside Louis Vuitton Parfum hosts dinner at Fondation Louis Vuitton, during Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2021/2022, on July 05, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

Feb 15, 20223 min read

From Kanye to Louis Vuitton: an exhibition devoted to designer Virgil Abloh is coming to NYC

Lesbian couple holding hands on tropical walkway

Feb 15, 20226 min read

10 wedding anniversary trips for whatever milestone you're celebrating

Close-Up Of Wedding Rings And Seashells On Sand At Beach

Feb 15, 20226 min read

How to plan the perfect wedding abroad

Serene young woman alone in nature surrounded by beautiful autumn colors.

Feb 14, 202211 min read

The best free things to do in Hudson Valley from gallery hopping to mountain adventures

Mae Sai fields, Chiang Rai , Thailand

Feb 14, 20225 min read

A first-timer's guide to Chiang Rai

Woman in vintage convertible in Detroit

Feb 14, 20225 min read

Detroit's best neighborhoods: 5 districts that will get your motor running

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