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KUTA, INDONESIA - FEBRUARY 19, 2016: A large crowd of tourists enjoy the sunset at a bar on Kuta beach in Seminyak, Bali. The island is famous for its nightlife.

Jan 26, 202210 min read

14 free things to do in Bali for paradise without the price tag

The eye-catching, colourful gopura at the Hindu Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Chennai. The temple's tower is covered in hundreds of sculptures of Hindu deities, all painted in bright colours.

Jan 26, 20228 min read

15 free things to do in Chennai, India's southern capital

Nov 20, 2016: Crowded Kasimedu fish market in Chennai.

Jan 26, 20227 min read

6 top day trips from Chennai for steamy southern adventures

Jan 26, 20226 min read

Belfast: A local's guide on where to go

Young couple snorkeling and do skin diving on the coral reef edge in tropical waters of the Maldives

Jan 26, 20225 min read

The 7 best romantic trips with an adventurous twist

Malvern Worcestershire,England-June 01 2021:Visitors to this popular beauty spot,enjoy exercising and taking in the beautiful views from the various hilltops, around the 8 mile long range of hills.

Jan 26, 20225 min read

The 6 best day trips from Birmingham: see how the Midlands shaped the world

Young male surfer surfing a wave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, USA

Jan 26, 20225 min read

Catch a wave in these 10 incredible countries for surfing

April 13, 2016: Exterior of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Jan 25, 202210 min read

The 9 best museums in Los Angeles

Monroe St at night in the Greektown entertainment district, Detriot

Jan 25, 20226 min read

The best times of year to enjoy Detroit

UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 29: JoAnn Thomas of the District, encourages a runner in the 31st Marine Corps Marathon as they pass the west front of the Capitol. (Photo By Tom Williams/Roll Call/Getty Images)

Jan 25, 20227 min read

Get a running start on the marathons of 2022

A young woman kayaks through the backwaters of Monroe Island in Kollam District, Kerala, South India.
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Jan 25, 20226 min read

9 incredible wetlands for watching wildlife

adventure travel, hiking in Iceland with a backpack, tourist looking at the colorful landscape of Landmannalaugar

Jan 25, 20228 min read

How to choose an epic hike on any continent in the world

December 12, 2017: Woman in a yellow dress in front of Colourful facades in Old San Juan.

Jan 24, 20225 min read

The best time to visit San Juan for beaches, history and rum

Father and daughter smiling as they hike together in a park

Jan 24, 20227 min read

Yosemite vs Yellowstone: which national park is best for you?

A group of multi-ethnic young adults sit on a wooden bench around a camp fire. They are all dressed casually in fall clothing and sitting around a fire pit. The mixed race woman on the ed is holding out her camera to take a selfie of the group.

Jan 24, 20222 min read

This Yosemite campsite is so popular that a lottery has opened for summer reservations - but you need to be quick

Beautiful view of Seagull In front of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with clouds reflected along the shoreline.

Jan 23, 20228 min read

15 best things to do in and around Myrtle Beach

Female backpacker overlooking a valley in the Grand Teton National Park.

Jan 23, 20228 min read

Jackson Hole’s 8 best hikes bring wildflowers, river crossings and baby moose

The historic and beautiful Belle Isle Conservatory in Detroit, Michigan. © RiverNorthPhotography / Getty Images

Jan 22, 20225 min read

The 9 best parks in Detroit: Find birds, biking and blooms in the Motor City’s green spaces

Taken on Booth Falls trail in Vail, Colorado while hiking.

Jan 22, 20226 min read

The best hikes in Vail to convince you to hang up your skis

A mother is carrying her child on her back in the park as they both smile at something past the camera

Jan 22, 20225 min read

The best parks in Naples: from royal gardens to underwater Romans

Bulguksa Temple is the most beautiful and historical Buddhist temple in Korea. It is also number one tourist destination outside of the capital city, Seoul. 1500 years old Bulguksa temple shows glorious architectural sprits and skills of Silla Dynasty. Even though wooden structures of the temple had gone through numerous renovations, stonemasonry works are original, and also highlights of Bulguksa temple. Bulguksa temple is not a ruin, inhabited monks of the temple has kept all the Buddhist religious services last 1,500 years. Therefore Bulguksa temple is one of the most popular tourist’s destination as well as sacred place among Korean Buddhists. To go to Historical Gyeongju city where Bulguksa temple is located, it takes 4 hours by driving, and 2 hours by high speed train from the capital city of Seoul, but it is more than worth to make 2~3days trip to Historical Gyeongju. The city of Gyeongju itself is like an enormous outdoor museum in which vast parts of the city were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Bulguksa Temple was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995.

Jan 21, 20228 min read

How to explore Gyeongju by foot, bicycle, car and bus

Elena Nikolova

Jan 21, 20226 min read

From DIY pilgrimages to halal restaurant tips: how this travel blogger built a community of Muslim travelers

Chiang Mai, THAILAND - June 16, 2012: Adult and baby elephants eating sugar cane.

Jan 21, 20228 min read

How to choose an ethical elephant experience in Thailand

Woman at station waiting for missed or canceled transport due to a coronavirus

Jan 21, 20224 min read

CDC adds 22 countries to highest alert, UK eases restrictions: Here's Friday around the planet

2DB0F99 Ehime, Shikoku, Japan - April 21, 2019 : Imabari Castle park Fukiage Shrine

Jan 21, 20226 min read

Best time to visit Shikoku for pilgrimages, partying and cherry blossoms

April 21, 2016: Crowd gathers outside First Avenue music venue in Minneapolis on the day that Prince died.

Jan 20, 20228 min read

The 17 best things to do in Minneapolis that don't cost a cent

A female hiker rests at a mountain viewpoint above Boulder, CO

Jan 20, 20227 min read

13 things you should know about traveling to Boulder

Tonga tsunami: before and after shot

Jan 20, 20222 min read

Tonga tsunami: How to help after the volcano eruption

The rooftop of the Z Lot car park, whose 27 storeys each feature the work of a different street artist.

Jan 20, 20225 min read

Detroit on a budget: food trucks, freebies and FAST buses

Numbat.

Jan 20, 20222 min read

Australia's newest national park will protect endangered species

Shot of an adventurous couple looking at a map while out on a mountain top

Jan 20, 20224 min read

No more 7-day quarantine as Thailand encourages vaccinated tourists to return

Oman, Jabal Akhdar, Two women looking at mountain view

Jan 20, 20226 min read

10 must-see natural wonders in Oman

Getty Images Perth 2017

Jan 19, 20223 min read

Australia offers financial incentives to thousands of international visa holders

Tyrannosaur Rex skeleton in the California Academy of Sciences

Jan 19, 20227 min read

10 fantastic museums in San Francisco for culture and history lovers

man kiteboarding, on water

Jan 19, 20227 min read

9 unique sports to try on your travels in 2022

Man riding a bicycle down a rock in British Columbia.

Jan 19, 20226 min read

10 best places for a cycling vacation in 2022

Group of laughing male and female skateboarders hanging out in neighborhood skate park in Seattle

Jan 18, 20229 min read

Portland vs Seattle: which is the best northwestern city for you?

Amanda McCdams in Asheville North Carolina

Jan 18, 20226 min read

Digital detox in Asheville: how switching off my device helped me reconnect

Questions to ask yourself if the CDC puts your destination on the "Do not travel" list.

Jan 18, 20227 min read

I planned a trip to a country the CDC labeled 'Do not travel'. Should I cancel?

Stonehenge

Jan 18, 202210 min read

Lonely Planet reveals the 10 best travel experiences in the UK

Zebra surrounded with black and white stripes in herd.

Jan 18, 20227 min read

The 5 best national parks in Tanzania: Where to spot elephants, see the Great Migration and canoe on Africa's largest lake

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Jan 17, 20225 min read

The 10 most romantic places in the world to get engaged

Open every Saturday and Sunday since 1992 Berlin's Flea Market at Bode Museum is a great place for antiques, books, clothes and bric a brac. There are about 60 vendors.

Jan 17, 20224 min read

Berlin's best flea markets for vintage lovers and bargain hunters

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS - JANUARY 23rd, 2013: Shopping center Magna plaza in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, recently renovated the entire building, on January 23rd, 2013.

Jan 17, 20223 min read

The Netherlands is easing lockdown - here's what travelers need to know

Commuters travelling through The Meadows.

Jan 17, 20227 min read

How to explore Edinburgh on two wheels (and the best bike routes in town)

Close-up photo of man covering himself with summer hat

Jan 16, 202210 min read

Australia's 7 best nudist beaches

JANUARY 8, 2017: A crowd of people skating on City Park Ice Rink at night.

Jan 16, 20226 min read

Where to find the best parks in Budapest

People enjoy the sunshine on the beach at Scarborough in late summer. A hotel and the the promenade line the beach. A blue sky is overhead.

Jan 15, 20227 min read

6 easy day trips from York to see moorlands, markets and coastal castles

The Seven Springs Trail near Carefree and Cave Creek in the Tonto National Park north of the city of Phoenix Arizona USA

Jan 14, 20227 min read

The 11 best things to do in Phoenix

February 2, 2014: Team Ralph Lauren's players defend against the attacking team, Cartier, in the final of the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz. This is the world’s most prestigious winter polo tournament.
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Jan 14, 20224 min read

8 wild winter sports from around the world

Portrait of a young woman checks the arrivals and departures board at the airport. She wears a face mask for protection during a Coronavirus pandemic..New normal lifestyle for public transport after Covid-19

Jan 14, 20224 min read

Canada added to CDC list, UK visitors allowed back to France: Friday around the Planet for January 14

Mountain bikers riding down a trail in the woods.

Jan 14, 20227 min read

These Vail activities and experiences are totally free

A rendering shows the Carolinas Aviation Museum.

Jan 14, 20223 min read

Aviation museum to be renamed in honor of Captain “Sully” Sullenberger

Asian traveller in Nice,France.

Jan 13, 20225 min read

7 of the best day trips from Nice: see more of the Côte d'Azur

A man joins locals in the El Batey bar in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Jan 13, 20227 min read

San Juan's hottest bars for cool cocktails and tropical nights

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

Woman snowshoeing

Jan 13, 20222 min read

Utah's Cedar Breaks National Monument is bringing back guided snowshoe tours

Church of St. Lazarus (Agios Lazaros) in Larnaka on Cyprus

Jan 13, 20228 min read

The best day trips from Nicosia include visits to ancient ruins, beautiful beaches and historic castles

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

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