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Hiking through the Redwood forest.

Jan 13, 20223 min read

Explore the Sierra Nevada on this 600-mile trail network launching in California

Big Winter Olympics-themed Chinese Knot Installed At Tian'anmen Square
BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 13: A worker clears the Winter Olympics-themed Chinese knot installation at Tian'anmen Square on January 13, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Wang Xin/VCG via Getty Images)

Jan 13, 20226 min read

Where to win your own Winter Olympics in 2022

Cheers with mojitos at Casa Bacardi, Cataño.

Jan 12, 20227 min read

Immerse yourself in Puerto Rican culture at these San Juan classes

A woman walks down the cobbled stone streets of San Juan holding multiple colorful shopping bags.

Jan 12, 20225 min read

These 5 San Juan souvenir shops highlight Puerto Rican culture

Chihuly Sculptures and Seattle's Space Needle

Seattle, WA, USA - June 2, 2014: The Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit illuminate the night as the world famous Space Needle towers above. The exhibit in the Seattle Center showcases the artwork of Dale Chihuly and opened in 2012.

Jan 12, 20224 min read

Chihuly in the US: where to see the glass master's art

A Donggyeongyi Dog named Seok-dol, a Korea's natural monument number 540, is pictured in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang province, Korea.

Jan 11, 20229 min read

The endangered royal dogs of Gyeongju

ves Saint Laurent’s dress Hommage à Piet Mondrian from Autumn Winter 1965, which references Mondrian’s Composition en rouge, bleu et blanc II, 1937 Photograph: Yves Saint Laurent @ Nicolas Mathéus Yves Saint Laurent/Nicolas Mathéus/Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Jacques Faujour

Jan 11, 20222 min read

Yves Saint Laurent exhibit takes over 6 Paris museums this year - here's what you'll find

For those not afraid of height, walk on narrow and swinging rope bridges built on top of towering sky trees in Parashorea Scenic Zone of Xishuangbanna National Tropical Rainforest Park, located in Mengla county, Xishuangbanna prefecture @ Yunnan province of China.

Jan 10, 20226 min read

China's Xishuangbanna: 10 best outdoor adventure experiences

Lhamo Choeki Sherpa's husband went missing after being struck by an avalanche near the summit of Baruntse in 2010. Her family was left to pick up the pieces.

Jan 10, 202211 min read

Tragedy and resilience among the Sherpa people of the Himalaya

Kamatama udon is among the most popular styles of udon in Kagawa Prefecture.

Jan 10, 20227 min read

Following the Udon Trail on the Japanese island of Shikoku

Hornbjarg cliffs at Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in Iceland.

Jan 10, 20226 min read

The ultimate guide to Hornstrandir, Europe's last wilderness

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Jan 10, 202211 min read

How salsa, bomba and reggaeton shaped Puerto Rico's culture – and where to hear them

Sailboat in the idyllic Muri lagoon in rarotonga in the Cook islands in Polynesia south Pacific.

Jan 10, 20225 min read

The 6 best beaches in Rarotonga

Writer Eloghosa Osunde takes us on a literary journey through Lagos.

Jan 10, 20227 min read

“There are 21 million Lagoses. Choose your own adventure” - Eloghosa Osunde on her hometown

Surfer walks through field of purple flowers along the Icelandic coast.

Jan 10, 20227 min read

Capture great photos of Iceland’s Westfjords: expert advice for this photographer’s paradise

A pedestrian walked by photographs pasted on a wall for the Lagos Photo Festival, years before the Covid-19 pandemic halted all art events and closed museums.

Jan 10, 20228 min read

Searching for clarity at a Nigerian art museum

Blond hair girl with a backpack stands on big stones near the water and looks at the ocean. Waves, splashing. Enjoy the moment, relaxation. Wanderlust. Travel, adventure, lifestyle. Explore Norway

Jan 10, 20228 min read

Where to find myth and legend in Norway's wildest landscapes

ancient corridor and columns of Karnak temple complex in Luxor city Egpyt during sunrise

Jan 10, 20226 min read

Experience Egypt's epic history by getting up close with these latest discoveries

Roadside selling of motion picture by the Nigerian film industry called Nollywood on DVD.

Jan 10, 20225 min read

Lagos is a star of Nollywood films

Slovenian Chef Ana Roš picks herbs at her farm in the Slovenian mountains near Hisa Fanko

Jan 10, 20223 min read

Get to know Chef Ana Roš in 22 questions

A woman stands amid the mist at Riddu Riddu Festival in Norway.

Jan 10, 20229 min read

Where to experience Sámi art and culture in Norway

One pavilion of the Donggung Palace, Gyeongju, South Korea - Gyeongju, South Korea - June 5, 2019: One pavilion of the Donggung Palace with visitors, shot at dusk

Jan 10, 20226 min read

How Gyeongju has become South Korea's city of cool

People gather at Smithfield in Dublin to protest against Dublin City Council over plans to build a hotel on the site of Cobblestone pub, one of the city's most famous pubs. Picture date: Saturday October 30, 2021. (Photo by Damien Storan/PA Images via Getty Images)

Jan 10, 20229 min read

In Dublin, nightlife shines even as historic music venues fall silent

Musician's playing in O'Donoghue's Bar, Dublin, Ireland. O'Donoghue's is known for it's traditional Irish music. It has been frequented of the years by many musicians from the Dubliner's to Bruce Springsteen. O'Donoghue's is recognized as one of Dublin's most famous pubs and is frequented by locals and tourist alike to play a tune or enjoy a pint of Guinness. Dublin, Ireland. Photo Tim Clayton (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Jan 10, 20228 min read

How to find ‘real’ traditional Irish music⁠ in Dublin

Tourist driving on the Atlantic Road with the famous Storseisundet bridge in the background

Jan 10, 20226 min read

Driving Norway’s west coast through wild fjords and engineering marvels

narrow street at Kathmandu market

Jan 10, 20227 min read

Uncovering Kathmandu’s cosmopolitan culture: why you're going to want to linger longer

Guide Jose Magaña, a practicing Mayan healer who’s well-versed in the native flora of Elijio Panti National Park, teaching Alex Schechter.

Jan 10, 202210 min read

Why I traveled to the rainforests of Belize to learn about medicinal plants

A yak carries supplies to base camp.

Jan 10, 20229 min read

7 expert tips to sustainably trek to Everest Base Camp

A traveler stands under the Milky Way galaxy as seen from the Atacama desert in northern Chile. The Atacama desert outside of San Pedro de Atacama is one of the world's best stargazing locations because of its combination of high altitude, dry air, and lack of light pollution.

Jan 8, 20226 min read

A stargazer’s guide to the Atacama Desert: find the Milky Way with these top tips

NICOSIA, CYPRUS - JUNE 3, 2014: Nicosia with Greek part in front, Turkish behind and Green Line in the middle, on June 3, 2014. Nicosia is divided into two nations since Turkish occupation in 1974.

Jan 8, 20226 min read

The 9 best museums and churches in Nicosia: from the sublime to the divine

Man photographer with camera and tripod stabilizing gimbal hiking on autumn Bear Rocks trail in Dolly Sods, West Virginia filming video of red huckleberry bushes.

Jan 7, 20227 min read

The 6 best hikes in West Virginia

Lonely Planet will keep you up to date on the rapidly changing travel requirements worldwide.

Jan 7, 20224 min read

Friday around the world: A wrap-up of news from the week ending January 7

A picture taken on April 7, 2017 shows vegetation growing on a barrier made of barrels in the green line, a UN controlled buffer zone, separating the divided Cypriot capital Nicosia.

Jan 7, 20227 min read

Tracing history across Nicosia’s Green Line

One man crossing a pond in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Jan 7, 20229 min read

The best thru-hikes you can fit into a busy schedule

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Photo taken in Zgornje Jezersko, Slovenia

Jan 7, 20228 min read

How to trek Slovenia: 5 stellar long-haul hikes

Black runner in desert landscape, Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States - stock photo

Jan 6, 20224 min read

6 expert tips you need to know to experience US national parks all to yourself

03 January 2022, Berlin: An 85 cent stamp with a portrait of the singer David Bowie. Deutsche Post has issued a special stamp to mark the pop icon's 75th birthday. Photo: XAMAX/dpa (Photo by XAMAX/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Jan 6, 20225 min read

Follow in David Bowie's footsteps in these locations around the world

MAYA BAY, THAILAND - June 21, 2017: Crowds of sunbathing visitors enjoy a day trip boat ride to Maya Bay, one of the iconic beaches of Southern Thailand.

Jan 6, 20223 min read

Thailand's iconic Maya Beach reopens with new sustainability efforts

Young female friends pointing while looking through window in motor home

Jan 5, 20227 min read

A practical guide to living your best vanlife in Iceland: campers, routes and rules

A female hiker watches sunrise from a mountain outside Boulder, CO

Jan 5, 20228 min read

Getting the best out of Boulder on a budget

Road on the way to Lake Miscanti, Atacama dessert, Chile

Jan 5, 20226 min read

A first-timer’s guide to Chile’s Atacama Desert

Cross-country skis on a track through snowy woodland

Jan 5, 20226 min read

How to experience Sweden’s cross-country skiing tradition: the best resorts and ski tracks

South Africa, Safari in Kruger National Park - African Elephants

Jan 5, 20228 min read

The 11 most incredible national parks in South Africa for wildlife, hiking and more

Woman wearing protective face mask talking on smart phone at airport

Jan 4, 20223 min read

Why Americans are asked to have "contingency plans" in place for international travel

Nicosia, Cyprus - March 07, 2017 : A street HDR view in Nicosia. Nicosia is populer tourist destination in Northern Cyprus.

Jan 4, 20228 min read

The 15 best things to do in Nicosia: from Venetian walls to Turkish baths

Prague Main Train Station, Hlavni nadrazi, Prague, Czech Republic

Jan 4, 20224 min read

A new sleeper train will connect these European cities in time for summer travel

Girl taking a picture of the famous Pinnacle Rock

Jan 4, 20227 min read

Ecuador's best national parks are wild wonderlands

Souq Waqif, Doha, Qatar

Jan 3, 20224 min read

24 Hours in Doha: Turn one vacation into two

Urban beach-goers in Brisbane

Jan 3, 20228 min read

Everything you need to know about Brisbane, from etiquette to sunscreen tips

CHIANGMAI, THAILAND- APRIL 25 : Poy-Sang-Long ordination, Traditional annual ceremony of unidentified boys to become novice monk in Piang Luang Temple on April 24, 2013 in Chiangmai, Thailand.

Jan 3, 20224 min read

Top 10 must-try northern Thai dishes

Overseas highway to Key West island, Florida Keys, USA. Aerial view beauty nature. ; Shutterstock ID 708960646; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Client Services; full: Florida Keys - Outdoor adventures

Jan 3, 20226 min read

Land the perfect outdoor adventure in The Florida Keys

A new year celebration in Time Square, New York City, Usa.

Jan 2, 202214 min read

The top things to do in the US in 2022: a month-by-month guide

Trekking in Ilha Grande to Pico do Papagaio Mountain, Costa Verde south of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Jan 2, 20229 min read

Brazil's best hikes cover everything from beaches to rainforest

The stunning countryside surrounding the town of Freiburg has lots of fun activities for the whole family

Jan 2, 20226 min read

The best outdoor activities in Freiburg: hiking back to happiness

Young asian female traveler with backpack traveling sitting on taxi or Tuk Tuk and see map travel with old temple (Wat Mahathat) background, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand
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Jan 1, 20225 min read

Why you should start planning a trip really far in advance

San Rafael Boulevard during the day, Havana, Cuba - HAVANA, CUBA-NOVEMBER 21, 2020: Lifestyle of real people in the entrance to the San Rafael Boulevard which is located in the intersection with Galiano street. This residential district is a local landmark, a famous place, and an important tourist attraction in the capital city of the Caribbean island. There are incidental people in the scene. They are wearing protective face masks as it is the time of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dec 31, 20218 min read

A guide to visiting Cuba during COVID-19: what it's like to travel there now

Young woman meditating on a mountain top in Rio de Janeiro.

Dec 31, 20215 min read

The best national parks in Brazil: jungles, jaguars and jaw-dropping waterfalls

Shot of two young women wearing masks while waiting together in an airport

Dec 30, 20213 min read

Flight cancellations and delays continue: what you should know

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 20: A person wearing festive new year's hat and glasses poses at the 2022 New Year's Eve numerals as they arrive in Times Square on December 20, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)

Dec 30, 20213 min read

NYC plans scaled-back New Year's Eve celebration

A chinese woman sitting on the edge of a cliff on top of overlook mountain in the catskills in Woodstock New York on a sunny summer day.;

Dec 30, 20219 min read

The 8 best hiking trails in the Catskills for every fitness level

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